Talk Louisiana

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.

Editor for The Advocate and Times-Picayune Peter Kovacs reflects on his career throughout the years and also gives his thoughts on the current state of journalism. Political scientist Yascha Mounk talks his latest work, "The Identity Trap". Parents Jordan and Lisa Tabor speak on their suicide prevention program, "Rain Will Bring Flowers", created in memory of their son and also the upcoming "Walk Out of Darkness". For more information, visit https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=316876#:~:text=The%20RWBFF%20was%20created%20in,to%20prevent%20student%20athlete%20suicide.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea discusses various political topics including the latest on Donald Trump. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers fitness coach Jack LaLanne on his 109th birthday.

Military advisor to the 22nd JDC Veterans Treatment Court Brigadier General Mike Cushman talks East Baton Rouge Parish's efforts to create a Veterans Treatment Court and also the importance in doing so. Baton Roots Community Farm Program Coordinator SK Groll speaks on the benefits and plans for the Walls Project amid their recent grant from U.S. Forest Services.

Louisiana Attorney General and candidate for governor Jeff Landry speaks on his candidacy and campaign. Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann talks what's new at the university and also LSUs drop in ranking. EBR Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore gives his thoughts on the death penalty in the state as well as the crime rate.

Veteran public service commissioner Foster Campbell speaks on the recent PSC Meeting and also various environmental issues. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the idea of a potential government shutdown and also the latest on Louisiana politics.

Legendary University of Arkansas basketball coach Nolan Richardson reflects on his life and times. Writer John Wirt is joined by The Advocate and The Times-Picayune writer Ted Lewis to remember singer-songwriter Jim Croce on the 50th anniversary of his passing.

Pollster and political consultant Bernie Pinsonat is joined radio host Tony Brown to discuss the upcoming governor's election and the potential of a run-off. Former state representative and metro councilman Darrell Ourso talks the upcoming Rotary Club debate. For more information, visit https://www.rotarysebr.com/. Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Blunt speaks on her latest work, "California Burning".

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper is joined by Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong to discuss the latest amid the upcoming primary election. The Advocate's Tyler Bridges speaks on the recent governor's debate. BREADA executive director Darlene Adams Rowland talks the Red Stick Farmers Market. For more information visit https://breada.org/markets/red-stick-farmers-market/.

President of the LABI Jim Patterson is joined by managing partner of Economic Leadership LLC Ted Abernathy to discuss LA23's new strategic plan. Retired Army General Russel Honore joins us on his 76th birthday to speak on various topic including the Green Army and the upcoming elections.

President of the LABI Jim Patterson is joined by managing partner of Economic Leadership LLC Ted Abernathy to discuss LA23's new strategic plan. Retired Army General Russel Honore joins us on his 76th birthday to speak on various topic including the Green Army and the upcoming elections.

Wealth Management Analyst for Aucoin Wealth Management Brian Dubreuil speaks on Jenni Peters' comments regarding the City Park. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming governor's election and also Mitt Romney. Education journalist Natalie Wexler reflects on her life and career and also talks her latest work, "The Knowledge Gap".

Wealth Management Analyst for Aucoin Wealth Management Brian Dubreuil speaks on Jenni Peters' comments regarding the City Park. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming governor's election and also Mitt Romney. Education journalist Natalie Wexler reflects on her life and career and also talks her latest work, "The Knowledge Gap".

Manship Chair in Journalism at Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann speaks on his book, "Kingfish U: Huey and LSU" and also comments various political topics. Dean of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Oliver Garden gives insight into what's new at the Vet School. Writer Gaylon White talks his latest work, "Coach of a Lifetime". Writer Jeremy White talks his book "The Girl at the Bottom of the Picture."

Owner of Red Cakes Events Heather Day talks the upcoming Sunday Funday event Burnt Bottom Biscuit Bingo Brunch. For more information, visit https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/event/burnt-bottom-biscuit-bingo-brunch/227340/. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University in Shreveport Jeff Sadow comments on the upcoming governor's election and it's candidates. EBR Parish Clerk of Courts candidate Dona Collins-Lewis speaks on her candidacy and campaign amid the upcoming election.

