Experimental is a podcast series that features Louisiana State University faculty and students sharing their passion for research and their personal stories of investigation. Listen and learn about exciting projects and the individuals posing the questions.
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Saints draft, Jazz Fest food, and losing weight: Full Show 4-25-25
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1:36:09* Is Kelvin Banks a Day 1 starter for the Saints?* What have we learned about the benefits of these new weight-loss drugs?* Jazz Fest ain't just about the music...it's also about the food* Sidney Torres accuses Troy Henry of lying amid FQ sanitation saga* Who could the Saints target on Day 2 of the draft?…
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Jazz Fest eats and LSU baseball righting the ship: 9am hour
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31:13* Talking Jazz Fest food options with Ian McNulty* Breaking down LSU baseball's week
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LSU has a huge series against Tennessee this weekend
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5:58Tommy breaks down LSU's series against #5 Tennessee this weekend with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo
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Jazz Fest ain't just about the music...it's also about the food
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25:15Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate
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What we know about the benefits of new weight-loss drugs and about hormone replacement therapy
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22:38Tommy talks to Dr. Mace Scott, the medical director and owner of Chronos Wellness, about those new weight-loss drugs and about hormone replacement therapy
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Expanding cancer treatment and Sidney Torres on Troy Henry: 7am hour
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19:47* We’ll continue to check in with local lawmakers about how the special session is going, and we’ll hear from Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman about what she’s been working on.* We have Sidney Torres, CEO of IV Waste, back on about the French Quarter sanitation saga and to respond to some comments Troy Henry made in our interview with him.…
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Sidney Torres accuses Troy Henry of lying amid French Quarter sanitation saga
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8:37We talk to Sidney Torres, CEO of IV Waste, about the French Quarter sanitation saga and to respond to some comments Troy Henry made in our interview with him.
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Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman's experience with cancer led to her work on expanding access to more treatments
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11:10Tommy talks with State Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman about her journey with cancer, her efforts to expand treatment for others, and trying to address the insurance crisis.
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It wasn't a sexy pick, but the Saints got a lot better by drafting Kelvin Banks
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22:30Tommy and Miek Detillier break down the Saints draft pick - Kelvin Banks - and take a look at the rest of the draft.
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Saints and the draft, French Quarter sanitation saga, and Jazz Fest! Full Show 4-24-25
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2:08:34* Will the Saints draft a quarterback early?* Jazz Fest is here! What to expect the first weekend* What have we learned about the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster?* French Quarter sanitation saga: Troy Henry defends himself, blasts others* How do people get their news nowadays?* Will the Saints take someone in the trenches in the first rou…
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Merry Draftmas! Breaking down what the Saints may do
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33:04When the Saints are on the clock...who will they pick? Will they make any trades? We break down the draft and what the Black and Gold could end up doing with Mike Detillier.
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Where to get medical care and Jazz Festing: 8am hour
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18:47* When you need medical attention, knowing where to go can save time and help you get the care you need. But how do you make that decision?* Jazz Fest is here! We’ll go over who’s playing when with Keith Spera from the Times Picayune.
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Jazz Fest is here! What to expect the first weekend
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7:50Jazz Fest is here! We go over who’s playing when with Keith Spera from the Times Picayune.
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Knowing where to get medical help saves time, helps you get care you need
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10:57When you need medical attention, knowing where to go can save time and help you get the care you need. But how do you make that decision? Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B.), the Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, shares tips for choosing between your primary care provider, an urgent care facility and the emergency department.…
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Impacts from the BP oil spill and Troy Henry on sanitation saga: 7am hour
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20:40* We’re still learning about all the different impacts from the Deepwater Horizon disaster even though it was 15 years ago. We’ll talk with Brian Roberts from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium about the research and the effects we’ve seen on land, plants, and animals* We talked to Sidney Torres last week...now we’ll talk to Troy Henry ab…
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French Quarter sanitation saga: Troy Henry defends himself, blasts others
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10:05We talked to Sidney Torres last week...now we’ll talk to Troy Henry about the French Quarter sanitation saga and get his side of the story.
