Talk Louisiana

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.

Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Dr. Libbie Sonnier speaks on the organization and also the importance of early childhood care and education. Director of Museums at the Old State Capitol Mary Durusau remembers Huey P. Long on his 130th birthday. Writer Rannah Gray talks her book on Scott Rogers, "Familiar Evil".

Mayor-president of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston-Broome gives insight into the state of the city this year. Pastor and former American football player and coach Denny Duron talks his life and times, his part in the evangelical movement, and also his latest work, "God, Family, Football". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Hurricane Katrina on it's 18th anniversary.

Chief Print and Writing Editor at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin speaks on the lay of the land in regards to NYC politics as well as his colleague's detainment in Russia. Parent advocate Fairleigh Jackson gives an update on public schools amid the bus driver shortage. Writer Ana Homayoun talks her latest work, "Erasing the Finish Line".

Chief Print and Writing Editor at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin speaks on the lay of the land in regards to NYC politics as well as his colleague's detainment in Russia. Parent advocate Fairleigh Jackson gives an update on public schools amid the bus driver shortage. Writer Ana Homayoun talks her latest work, "Erasing the Finish Line".

Lt. Gov of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming election and his candidacy for lieutenant governor as well as crime and tourism throughout the state. WRKF and WWNO Capital Access Reporter Molly Ryan talks briefly on the insurance crisis throughout Louisiana. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper and also former state representative Troy Hebert to discuss the upcoming governor's election and it's candidates.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates and also the latest on the litigation regarding Baton Rouge schools. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight into the recent Milwaukee Republican debate as well as the 2024 presidential election.

Pulitzer-winning syndicated columnist Clarence Page gives insight on the upcoming Milwaukee Republican debate as well as the latest on the scandal regarding the 2009 film, "The Blind Side". Louisiana AFL-CIO Secretary/Treasurer Matt Wood talks the upcoming governor's election and their endorsement. Brock Kantrow and Sarah Barlow from BRCC speak on BRCC athletics and the college overall.

Head of the Louisiana Independent Party Bill Bryan is joined by Associate Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the upcoming primary election as well as the candidates. Custom tailor and designer Manuel Martinez gives some style tips on fashion in these hot temperatures.

Legal director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed comments on the state of reproductive rights post the overturning of Roe v. Wade and also congressional redistricting. President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the recent issues with school transportation workers and other school employees. SoFi's Student Loan manager Brian Walsh gives insight into the world of student loan forgiveness.

Filmmaker Scott Sullivan talks his latest film related to gun violence, "Chances". For more information, visit https://www.sulliscope.com/. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates. Candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State Brain Trosclair gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.

Filmmaker Scott Sullivan talks his latest film related to gun violence, "Chances". For more information, visit https://www.sulliscope.com/. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates. Candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State Brain Trosclair gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.

Filmmaker Scott Sullivan talks his latest film related to gun violence, "Chances". For more information, visit https://www.sulliscope.com/. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates. Candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State Brain Trosclair gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.

Author, veteran, and subject matter expert in mental health and untreated trauma Tonja Myles speaks on the opioid crisis by giving insight into her own personal experiences and also the latest program for addicts, "When You Are Ready". For more information, visit https://www.whenyouarereadybr.com/. State Representative and candidate for governor Richard Nelson talks his campaign and candidacy.

Republican and former metro councilman Darrell Glasper is joined by Democrat and Professor of Political Science and the Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at Southern University Albert Samuels to discuss the recent indictments of Donald Trump and also the upcoming governors election. Author Jane Leavy talks her book on Babe Ruth on the 75th anniversary of his passing, "The Big Fella".

Louisiana State Representative and candidate for Louisiana Treasurer gives insight into his candidacy and campaign. District Attorney Hillar Moore comments on Gov. John Bell Edwards' clemency request for death row inmates, homicide rates throughout the city, and also the recent indictment of Donald Trump.

Louisiana political analyst Ron Faucheux gives insight into the lay of the land after qualifying and also the upcoming elections and candidates. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Democratic blogger and Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss what's going in Louisiana politics including the upcoming primary.

Editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly and The Tracker Jeremy Alford gives insight into where we are with the recent qualifying and the upcoming primary. Republican politician Roger Villere speaks on the current state of the Republican Party locally as well as nationally and also the upcoming primary.

News and sports director at Louisiana Radio Network Jeff Palermo gives his review on what is happening during this election season. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray talks the lay of the land for the upcoming primary. Former Louisiana politician Jim Brown compares qualifying then and now and the latest with the races.

Louisiana State Representative Greg Miller talks victim's rights and also his want to move to the Louisiana Senate. Attorney with the Institute for Justice Keith Neely speaks on the recent LA law regarding braiders. BRSO’s Music Director Adam Johnson talks the latest on the organization.

Louisiana State Representative Greg Miller talks victim's rights and also his want to move to the Louisiana Senate. Attorney with the Institute for Justice Keith Neely speaks on the recent LA law regarding braiders. BRSO’s Music Director Adam Johnson talks the latest on the organization.

Attorney and candidate for governor Hunter Lundy gives insight into his candidacy and campaign. LSU Manship School professor Robert Mann gives his take on the lay of the land regarding the upcoming governor's election. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin talks the upcoming governor's election and qualifying as well as his thoughts on the candidates for Secretary of State.

Attorney and candidate for governor Hunter Lundy gives insight into his candidacy and campaign. LSU Manship School professor Robert Mann gives his take on the lay of the land regarding the upcoming governor's election. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin talks the upcoming governor's election and qualifying as well as his thoughts on the candidates for Secretary of State.

Attorney and candidate for governor Hunter Lundy gives insight into his candidacy and campaign. LSU Manship School professor Robert Mann gives his take on the lay of the land regarding the upcoming governor's election. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin talks the upcoming governor's election and qualifying as well as his thoughts on the candidates for Secretary of State.

Attorney and candidate for governor Hunter Lundy gives insight into his candidacy and campaign. LSU Manship School professor Robert Mann gives his take on the lay of the land regarding the upcoming governor's election. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin talks the upcoming governor's election and qualifying as well as his thoughts on the candidates for Secretary of State.