The Sadvocate Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Michael Echols to The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about his Northeast Louisiana roots, business background, and run for Congress—with plenty of Sadvocate humor along the way. From restoring historic buildings to tackling government bureaucracy, Echols brings a business owner’s perspective to Louisiana’s challenges. The discussion covers government spending, small-business red tape, insurance costs, energy production, infrastructu...

Send us Fan Mail Dave and Drew welcome Central mayoral candidate Aaron Moak to The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about Central’s future—and the everyday issues residents want fixed. A fifth-generation Central resident, former firefighter, business owner, and councilman, Moak brings experience in both Central city government and the East Baton Rouge Metro Council. We explore his decision to run for mayor, his priorities for drainage and traffic, and the challenges of attracting business...

Send us Fan Mail Dave and Drew welcome Justice of the Peace candidate Robert Ainsworth to The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about his unconventional path to practicing law. Robert talks about growing up around horse racing, working as a casino dealer, and attending Southern University Law Center part-time at night. He also discusses St. George and the litigation surrounding its incorporation, along with his work at the Andrew Murrell Law Firm. From the casino floor to the courtroom, ge...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #51 of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, hosts Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Wendy Edwards, a candidate for Family Court judge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Division C. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in and around Family Court, Edwards discusses her journey from clerking for Judge Jennifer Luse to her extensive work teaching and serving on the Protective Order Registry Steering Committee. The conversation explores the practical challeng...

Send us Fan Mail Judicial candidate AJ Sabine joins Dave and Drew for Episode 50 of The Sadvocate Podcast to discuss his run for the 19th Judicial District Court, Section 1, Division M. We explore his journey from police work to journalism to law, his courtroom experience, and what motivated him to seek a seat on the bench. The conversation covers improving court scheduling and case management, his legal work involving vulnerable children, and second chances for young, first-time offenders. W...