What’s What BR
Society & Culture
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New podcastHave a parenting question? Want updates on your favorite businesses around town? Or, maybe you just want to keep up with what’s happening around the community? Whichever your reasoning, What’s What, BR? is the place for you to find all of those things and more. Providing real, local information that affects our community, What’s What’s, BR? is your go-to location to stay in the know about what’s going on in Baton Rouge. What’s What, BR? is full of community members who are coming together to talk about what makes our community so special, while also providing resources, updates, and even fun. weblog
Episodes
- What’s What BR Podcast/Brandon Foreman, CEO FRG and Mike Steele, GOHSEP
Hurricane Season Prep with GOHSEP’s Mike Steele: Supplies, Power, Insurance & Generator Safety In this episode of What’s What BR, we talk with returning guest Mike Steele from Louisiana GOHSEP about gearing up ahead of hurricane season thr…
- What’s What BR Podcast - Olivia Parks
How Professional Organizers Help Busy Families In this episode of What’s What BR, first-time guest Olivia Parks, owner of Professional Organizers, explains how her team helps individuals and families declutter and organize homes to make da…
- What’s What BR Podcast/Brandon Foreman, CEO FRG, Lauren Lindsey, Colon Cancer Coalition
Get Your Rear in Gear Baton Rouge 5K: Colon Cancer Screening, Symptoms & Event Details In this episode of What’s What, BR, the host welcomes first-time guest Lauren Lindsey from the Colon Cancer Coalition to discuss the Get Your Rear in Ge…
- What’s What BR Podcast - Brandon Foreman, CEO FRG, Inc. / Astrid Clements, Alz Ball
Raising Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer's Services with Astrid Clements In this episode of 'What's What BR,' we are joined by Astrid Clements, a dedicated board member of the Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Region. Astrid shares her…
- What’s What BR Podcast - Meg Placke, State Librarian/Brandon Foreman, CEO FRG
Celebrating 100 Years of Louisiana State Library with State Librarian Meg Placke In this episode of 'What's What BR,' we welcome Meg Placke, the Louisiana State Librarian and Assistant Secretary, as our first-time guest. Meg discusses the…
- What’s What BR Podcast Lori Steele LOPA Organ Donor Awareness Month
The Facts About Organ Donation - National Donate Life Month Special In this episode of What's What BR, we welcome back Lori and Wendy from LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency) to discuss the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donati…
- What’s What BR Podcast-Brandon Foreman, CEO FRG, Inc./Melissa Kenyon, Keep LA Beautiful Communications and Marketing Director
Love the Boot Week: Cleaning Up Louisiana with Melissa Kenyon In this episode of What's What BR, we welcome Melissa Kenyon from Keep Louisiana Beautiful, part of the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. Melissa shares insights about the organizat…
- What’s What BR-Brandon Foreman, CEO FRG/Dr. Farmer, Ochsner
Understanding Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Ryan Farmer In this episode of What's What BR, first-time guest Dr. Ryan Farmer, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Ochsner, delves into the day-to-day life and responsibilities of his pro…
- Meg Kling St. George Fire Protection District
Discover the Vital Role of St. George Fire Department with Meg Join us in this episode of What's What BR as we sit down with Meg from the St. George Fire Department to discuss their crucial work and initiatives. From distinguishing their s…
- What’s What BR: Capital Area Autism Network
Bridging the Gaps in Autism Support with Drew Walker | What's What BR In this episode of What's What BR, we welcome Drew Walker, Executive Director of the Capital Area Autism Network (CAAN). Drew explains CAAN's mission to unite community…
- What’s What BR: Innovative Education Initiatives, Interview with Jamey
Innovative Education Initiatives: Interview with Jamey on What's What BR In this episode of 'What's What BR,' we welcome first-time guest Jamey, a multi-faceted individual involved in multiple ventures including School Aids, Dream Teachers…
- Bridging the Digital Divide: A Conversation with Sunni LeBeouf of Cox Communications
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Conversation with Sunni LeBeouf of Cox Communications In this episode of What’s What BR, Brandon welcomes first-time guest Sunni LeBeouf, Market Vice President for Cox Communications in New Orleans. Sunni dis…
- Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Discusses Flood Insurance Discounts, Corridor Cleaning, and Community Initiatives
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Discusses Flood Insurance Discounts, Corridor Cleaning, and Community Initiatives Join us in this episode of What's What BR as we welcome back Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome. We discuss a range of topics, i…
- Louisiana’s Tourism Boom and State Park Revival with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
Louisiana's Tourism Boom and State Park Revival with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser In this episode of What's What BR, we welcome back Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser to discuss the remarkable resurgence of Louisiana's tourism industry.…
