Best J. Kenneth Freeman Podcasts (2025)

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Caregivers - The Mind Center 44:35

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5d ago44:35

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I never knew thought much about Caregivers until recently when I had a conversation with a family member taking care of her sister. Caregivers to me were in the medical field and were mostly associated with hospice, those that came in to help someone at the end of life. My view was totally wrong! The Mind Center located in Jackson, MS has a program…

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Trip with John & Foster to Virginia and Week 14 Preview 18:51

13d ago18:51

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John, Foster and I just spent 3 great days in Virginia. Foster and I traveled aroudn the state visiting several Civil War battlefields while John worked and the three of also managed to go to VA Tech/MIami football game in Blacksburg. Was certainly different in Lane stadium than Tiger stadium. People were nice and love the intro with Enter Sandman.…

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Week 12 Preview, Calm Airports & Upcoming Trip with Son and Grandson to Virginia 20:47

23d ago20:47

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I discuss the big college football games for week 12 and we are now in the period where many are right on the edge - lose and they are out of the playoffs. Win and they still have a chance to make the CFP. Additionally, I traveled to Michigan and Ohio this past week and all airports seemed calm and the TSA personnel were very professional without h…

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LSU Chaos, Recent Elections & A Great Burger in Front Royal, VA 23:09

29d ago23:09

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Last week LSU had an interim President, head football coach and athletic director. Today we now have a president and AD. I am not infatuated with the choice for president as some alums I have spoken to feel the same way. Many think he was railroaded in as the choice of the governor who also supposedly had a hand in the firing of Brian Kelly and Sco…

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Week 8 Recap & Week 9 Preview with Guest Dave Cox 21:36

1M ago21:36

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Dave Cox is in Baton Rouge to attend the LSU - Texas A&M game and came on the Freeman Report as a guest for the second time. We recap week 8 games and then preview some upcoming games this weekend of Week 9. EnjoyBy J. Kenneth Freeman

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Colege Football Week 7 Recap and Week 8 Preview 17:28

2M ago17:28

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Week 7 saw a few upsets and surprises and Week 8 in college football has some games where the loser will probably fall out of CFP contention. Another coach got fired last week and I am not a fan of the buyout clause for coaches who get let go. James Franklin will get $49 million after being terminated by Penn St. To me you pay for success and somet…

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Mayor Sid Edwards 37:44

2M ago37:44

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I sit down with Mayor Sid Edwards of East Baton Rouge Parish to talk about his first nine months in office, the highs and lows and also his thougths on Governor Jeff Landry requesting National Guard troops for Shreveport, New Orleans and Baton Rouge. When Coach ran for office he was a political novice. He is that no more and sees a bright future fo…

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Home of The Happy Cajun Prairie with Jordan Lahaye Fontenot 1:41:20

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By J. Kenneth Freeman

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College Football Week 5 Recap & Week 6 Review 13:43

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In this episode i recap big games from Week 5, some surprising and then review a few upcoming games for this week. Enjoy, KFBy J. Kenneth Freeman

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College Football Week 4 Recap and Week 5 Look ahead and Link to Foster's Gameday debut. 15:51

2M ago15:51

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Week 4 is now complete and I recap some of the bigger gamesa and then give a preview of some big games for week 5, including my LSU Tigers vs the Ole Miss Rebels. Below is link to the YouTube video of Grandson Foster and son John on a Andrew's College Gameday, Think Foster could vie for Lee Corso's old job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO-4cXXym…

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College Football Week 3 Recap and Week 4 Games 17:24

3M ago17:24

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I look back at Week 3 games and also preview a few big games coming up this weekend. KFBy J. Kenneth Freeman

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College Football Week 2 Recap and Week 3 Preview 17:04

3M ago17:04

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In this episode I recap some of the blowouts and bigger games that were played in week 2 and also preview some of the big games coming up this weekend. Also mentioned my grandson Foster and son John will be on a local version of ESPN College Gameday that came about after we the podcast on the upcoming season. It will be live streamed and also avail…

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Thoughts on College Football Week #1 or is it Week 0? 23:45

3M ago23:45

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Week #1 of College Football is behind us and I give my perspecitve on winners and losers, as well as, my Top Ten. You may agree or disagree but let me know your thoughts. KFBy J. Kenneth Freeman

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Grandson Foster Makes His Top 10 College Picks 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

