Talk Louisiana

Columnist Louis Avallone speaks on the results of the recent Shreveport election for sheriff. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by reporter Greg Hilburn to talk various local and national political topics.

Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Democratic blogger and Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national political topics. Writer Joseph McBride gives his thoughts on the latest developments with the JFK assassination.

Former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Charles Melançon Charles Melançon gives his thoughts on local and national political topics including the new governor Jeff Landry and his administration as well as Mike Johnson and the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on LSU QB Jayden Daniels and the Heisman by referencing Tiger Rag graphic designer Jake McMains' comments from the Tiger Rag podcast.

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott discusses American and regional political topics as well as the upcoming Founders Luncheon. For more information, visit https://www.wrkf.org/tags/wrkf-events. Jim Engster remembers JFK on the 60th anniversary of his assassination by referencing an appearance from Richard Lipsey and Vincent Bugliosi on The Jim Engster Show ten years ago.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser made his regular appearance on the show. Jim and the Lt. Governor spent most of their time together talking about the crime problem in New Orleans and potential solutions. Numerous callers also expressed their thoughts. The Advocate's Washington D.C. correspondent Mark Ballard was also on for his weekly spot. They continued the New Orleans crime problem discussion, but also discussed the 2024 presidential election, abortion rights and the legalization of recreational marijuana.The Advocate's Washington D.C. correspondent Mark Ballard was also on for his weekly spot. They continued the New Orleans crime problem discussion, but also discussed the 2024 presidential election, abortion rights and the legalization of recreational marijuana.

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott discusses American and regional political topics as well as the upcoming Founders Luncheon. For more information, visit https://www.wrkf.org/tags/wrkf-events. Jim Engster remembers JFK on the 60th anniversary of his assassination by referencing an appearance from Richard Lipsey and Vincent Bugliosi on The Jim Engster Show ten years ago.

Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell speaks on carbon capture in Louisiana and also the state of the Democratic party amid the recent elections. CNO of Cane River Pecan Jady Regard talks his journey to this point and the company as a whole.

Law professor at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Tom Galligan speaks on his career to this point and also various other topics. Board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist Dr. Henry Barham talks his cutting edge research regarding COVID. Columnist for The Advocate Smiley Anders reflects on his life and times on his 86th birthday.

Democratic candidate for State Treasurer Dustin Granger talks his campaign and candidacy for the upcoming November 18th runoff election. Columnist Quin Hillyer comments on various local and national political topics including Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher speaks on various local political topics including the upcoming November 18th election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives an update on what's new in Washington and also congressional redistricting in Louisiana.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf speaks on various political topics including new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and also an update on congressional redistricting in Louisiana. Former head of Visit Baton Rouge Paul Arrigo talks what's new throughout the city.

Journalist Julie Farnam remembers the January 6th insurrection by referring to her latest work, "Domestic Darkness". Former State Rep. Troy Hebert talks various Louisiana political topics including new governor Jeff Landry and the upcoming November 18th election. President and executive director of Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Mike Shepard talks the upcoming induction ceremony this Thursday, November 16th. For more information, visit louisianamusichalloffame.org.

Photographer, publisher, author and inventor Cecil Williams gives insight into his work in the 1950 Civil Rights Movement and also remembers 35th president John F. Kennedy by speaking on the upcoming event at the Old State Capitol, "Photography History: A Talk with Cecil Williams". For more information, visit https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/exhibits-events/cecil-williams. Candidate for State Representative for Louisiana House District 68 Belinda Williams speaks on her campaign and candidacy amid the November 18th runoff election. Author Helena de Bres talks her latest work, "How to be a Multiple.

Longtime politico James Carville talks various local and national political topics including the 2024 Presidential Election and also Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and Louisiana Governor, Jeff Landry.

Longtime politico James Carville talks various local and national political topics including the 2024 Presidential Election and also Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and Louisiana Governor, Jeff Landry.

Dean of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Dr. Alena Allen speaks on her life and career to this point and also what's new with the LSU Law Center. Heather Roemer and Will Campbell from b1 Bank give insight into b1's new Foundation, the Buddy Roemer Small Business Center. Author Kelly Sather talks her latest work, "Small in Real Life".

