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This week on Roux Radio, Mike the Tiger, barriers to employment in Louisiana, and James Carville on the 2015 gubernatorial election.   

There’s perhaps no animal more beloved by LSU fans than Mike the Tiger. But what’s the regal mascot’s life really like? Frank Barnett went behind the cage to find out.

 

About half of Louisiana’s workforce faces barriers to employment-- that’s according to a new study released by the Center for Planning Excellence. Ann Marie Awad finds out more from CPEX’s Jessica Kemp.

The Nature Conservancy in Louisiana and the Indianapolis Zoo are teaming up to draw attention to the Gulf of Mexico’s Dead Zone. Nick Janzen has that story.

Louisiana has it’s own irises. Dan Gill explains why now is the perfect time to help them put on their colorful spring show.

Louisiana will elect its next governor this fall. Political strategist James Carville shares his thoughts on the race and how citizens can hold elected officials accountable.