Waiting Tables

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The show features everyday heroes in our community who give their blood, sweat, tears, and love to us all.

08/22/2026

What if law enforcement could see what was happening inside a school before they even arrived?

Ouachita Parish Sheriff Marc Mashaw explains how his department is working with local school systems to connect emergency alerts, 3D mapping, and nearby cameras.

When a teacher activates a Rave Alert, deputies can know not only which school needs help, but where that teacher is and quickly pull up camera views to get eyes on the situation.

In an active emergency, having that information before arriving could completely change the response.

Would you want your local school system to have technology like this?

08/22/2026

Louisiana farmer and U.S. Senate candidate
Jamie Davis Jr. joins Waiting Tables for a conversation about farming, politics, rural Louisiana and the state's future. 🌾🎙️

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

08/21/2026

Stewart Cathey says Louisiana is changing the way it competes for economic development and he thinks the state is in a much stronger position because of it.

He credits leaders at Grow NELA and LED, along with recent policy changes.

Is Louisiana finally becoming more competitive?

08/20/2026

"If I wouldn't have had the wreck, I wouldn't be here."

Brandon Milner says he wouldn't change the path his life took because of the people he's been able to serve and the relationships he's built along the way.

Sometimes the hardest moments can lead to a purpose you never expected.

08/20/2026

AI is advancing so quickly that even the people trying to understand and shape its future are still trying to wrap their heads around it.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow believes there are enormous opportunities to use AI for good, particularly in education and across different industries.

But her biggest concern isn't just AI itself.
It's our children.

What will AI mean for future generations? And how do we prepare them for a world where technology and cybersecurity threats are changing faster than ever?

Where do you stand on this?

08/19/2026

✨ Every child is wired differently.

Misti Cordell says every child has unique gifts and a purpose, but not every child has someone at home to help them recognize those strengths.

She believes parents, mentors, and teachers all play an important role in helping young people discover where they can thrive.

💬 Who had the biggest impact on helping you find your path?

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on the Waiting Tables Podcast.

08/19/2026

🚗 Can better roads shape a city's future?

State Senator Stewart Cathey and John Bruscato discuss how communities like Lexington, Kentucky use an interstate loop to improve access, traffic flow, and connectivity.

It's a conversation about how infrastructure can influence the way a city grows.

💬 What's one improvement you'd like to see on our local roads?

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on the Waiting Tables Podcast.

08/18/2026

What does effective local leadership look like?

Brandon Milner says being Choudrant’s first full-time mayor would allow him to be present during the workday, listen to residents, hear their ideas, and work through problems together.

Sometimes leadership starts with simply being available.

08/17/2026

State Representative Gabe Firment says investing in early childhood education is one of the smartest investments a state can make.

He believes helping children develop reading, math, and social skills early can set them up for success long before they enter the workforce.

💬 Where do you think education has the greatest impact: the early years or later on?

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on the Waiting Tables Podcast.

08/17/2026

👮 Every assignment in law enforcement comes with different challenges.

Sheriff Marc Mashaw explains why his time in Metro Narcotics stood out, from fast-moving investigations to the need to preserve critical evidence.

💬 Which area of law enforcement would you like to learn more about?

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on the Waiting Tables Podcast.

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