Talk Louisiana

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".

Cyclist Mark Martin talks the importance of bicycle safety and also Baton Rouge as a recreational city. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University in Shreveport Jeff Sadow speaks on the opening of the special session and also the presidential candidates for this election year.

Secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services David Matlock gives insight into the new regime. Co-founder of The Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) Marylee Orr talks what's going on in environmental legislation. Political reporter for WRKF Molly Ryan speaks on the upcoming crime session.

Secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services David Matlock gives insight into the new regime. Co-founder of The Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) Marylee Orr talks what's going on in environmental legislation. Political reporter for WRKF Molly Ryan speaks on the upcoming crime session.

Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson speaks on various board proposals and his thoughts on eliminating the state income tax. President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger talks the nonprofit organization and upcoming plans for the city of New Orleans.

Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson speaks on various board proposals and his thoughts on eliminating the state income tax. President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger talks the nonprofit organization and upcoming plans for the city of New Orleans.

Washington Post journalist Joby Warrick talks Donald Trump and his recent comments regarding NATO. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the cancellation of the Blue Cross and Elevance merge and also Washington politics. Managing artistic director for the Swine Palace Vastine Stabler and member of the cast Marina Deyoe-Pedraza gives insight into an upcoming production, "The Book of Will". For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/theatre/events/index.php.

Washington Post journalist Joby Warrick talks Donald Trump and his recent comments regarding NATO. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the cancellation of the Blue Cross and Elevance merge and also Washington politics. Managing artistic director for the Swine Palace Vastine Stabler and member of the cast Marina Deyoe-Pedraza gives insight into an upcoming production, "The Book of Will". For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/theatre/events/index.php.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the upcoming special session on crime, the cancellation of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Elevance merge, and other local and national political topics. Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Dr. Griffin Rogers speaks on the importance of being informed on the importance of kidney health. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers veteran NPR broadcaster Bob Edwards.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the upcoming special session on crime, the cancellation of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Elevance merge, and other local and national political topics. Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Dr. Griffin Rogers speaks on the importance of being informed on the importance of kidney health. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers veteran NPR broadcaster Bob Edwards.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the upcoming special session on crime, the cancellation of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Elevance merge, and other local and national political topics. Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Dr. Griffin Rogers speaks on the importance of being informed on the importance of kidney health. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers veteran NPR broadcaster Bob Edwards.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the upcoming special session on crime, the cancellation of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Elevance merge, and other local and national political topics. Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Dr. Griffin Rogers speaks on the importance of being informed on the importance of kidney health. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers veteran NPR broadcaster Bob Edwards.

Executive director of the Ports Association of Louisiana Jennifer Marusak speaks on the port system and processes to keep it going. Mass communication specialist Jensen Moore gives a recap on the Super Bowl commercials. Film Programming Manager at Manship Theatre Kelly Swift talks upcoming movies to be shown at the Manship. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers longtime NPR "Moring Edition" host Bob Edwards on his recent passing.

Rabbi Barry Weinstein of Temple Sinai is joined by chairman of the Islamic Center of Baton Rouge Emad Nofal to discuss their differences in religion as friends. Bible scholar John Dominic Crossan talks scripture in relation to love.

Political consultant and author James Carville speaks on various national and local political topics including Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and topic surrounding the border. Associate Vice President for Research at LSU Andy Maas talks the recent receival of the NSF grant.

Journalist Stephanie Riegel speaks on the Blue Cross and Elevance Health merge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's going on in Washington politics including the border bill and also Gov. Landry's proposal to send Louisiana troops to the Mexican border.

Journalist Stephanie Riegel speaks on the Blue Cross and Elevance Health merge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's going on in Washington politics including the border bill and also Gov. Landry's proposal to send Louisiana troops to the Mexican border.

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives insight into the current markets and the economy amid this election year. Washington Post sports writer Frederic Frommer talks Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio in comparison to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Former United States Senator Mary Landrieu talks the lobbing world and also various American political topics.

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives insight into the current markets and the economy amid this election year. Washington Post sports writer Frederic Frommer talks Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio in comparison to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Former United States Senator Mary Landrieu talks the lobbing world and also various American political topics.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's new at the library and the One Book One Community selection. Former Secretary of State of Louisiana Jay Dardenne joins us on his birthday to give his thoughts on the new administration.

President of the Louisiana Chemical Association Greg Bowser speaks on the chemical industry's impact on the environment and also the liquefied natural gas controversy. President of BHCHP and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School Dr. James O'Connell gives insight into his work with the homeless by referencing his book, "Stories From the Shadows". Board-certified physician and award-winning wellness speaker Dr. Romie Mushtaq talks her latest work, "The Busy Brain Cure".

Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks his life and career throughout the years and also various Louisiana political topics. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on local and national politics.

Founder, president, and CEO of Dialogue on Race Louisiana Maxine Crump speaks on the organization, her and work throughout the years, and also issues on race. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national politics including congressional reapportionments.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks sport gambling amid the Kayshon Boutte gambling allegations and also national political topics including Donald Trump. Veteran news reporter Andre' Moreau speaks on his run in with dating scams.

