Over 77% of Louisiana residents are born there and never leave. Kennedy and Theo connect this to the state's authentic culture: God-fearing, hardworking, fun-loving people who found a place worth staying in. As Kennedy puts it, Texas is 5.5 times bigger, but Louisiana is 10.5 times more interesting.
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The conversation takes a warm detour into Louisiana pride. Census data cited in the episode shows 77% of Louisiana residents are born there and never leave — the highest rate in the nation — and Kennedy attributes this to authentic culture: God-fearing, hardworking, fun-loving people who found a place worth staying. Kennedy teases Ted Cruz regularly with the line 'Texas is 5.5 times bigger, but Louisiana is 10.5 times more interesting.' The two swap zoo jokes (Louisiana zoos have recipes under the animal names) and debate the new LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin — a brilliant strategist and recruiter, Kennedy concedes, but someone who loves himself a little too much and is now on the clock after a boatload of guaranteed money. Kennedy defends Nick Saban's departure to Alabama, noting he was offered something like $5 million at a time Louisiana couldn't match. Theo reveals he's attended hot yoga with Kiffin, producing a photo. [1] — Theo Von "Louisiana born-never-left: 77%: According to U.S. Census Bureau data, approximately 77% of Louisiana residents were born in the state and s…" 1:13:27
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According to U.S. Census Bureau data, approximately 77% of Louisiana residents were born in the state and spend their entire lives there, making it the stickiest state in America.
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