January 2nd AM Newscall

 

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The college football transfer window opens today and Yahoo Sports’ Nick Bromberg expects Lane Kiffin and LSU to be active buyers. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Cut 4 (09) “…was a factor.”

 

Cut 5 (11) “…injury crash happening.”

 

Cut 6 (09) “…around certain areas.”

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Cut 7 (10) “…never happens again.”

 

Cut 8 (12) “…a good time.”

Cut 9 (07)  “…heavy duty bollards.”

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The big political story for 2026 will be the U-S Senate race as Republican Incumbent Bill Cassidy faces several challengers from his own party. State Treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Miguez, state representative Julie Emerson and PSC Commissioner Eric Skrmetta are seeking to unseat Cassidy. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy has one big advantage…

Cut 10 (07) “…really tough re-election.”

Cassidy is facing a difficult re-election campaign, because he voted to impeach President Donald Trump 2021 after the January 6th Capitol attack, which angered many pro-Trump Republicans.

Adding to Cassidy’s challenge is the change to a closed primary election system. Pinsonat says registered no party voters can vote in the primaries, but the Secretary of State’s office and the campaigns will need to educate voters…

Cut 11 (11) “..to declare.”

The primary election will take place in May, a party primary run-off will take place in June. The General election will be in November.

The 2026 legislative session begins in March. Pinsonat expects a quiet session after lawmakers in 2025 approved a package of property insurance reform laws. Some of those measures didn’t got into effect until January 1st, so Pinsonat doesn’t expect Governor Landry to be pushing even more insurance reform bills..

Cut 12 (10) “…reforming insurance.”

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The college football transfer window officially opens today, and Yahoo Sports’ Nick Bromberg expects an eventful cycle with all of the coaching moves across the nation. Bromberg says Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is one of the best at adapting to the portal, but he’s in for a tough task as he’s only been at LSU for a month.

Cut 13 (06)  “…right away.”

The Tigers will almost certainly look to bolster the quarterback room alongside Michael Van Buren. Kiffin’s former passer, Trinidad Chambliss, is awaiting a response from the NCAA on whether he’ll get another year of eligibility, but with names like Sam Leavitt, DJ Lagway, and Dylan Raiola Bromberg says the Tigers won’t be waiting around.

Cut 14 (12) “…2026 season.”

Bromberg also expects Kiffin to target the position groups that helped build Ole Miss’s playoff roster: defensive line and wide receiver. He says LSU’s reputation and Kiffin’s offense is a match made in pass catcher heaven.

Cut 15 (09) “…system is.”

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Cut 16 (19) “…getting turnovers.”

 

Cut 17 (17)  “…gave up.”

 

Cut 18 (15)  “…of the season.” 

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Cut 19 (18) “…Ole Miss previously.”

 

Cut 20 (14) “…a great year.”