Prentiss A. Smith is a respected Louisiana-based opinion writer, political analyst, and advocate whose voice has shaped public discourse for more than three decades. A retired Journeyman Process Engineer with 30 years at General Motors, he also holds an MBA and a Master’s in English and Creative Writing. For over 30 years, his bold, insightful columns for The Shreveport Times and on-air political analysis for KTBS Channel 3 have tackled politics, economics, race, culture, and civic responsibility. Drawing on both professional expertise and hard-earned personal resilience, he addresses critical social issues with honesty, clarity, and a deep commitment to truth and justice. Married to his wife, Tammy, for over 40 years, and a proud father and grandfather, Smith continues to use his platform to inform, challenge, and inspire audiences nationwide.