Talk Louisiana

Co-artistic director of BRBT Molly Buchmann talks her departure from theatre as well as the upcoming production "Cinderella". For more information, visit https://batonrougeballet.org/springconcert/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives his take on local and national political topics including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the aid to Ukraine.

Nancy Roberts and Christi Cheramie from the Louisiana Parole Project gives insight into the organization and the importance of second chances. For more information, visit https://www.paroleproject.org/about-us/. LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann speaks on his upcoming "Last Lecture" event and various local and nation political topics. For more information on the event, visit https://www.lsu.edu/manship/news/2024/april/last-lecture-bob-mann.php.

LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow gives his thoughts on Jeff Landry and also Donald Trump amid his ongoing trail. Jewish activist Jackie Stern speaks on the importance of the organization, "Jews Against Gassing". Attorney John McLindon talks the legality of the ongoing Donald Trump trial. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers legendary baseball player Fritz Peterson.

LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow gives his thoughts on Jeff Landry and also Donald Trump amid his ongoing trail. Jewish activist Jackie Stern speaks on the importance of the organization, "Jews Against Gassing". Attorney John McLindon talks the legality of the ongoing Donald Trump trial. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers legendary baseball player Fritz Peterson.

LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow gives his thoughts on Jeff Landry and also Donald Trump amid his ongoing trail. Jewish activist Jackie Stern speaks on the importance of the organization, "Jews Against Gassing". Attorney John McLindon talks the legality of the ongoing Donald Trump trial. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers legendary baseball player Fritz Peterson.

Director of Transportation and Drainage for EBR Parish Fred Raiford gives insight into the infrastructure initiative and roads throughout the Capital region. Director of the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Gary Beard talks ground water conservation, legislative bills, and also water in our community.

Longtime politico James Carville talks various political topics including Donald Trump's upcoming trial and also the upcoming November election. Washington Post reporter Kim Bellware gives insight into OJ Simpson's life and times amid his recent passing.

Former Mayor of Gretna Ronnie Harris reflects on his life and times and also talks LSU's Book Bazaar. For more information, visit https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/event/friends-of-the-lsu-libraries-2024-book-bazaar/228271/. Attorney and Director of Community Impact for Promise of Justice Hardell Ward gives insight into a major Louisiana issue. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks latest news at the State Capitol including Jeff Landry and also upcoming elections.

On a Tuesday edition of Talk Louisiana, Host Jim Engster were joined by political analyst Bernie Pinsonat and Southern University Political Science Professor Albert Samuels. They discussed federal politics, the upcoming Congressional elections and Governor Jeff Landry's first 100 days in office. The final 20 minutes of the show featured regular guest Melissa Flournoy. Melissa is a former state representative and now chair person for 10,000 Louisiana Women. Jim and Melissa discussed a bill regarding access to bathrooms for transgender people. Melissa described the legislative action at the state capitol this week as a cultural war.

Musician and founder of the rock band "Dash Rip Rock" Bill Davis speaks on his life and times throughout the years and also the upcoming "Everybody Solo! 420 Fest". For more information, visit, https://www.fox8live.com/2023/04/13/dash-rip-rock-headline-first-annual-everybody-solo-420-fest-april-20/. Cofounder of Unlocking Autism Shelley McLaughlin autism talks in Louisiana and the importance of being educated on the matter. WRKF's Molly Ryan gives the latest on news at the State Capitol and Jeff Landry. Executive director of the Knock Knock Museum Christina Melton talks what's going at the museum.

Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor and Democratic blogger Dayne Sherman to discuss Capitol news including Jeff Landy's thoughts on the National Anthem and also the Ten Commandments. Owner of Lipsey's Richard Lipsey gives insight into his life and times and his induction into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame.

Councilman Cleve Dunn is joined by Christopher Johnson to discuss the upcoming celerity boxing match, "The Red Stick Rivalry". The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Donald Trump and Bill Cassidy and also Jeff Landry's comments on the LSU National Anthem controversy.

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks the current state of the markets and Donald Trump and Truth Social. Former LSU Women's Basketball player Christina Ball speaks on LSU's recent game against Iowa and also their controversy regarding the National Anthem. Former Louisiana State Representative John Milkovich gives his take on various political topics including Donald Trump. Student director of the Delta Mouth Literary Festival Jalen Jones gives insight into the upcoming festival.

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks the current state of the markets and Donald Trump and Truth Social. Former LSU Women's Basketball player Christina Ball speaks on LSU's recent game against Iowa and also their controversy regarding the National Anthem. Former Louisiana State Representative John Milkovich gives his take on various political topics including Donald Trump. Student director of the Delta Mouth Literary Festival Jalen Jones gives insight into the upcoming festival.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into the latest library news and also the library's involvement with the upcoming solar eclipse. Author Earl Swift talks his latest work, "Hell Put to Shame". Former LSU basketball player and current member of the LSU Board of Supervisors Collis Temple speaks on various sport topics including the recent NCAA basketball game, LSU Lady Tigers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes.

President of the Louisiana Chemical Association Greg Bowser talks what's going on at the State Capitol and also his thoughts on the current state of the chemical industry. WRKF's Molly Ryan speaks on various political topics including the idea of a constitutional convention. Sports writer Keith O'Brien talks his latest work, "Charlie Hustle".

Political consultants Mary-Patricia Wray and Roy Fletcher discuss various political topics including what's going on at the State Capitol and also this election year. Politician and former secretary for the Louisiana Department of Transportation Shawn Wilson talks the condition of bridges amid the recent Baltimore bridge collapse.

Former Metro Councilman Darrell Glasper speaks on the world of collegiate activities and the idea of "pay for play". The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Mike Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Chief Healthcare Economist for BCBS Louisiana Mike Bertaut speaks on the Affordable Health Care Act and also what's happening in the healthcare world. Former MLB player Denny McLain gives his thoughts on the opening of the major league season and Shohei Ohtani's sports betting scandal. Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast talks abortion rights in Louisiana.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks on various political topics including the insurrection at the Capitol and also this election year. Author Jennifer Rosner talks her latest work, "Once We Were Home".

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks on various political topics including the insurrection at the Capitol and also this election year. Author Jennifer Rosner talks her latest work, "Once We Were Home".

Louisiana's first female Attorney General Liz Murrill talks various challenges she faces as well as her goals as attorney general. Mortgage lender McGehee Woolf speaks on in interest rates and home affordability. Louisiana real estate agent Darren James gives insight into the market trends for home buyers and sellers.

Louisiana's first female Attorney General Liz Murrill talks various challenges she faces as well as her goals as attorney general. Mortgage lender McGehee Woolf speaks on in interest rates and home affordability. Louisiana real estate agent Darren James gives insight into the market trends for home buyers and sellers.

Louisiana's first female Attorney General Liz Murrill talks various challenges she faces as well as her goals as attorney general. Mortgage lender McGehee Woolf speaks on in interest rates and home affordability. Louisiana real estate agent Darren James gives insight into the market trends for home buyers and sellers.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune's Tyler Bridges speaks on what's going on at the State Capitol amid the regular session and also tomorrow's election. Former State Representative Troy Hebert is joined by head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller to discuss various political topics including Gov. Jeff Landry.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune's Tyler Bridges speaks on what's going on at the State Capitol amid the regular session and also tomorrow's election. Former State Representative Troy Hebert is joined by head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller to discuss various political topics including Gov. Jeff Landry.

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board candidate Emily Soule speaks on her campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various national and local political topics. The Washington Post's Jada Yuan gives insight into an upcoming documentary regarding Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump.

President of the Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine talks the current bills affecting the unions and his gives thoughts on the potential 32-hour work week. Southern University broadcast journalism student Madison Smith speaks on the impact of the TikTok shutdown.

Motorcyclist Deborah Todd gives her thoughts on the recent bill regarding motorcycle helmets passed by the House of Transportation. Unitarian minister Steve Crump talks his candidacy for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Journalist Kelly Kissel speaks on the upcoming Gridiron Show.

Attorney and member of the Louisiana State Senate Cleo Fields talks his campaign and candidacy and also the ongoing legislative session. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various national pollical topics including Mike Johnson and the aid to Ukraine.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko speaks on the war against Ukraine and the need for funding. Councilwoman Chauna Banks talks the recent major metro council vote.