Dean of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Dr. Alena Allen speaks on her life and career to this point and also what's new with the LSU Law Center. Heather Roemer and Will Campbell from b1 Bank give insight into b1's new Foundation, the Buddy Roemer Small Business Center. Author Kelly Sather talks her latest work, "Small in Real Life".

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives insight into the current state of market and what's to come. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow speaks on new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and also upcoming elections in Kentucky and Mississippi. Director of Communications at Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Brandee Patrick talks an upcoming show at the Manship Theatre, "Dear Sirs". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/dear-sirs-film.

President of Louisiana Federation of Teachers union Larry Carter discusses the union's stance on appealing standard test scores to aid some high school students in receiving their diploma. Executive director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy Michael Bell speaks on the opening of the last pavilion at the WWII Museum in New Orleans. BR Gallery Development Director Gwen Palagi talks the upcoming event, "Kinetics and BRG". For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/kinetics.

Member of the Louisiana State Senate Cleo Fields gives insight into the transition following the October 14th election. MLB legend Denny McLain reflects on his life and career throughout the years.

Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann speaks new governor Jeff Landry impact on his decision to resign from LSU and also what's to come for him. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives his thoughts on Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson.

Member of the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Ronnie Morris gives his thoughts on the graduation requirements for the state of Louisiana amid the recent objected proposal regarding alternatives to the standardized exam needed to graduate. Talk LA host Jim Engster talks various political topics including the latest on the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Kristin Sosnowsky from the LSU College of Music and Dramatic is joined by Vastine Stabler and director Lori Parquet to talk LSU's Swine Palace and the upcoming event, "Roe" related to the Roe v Wade court case. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/theatre/events/index.php.

Candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 70 Steve Myers speaks on his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming November runoff. Writer and publisher Trent Angers talks his latest work, "Dale Brown Court".

Candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 70 Steve Myers speaks on his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming November runoff. Writer and publisher Trent Angers talks his latest work, "Dale Brown Court".

President at Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills gives his take on local and national politics by speaking on the October 14th election and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Rev. Chris Andrews talks various political topics including thoughts on Mike Johnson.

BRSO’s Music Director Adam Johnson gives the latest on the program so far and the upcoming performance "Orchestral Series II". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.brso.org/event-calendar/os2-nov2. Democrat and Louisiana House of Representative member Mandie Landry speaks on her recent win, the future of the Democratic party, and also thoughts on the new governor.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser speaks on his reelection for his third term and also new governor, Jeff Landry. The Advocate's Stephanie Grace speaks on various political topics including the October 14th election and new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson.

EBR Parish Police Chief Murphy Paul speaks on the days leading up to his departure from the force and also comments on the recent tragedy in Maine. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest on the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Local citizen involved in the I-55 pileup Brandon Jolly gives his take on the tragedy. Co-artistic director of BRBT, co-owner of The Dancers’ Workshop and retired Director of Dance for the LSU Department of Theatre Molly Buchmann talks various upcoming events from the theatre including Ballet Magnificat in "The Scarlet Cord". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/ballet-magnificat-in-the-scarlet-cord.

Candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 70 Steve Myers speaks on his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming November runoff. Writer and publisher Trent Angers talks his latest work, "Dale Brown Court".

Leading voice for death penalty abolition Sister Helen Prejean speaks on her best selling book turned film, "Dead Man Walking" and also gives her thoughts on the death penalty in Louisiana. Chair of the Board of Louisiana Progress Melissa Flournoy talks the results of the October 14th primary election and what's to come.

Financial analyst Fred Dent remembers the 1987 stock market crash, "Black Monday" on its 36 year anniversary. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives an update on national and local politics. Photographer David Alexander talks his latest work, "Pictures of Time".

Louisiana Attorney General candidate Lindsey Cheek speaks on campaign and candidacy moving towards the run-off election. Region VI Administrator Ted James gives insight into the Democratic party following recent elections. Writer Morris Ardoin reflects on his life by referencing his memoir, "Stone Motel". Essayist Robert Boyers talks his latest work, " Maestros & Monsters".

