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Mornings with Brian HaldaneRolfe McCollisterRalph McCollister joins the show to discuss his opinion column which addresses a political dispute between former Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and current Mayor-elect Sid Edwards, centered on the financial and political fallout from the incorporation of the City of St. George. Broome recently criticized Edwards for blaming her administration for the city’s budget issues, calling his claims “categorically false.” McCollister challenges Broome’s narrative, arguing that her past actions as a state senator—particularly her opposition to the creation of an independent school district in Southeast Baton Rouge—contributed to the current situation.He asserts that...2025-07-0312 min
Talk LouisianaDarryl Gissel, Piper Hutchinson, Candace DeMatteis, Jim EngsterFormer chief administrative officer for Sharon Weston Broome Darryl Gissel speaks on a few political topics including the Republican party in the state and also the controversy surrounding the Pentagon Barracks. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest in higher education throughout the state. Policy Director at Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Candace DeMatteis talks issues regarding vaccines. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks Al Gore on his recent appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher.2025-04-2844 min
Add Passion and StirMayors Sharon Weston Broome and Mattie Parker Set the Table for Feeding Hungry Kids in their CitiesIn this very special episode of Add Passion and Stir, we reprise an episode from May 2024 with two powerful leaders of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The Mayors Alliance is a bipartisan alliance of almost 400 mayors from across the country.In this time of turmoil, local leadership is all the more important to protecting and helping those in need. Mayors Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mattie Parker of Fort Worth, Texas are committed to feeding hungry kids in their jurisdictions and setting an example for mayors in every corner of our nation.2025-04-0229 min
Louisiana ConsideredSid Edwards reflects on his first month in office; how to compete in Louisiana’s senior games; latest news in AcadianaIt’s the last Monday of the month, so we’re getting an update on the latest news in Acadiana. Editor and founder of The Current, Christiaan Mader tells us about an upcoming special election, a new mental health hospital, and Mardi Gras in Lafayette. It’s been about a month and a half since Sid Edwards took office as East Baton Rouge Mayor-President. The election result came as a big surprise when he upset Democratic incumbent, Sharon Weston-Broome, becoming the first Republican to lead the city in over two decades. Edwards spoke with Capitol Access...2025-02-2424 min
CitiesSpeak With Clarence AnthonyCreating Pathways for a Brighter Future with Former Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston BroomeFormer Mayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, reflects on her dedicated career in public service, what her time in multiple elected offices has meant to her and advice for newly elected leaders.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.2025-01-0931 minTalk LouisianaLt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeLieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives a recap of the year in terms of tourism throughout the state and also whats to come in 2025. Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sharon Weston Broome talks her many years in office and also her plans for the future.2024-12-2744 min
The Freeman ReportA New Mayor In TownThis 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 Democrat. Ted did not make the run-off and endorsed Mayor Broome. Apparently is endorsement had little impact. Sid received 5% of the the black vote in the primary and gained another 5% in the run-off. Some of Ted's support...2024-12-0913 minLouisiana ConsideredWhat’s on the ballot this Saturday; SCNO to perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’Baton Rouge voters will decide between the leadership of incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome or political newcomer Sid Edwards in this Saturday’s runoff election. The Advocate | The Times-Picayune editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us to discuss the final days of the race.The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans is preparing for holiday performances of Handel’s “Messiah” oratorio, which ends with the famous “Hallelujah” chorus. SCNO Music Director Steven Edwards spoke with WWNO/WRKF’s Diane Mack about the work’s enduring popularity and what concertgoers can expect at the performances next weekend.2024-12-0524 minTalk LouisianaFred Dent, Darrell Glasper, Ted JamesFinancial advisor Fred Dent talks Trump's new regime and it's effects on the market. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper speaks on his support for Trump and his backing of mayoral candidate Sid Edwards. Politician Ted James talks his support for mayoral candidate Sharon Weston Broome.2024-12-0444 min
Shiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. PodcastMayor Sharon Weston Broome Season 7 Episode 16Mayor Sharon Weston-Broome is seeking her third term as EBR Mayor-President. We speak about her record while in office, successes she's had, St. George, her opponent, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0352 min
From Chains to ChangeSpecial Run-off Episode: A Conversation with Sharon Weston-BroomeLeading up to the Dec. 7 run-off election (Early Voting has begun), our hosts speak with Baton Rouge's incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome, who seeks reelection against Sid Edwards, a Republican who has never held political office. Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital city navigating issues of public safety, jail construction, rising cost of living, and shrinking number of jobs.
