Talk Louisiana

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump's recent address to the nation. Southern University Political Science Professor Albert Samuels is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss various local and national topics including the latest on Pres. Trump and also the upcoming session.

Financial advisor Fred Dent discusses the markets, his career, and investment philosophies. Literary editor Monique Morrison talks the upcoming book "Waiting to Die: One Man's Journey on Death Row" and speaks on her time facilitating the release of this memoir by Feltus Taylor, Jr..

Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on various topics including the upcoming senate election, the war in Iran, and the latest with Pres. Trump. LSU professor Kevin Cope speaks on the latest LSU news including the return of Will Wade. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various local and national topics.

Pastor Donnie Swaggart speaks on his life and work within the ministry over the years. Retired general surgeon Dr. Allen Saxon speaks on his latest work, "Training in Charity". Actor and life coach Michael Graham talks his life and career throughout the years and also his current endeavor, Mindset Matters Consulting.

Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on tourism throughout the state. the upcoming closed primary election, and also the upcoming Louisiana Political Hall of Fame induction. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest higher education news including LSU's rehiring of Will Wade. Musician and Moody Blues guitarist Justin Hayward reflects on his life and career over the years and also speaks on his upcoming performance. For tickets and more information, visit https://justinhayward.com/pages/current-tour-dates.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy comments on various topics including the staged wreck scheme in New Orleans, the Trump administration, and the upcoming Senate election. Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil speaks on the war in Iran and also the ongoing Legislative Session. Grandson of author Ernest Gaines, Nicholas Smith gives insight into the bill proposal to honor Gaines on a portion of LA Highway 1.

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray comments on the run off in the Louisiana senate race, and topical political subjects. Council member for District 10 Carolyn Coleman is joined by executive director of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Chris Csonka to talk the upcoming 2026 Community Warrant Resolution event happening Friday, March 27th. For more information or to pre-register, please visit - https://www.ebrcjcc.org/ WRKF Station Manager Paul Maassen chats about the importance of donating to your local public radio station during the ongoing WRKF pledge drive. You can learn more about donating to WRKF here- https://wkrf.donorsupport.co/page/P26S

Former LSU basketball player and LSU and BREC board member Collis Temple comments on various topics including the world of NIL, LSU and Troy Middleton, and the City Park Golf Course. Veteran anchorman George Sells speaks on the demise of CBS Radio News. Pastor Donnie Swaggart talks tonight's "Parental Awareness Night". For more information, visit https://www.fwcbr.org/events/parental-awareness-night/2026-03-24.

Democratic Candidate for United States Senate Nick Albares talks his campaign and candidacy and also comments on world issues including the war in Iran. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various local topics including the upcoming elections and prospective candidate debates.

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including upcoming elections and the war in Iran. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various topics including upcoming elections and candidates, Pres. Trump, and the war in Iran.

Chief Executive Officer for the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Adonica Duggan talks the organization and its impact in the community.Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks various topics including the latest on the educational trust fund, the upcoming Senate election, and the war in Iran. Board president for DSAG Neal Choppin to speaks on the upcoming "Buddy Walk" event. For more information, visit, https://dsagbr.org/buddy-walk/.

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks the legislative session and gives updates on what's happening in Baton Rouge. Dean of the LSU Ogden Honors College Jonathan Earle discusses his career and time at LSU, and speaks on his background as a historian.

Reporter for The Advocate and president of the Louisiana Capital Correspondents Association Charles Lussier talks the return of "The Gridiron Show". Former U.S. ambassador Francis Rooney comments on Pres. Trump and the ongoing war in Iran. Literary critic and author Ruth Franklin talks her latest work, "The Many Lives of Anne Frank".

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper to discuss various political topics including the upcoming US senate race and the ongoing war in Iran. Attorney Scott Sternberg gives insight into Tiger Rag Magazine, LA Illuminator, and WAFB-TV's lawsuit against LSU. Music and film critic John Wirt comments on the Oscars.

Foreign policy analyst and CEO of CNAS Richard Fontaine comments on the ongoing war in Iran. Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks the latest with Pres. Trump and the upcoming midterm election. State Representative Mandie Landry gives a recap of the first week of the legislative session.

Retired United States Marine and author AJ Cade talks his latest work, "Death or Victory". Former LSU student body president Ted Schirmer gives his thoughts on war draft dodgers in high places. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various topics including the effects of the ongoing war in Iran. Assistant Director of Operations & Visitor Services at LSU Museum of Art Sandy Parfait speaks on the upcoming event, "Southern Palette". For more information, visit, https://www.southernpalette.org/.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple speaks on local insurance concerns and upcoming legislation. Former chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Katie Bernhardt is joined by columnist and writer Quin Hillyer to comment on current political topics and discuss the war in Iran.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various local topics including Gov. Landry's recent "State of the State" speech and the upcoming senate primary. Colonel Rob Maness is joined by former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann and journalist and activist Lamar White to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump and the war in Iran.

Former editor at the Business Report and Tiger Rag Magazine JR Ball gives his thoughts on our community and also speaks on his latest endeavor involving "RedEye BR". Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national topics including the upcoming senate election and the effects of the war in Iran.