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". Rabbi Peretz Kazen from the Chabad of Baton Rouge talks the upcoming documentary "The Honey Girl" on Holocaust survivor Esther Basch. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=184. Author and speaker Race Relations Specialist Cleo Scott Brown speaks on her latest work, "Witness to the Truth". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers the tragedy on this date twenty-two years ago, 9/11.

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". Rabbi Peretz Kazen from the Chabad of Baton Rouge talks the upcoming documentary "The Honey Girl" on Holocaust survivor Esther Basch. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=184. Author and speaker Race Relations Specialist Cleo Scott Brown speaks on her latest work, "Witness to the Truth". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers the tragedy on this date twenty-two years ago, 9/11.

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". Rabbi Peretz Kazen from the Chabad of Baton Rouge talks the upcoming documentary "The Honey Girl" on Holocaust survivor Esther Basch. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=184. Author and speaker Race Relations Specialist Cleo Scott Brown speaks on her latest work, "Witness to the Truth". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers the tragedy on this date twenty-two years ago, 9/11.

Capitol Access Reporter started off Friday's show by recapping Thursday night's televised gubernatorial debate featuring five of the seven major candidate.The Voice of Tiger Stadium Dan Borne talked about Saturday's home opener against Grambling State.Melissa Flournoy, board chairman of 10,000 Women Louisiana and political blogger Lamar White also talked with Jim about Thursday night's gubernatorial debate. Nola.com entertainment reporter Keith Spera looked back at the life of Jimmy Buffet and his strong connection with New Orleans.

Jenni Peters Runner and Baton Rouge Activist Jenni Peters stopped in the studio to talk about her vision for City Park.Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul provided an update on the investigation into the now closed "Brave Cave," where suspects were allegedly beaten.The Advocate's Mark Ballard joined Jim from D.C to talk about the latest with the governor's race and the courts tossing out Alabama's congressional district map and what that means for Louisiana.

Former LSU football player and assistant athletic director Greg LaFleur joined the show to talk about LSU's embarrassing season opening loss to Florida State. East Baton Rouge School Board President Dadrius Lanus joined the show to give an update on the transportation issues involving Baton Rouge public schools. The final guest on today's show is author Robert Jay Lifton who discussed his book "Surviving our Catastrophes: Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19

Former LSU football player and assistant athletic director Greg LaFleur joined the show to talk about LSU's embarrassing season opening loss to Florida State. East Baton Rouge School Board President Dadrius Lanus joined the show to give an update on the transportation issues involving Baton Rouge public schools. The final guest on today's show is author Robert Jay Lifton who discussed his book "Surviving our Catastrophes: Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19

Prominent defense attorney Lewis Unglesby joined Jim to discuss the indictments against former President Donald Trump, the Louisiana Governor's race and the tragic fatal shooting at a high school football game in Port Allen on Friday night.Executive Director of the Capital Area Human Services District, Doctor Jan Laughinghouse, joined Jim for the final ten minutes of the show to discuss the opioid epidemic.

Head of Nungesser Consulting LLC Sally Nungesser talks republican politics amid the upcoming governor's election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight in the lay of the land leading up to the October primary.

CEO and President of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Rose Hudson talks the LA Lottery's enduring popularity throughout the years and also it's impact on K-12 public education. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul speaks on crime throughout the city, the investigation into the alleged torture chamber utilized by BRPD as well as his next chapter of life following his departure from the Baton Rouge Police Force.

Head of Nungesser Consulting LLC Sally Nungesser talks republican politics amid the upcoming governor's election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight in the lay of the land leading up to the October primary.

CEO and President of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Rose Hudson talks the LA Lottery's enduring popularity throughout the years and also it's impact on K-12 public education. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul speaks on crime throughout the city, the investigation into the alleged torture chamber utilized by BRPD as well as his next chapter of life following his departure from the Baton Rouge Police Force.