2024-12-0234 minTalk LouisianaLt. Governor Billy Nungesser, State Representative Mandie Landry, WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke ThoringtonLt. Governor Billy Nungesser was first up on a Black Friday episode of Talk Louisiana. Nungesser spoke about the special session and the survival of the film tax credit and historical preservation tax credit programs. Nungesser also spoke about the upcoming regional litter summits and efforts to prevent littering. State Representative Mandie Landry also joined Jim to talk about the recently completed legislative session. Landry is skeptical the state is in a better business to grow the economy after "moving money around." Wrapping up the show was WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington. Thorington gave he...2024-11-2944 minTalk LouisianaDan Moldea, Gary ChambersAuthor and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the presidential election results and also the Trump administration. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers talks the upcoming mayoral runoff between Sharon Weston Broome and Sid Edwards. 2024-11-2744 minLouisiana ConsideredHow Louisianans voted in the 2024 election; what the Colfax massacre can teach us about political violence todayDonald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, and many Republicans in down-ballot races also saw some surprising success, including in East Baton Rouge Parish, where Republican Sid Edwards is headed for a runoff in the Mayor-President race against Democratic incumbent Sharon Weston-Broome.Reporters Aidan McCahill and Drew Hawkins join us with more on the results of races and ballot initiatives throughout Louisiana. The last few presidential elections raised concerns about potential violence at the voting booths and on the campaign trail. Over the summer, President-elect Donald Trump experienced two a...2024-11-0624 minLouisiana ConsideredDemocrat Ted James on why he’s running for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President; what early voting statistics can tell usEarly voting wrapped up Tuesday in Louisiana and voters in the Bayou State broke all kinds of records. WRKF’s Capital Access reporter Brooke Thorington speaks with Joel Watson, director of communications at the Louisiana Secretary of State Office, about what early voting statistics can and can’t tell us. The November elections are just days away, and in East Baton Rouge Parish, residents are deciding who they want as their mayor-president. Earlier this week, we heard from the incumbent, Sharon Weston Broome, and the top Republican candidate, Sid Edwards. Today, we’re speaking with the Democratic challeng...2024-11-0124 minTalk LouisianaMayor President Sharon Weston Broome, Mark BallardMayor President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sharon Weston Broome talks her career over the years and also her campaign and candidacy for her third term mayoral term. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Mike Johnson's recent predictions. 2024-10-3144 minLouisiana ConsideredMeet Baton Rouge mayoral candidate Coach Sid Edwards; clearing up confusion around ballot questionOn the ballot in Baton Rouge, a single measure asks voters to make hundreds of changes to the city’s Plan of Government. But some voters have said the actual language on the ballot is nebulous, requiring them to go to a website to find out exactly what they’re voting for.WRKF’s Aidan McCahill joins us to help demystify the measure.Election Day is less than a week away, and in Baton Rouge all eyes are on the race for Mayor-President. According to the most recent polls, the top three candidates, Democratic incumbent Sharon...2024-10-3024 minLouisiana ConsideredMayor-President Sharon Weston Broome on re-election campaign; why 9 Lafayette schools are set to close or mergeThe Lafayette Parish school system could soon see nine schools closed or consolidated. But community members are pushing back, despite declines in enrollment. Christiaan Mader, founder and editor of The Current, tells us about the potential overhaul of the city’s school system. Early voting is already underway, and in East Baton Rouge Parish, voters will be choosing their next mayor-president. And so far, it’s looking like a tight race between the top three candidates: incumbent Sharon Weston-Broome, Democratic challenger Ted James, and Republican Sid Edwards. Here on Louisiana Considered, we’ll be bringing you conv...2024-10-2824 min
From Chains to ChangeGeaux Vote Louisiana: A Conversation with Ted JamesIn this interview, Bruce Reilly and Nziki Wiltz of Voters Organized meet up with Ted James, the former Louisiana legislator who is challenging incumbent Sharon Weston Broome in the Baton Rouge Mayor-President race. They talk about crime, housing, and economic development, giving listeners a chance to really see where Ted James is coming from.Recorded live at our Baton Rouge office on Tuesday Oct. 8, 2024.
