Episodi

  • Local Leaders: The Candidates #7 | Judge Jerry Denton - Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7

    Local Leaders: The Candidates #7 | Judge Jerry Denton - Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7
    Oct 19 2026
    In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Judge Jerry Denton, who is seeking re-election as Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7. Judge Denton goes into detail about his lifetime in many different roles including as a homicide detective, a city councilman, a city marshal, a current Judge and even a stint early on in his life working both offshore. Judge Denton also gives a glimpse into what it was like to take office as city court judge immediately shortly after the flood of 2016 and the day to day as a judge for wards 2 and 7.

    You can learn more about Judge Jerry Denton by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/JerryDenton4Judge

    Timestamps:
    00:45 Bayou Cane Roots and Small-Town Memories
    02:31 A Young Man’s Path to Law Enforcement
    05:33 Leaving Home and Building a Life
    10:11 Offshore Work and a Brush with Danger
    17:12 Finding His Calling in Policing
    21:25 Working Full-Time While Earning Degrees
    26:28 Undercover Work and Its Personal Cost
    33:53 Law School, First Trials, and a Legal Career
    39:25 Taking the Leap into Private Practice
    44:24 Entering Denham Springs Politics
    50:54 Building the City Through Major Projects
    53:54 Becoming Marshal and Expanding the Court District
    1:08:20 Adjusting from Marshal to Judge
    1:11:44 Becoming Judge and Facing the 2016 Flood
    1:17:34 The Flood’s Lasting Impact on the Community
    1:20:47 A Judge’s Record and Reelection Bid
    1:24:15 The Campaign, Court Docket, and Judicial Standards

    Tags: Jerry Denton, law enforcement, legal practice, local government, Denham Springs City Court, court modernization, docket management, 2016 flood, community service, reelection campaign, Judge
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    1 ora e 37 min
  • Local Leaders: The Candidates #6 | Steven J. Farber - Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7

    Local Leaders: The Candidates #6 | Steven J. Farber - Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7
    Oct 17 2026
    In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Steven J. Farber, a candidate for Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7 about his background, legal career, family and plans should he be elected as Denham Springs City Judge. Steven discusses his education, his work in law enforcement and juvenile justice, and the path that led him to study law and practice in public service roles.

    He also talks about why he decided to run, the qualities he believes a judge should have, and the kinds of cases the city court handles. He says his priorities would be improving efficiency, reducing backlogs, and protecting due process.

    You can learn more about Steven J Farber by visiting:
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592733763697

    Timestamps:
    06:15 Southern University and the Bar
    07:33 State Work and Legal Experience
    09:54 Family and Public Schools
    11:34 Why Run for Judge
    14:50 What a Judge Should Be
    16:50 City Court Explained
    20:44 Sentencing and Self-Representation
    24:51 Clearing Backlogs and Efficiency
    28:07 Contempt and Court Discipline

    Tags: Stephen Farber, Denham Springs City Judge, Wards 2 and 7, legal career, law enforcement, juvenile justice, public service, judge qualities, court efficiency, due process
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    36 min
  • Local Leaders: The Candidates #5 | Denver Ballard - Denham Springs City Council

    Local Leaders: The Candidates #5 | Denver Ballard - Denham Springs City Council
    Oct 16 2026
    In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Denver Blake Ballard, a candidate for Denham Springs City Council about his background as a lifelong resident, homeowner, and public servant, including his work with the DS fire department and his service on the planning and zoning commission.

    He says that experience taught him to focus on whether proposals follow existing rules and to approach city decisions carefully during a period of new leadership. We also discuss his family’s long history of service in Denham Springs and the issues he says matter most to residents, including infrastructure, traffic, drainage, annexation, and the need for a long-term master plan as well as other long term plans for the city.