Former member of the LA House of Representatives Melissa Flournoy is joined by Democratic activist Gary Chambers to discuss various Louisiana political topics including the special session, congressional redistricting, and the closed primary amid the Landry administration.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher talks various local and national political topics including the upcoming crime session, the ending of state and corporate income taxes, and also this election year. Washington Post reporter Michael Brice-Saddler speaks on Joe Biden and minority votes.

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge president Renee Chatelain talks her career over the year and work throughout the community as she prepares to step down. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams gives her take on American politics amid this presidential election year. Author Veera Hiranandani speaks on her latest work, "The Night Diary".

Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various Louisiana topics including next year's Super Bowl and crime throughout the state. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore talks liquified natural gas and also the congressional black district.

The Voice of the Valley Dan Borne talks his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame and the LSU Lady Tigers against South Carolina. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Cleo Fields and Garret Graves.

Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann gives his take on local and national politics including Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley and also Cleo Fields running in District 6. Washington Post reporter Meryl Kornfield talks the New Hampshire primary. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster celebrates both Aaron Neville and Neil Diamond on their 83rd birthday.

Vice President of the EBR School Board Patrick Martin speaks on the upcoming meeting regarding the succession plan and other issues within the school board. Journalist and published of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various political topics including the New Hampshire Primary. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers investigative reporter John Camp amid his recent passing.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by attorney and 2023 governor candidate Hunter Lundy to discuss various political topics including the closed primary and congressional redistricting. Neda Parandian and Mark Aubanel from the LSU Digital Media Center talk the upcoming gaming event "LSU Global Game Jam 2024". For more information, visit https://dmae.lsu.edu/events/2024/2024-01-22-lsuggj-24/.

Former member of the LA House of Representatives Melissa Flournoy is joined by Democratic activist Gary Chambers to discuss various Louisiana political topics including the special session, congressional redistricting, and the closed primary amid the Landry administration.

Former LSU basketball and NBA player Rudy Macklin speaks on his role with the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and its importance and also New Year's resolutions. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the 2024 election year and also the special session.

Former BESE president Holly Boffy speaks on Gov. Jeff Landry's revoking of the graduation appeal process. Columnist Quin Hillyer talks various pollical topics including Donald Trump, congressional redistricting, and the idea of the open primary.

Novelist, non-fiction writer, and comic book author Brad Meltzer gives insight into his latest works as well as speaks on the lay of the land politically with amid the election year. Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana Tim Temple talks the insurance crisis and his plans in office.

Democratic political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong to discuss various local and national political topics including redistricting and the idea of a closed primary. Author Dana Sinclair talks her latest work, "Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most".

Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson speaks on various local political topics including transportation throughout the state, the state of the Democratic party, and also the idea of a closed primary.

Republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory speaks on discrimination against white men in America and also his thoughts on the open primary. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's new in Washington politics. Former LSU football player Marcus Randall remembers his time under Nick Saban amid Saban's recent retirement.

Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court judge Don Johnson talks what's new at the courthouse as well as gun violence throughout our community. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on Jeff Landry's recent days in office and also the possibly of a special session.

Louisiana politician Eddie Rispone reflects on his campaign for governor in 2019 and also his thoughts on new Louisiana governor Jeff Landry. Director of the Jewish Film Festival Ara Rubyan gives insight into this years Jewish Film Festival. For more information, visit www.brjff.com. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson speaks on LSU's removal of it's diversity statement as well as the renaming of the inclusion office.

Editor and publisher of LaPolitics Jeremy Alford and state representative Troy Hebert both speak on Jeff Landry and his recent speech at the inauguration ceremony.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser gives insight into his third term as well as his thoughts on what's to come with the Landry administration. State senator Cleo Fields talks running for congress and also congressional redistricting.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various political topics including Jeff Landry's upcoming inauguration and Steve Scalise. Baton Rouge attorney Eric Guirard talks why he was dumped because of his support for Donald Trump".

Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman remembers C.B. Forgotston and also speaks on various political topics including the upcoming presidential election and inauguration of Jeffery Landry. Kelvin Wells of the Sierra Club of Baton Rouge talks the organizations work with CATS bus system and also the upcoming Holiday Listening Session. For more information, visit https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002HpR7AAK&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Holiday%20Listening%20Session%20on%20The%20Public%20Transportation%20Experience%20in%[email protected],-91.152178. Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new with the library.

Sports agent and philanthropist Leigh Steinberg talks his career over the years and also sports today. Financial advisor Fred Dent gives a recap on the markets in the year 2023. Author Lesley Crewe talks her latest work, "Recipe for a Good Life".

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". New Orleans native and newfound novelist David Bellinger reflects on his life and times and also his latest work, ""A Memoir of an Office Affair". Playwright and author Kat Mustatea talks her latest work, "Voidopolis".

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". New Orleans native and newfound novelist David Bellinger reflects on his life and times and also his latest work, ""A Memoir of an Office Affair". Playwright and author Kat Mustatea talks her latest work, "Voidopolis".

Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne speaks on his work over the years and also the current political state of Louisiana. Louisiana State Representative and member of the Democratic party Mandie Landry gives her thoughts on how things will be in Louisiana under new administration.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming "Tournament of Roses" in Pasadena and also cleanliness throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics.