The Sadvocate Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Louisiana State Representative Lauren Ventrella joins Dave and Drew on The Sadvocate Podcast to talk about her journey from practicing law to the Legislature—and whether working at the Capitol means she’s still handling wrecks. We discuss her fight with Cox over internet service in Central, holding providers accountable, and the challenge of lowering insurance rates while protecting people with legitimate claims. Plus, we explore legislative priorities she wants to brin...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 48 of The Sadvocate Podcast, hosts Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell sit down with former state representative and mayoral candidate Ted James. James reflects on his experience in the Legislature and the Small Business Administration, and shares what he learned from voters during the 2024 Baton Rouge mayoral race. The discussion covers his perspective on Mayor-President Sid Edwards' administration, strategies for bringing law enforcement leaders together to addre...

Send us Fan Mail Dave and Drew welcome State Representative Paul Sawyer to Episode 47 of The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about one of the Capital Region’s biggest headaches: flooding. From the Comite River Diversion Canal to dredging the Amite River, the discussion explores what major flood-control projects could mean for homeowners, why they take so long, and how parishes can work together to reduce flood risk. Drawing on Sawyer’s experience with Congressman Garret Graves and the Am...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 46 of The Sadvocate, we sit down with Central Mayoral Candidate Lon Vicknair. This conversation explores Lon's 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, his experience navigating East Baton Rouge government as Chief of Staff to Mayor-President Sid Edwards, and his vision for the City of Central. Listen & Connect: New episodes of The Sadvocate Podcast are released every week! Listen: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and TheSadvocate.com. Follow: Fol...

Send us Fan Mail WAFB investigative reporter Chris Nakamoto joins Dave Roppolo and Andrew Murrell for a conversation about chasing answers, holding public officials accountable, and covering Louisiana stories that practically write their own satire. From officials dodging microphones to the excuses reporters hear, we explore where investigative journalism meets The Sadvocate. Follow The Sadvocate on Facebook, Instagram, and X, and join The Sadvocate Podcast Facebook group. Send comments, ques...