Power of Politics: A Forum of Governors (2005)
McLeod Lecture Series

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Panel
Place Covered: Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2005-04-21
Duration: 00:58:13
Subjects: Filmed panel discussions | MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY | Louisiana Governors | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Roemer, Buddy | Foster, Mike, Jr., 1930- | Blanco, Kathleen Babineaux, 1942- | Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935 | Long, Earl Kemp, 1895-1960 | Edwards, Edwin W. | Education | Capital Punishment | PARDONS
Contributors:
- Ekings, Robyn Moderator
- Courtney, Beth Moderator
- Hill, John Moderator
- Treen, Dave Panelist
- Roemer, Buddy Panelist
- Foster, Mike Panelist
- Laudun, Tika Producer
- Long, Huey Speaker
- Erwin, Barry Interviewee
- Blanco, Kathleen Interviewee
- Long, Earl Speaker
- Pinsonat, Bernie Interviewee
- Brandt, James Interviewee
Description
This episode of the “McLeod Lecture Series” from April 21, 2005, features moderator Robyn Ekings, Beth Courtney and journalist John Hill leading a discussion on the power of the Louisiana Governor with three former Governors, Dave Treen, Buddy Roemer and Mike Foster. Prior to the discussion, Ekings presents a background report on the topic, including clips of Governors Huey P. Long and Earl K. Long and an interview with Governor Kathleen Blanco. Treen, Roemer and Foster then discuss: their lives after the governorship; the power of the office; the open primary election system; the responsibility of handling pardons and executions; working with the Legislature; the influence of former Governor Edwin Edwards on their terms; their failures; the importance of style and personality to the office; their proudest achievements; and their work in improving education. The McLeod Lecture Series event is a part of the McNeese State University Banners Series.