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What have we learned about the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster?
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10:35We’re still learning about all the different impacts from the Deepwater Horizon disaster even though it was 15 years ago. We talk with Brian Roberts from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium about the research and the effects we’ve seen on land, plants, and animals
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News trustworthiness and protecting our seafood: 6am hour
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22:57* Where do you get your news? How do we know what's trustworthy, and what isn't?* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain
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Protecting our local seafood industry from potentially unsafe foreign seafood
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8:00Tommy checks in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about seafood safety, the crawfish supply, and more
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How do people get their news nowadays? How do we know what's trustworthy?
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14:57How do peopley get their news? What about people who avoid the news? Is it from reliable sources? We’ll try to get some answers from Jesse Holcomb, a professor of journalism at Calvin University.
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Juvenile crime, French Quarter debate, and Draftmas Eve: Full Show 4-23-25
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1:25:45* Freddie King on the French Quarter sanitation saga and what should happen* What should the Saints do in the first round of the draft?* We have to hold juveniles who commit violent crimes accountable* What is the state of NORD and New Orleans parks and sports fields?* Is President Trump backing off on his tariffs?* Termite season is here! What you…
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Saints draft plans and the state of NORD: 9am hour
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31:07* We talk with Mike Hoss about who the Saints might target in the first round and get his take on the QB situation.* A number of civic groups in New Orleans recently called for improvements to NORD, saying many parks and fields are unsafe for kids. So we talk with Larry Barabino, the CEO of NORD, about the state of things.…
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What is the state of NORD and New Orleans parks and sports fields?
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9:40A number of civic groups in New Orleans recently called for improvements to NORD, saying many parks and fields are unsafe for kids. So we’ll talk with Larry Barabino, the CEO of NORD, about the state of things.
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What should the Saints do in the first round of the draft?
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21:28Tommy talks with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints, about who the Saints might target in the first round and get his take on the QB situation.
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Juvenile crime and knee injuries: 8am hour
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18:23* We should invest in youth programs to prevent juvenile crime but be sure to hold them accountable when they commit crimes* Ryan Ramczyk retired because of a chronic knee injury. We spend some time with Dr. Xavier Thompson with the LSU School of Kinesiology about knee injuries in general.
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Knee injuries can be painful and tough to treat. Here's what we know
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8:05Ryan Ramczyk retired because of a chronic knee injury. We spend some time with Xavier Thompson, Assistant Professor at the LSU School of Kinesiology, about knee injuries in general.
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We have to hold juveniles who commit violent crimes accountable
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10:18Tommy talks with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a former NOPD chief, about juvenile crime: hold them accountable and invest in stopping it before it happens.
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Termite season and French Quarter trash: 7am hour
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13:40* Termite season is here...and here's what to know* We check in with Councilmember Freddie King about the French Quarter sanitation contract mess and if he’s heard anything from the Cantrell administration.
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Freddie King on the French Quarter sanitation saga and what should happen
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9:30Checking in with Councilmember Freddie King about the French Quarter sanitation contract mess and what he’s heard anything from the Cantrell administration.
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Termite season is here. What you should know and watch for
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4:10Tommy talks with Joe Martin, owner of Terminix and a board-certified entomologist, about what to watch for with termite season here
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The tariff situation and Pope Francis's legacy: 6am hour
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22:33* We get an update on what’s up with the tariffs and how the economy and markets have been reacting* We continue to talk about the passing of Pope Francis and his legacy with Father John Cunningham, a Jesuit priest at Loyola.
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Pope Francis's Jesuit background showed in how he led the Church
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9:45We continue to talk about the passing of Pope Francis and his legacy with Father John Cunningham, a Jesuit priest and vice president for Mission and Identity at Loyola
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Is President Trump backing off on his tariffs?