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In this episode my Grandson Foster (9), my son John and i make our 2025 top 10 college picks and our reasons why. We also pick who will make the playoffs and also who will win the championship. Finally, we reveal who we believe will win the Heisman and lastly make predictions on 5 big games on opening weekend. Foster has been wanting to do this pod…

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Airports, Emergency Rooms, Song & Book Review 27:55

4M ago27:55

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In this episode I talk once again about being in airports where many people think they are the only ones there, but also carrying that over to emergency rooms. Also do a song review by David Gilmour and his daughter Romany and finally a book review by a first time writer that is very close to home. KF…

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Mark Hall - President of Atlanta Communities Talking About Real Estate 1:51:42

5M ago1:51:42

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I sat down with Mark Hall, President of the Atlanta Communities Real Estate brokeage firm, to discuss the Real Estate market. We delved into buying, selling and why you need an agent. HIs insights are invaluable as we also discussed so much more than just real estate but also how you can make money in the real estate market. Although his passion fo…

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Alzheimer's and Austin Goings 53:27

6M ago53:27

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I sat down with Austin Goings last October when he said all he had at the time was Cognitive Memory Issues. My intent was to discuss how someone prepares for the advent of Alzheimer's both for themselves and their family. Waiting for a while before posting this podcast I am told Austin now has Alzheimer's. He has lived an extraordinary life as a bu…

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Prelude to Alzheimer's and Austin Goings 9:07

6M ago9:07

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I have waited almost eight months before uploading the podcast I did with Austin Goings regarding Alzheimer's. At the time he only had Cognitive Memory Issues but now has the dreaded disease. Many of us know someone that has some form of dementia but I did not realize it true impact until I spoke with a sibling of a beautiful lady who attend the fu…

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Real ID Part II & Some Politics 23:35

7M ago23:35

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I truly believed all hell would break loose in major United States airports on May 7th, the day everyone would need a Real ID, or passport, to get through security. LIttle did I know that the federal government would come out on May 6th and say that you could still get through security with a normal driver's license but it might take a little longe…

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Real ID, Travel & Customer Service 35:12

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In this episode I talk about having traveled quite a lot in the last several months and was anticipating the complete chaos that was to occur on May 7th with everyone needing a Real ID to get through security. I just read though where they will now allow persons without one to still get through security but it will take a little longer. In my opini…

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Thoughts on Trump Speech and the Aftermath and final Basketball comments 31:38

9M ago31:38

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In this episode I comment on President Trump's recent speech before Congress and some of the reactions. I also give some final thougths about the basketball season. KFBy J. Kenneth Freeman

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David Dellucci - St. George City At-Large Council 45:13

10M ago45:13

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He was a major league baseball player for 13 years, president of his homeowners group, a coach, and a mentor. Now David Dellucci wants to run for one of two St. George City At-Large City Council positions. He is passionate about his reasons for running and believes he can make a difference in the new created city which is now the 5th largest in Lou…

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CSAA Mid-Season Standings Update 20:59

10M ago20:59

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As we begin the Elite 8 tournament tonight and continue through the weekend I wanted to give an update with my view of the standings versus BearTiger who posted his as well. Some will argue St. George should be #1 and Mercy #2 based on the finals of the Mercy tournament but I stand pat on my list. Will there be an upset or two in the Elite 8 tourna…

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LOVEtheLOU with Lucas Rouggly 1:29:41

12M ago1:29:41

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In 2011 Lucas Lucas Rouggly, a white man, did not just go find a building or even a store front to begin his mission, no he moved his entire family into the one most dangerous and dilapidated neighborhoods in St. Louis. He felt he could change the neighborhood one person at a time. It was tough but this was not a Serpico moment. Everyone wondered w…

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19th Annual CSAA 8th Grade Basketball Preseason Rankings 16:00

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For the past19 years some guy name BearTiger, who remains anonymous, post rankings on Tiger Droppings. Sometimes he is dead on and other years he is woefully wrong. He has now postted his rankings for the 2024-2025 season with comments on each ranked team. Many people have speculated BearTiger is me and in fact while I was in the hospitality room a…

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A New Mayor In Town 13:56

12M ago13:56

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This past Saturday, December 7th, the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish elected Sid Edwards as the new Mayor. Sid beat out incumbent Sharon Weston Broome who has been Mayor for the past 8 years. Very few gave Sid a chance. He had very little money, was new to politics and the big donor Republicans for the most part were backing Ted James, a Democ…