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Porch and Parish The PodcastBaton Rouge Mayoral ForumSend us a textIn 2022, we created a safe space for political candidates to amplify their message to our listeners. We stressed over the questions and the logistics, and it was a huge success for all concerned. We’re back to do it again, but this time for the Baton Rouge Mayoral candidates. We invited all 8 candidates, and Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome and Ted James were gracious enough to visit our headquarters in person, right here in beautiful downtown Zachary!Listen, enjoy, and be sure to do your part when it comes tim...2024-09-2453 min
What’s What BRMayor Sharon Weston Broome Discusses Flood Insurance Discounts, Corridor Cleaning, and Community InitiativesMayor 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, including a new 20% discount on flood insurance premiums for East Baton Rouge parish residents, the latest corridor cleaning program to enhance community cleanliness, and the summer meal program providing free meals for children. Mayor Broome also introduces the Human Services Consortium aimed at improving the delivery of social services. Tune in to hear about the impactful initiatives making a difference...2024-07-1619 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 9: Father's Day Special
In this special Father’s Day episode of Coffee Break with the Mayor, Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome hands over the microphone to three influential voices in the community. Join Marvin Broome, the First Gentleman of Baton Rouge, Levar Robinson, CEO of Fathers on a Mission (F.O.A.M.), and John Snow, partner at Emergent Method, as they discuss the importance of fatherhood, share personal stories, and highlight initiatives supporting fathers in Baton Rouge. Tune in for an inspiring conversation celebrating the impact and dedication of fathers everywhere.2024-06-1329 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 8: Tristan George Discusses EducationJoin Mayor Broome as she chats with Tristan George, a standout 8th-grade English teacher at Northwestern Middle School. Tristan was named the Zachary Community School District Middle School New Teacher of the Year and was a Louisiana New Teacher of the Year finalist. In this episode, Tristan talks about his path from high school drum major and U.S. Army Reservist to award-winning teacher. He shares his thoughts on how education can change lives, his efforts to encourage young men of color to become teachers and his hopes for a better future for Baton Rouge. Tune in to hear...2024-06-0720 minAdd Passion and StirMayors Broome and Parker on the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood HungerMayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mayor Mattie Parker of Fort Worth, Texas are Chair and Vice-Chair of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, a bipartisan alliance of almost 400 mayors from across the country. “I think the first thing that the Alliance capitalizes on is a firm understanding that the most powerful thing Americans can use is their bully pulpit to any cause,” says Mayor Parker. Mayor Broome agrees. “There are a lot of best practices that we can hone in on and we can work together to advocate for legislative measur...2024-05-2928 min
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayNew Legislation, a Shift in the Rap Beef, and a Visit From Mayor Sharon Weston BroomeVan Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode by taking a moment to say goodbye to friend Darius Morris (24:04). Then, they get into the latest with Drake versus Kendrick Lamar and how this could be the end for the beef in total (27:20). Later, the Honorable Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge comes on the show to talk about the new, predominantly white town of St. George and what it means for the state (1:45:15).Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Mayor Sharon Weston BroomeProducer: Ashleigh Smith 2024-05-072h 11Talk LouisianaQuin Hillyer, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Tom AswellColumnist Quin Hillyer discusses his latest column regarding Garret Graves and also various political topics. Mayor-President of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rogue Parish Sharon Weston Broome speaks on the future of the new city, St. George. Louisiana Voice's Tom Aswell talks the prospect of a constitutional convention and also the war on public records.2024-04-3044 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 7: Power Pump Girls Sherin Dawud & Raina VallotMayor-President Sharon Weston Broome sits down for a candid conversation with Sherin Dawud and Raina Vallot, co-founders of Power Pump Girls, Inc. and Nura Impact Agency. The discussion concerns their challenges and successes as two young women entrepreneurs in Baton Rouge.2024-04-1821 minShiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. PodcastMayor Sharon Weston Broome Season 7 Episode 5Fred Jeff Smith recently sat down with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and had a very productive conversation on the state of the city,politics,crime,St George status, and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-181h 06
Louisiana Considered5th Circuit sees uptick in voting rights cases; LSU gets $160 million grant to study clean energyThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New Orleans, is widely seen as the most conservative federal appeals court in the nation. It handles cases from Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana.
As voting rights legislation meanders through the courts, the 5th Circuit has had a lot to say about the constitutionality of voting rights law.