Journalist and national correspondent for MSNBC Joy Reid talks her latest work, "Medgar and Myrlie". CEO of OLOL Chuck Spicer is joined by OLOL Children's Health President Jonathan Brouk and lawyer Skip Philips to discuss their collaboration regarding pediatric medicine. Research director for the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte speaks on the upcoming Gridiron Show.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks various political topics including this year's presidential election and also Donald Trumps upcoming trial. Author, clinical researcher, and founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Dr. Neal Barnard speaks on his latest work, "The Power Foods Diet".

Journalist and author Jeffrey Marx talks his life and career to this point and also his upcoming appearance on "Antiques Roadshow". WRKF's Molly Ryan gives a preview on the upcoming Legislative Session and other political topics.

Activist and politician Gary Chambers speaks on the recent State of the Union address, the Democratic party, and also gives his thoughts on the state under Jeff Landry. Columnist Quin Hillyer talks the State of the Union and the presidential election and it's candidates amid this election year.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams is joined by Republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory to discuss this year's presidential election and its candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the upcoming State of the Union address.

Financial advisor Fred Dent speaks on the current state of the economy amid this election year. Former State Representative and candidate for Mayor of Baton Rouge Ted James gives insight into his campaign and candidacy. Author and journalist Trent Angers talks Shaquille O'Neal on his 52nd birthday.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's to come and also bills regarding the public library. President of the Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills comments on the upcoming regular session and various social issues. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami speaks on the upcoming jazz event at the Manship School, River City Jazz Masters- Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Tour. For more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-blue-note-records-85th-anniversary-tour..

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks environmental misconceptions. State representative Mandie Landry speaks on crime amid the ending of the crime session. WRKF's Molly Ryan recaps on the recent crime session and also speaks on the upcoming session.

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks environmental misconceptions. State representative Mandie Landry speaks on crime amid the ending of the crime session. WRKF's Molly Ryan recaps on the recent crime session and also speaks on the upcoming session.

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks environmental misconceptions. State representative Mandie Landry speaks on crime amid the ending of the crime session. WRKF's Molly Ryan recaps on the recent crime session and also speaks on the upcoming session.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives his take on various political topics including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and also this presidential election year. Reporter for the Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges talks Jeff Landry and the ending of the special crime session.

General manager of Nola Gold Rugby Ryan Fitzgerald speaks on his work with the team and also this upcoming season. Community organizer and educator Maggie Conarro talks her advocacy work and her work within politics. Singer Quiana Lynell gives insight into her new ventures. WTIX owner and morning show host Mike Costello remembers "The Beatles".

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by former state lawmaker Troy Hebert to discuss various local and national political topics including the ongoing crime session and the upcoming November presidential election. Author Steve Berry talks his latest work, The Atlas Maneuver".

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by former state lawmaker Troy Hebert to discuss various local and national political topics including the ongoing crime session and the upcoming November presidential election. Author Steve Berry talks his latest work, The Atlas Maneuver".

Journalist Peter Kovacs gives his take on journalism in America as well as remembers Times-Picayune columnist James Gill amid his recent passing. Tulane professor Blake Gilpin talks his upcoming lecture at the Louisiana Old State Capitol regarding Black suffrage, "The Dawn of Black Suffrage". For more information, visit https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/exhibits-events/the-dawn-of-black-suffrage.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser gives an assessment of Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Restoration Plan and the CPRA's recent meeting. Louisiana governor Jeff Landry gives an update on the ongoing special crime session. Filmmaker Betsy West talks her upcoming panel discussion at LSU Law Center regarding the ‘My Name is Pauli Murray’ documentary.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the border bill and aid to Ukraine as well as the Baton Rouge crime session.

Volunteer leader with the Louisiana chapter of "Moms Demand Action" Angelle Bradford is joined by her twin sister and community organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua to discuss the recent special session on crime. Project analyst and marketing director from the 2024 The Shades of Success calendar Cecily Holland speaks on the importance of this calendar and honoring Louisiana connected women of color. Designer and design educator Lesley- Ann Noel talks her latest work, "Design Social Change".