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Get Out And Vote on 12/7 25:20

1y ago25:20

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On Saturday December 7th, the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish will vote for Mayor-President. The question is do we want the same we have had for the past eight years or try something and someone different. Keeping same might be where Baton Rouge listed as 182nd out of 182 safest cities and 125th of 150th most desirable ciites to live in. I thin…

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Sid Edwards - Candidate for Mayor 1:04:01

1y ago1:04:01

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Sid Edwards never intented to run for political office. People had asked him to run for Mayor of Central and Parish Council in East Baton Rouge, but as he said "I am a head coach, not an assistant coach." Given the current political climate he considered running for Mayor and finally qualified on the last day. Not many gave him a chance and, in fac…

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Prologue to Jonn Howell, 9/11 & Guantanamo Bay 8:57

1y ago8:57

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Just prior to beginning my podcast with John Howell I was handed a document involving the United States vs five defendants being housed at Guantanamo Bay. Of the five is Khalied Sheik Mohammed and the others are his co-conspirators. I had every intention of reading what was on the page at the end of our podcast but there was an unexpected turn towa…

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John Howell, 9/11 and Guantanamo Bay 1:05:53

1y ago1:05:53

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On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked. Terrorists flew planes into both World Trade Center towers in New York. George DiPasquale was a firefighter working at his precinct near the towers that morning. He and nine of his fellow crew members ran towards the towers and eventually entered the north tower. None of the ten, along with cou…

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Getting Out of the Box with Dave Cox 1:07:03

1y ago1:07:03

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There are few people I would say are a consumate salesman. Dave Cox is one of the few along with Gary Towler, Lloyd Baker and several others. He will make you laugh and smile even if you don't agree with him. He tends to text me all times of the day and night and I know I am not the only one. I have known Dave for years and have been wanting to do …

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Riding Out Hurricane Francine 44:55

1y ago44:55

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As Hurricane Francine is about to hit the coast of Louisiana I try and give some perspective of being in the path of the storm. At one point Baton Rouge was directly in the path of the eye which can be the worst part of the storm. For some reason once Francine hit land it veered right and headed towards New Orleans. We still had heavy winds and non…

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Greatest Rock Bands of the 80's & 90's. 1:40:47

1+ y ago1:40:47

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In this Episode of The Freeman Report, my son John and two of his friends, all turning 40, give their take on the Greatest Rock Bands of the 1980's and 1990's. Nephew David Dellucci was also supposed to participate but he had a sudden conflict so I did his list. Tyler Downing filled in for David on short notice and did a masterful job. Will Leblanc…

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Parkinson's Disease & The Frank O'Mara Story 1:44:23

1+ y ago1:44:23

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He was a world class athlete and ran in three Olympics, won the NCAA in the 1500 meters for the University of Arkansas and two world indoor championships. After receiving a degree in Civil Engineering from UA he went to get his MBA and not satisfied with that, a law degree. He became the Chief Marketing Officer for Alltel Wireless headquartered in …

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Italy in 12 Days, Medical Update and some Recommendations 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

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In this episode I recap our trip to Italy done over 12 days where we visited Venice, Florence, Sicily and Rome. I don't think you can pack much more into a trip than what we did and it was a wonderful time had by all 19 on the trip. I also give medical updates on my Liver disease, learning something on my last appointment that I did not know before…

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Finding Hope Part II 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

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The response to my episode on Finding Hope was truly overwhelming. I did not expect nor anticipate so many reaching out. Having started a new trial drug today for my PBC, not sure if I have the placebo or the real drug, the trial will last about a year. My intent is to offer to be a participant in any new trial they start. Was a little concerned th…

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Finding Hope 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

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In this episode I talk about my journey for the last nine years after learning I have an incurable liver disease. My intent is for others that may have been informed that they have a serious disease, whether it is cancer or some other debilatating illness. there can be hope. I discuss both my mental and physical path but want people to know there c…

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Trivia about some Rock & Roll Bands of the 60's and 70's. 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

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Last year while attending a conference in the D.C. area my friend Dave Cox told me he a trivia question for me and if I answered correctly I would win a prize. All he did was mentioned the name and I rattled off several facts and he simply said "Damn son, you win the prize." I also saw the Eagles in concert a few months ago in New Orleans and that …

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Dr. Linda Roberts - Doctor of Holistic Chiropractic Medicine. 1:07:19