Madeleine Greenberg is a senior case coordinator with Democracy Docket, a progressive-leaning platform examining voting rights and elections in the courts; she wrote an article examining a rise in voting rights cases before the 5th Circuit and joins...2024-04-1724 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 6: Chief MorseCatch Mayor Broome and Baton Rouge Police Chief discussing important community matters over a cup of coffee.2024-04-0522 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 5: Advice from Van LathanEpisode 5 of Coffee Break with the Mayor! Join me as I chat with oscar winning podcaster Mr. Van Lathan as He shares insights and advice for young people and creative minds. Tune in now! #RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor2024-01-1934 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 4: Youth Programs- Lucas Spielfogel'Grab your coffee and get ready for Episode 4 of Coffee Break with the Mayor! Join me as I chat with Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Executive Director Lucas Spielfogel about the youth programs in Baton Rouge Tune in now! #RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor
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Why We SingMayor Sharon Weston Broome | He Made A Way [S1E8]Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, discusses her experience playing music, the power and need for music in her life, and the nearly 3 year ministry God has given her with her weekly Winning Wednesday Prayer with the Mayor.
Candice M. Dixon, Host2023-11-0221 minWhat’s What BRMayor 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 a lot of areas where we know we still have to make improvements. Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome Making improvements is an ongoing daily task for all of us.
– Baton Rouge has invested $21 million in affordable housing in neighborhoods like Mid City and Scotlandville. The city is also repaving 50 miles of roads and replaci...2023-10-0326 min
Louisiana ConsideredDiverse candidates run for sheriff; Baton Rouge Mayor-President Weston Broome on BRPD ‘Brave Cave’News broke last week of an unmonitored interrogation facility at a Baton Rouge Police warehouse, dubbed “the Brave Cave.” One officer resigned shortly after the news broke and others have been reassigned.
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Thursday that the Baton Rouge Police Department’s street crimes unit had been disbanded. She joins us today to discuss how the “Brave Cave” happened, what’s being done to address it, and how the scandal might impact Baton Rouge’s search for its next police chief.
Elected sheriffs are often the most powerful figures in local law enforc...2023-09-0624 minTalk LouisianaMayor Sharon Weston-Broome, Denny DuronMayor-president of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston-Broome gives insight into the state of the city this year. Pastor and former American football player and coach Denny Duron talks his life and times, his part in the evangelical movement, and also his latest work, "God, Family, Football". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Hurricane Katrina on it's 18th anniversary. 2023-08-2944 min
AC23 - Arts Council of Greater Baton RougeBaton Rouge Poet Laureate Dr. Taylor ScottOriginal Air Date: 8/27/23 - On Aug. 15 Mayor Sharon Weston Broome introduced Dr. Taylor Scott as Baton Rouge’s new Poet Laureate. Find out more about this talented poet and lyricist as she sits down with host Pam Bordelon for this week’s AC23 podcast.2023-08-2516 min
Louisiana ConsideredHow one LSU student responded to a tragedy with a plan to redesign Baton Rouge’s Tigerland neighborhoodIt’s not easy to picture what’s in the air we breathe. But earlier this month, a researcher debuted a new tool that could help visualize pollution in the Gulf South region. The Coastal Desk’s Halle Parker tells us how some environmental groups are already using the new device.Baton Rouge’s Tigerland district, near Louisiana State University, is a popular after-hours hangout for college students, when the bars fill up and the beverages flow freely. But after her friend was hit by a car while crossing the street there, LSU student Taylor Lasorsa envisioned a neighb...2023-08-2324 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 3: The Power of Music -Dr. Kelvin Jones📢 Grab your coffee and get ready for Episode 3 of Coffee Break with the Mayor! Join me as I chat with LSU former Band Director Dr. Kelvin Jones, about the power of music☕️ Tune in now! #RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor 2023-08-2214 minWhat’s What BRMAYOR-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 within our community that are at high risk for violence or considered at risk. Public safety is an ongoing issue that mayors across America will continue to work on.
- Mayor: It's not about me, It's about us and our city. I look for partners who want...2023-08-0626 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEp 2: Keeping Young Professional in Baton Rouge with Norisha Kirts and David Fleshman📢 Grab your coffee and get ready for Episode 2 of Coffee Break with the Mayor!
Join me as I chat with Norisha Kirts Glover and David Fleshman, about how we can keep ouryoung professional in Baton Rouge☕️🌇 Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Tune in now!
#RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor2023-07-1320 min
Coffee Break with Mayor BroomeEP 1: Mental Health with Tonja MylesWelcome to "Coffee Break with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome," a monthly podcast where Mayor Broome sits down with guests from Baton Rouge to discuss what's happening now and what's coming next in our city. Join us for insightful conversations about the latest developments and the vision driving Baton Rouge's growth. Today’s special guest is Tonja Myles a subject matter expert in mental health. She promotes mental health awareness and rehabilitation with sharing her life experiences being in recovery from addictions for over 36 years, suicide survivor, victim of childhood and adult sexual abuse and a diagnosis of PTSD2023-07-1219 minWhat’s What BRWhat’s What BR with Mayor Sharon Weston BroomeOn 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.
2023-05-0538 minTalk LouisianaTuesday, January 10th: Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Pam BordelonMayor-President of EBR Parish Sharon Weston Broome address several parish issues such violence in the city as well as transportation and drainage. She also speaks on her running for mayor-president in next year's election. Director of communications for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Pam Bordelon comments briefly on John Kennedy and Billy Nungesser and also promotes the council's 50 year MPAC event. For more information, visit https://www.artsbr.org/mpac. 2023-01-1044 min
Louisiana ConsideredLSU mounds, oldest-known man-made structure in the Americas, is even older than previously thoughtEast Baton Rouge Parish mayor-president Sharon Weston Broome has declared September as Blight Month in Baton Rouge as her office begins cracking down on blighted properties in the city. This past May, she appointed Marlee Pittman to be the city’s first director of community revitalization. Marlee, who is also the former director of community development with the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, joins us for more on what Blight Month entails.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has seen a dramatic increase of mental health care needs over the last few years. While this is la...2022-09-2124 minWhat’s What BRWhat’s What BR with Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeIn this episode of What's What BR, Mayor-President Broome returns to give updates on the happenings in Baton Rouge. She discusses Blight Month in East Baton Rouge, along with events occurring in September to help beautify the Baton Rouge community.
2022-09-0836 minTalk LouisianaThursday, June 23rd: Marvin Broome, Mark BallardRecently retired LSU professor and first gentleman of Baton Rouge Marvin Broome talks about his life throughout the years as well as life married to Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses gun control, gas prices, and other political issues. 2022-06-2744 minTalk LouisianaThursday, June 23rd: Marvin Broome, Mark BallardRecently retired LSU professor and first gentleman of Baton Rouge Marvin Broome talks about his life throughout the years as well as life married to Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses gun control, gas prices, and other political issues. 2022-06-2344 minTalk LouisianaMonday, June 6th: Mary Olive Pierson, Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeAttorney Mary Olive Pierson discusses St. George as well as the conceded carry bill. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome talks the US Conference of Mayors, issues across American mayors face, and several other Louisiana issues. 2022-06-0644 min
The Health Disparities PodcastHealthy “coopetition” in action. With Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Coletta Barrett and Dr. Charla Johnson.Baton Rouge has created a culture of health through its public private partnerships. Using many creative approaches, Baton Rouge seeks to blend cooperation, competition, and personal responsibility, with civic leadership, health equity and community resources. Featuring Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Coletta Barrett from the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and NAON President Dr. Charla Johnson.2022-04-2720 minThe Health Disparities PodcastHealthy “coopetition” in action. With Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Coletta Barrett and Dr. Charla Johnson.Baton Rouge has created a culture of health through its public private partnerships. Using many creative approaches, Baton Rouge seeks to blend cooperation, competition, and personal responsibility, with civic leadership, health equity and community resources. Featuring Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Coletta Barrett from the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and NAON President Dr. Charla Johnson.2022-04-2720 minWhat’s What BRWhat’s What BR with Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeIn this episode of What’s What BR, we dive in to talking about the projects and activities done in collaboration with the Department of Justice with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome.
2022-03-1818 minWhat’s What BRWhat’s What BR with Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeIn this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome shares the latest initiative from her office which is the Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day.
2022-03-1818 minWhat’s What BRWhat’s What BR with Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeIn this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome comes back on the show to give us the update on how Baton Rouge is doing to overcome COVID-19.
She also shares the updates on the drainage project and other activities that the mayor’s office is currently holding.