- Economic Development in Louisiana: Insights from Adam Knapp
Economic Development in Louisiana: Insights from Adam Knapp Join us in this episode of What's What BR as we welcome back Adam Knapp, now representing the Committee of 100 (C100). Adam shares his experiences over the past seven months with…
- Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screening with Dr. Nusloch from Ochsner Baton Rouge
Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screening with Dr. Nusloch from Ochsner Baton Rouge In this episode of What's What BR, host Brandon talks to Dr. Nusloch, a gastroenterologist at Ochsner Baton Rouge, about the importance of colorectal cance…
- Exploring Modern Libraries: Free Resources and Programs for All Ages
Exploring Modern Libraries: Free Resources and Programs for All Ages In this episode of What's What BR, hosts Brandon welcomes back Mary and Tara from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. They discuss the library’s array of free resources…
- Preparing for Hurricane Season with GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux | What's What BR
Preparing for Hurricane Season with GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux | What's What BR In this episode of What's What BR, I welcome JT from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). They dive into the…
- Unpacking Public Service and Baton Rouge's Future with Ted James
Unpacking Public Service and Baton Rouge's Future with Ted James In this episode of 'What's What BR,' host Brandon welcomes first-time guest Mr. Ted James. The discussion dives into Ted's extensive career in public service, the challenges…
- Understanding Allergies and Immunotherapy with Dr. Bourgoyne | What’s What BR
In this episode of What's What BR, we are joined by Dr. Bourgoyne, a first-time guest and an expert in allergy and immunology from Ochsner’s Baton Rouge. Dr. Bourgoyne discusses a range of topics including the high prevalence of allergies…
- A Comprehensive Update on Aviation Reform and Energy Policy with U.S. Congressman Garret Graves
In this episode of What's What BR, Brandon interviews returning guest Congressman Garret Graves, discussing the progress and details of a significant bill related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill, aimed at improving t…
- BESE’s Acting President Ronnie Morris
Advancing Louisiana's Education: Insights from BESE's Acting President In this episode of What's What BR, guest Ronnie Morris, the acting president of the BESE board, discusses the improvements in Louisiana's K-12 education system, highlig…
- Executive Director of Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Lisa Freeman
Diving Deep into Highway Safety with Lisa Freeman In this episode of What's What VR, Brandon interviews Lisa Freeman, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the governor's representative for highway safety in…
- Celebrating Louisiana Through Children’s Books with Angelle Terrell
Celebrating Louisiana Through Children's Books with Angelle Terrell In this episode of What's What VR, we welcome first-time guest and local children's book author, Angelle Terrell. Angelle discusses her journey as a writer, her passion fo…
- Dr. Ashleigh Eaves, PhD at Ochsner
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders with Dr. Ashleigh Eaves In this episode of What's What VR, guest Dr. Ashleigh Eaves from Ochsner Baton Rouge discusses autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities, including their symptoms, diagnosis,…
- Aetna CEO Jess Hall & Sr. Director of Marketing and Community Nikesha
Empowering Louisiana Communities: Aetna's Mission of Health and Engagement In this episode of 'What's What VR,' hosts are joined by Jess, the Health Plan President from Aetna for Better Health of Louisiana, and Nikesha Roderick, the Lead D…
- Bridging the Early Childhood Education Gap: A Look Inside EBR’s Innovative Solutions
Bridging the Early Childhood Education Gap: A Look Inside EBR's Innovative Solutions In this episode of What's What VR, the discussion focuses on the initiatives of the East Baton Rouge (EBR) school system to address early childhood educat…
- Mayor J.T. Taylor on Growth, Development, and Transparency in Livingston
Mayor J.T. Taylor on Growth, Development, and Transparency in Livingston In this episode of What's What BR, Mayor J.T. Taylor discusses the substantial growth and development in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, and the challenges and benefits…
- George Bell the President & Chief Executive Officer at Capital Area United Way
In this edition of What's What BR, Brandon interviews George Bell, the President and CEO of Capital Area United Way, about his role and the impact of the organization on the Baton Rouge community. Bell shares insights from his transition f…
- Les Hixon, III, MD of Ochsner Baton Rouge
Today, we talked with Dr. Les Hixon, a pediatric cardiologist at Ochsner Baton Rouge, focusing on pediatric cardiology and heart health. Dr. Hixon explains congenital heart defects and mentions the increasing number of adults living with c…
- WWBR Stephen Loy
Stephen Loy from Nexus Louisiana discusses the support provided to tech entrepreneurs at Louisiana Technology Park. Nexus offers coaching, capital, and connections to tech entrepreneurs. They have an upcoming event, Ignition 2.0, focusing…
- Geoffrey Hogan, M.D. Of Ochsner Baton Rouge
