The Scoot Show with Scoot

Someone is lying about China tariff talks - who could it be?

Despite what President Trump is saying, China denies there are any negotiations happening

Is it time to start sending parents to jail for their kids' crimes?

Sheriff Mike Tregre is talking about arresting parents after a 15 year old was arrested for a shooting at the LaPlace Waffle House

It's not just parents - our legal systems our failing our kids, too

Emily from St. John the Baptist Parish spells out the difficult that families in her community have managing rogue kids when the legal system is little help

Freedom of speech is under threat in a way we've never known: Full Show 4/23/2025

What happens when the White House goes to war with CBS? w/ Stephen Griffin; What is "the public interest" when it comes to broadcasting? Big changes could be coming for attorney advertising; "Conclave" movie review and WOW what a twist ending (no spoilers!) Remember when Goo Goo Dolls was a hardcore PUNK band?

Remember when Goo Goo Dolls was a hardcore PUNK band?

Punk didn't always sound like you expected it to

"Conclave" movie review and WOW what a twist ending (no spoilers!)

Scoot shares his impressions of the film "Conclave" which has taken on added relevance in the wake of Pope Francis' passing earlier this week

What is "the public interest" when it comes to broadcasting?

The First Amendment is under attack at a time when political pressure from the Trump White House is getting journalists and producers pushed out of media outlets. Is the problem real, or overblown?

What happens when the White House goes to war with CBS?

Tulane Law Professor Stephen Griffin joins the show to discuss First Amendment issues in the era of MAGA media and Trump's bullying tactics

This is a scary moment for the First Amendment

Trump's bullying of media outlets and universities has free speech advocates concerned - are these political pressures crossing the line into attacks on the First Amendment?

Baby Boom 2.0: Are You ready to "Do" Your Part? (Full Show: 4/22/2025)

On today's show, Scoot talks about Trump's push to promote American procreation, Shannon Sharpe being accused of sexual assault, Earth Day, and celebrity odd couples. Also, Charlie Long comes on to talk about the new GM of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Have you ever looked at a dating couple and thought, "How'd that happen?"

This hour, Scoot talks about Shannon Sharpe being accused of sexual assault, Earth Day, and celebrity odd couples.

Is $5,000 worth having a child?

This hour, Scoot talks about how hardcore Republicans are even confused over Trump's tariffs and Trump incentivizing Americans to have more children.

Do we really need another baby boom in America?

This hour, Scoot talks about Trump's push to promote procreation. And Charlie Long comes on to talk about the new GM of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Who's the New Orleans Pelicans new general manager?

Charlie Long talks with Scoot about the New Orleans Pelicans new general manager Joe Dumars

God calls Pope Francis home and cements his legacy: Full Show 4/21/2025

Pope Francis lived humbly and loved the marginalized as Jesus did; Cantrell does it again, further gums up sanitation contract drama; Where does morality come from if not religious practice? Are police about to crack down on Lakeshore Drive?

Are police about to crack down on Lakeshore Drive?

Does the presence of new signs along the lakeshore suggest that law enforcement is about to come down on tinted windows and modified exhaust?

Where does morality come from if not religious practice?

Cantrell does it again, further gums up sanitation contract drama

Mayor Cantrell unexpectedly canceled IV Waste's contract, further complicating an already messy situation with the city's garbage and street cleaning business

Scoot explains 2 week unplanned absence from the airwaves

The normally very healthy Scoot was laid low by a one-two punch of COVID and pneumonia

Trump orders flags to half-staff to honor Pope Francis

The White House is remembering Pope Francis, even after his Easter message took aim at those who show contempt for the weak and marginalized

Pope Francis lived humbly and loved the marginalized as Jesus did

The world is mourning the passing of Pope Francis at 88 years old, just a day Catholics celebrated the Resurrection

Hard Conversations on a Good Friday (Full Show: 4/18/2025)

On today's show, Ian Hoch talks to Brad Onishi, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus (SWAJ) podcast, about leads to religious and political beliefs turning into violence. Also, Ian Hoch has a hard conversation with the WWL callers and texters about the internsection of religion, racism, and violence. Finally, Eric Stuart, Crescent City Classic Race Director ,joins the show to talk about what's different about this year's CCC race.

What is the very BEST Easter Candy?

This hour, Ian Hoch talks to Eric Stuart, Crescent City Classic Race Director, to talk about what's different about this year's CCC race. The, Ian lists the best Easter candy.

The Crescent City Classic Race survived the pandemic and coming back stronger

Despite tough odds, the Crescent City Classic Race survived the pandemic and is coming back stronger, bigger, and more local. Eric Stuart, Crescent City Classic Race Director, joins Ian to talk about what's different about this year's race.

Let's discuss the intersection of American religion, racism, and violence

This hour, Ian Hoch continues his Good Friday discussion about the intersection of religion, racism, and violence with the WWL callers and texters.

Religions and political parties should be concerned when extremists commit violence under their banner

This hour, Ian Hoch talks to Brad Onishi, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus (SWAJ) podcast, about what leads to religious and political beliefs turning into violence.

Fighting Christian Nationalist shouldn't be embarrassing for Christians

The shooter at Florida State University appears to be exactly the kind of "black-pilled" young man we spoke about earlier this week. Have you seen people in your community get drawn into far-right ideologies because they felt lost or afraid? Brad Onishi, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus (SWAJ) podcast, joins Ian to discuss what leads to religious and political beliefs turning into violence.

The WWL listeners share their stories of success by people with autism (Full Show: 4/17/2025)

On today's show, Ian Hoch speaks with Jon Copley, a marine biologist and Professor of Ocean Exploration at the University of Southampton in the UK, about a colossal squid that was caught on tape for the first time in history! Also, Ian Hoch drops the 2 O'Clock News Bomb about the White House still not willing to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia and shares his thoughts about RFK Jr.'s comments about people with autism. Finally, Robert Twilley, Professor of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences and Inter...

Wax Lake's delta is rebuilding itself without human intervention. What can we learn from this?

This hour, Ian Hoch talks to Robert Twilley, Professor of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences and Interim Vice President of Research & Economic Development at LSU, about Wax Lake's delta rebuilding itself without human intervention and the use of treated sewage to rebuild the coast.

Is using treated sewage the right way to rebuild our coast?

Robert Twilley, Professor of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences and Interim Vice President of Research & Economic Development at LSU, joins Ian Hoch to talk about Wax Lake's delta rebuilding itself without human intervention and the use of treated sewage to rebuild the coast.