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray is joined by civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers to discuss Louisiana politics moving forward after the recent governor's election. Writer John Ed Bradley remembers legendary LSU football coach Charles McClendon on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Writer for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges is joined by Louisiana Politico Ron Faucheux to give a recap on the primary election. Commander for the 310th Sustainment Command Brig. Gen. Justin Swanson talks LSU's upcoming game against ARMY.

Louisiana State Representative Mandie Landry speaks on her campaign and candidacy for reelection amid the upcoming election. Former Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of State Jim Brown is joined by journalist and Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various political topics including the upcoming election and the candidates.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight into Steve Scalise's run for Speaker of the House and also other local and national political topics. Councilwoman Chauna Banks talks her campaign and candidacy for District 63 Representative amid the upcoming election.

Chief Executive Officer at Allstate Sugar Bowl Jeff Hundley gives insight into the Sugar Bowl and what to expect moving forward. Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Katie Bernhardt speaks on topics regarding the Democratic Party and also the upcoming governor's election. EBR Parish Sherriff candidate Jeff Sanford talks his candidacy and campaign.

Chief Executive Officer at Allstate Sugar Bowl Jeff Hundley gives insight into the Sugar Bowl and what to expect moving forward. Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Katie Bernhardt speaks on topics regarding the Democratic Party and also the upcoming governor's election. EBR Parish Sherriff candidate Jeff Sanford talks his candidacy and campaign.

Writer and journalist Sam Freedman reflects on the life and times of Hubert Humphry by referencing his latest work, "Into the Bright Sunshine". Candidate for Governor of Louisiana Stephen Waguespack speaks on his candidacy and campaign amid the upcoming governor's election. Host of Paradise Louisiana and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana talks about his campaign.

Region VI Administrator for The US Small Business Administration Ted James gives his thoughts on issues throughout our community and also his job as administrator. Rabbi Barry Weinstein speaks on the recent tragedy in Israel. President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus gives an update regarding the crisis with schools throughout the parish and also the upcoming election. Author Kimberly Willis Holt talks her latest work, "Hurricane Girls".

Former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD and candidate for governor Shawn Wilson speaks on his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming election. Veteran public service commissioner Foster Campbell gives his thoughts on Louisiana's loss in population in comparison to other states. Local activist Ashley Rankins talks on the importance of voting by referencing the upcoming event, "Bless the Vote". For more information, visit brproud.com.

Veteran anchorman George Sells gives his take on media coverage regarding the upcoming governor's election and the presidential election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's happening in Washington.

President & CEO of Urban League of Louisiana Judy Reese Morse is joined by family medicine doctor Rachel Kermis to promote the upcoming event, "The Big Health Event". For more information, visit urbanleaugela.org. Author Laurence Leamer talks his latest work, "Hitchcock's Blondes". Former NBA player Dean Tolson reflects on his life and times by referencing his work, "Power Forward".

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul gives insight into recent developments regarding the Brave Cave investigation and also various topics regarding the community. Attorney General candidate Marty Maley speaks on his candidacy and campaign.

Daughter of former Louisiana governor, Edwin Edwards, Victoria Edwards reflects on her life and times by referencing her latest work, "The Life and Times of a Governor's Daughter". Louisiana State Representative John Stefanski talks his campaign and candidacy for Attorney General. Lieutenant Governor candidate Tami Hotard gives insight into her campaign.

President of the Council for A Better Louisiana Barry Erwin gives a recap on the recent LPB gubernatorial debate. Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on various issues throughout the state including the Mississippi River crisis. Deputy Secretary for Communication for the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office John Tobler talks preparation for the upcoming October primary election. For information on voting, visit geauxvote.com, Former MLB player Denny McLain remembers MLB player Brooks Robinson.

Sports writer Mark Kram Jr. remembers MLB third baseman Brooks Robinson amid his recent passing. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf speaks on various local and national political topics including the upcoming governor's election as well as Donald Trump.