Acadiana's Morning News

Bernie's out, so Mark Pope and Jacob White sit in. They discuss the Sean Payton's resignation, President Biden's unpresidential moment, Governor Edwards's budget proposal, the Lafayette police chief situation, and more.

Ian and Bernie spend the bulk of the morning discussing Governor John Bel Edwards's proposed teacher pay raises. A local teacher calls to explain how difficult the teaching profession has become because of red tape and teacher shortages. Trooper Thomas Gossen gives his insight during "Ask the Trooper." Also on today's show, Ben Broussard of Catholic Charities explains how the community can help the homeless during this recent cold snap.

Bernie and Ian are reunited in studio to start the new week. They discuss breaking news that happened over the weekend, and Ian turns beet red explaining why Saints fans should swallow their pride and root for the San Francisco 49ers over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

Ian joins Bernie live from Charlotte, North Carolina. Today, Caleb Morse joins them for Firearms Friday. Ian has an interview with Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball coach Garry Brodhead, and Ian and Bernie discuss the merits of giving kids the day off of school.

Ian joins Bernie live from Boone, North Carolina. Mayor-President Josh Guillory discusses the new airport terminal and other public works items in this week's edition of "Lafayette Live." Bob Carriker has this week's history lesson, and Eddie Thibodeaux phones in from Eunice for this week's look at St. Landry Crime Stoppers.