Ringside Politics – May 4th, 2017.

May 4, 2017 | By wgso producer | Reply More

Welcome to another edition of Ringside Politics with Jeff Crouere.

Today’s Hot Topics:

1) President Donald Trump plans to make his first trip overseas later this month, visiting countries like Saudi Arabia and Israel to unify “the world against intolerance,” White House officials said Thursday.

2)A committee in the Louisiana Legislature voted Wednesday (May 3) to advance a bill that would bar localities from removing Confederate monuments without first getting the approval of voters.

3) President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order on religious liberties designed to ease a ban on political activity by churches and other tax-exempt institutions.

Today’s Guests:

1) Thomas Strain, commander in chief of Sons of Confederate Veterans, joins the show for a discussion on the removal of the monuments in New Orleans.

2) Tron Simpson of Weekend Talk with Tron Simpson in Colorado Springs joins the show for a simulcast alongside Jeff, in the third hour.

3) Michi Iljazi of Protecting Taxpayers, joins the show for a discussion on taxes, and other political issues.

4) Elbert Guillory, former Louisiana State Senator joins the program in the final segment to talk about several pressing issues in Louisiana politics.