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Full Show 06/12/2026: Why isn't soccer more popular in the US? Louisiana must help it's shrimpers and save seafood industry

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins guest host Dave Cohen to preview early voting in Louisiana. Plus, President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng joins the show to discuss a unique 4th of July celebration coming up in New Orleans. And why are so few people voting in Louisiana?? Also, G. Edward White, Author of "Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status", joins Dave to discuss why soccer has not become more popular in the United States. In addition, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Mike Strain joins the show to talk about some major issues in the Louisiana seafood industry. They discuss why Louisiana has to help its farmers more and how to combat the dwindling number of shrimpers in our state.

G. Edward White on why soccer failed to catch on in the United States

G. Edward White, Author of Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status, joins Dave Cohen to discuss why soccer has not become more popular in the United States like it has in other countries across the world.

President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng on unique 4th of July celebration in New Orleans

President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng joins Dave to discuss a unique 4th of July celebration. It's America's 250th birthday with a day-long celebration this Sunday, with a unique Louisiana twist.

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry on ...

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins guest host Dave Cohen to preview early voting in Louisiana, which starts today. She also gives details on how you can sign up to be a poll commissioner, as there is a shortage of them in the state

Hour 3: Mike Strain, BIG issues in Louisiana seafood industry

In hour 3, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Mike Strain joins Dave Cohen to discuss a few major issues in the Louisiana seafood industry. They discuss why Louisiana has to help its farmers more and the dwindling number of shrimpers in our state. And Dave wraps up the show with his final thoughts on early voting beginning in Louisiana.