Dr. Hogan, a primary care sports medicine physician at Oshner, discusses the growth and multidisciplinary approach of sports medicine. He explains the partnership between Oshner and the Andrews Center to create the Oshner Andrews Sports Me…
- Mary Stein – East Baton Rouge Parish Library
- What's What BR features one of our favorite returning guests, Ms. Mary Stein from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. - We have 355,000 cardholders. There's always room for one more. Because we have a lot of people that drive across the…
- Dr. Corey Falcon, M.D. Of Ochsner Baton Rouge
Dr. Corey Falcon from Oshner, Baton Rouge. He works in pediatric oncology at Oshner’s. He also does hematology, which is blood disorders. I’ll be asking all the dumb questions today. Most of the cancers in children are distinct. Childhood…
- Mayor Sharon Weston Broome Of Baton Rouge
– We have a returning guest, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome, with us. – Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome recently gave a State of the City address at the Press Club. Our theme for this year is Red Stick Rising. She says there are…
- Ronnie Morris
– Ronnie Morris was a career ExxonMobil employee. He now sits on the BESE board and has a nonprofit that he started with the hydroponics and the classrooms. One of the challenges is how do we engage kids in education today. – Another reall…
- Gardere Initiative
– Welcome to another episode of What’s What BR. We’ve got a couple of guests with us today from the Gardere Initiative. – Eight week summer program in spite of the 100 degree temperature. 73 children apply for our summer program. – We cann…
- DR Rachael Kermis, M.D. Of Ochsner Baton Rouge
In the recent episode of the What’s What BR Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting DR Rachael Kermis, M.D. with Ochsner Baton Rouge. – DR. Rachael Kermis, M.D. joins us from Oshners today. It’s definitely hard, these Mondays coming back t…
- MAYOR-PRESIDENT - SHARON WESTON BROOME
- The theme of the week of the month is heat. Thank the good Lord for the air conditioning. If you can stay in the mid 70s, you're doing all right. - Our Summer of Hope program has been our focus during the summer. It focuses on areas with…
- Ashley Rodrigue, Public Affairs Director W/ State Fire Marshal’s Office
In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet Ashley Rodrigue, Public Affairs Director w/ the State Fire Marshal's office. Ashley discusses the importance of smoke detectors in the home as well as generator safety during this year's hurricane…
- What’s What BR with Savanna Latimer
In the recent episode of the What's What BR Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Savanna Latimer, a registered dietician from Eat Fit BR, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Ochsner Baton Rouge. Savanna, an LSU grad, Baton Rouge na…
- What’s What BR with Mike Steele
On this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with returning guest Mike Steele, Communications Director at Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Steele talks about how to prepare for the start of hurricane season,…
- What’s What BR with Courtney Gonsoulin
In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with new guest, Courtney Gonsoulin, Speech Pathologist of Ochsner Baton Rouge. Courtney talks about her role as a Speech Pathologist, the different roles you can do as a Speech Pathologist, the Su…
- What’s What BR with Shenoa Warren and Dr. Leigh Griffin
On this Episode of What’s What BR, we meet with EBR School’s Chief of Literacy, Shenoa Warren and Executive Director of Early Childhood, Dr. Leigh Griffin. Warren and Griffin talk about their roles in the East Baton Rouge Parish School Sys…
- What’s What BR with Mayor Sharon Weston Broome
On this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with returning guest Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome. Broome discusses the new Hockey team coming to Baton Rouge, Mayor’s Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, MOVEBR, and public safety.
- What’s What BR with Dr. Marc Matrana of Ochsner
On this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with Dr. Marc Matrana of Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Matrana talks about his life as a medical oncologist, where medicine is today versus where it used to be, and his role at Ochsner.
- What’s What BR with Erin Monroe Wesley of Cox Communications
On this Episode of What’s What BR, we meet with new guest, Erin Monroe Wesley, Communications Market Vice President. Wesley talks about working in her position, Cox Mobile, and the Cox Family.
- What’s What BR with Dr. Luz Randolph
In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with Dr. Luz Randolph, Executive Director of City Year. Dr. Luz Randolph talks about City Year, an educational non-profit program focused on gathering young adults to fuel the movement to make sch…
- What’s What BR with Desiree Dawson of Ochsner Baton Rouge
In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with new guest Desiree Dawson, Cardiologist at Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Dawson talks about heart health, lifestyle changes, and other health issues.
- What’s What BR with Dr. Rosa Folgar of Ochsner Baton Rouge
In this episode of What's What BR, we meet with Dr. Rosa Folgar of Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Folgar discusses her role at Ochsner, lifestyle and wellness programs, and finding a health plan that works for you.