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12:47We get an update on what’s up with the tariffs and how the economy and markets have been reacting with Walter "Dub" Lane, Associate Professor of Economics & Finance at UNO
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Picking a new pope, rebuilding coastal land, and keeping food safe: Full Show 4-22-25
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1:32:20* How the government works to make sure our food is safe and not contaminated* What is a conclave? Explaining what happens when a pope dies* What research has shown about sediment diversions* Sugarcane is big business for Louisiana. LSU helps us stay at the forefront* Confirmed cases of measles have been found around New Orleans* It can be easy to …
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Food recalls and heavy rain prep: 9am hour
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34:00* Have food recalls been increasing in recent years? How does a recall even happen? * Update on pumps, power supply, and prepping for the rain in New Orleans
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How the Sewerage and Water Board prepares for heavy rain events
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11:36Tommy talks to Steve Nelson, General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about the pumps, power supply, and prepping for heavy rain
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How the government works to make sure our food is safe and not contaminated
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22:25Have food recalls been increasing in recent years? How does a recall even happen? We spend some time with Darin Detwiler, an author and professor at Northeastern University, about food safety, what the government does, and how the whole system works.
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Dangers of policing and avoiding online scams: 8am hour
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17:26* National Police Week is coming up. We’ll highlight the dangers officers face and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice with Bill Alexander from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.* JPSO recently fell victim to a large phishing scam. What IS a phishing scam? And how can employers train their workers on how to avoid them? We’l…
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It can be easy to fall victim to an online scam. Here's how to stay safe
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9:25JPSO recently fell victim to a large phishing scam. What IS a phishing scam? And how can employers train their workers on how to avoid them? We talk with cyber security expert Alex Hamerstone.
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Being a police officer is often dangerous and never routine
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8:01National Police Week is coming up. We highlight the dangers officers face and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice with Bill Alexander from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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Big sugarcane bucks and measles and bird flu: 7am hour
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20:36* Sugarcane is a $4 billion industry for Louisiana, and LSU plays a big role in keeping it strong. * The first case of measles for the New Orleans area in 2025 was confirmed over the weekend. We’ll get the details
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Measles has made its way to Louisiana. Here's what to know
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8:27Tommy talks with Dr. Fred Lopez, Infectious Diseases specialist at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, about measles and about bird flu
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Sugarcane is big business for Louisiana. LSU helps us stay at the forefront
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12:08Sugarcane is a $4 billion industry for Louisiana, and LSU plays a big role in keeping it strong. Tommy talks with Kenneth Gravois, a sugarcane specialist with the LSU Agricultural Center.
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How a new pope is selected and growing land in LA: 6am hour
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20:17* How does a conclave work? How long does it usually take to elect a new pope? We get some answers from a papal historian about what happens next after the passing of Pope Francis.* A new study shows that Neptune Pass is building large amounts of new land, giving a boost to supporters of sediment diversions. We get the details from LSU coastal scie…
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Neptune Pass is adding new land. Here's what that is, and what's happening
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8:17A new study shows that Neptune Pass is building large amounts of new land, giving a boost to supporters of sediment diversions. We get the details from LSU coastal scientist Alex Kolker.
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What is a conclave? Explaining what happens when a pope dies
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12:00How does a conclave work? How long does it usually take to elect a new pope? Tommy talks with Christopher Bellitto, Professor of history and a papal historian at Kean University
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Reflecting on Pope Francis, coastal restoration, and the deep sea: Full Show 4-21-25
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Undersea research and coastal restoration: 9am hour
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30:36* We have some fun and talk to Dr. Deep Sea. Joe Dituri is a former Navy commander, a biomedical engineer...and the holds a Guinness world record after he spent 100 days living in an underwater facility in Florida.* Louisiana's $2 billion coastal plan was approved...but work has stopped on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. What does this mean f…
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What's up with coastal restoration funding and the Mid-Barataria project?
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10:23Louisiana's $2 billion coastal plan was approved...but work has stopped on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. What does this mean for coastal restoration here?Tommy talks with Simone Maloz, campaign director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta
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Dr. Deep Sea on what he's learning about health from undersea research
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20:11We spend some time talking with Joseph Dituri - Dr. Deep Sea, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a retired Navy officer - about his research and passion for undersea exploration and research.
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