2022-03-1828 minTalk LouisianaTuesday, February 15: Mayor Sharon Weston-Broome and Leanne RedmanMayor Sharon Weston-Broome talks about Baton Rouge crime rates, recounts stories of her youth and Black History Month. Leanne Redman discusses the Pennington's new plan to observe health with their Nutrition for Precision Health study.2022-02-1532 min
Data-Smart City PodHow Baton Rouge Manages Resiliency Through Data with Mayor Sharon Weston BroomeIn this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Sharon Weston Broome, the mayor of Baton Rouge. Mayor Broome talks about leading a data-driven city, prioritizing resident engagement, and how the city relies on GIS data to manage climate resiliency.Tune in to learn about data-driven flood mitigation, What Works Cities certification, and how to build a resilient city.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government...2021-12-0714 min
AshCastData-Smart City Pod: How Baton Rouge Manages Resiliency Through Data with Mayor Sharon Weston BroomeIn this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Sharon Weston Broome, the mayor of Baton Rouge. Mayor Broome talks about leading a data-driven city, prioritizing resident engagement, and how the city relies on GIS data to manage climate resiliency.Tune in to learn about data-driven flood mitigation, What Works Cities certification, and how to build a resilient city.About Data-Smart City PodNew from the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, the Data-Smart City Pod brings on top innovators and leading industry, academic, and government officials to discuss data, innovation, and government. This...2021-11-3014 minWhat’s What BRWhat’s What BR With Mayor President Sharon Weston BroomeIn this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor President Broome comes back to give us an update with where we’re at regarding COVID-19, The state’s drainage and the Youth Advisory Program.
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Face the Nation with Margaret BrennanFace the Nation on the Radio 8/29
On this week's "Face the Nation," guest moderated by Ed O'Keefe, CBS News Foreign Correspondent Charlie D'Agata and CBS News National Security Correspondent report the latest on the violence in Kabul, Afghanistan. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us to discuss President Biden’s evacuation and defense strategy in the wake of a deadly ISIS-K attack on the Kabul airport. We'll hear from Former U.S. Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon, who offers thoughts on the Biden administration’s response to a deadly ISIS-K attack and the threats going forward; Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC...2021-08-2949 min
Face the Nation on the RadioFace the Nation on the Radio 8/29On this week's "Face the Nation," guest moderated by Ed O'Keefe, CBS News Foreign Correspondent Charlie D'Agata and CBS News National Security Correspondent report the latest on the violence in Kabul, Afghanistan. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us to discuss President Biden’s evacuation and defense strategy in the wake of a deadly ISIS-K attack on the Kabul airport. We'll hear from Former U.S. Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon, who offers thoughts on the Biden administration’s response to a deadly ISIS-K attack and the threats going forward; Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC...2021-08-2945 minWhat’s What BRWhat’s What BR With Mayor-President Sharon BroomeIn this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome gives us the details on the program – “Go Get Healthy”.
The Mayor’s office has been partnering with different organizations to make things happen.
The Go Get Healthy program aims to be able to provide local food security.
$175,000 in grants have been provided to focus on Go Get Healthy goals so they can increase the opportunity for people to have affordable and nutritious food within their communities.
Listen to the full podcast to hear more about this and other updates!2021-06-3031 minWhat’s What BRWhat's What BR with Sharon West Broome, Mayor President of LouisianaIn this episode of What's What BR, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome gives us the real "what's what" in Baton Rouge.
Mayor Broome highlights an initiative that they've already set in place which is the neighborhood engagement hub.
As part of this, Mayor Broome has launched the "Operation Cleanup" which is a cleanup event that will take place this 10th of April.
Safe Hopeful Neighborhood (SHN) serves as the hub of neighborhood engagement for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's Office, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, and Build BR. More details on the website (https://www.safehopefulneighborhoods.com/)2021-03-1238 minShiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. PodcastSeason 3 Episode 19Mayor Sharon Weston BroomeMayor-President, Sharon Weston Broome, passed by the THRIVE Podcast With the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. We discussed Alton Sterling, Law Enforcement, Flooding, Entrepreneurship Opportunities, St. George, & much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-161h 02
Disruption NowEpisode 95 Sevetri WilsonShe is also the founder of Solid Ground Innovations, LLC (SGI), a strategic communications and management firm with offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans that she founded in 2009. Sevetri possesses expertise in strategic communications, brand marketing, technology, public affairs and project management. In her role at Resilia , Sevetri sets the vision for the company, builds and manages the team, and leads the company’s execution against its strategy. Additionally, Sevetri provides strategic oversight for client project execution while facilitating new market entry and client cultivation. Her technical strengths include business development, communications strategy, market analytics and trends, advocacy and...2020-11-0452 min
WE BR | Podcast225.comLeadership JourneyMayor Sharon Weston Broome and Racheal Hebert talk with local entrepreneur Dima Ghawi about her journey to leadership.2019-01-1652 min
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