2y ago1:07:19

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When she was a teenager she was trying out for the Olympic swim team when something did not feel right in her shoulder. The team doctors wanted to do exploratory surgery but her Father stepped in and told them absolutely not. Linda Roberts did not make the Olympic team but a desire to understand her injury spurred her to go to medical school. After…

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Dr. Vince Hafeli on Suicide in the Construction Industry 1:16:08

2y ago1:16:08

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Sometime in 2007, Dr. Vince Hafeli got into his truck after dinner at home and started driving. Was he on his way to the store, the office or perhaps even a sporting event? No he was headed to the place where he was going to take his own life. A phone call made him stop. Who made the call and how did impact his decision not to take his own life. Yo…

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Prostate Cancer, The Blue Ribbon Soiree & Janey Nasca 48:11

2y ago48:11

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In 2006 her husband Dr. Joel Nasca, a plastic surgeon and next door neighbor and good friend Dr. Larry Ferachi, an orthopedic surgeon, were both diagnosed with prostate cancer. Janey Nasca was determined that both men would beat the cancer. Joel was 59 at the time and Larry was only 56 years old. Men their age did not get prostate cancer. Neither m…

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Places in Baton Rouge That No Longer Exist 55:27

2y ago55:27

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Just about every city or town across America at one time had iconic places where people would shop, eat or be entertained that no longer exist. Baton Rouge certainly has it's share and in this episode the gang is back to discuss and reminisce about some of those places. Even if you are not from my hometown may listening will stir memories of places…

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Election Day in Louisiana and Fighting City Hall 37:04

2y ago37:04

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Today is Election Day in Louisiana and I give my thoughts and make a few predictions. Also comment a little bit on fighting City Hall. KFBy J. Kenneth Freeman

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A Conversation with Macie Morgan and Carson DeLarue on Politics and Upcoming Elections 48:55

2y ago48:55

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Macie and Carson reached out to me about giving them advice on how to start a podcast and I told them why don't we do one together. Macie is Communications Director and Carson is Director of Governmental Affairs for ABC for the State of Louisiana. In this episode they give a fresh perspective on politics and Carson and I discuss a few of the upcomi…

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Interview with Jody Plauce - Author of 'Why Gary Why' 1:27:35

2+ y ago1:27:35

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In 1984 Jeff Doucet kidnapped eleven year old Jody Plauche and took him to California. Jeff had essentially become a member of the Plauche family as Jody's karate instructor. Little did everyone know that Jeff had been sexually abusing Jody for over a year. Jeff was finally caught and upon returning to Baton Rouge Gary Plauche, Jody's father. was w…

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Brian Tuner - A Miracle 44:53

2+ y ago44:53

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Brian Turner was returning to Baton Rouge from Tampa Bay over the Thanksgiving Weekend when he stopped at the Buc-ees just inside the Alabama state line. It was raining and he got a little wet but thought nothing of it. Monday he went to work and thought he might have a cold or possibly the flu from being in the rain. When he went home that evening…

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Same Song - Different Artists 1:33:51

2+ y ago1:33:51

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In this episode the musical gang gets back together and explores the same song performed by different artists. It is really interesting to hear how musicians have, in some cases, quite different takes and you may not even know it is the same song. Although there are many to choose from we narrowed it down to just a few with some history on some of …

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Crime & Unpunishment 2:00:26

2+ y ago2:00:26

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In this episode of the Freeman Report I sit down with two former Chiefs of Police to discuss the current state of Crime in Baton Rouge but their perspectives can really be related to just about any major city in the United States. Is there hope for our country? One thinks so and the other was a little more cautious. It should be noted that former C…

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Danielle Mixon - Occupational Therapist and the Musgatova Method 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

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At the age 2 Danielle Mixon’s son withdrew and went into his own world and would have severe tantrums. Danielle was an Occupational Therapist herself and began working with her son trying to reach him and bring him back but nothing seemed to work. A friend suggested she take her son to a therapist that was doing something different, and this therap…

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Opioids & Suicide In The Construction Industry 1:23:55

2+ y ago1:23:55

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In November of 2022 while attending a conference in the Washington D.C. area I heard a presentation on Opioids and Suicide in the construction industry. During the presentation Rick Rhinehart of CPWR informed the audience that the #1 industry in the United States for Suicide by opioids was the construction industry. Having been in the industry for …