Robert Mann Streaming October 31 Baton Rouge local and LSU professor, Robert Mann, offers a fresh look at Louisiana politics in his memoir, Backrooms and Bayous: My Life in Louisiana Politics . Mann details his time working in government with major politicians, having interviewed past presidents, senators and aides as the press secretary to two of the most influential Louisiana legislators. With state history, behind-the-scenes looks and entertaining stories, Mann castes politicians in a refreshing, human light while serving a cautionary tale to young people seeing a political career.