    You can learn more about Denver Ballard by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/denverballardfordenhamsprings

    Timestamps:
    01:14 Firefighting Roots
    04:32 Planning and Zoning
    06:37 New Council, New Mayor
    10:21 Family in Public Service
    16:41 Annexation and Utilities
    21:57 Listening to Voters
    30:09 Conference Center Project
    36:42 Council Work Explained
    45:50 Final Thoughts
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    49 min
  • Local Leaders: The Candidates #4 | Jasper Brock - 21st JDC Judge Division E

    Local Leaders: The Candidates #4 | Jasper Brock - 21st JDC Judge Division E
    Oct 15 2026
    In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Jasper Brock, candidate for district court judge in Division E of the 21st Judicial District. Jasper discusses his life experience including his time in the Navy, his vast legal career and how he feels this experience of over 34 years has prepared him to lead the 21st JDC’s Division E as a Judge. Jasper also discusses why he chose to run, and gives his unique insight on what he feels he could fix in the judicial system should he be elected as Judge.

    You can learn more about Jasper Brock by visiting:
    https://www.facebook.com/brockforjudge

    Timestamps:
    05:01 From Navy to Law
    09:12 Family and Louisiana Roots
    10:53 Why Run for Judge
    12:53 Tackling Court Backlogs
    17:38 What Voters Ask Most
    19:54 Qualities of a Fair Judge
    21:35 Fixing Court Transparency
    25:33 Appeals and Delays
    28:13 Why Experience Matters
    30:38 Vote Early, Speak Up
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    33 min
  • Local Leaders: The Candidates #2 | Brad Cascio - 21st JDC District Attorney Candidate

    Local Leaders: The Candidates #2 | Brad Cascio - 21st JDC District Attorney Candidate
    Oct 13 2026
    In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Brad Cascio, a candidate for the 21st Judicial District Attorney in Livingston Parish, about his background growing up in Hammond, his education at Southeastern Louisiana University, and his path into law at LSU Law School. Brad covers what he has learned in his 13 years as an assistant district attorney in the 21st Judicial after working in private practice highlighting major cases he has handled, his support of strong penalties for violent offenders and sex offenses, and says he would expand investigations, drug court, and victim services if elected.

    You can learn more about Brad Cascio by visiting:
    https://www.bradcascio.com

    Timestamps:
    01:36 Choosing Law School
    05:27 LSU Commute Days
    06:41 Finding the DA’s Office
    09:17 Four Thousand Cases
    11:28 A Case That Changed Him
    14:29 Castration Law Victory
    19:22 Improving the DA’s Office
    25:15 Addressing the Deer Run Claim
    33:21 Strengthening Drug Court
    35:57 Tougher Sex Offense Sentences

    Tags: Brad Cascio, 21st Judicial District Attorney, Livingston Parish, Holden, Southeastern Louisiana University, criminal litigation, criminal justice, public safety, juvenile crime
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    44 min
  • Local Leaders: The Candidates #1 | Sherman Mack - 21st JDC District Attorney Candidate

    Local Leaders: The Candidates #1 | Sherman Mack - 21st JDC District Attorney Candidate
    Oct 12 2026
    In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Sherman Mack, a candidate for the 21st Judicial District Attorney in Livingston Parish, about his background growing up in Holden, his education at Southeastern Louisiana University, and his path into law. Sherman discusses his early legal work, his criminal litigation practice, his previous run for district attorney, and his service in the Louisiana Legislature.
    Sherman also covers his legislative work on criminal justice issues, including drug laws, victim protections, the death penalty, and Louisiana’s move to unanimous juries. He shares his priorities for the district attorney’s office, including public safety, juvenile crime, parental involvement, victim communication, and reducing court backlogs through stronger screening and more trials.

    You can learn more about Sherman Mack by visiting:
    https://shermanmack.com

    Timestamps:
    03:00 From Law School to Courtroom
    08:13 First Run and Legislative Rise
    17:17 A District Wide Challenge
    18:31 Crime, Safety, and Juvenile Issues
    23:36 Victims, Respect, and Communication
    25:26 Jury Law
    29:07 Screening Cases and Building Trust
    32:42 Tackling Court Backlogs
    35:31 Why He’s Running Again
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    42 min
  • The ATALopez Foundation | Local Leaders: The Podcast

    The ATALopez Foundation | Local Leaders: The Podcast
    Oct 5 2026
    In this episode of Local Leaders the Podcast, Jim Chapman sits down with Paije Lopez, founder of non-profit "The ATALopez Foundation to discuss what she is doing in Livingston Parish and surrounding areas to work with those who have been diagnosed with Autism and other disabilities.
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    27 min