Talk Louisiana

Former state lawmakers Melissa Flournoy and Garey Forster discuss various Louisiana budget bills including the rejection of the minimum wage increase as well as the pay raise for teachers. Widow of former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, Trina Edwards, talks her upcoming nuptials to former state senator John Alario.

Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Geno McKneely talks his years in law enforcement as well as crime throughout the city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses various national and local political topics including the rejection of the minimum wage increase. Author Michael Lind speaks on his latest work, "Hell to Pay".

Attorney Larry English gives insight into his client, Sharon Lewis' lawsuit against LSU. Tiger Rag Magazine editor Todd Horne discusses the Sharon Lewis case and its upcoming trial.

CFA of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent gives insight into the debt ceiling, effects on the the markets, and the state of stocks in comparison to last year. ABC board member Scott Wilfong discusses the future of Tiger Land bar "Reggie's" amid LSU student Madison Brooks death. Professor at University of Nevada, Reno and author Valerie Fridland talks her latest work "Like, Literally, Dude."

Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives Joe Marino discusses the bill proposal to increase pay for state law makers. Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs reflects on his time at The Advocate and also talks the current state of the paper and journalism as a whole. AARP of Louisiana's Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl speaks on the bill proposal regarding senior citizens. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers legendary trumpeter Al Hirt.

Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming governor's election and the candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses local and national political topics.

Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming governor's election and the candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses local and national political topics.

Louisiana native and holder of the Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living human Aevin Dugas talks her natural hair journey to this point. Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on job opportunities for the formally incarcerated as well as upcoming elections. Author, civil rights lawyer, and executive director of the Justice Innovation Lab Jared Fishman gives insight into his latest work, "Fire on the Levee". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Harry Belafonte.

Robert and Rita Wetta Adams Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Louisiana State University Kevin Cope gives his view on LSU's Audubon Day. Musician, composer, producer and promoter Henry Turner Jr. talks the blues and its background as well as his upcoming performance at the Soul Food Festival. For more information, visit https://bontempstix.com/events/6th-annual-baton-rouge-soul-food-festival-5-18-2023. Station manager and WWNO general manager Paul Maassen talks the state of the station and this years Spring Member Drive. To contribute, visit https://www.wrkf.org/become-a-member.

Louisiana native and holder of the Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living human Aevin Dugas talks her natural hair journey to this point. Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on job opportunities for the formally incarcerated as well as upcoming elections. Author, civil rights lawyer, and executive director of the Justice Innovation Lab Jared Fishman gives insight into his latest work, "Fire on the Levee". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Harry Belafonte.

Upright and electric bassist, composer, and arranger Amina Scott speaks on her career to this point and also several upcoming performances. For more information, visit http://www.aminascott.com/#shows-aminascott-section. Former WAFB anchor George Sells discusses the sudden departure of Tucker Carlson from FOX News and Don Lemon from CNN.

Blues musician Chris Thomas King speaks on his life and career to this point and also his latest book, "The Blues". Manship Chair in Journalism for LSU Manship School Robert Mann gives insight to the life and times of Huey P. Long by referencing his book "Kingfish U". President and executive director of the Manufacturing Institute Carolyn Lee talks the institute and what's going on in the manufacturing world.

CNN Senior Analyst Joan Biskupic speaks on several political topics by referencing her recent work, "Nine Black Robes". Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges talks the Louisiana election landscape.

Alumni Professor Emeritus of LSU Manship School Dr. Louis Day talks the recent settlement with the Dominion and Fox lawsuit and also what's to come. Head of the Louisiana Budget Project Jan Moller gives insight into what's going on at the Capitol including the upcoming session and governor's election.

Producer and host of American Routes and professor of anthropology and American studies at Tulane University Dr. Nick Spitzer reflects on his career to this point and also his upcoming appearance at the West Baton Rouge Museum for Historical Happy Hour. For more information, visit https://www.wbrcouncil.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1615&month=4&year=2023&day=20&calType=0. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses various topics including the Fox settlement and Louisiana politics.

Alumni Professor Emeritus of LSU Manship School Dr. Louis Day talks the recent settlement with the Dominion and Fox lawsuit and also what's to come. Head of the Louisiana Budget Project Jan Moller gives insight into what's going on at the Capitol including the upcoming session and governor's election.

LSU Law professor Jack Harrison speaks on the recent bill regarding juvenile offenders. Attorney Mike Wolf is joined by journalist and political commentator Quin Hillyer to discuss what's happening with the Dominion lawsuit and comment on Clarence Thomas. Gambit political columnist Clancy Dubos talks local and national topics including upcoming elections and candidates.

Personal financial adviser and candidate in the Louisiana treasurer's race Dustin Granger gives insight into the race and his campaign. Chair of the EBR School Board Dadrius Lanus discusses panic badges as well as thoughts on how to increase safety for children in schools. Publisher of Red Shtick Magazine and author Jeremy White speaks on his latest work, "The Little Girl at the Bottom of the Picture". New Orleans Jazz singer Anais St. John reflects on her career to this point and also her upcoming performance at the BR Blues Fest. For more information, visit https://www.batonrougebluesfestival.org/2023-festival.

Louisiana State Representative and candidate for governor Richard Nelson gives insight on his candidacy and campaign for governor. The Advocate and Times-Picayune's Stephanie Grace discusses various political topics throughout the state including the upcoming election and its candidates. Former member of the Louisiana State Senate and candidate for Lt. Governor Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy and other political issues.

Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster reflects on the lives of Gus Weill, Richard Ieyoub, and Wayne Sims and also discusses various LA political topics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on state and national politics including the upcoming primary.

Member of the EBR School Board Patrick Martin is joined by a concerned parent of a child in the EBR School System Fairleigh Jackson to discuss safety in public schools throughout the community. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong speaks on the upcoming governors race and the candidates. Artist Ben Peabody talks his upcoming exhibit, "Art and Addiction". For more information, visit https://westbatonrougemuseum.org/979/Art-Addiction-Art-By-Ben-Peabody. Former LSU and professional basketball player Rudy Macklin remembers former LSU baskeball player Wayne Sims on his recent passing.

President and CEO of STAR Morgan Lamandre gives information on the organization and new developments within. Former Gretna, LA mayor Ronnie Harris speaks on his career as mayor and the LSU Libraries Bazaar. Author, journalist, and writer Brianna Holt discusses her latest work, "In Our Shoes".

Film maker Kira Akerman talks her debut film, Hollow Tree, which will be screened April 15th at the Manship Theatre. For more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/hollow-tree-with-filmmaker-q-a. Author Kim Sherwood speaks on her latest work, "Double or Nothing". Chief Print Editor and Global Writing Chief at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin sheds light on the Russian detainment of his colleague Evan Gershkovich as well as comments on Donald Trump. President and CEO of BBB South Central Louisiana Carmen Million talks the annual Shred Fest to be held this weekend, April 15th. For more information, visit https://allevents.in/baton%20rouge/16th-annual-free-community-shred-fest/200024249388723#:~:text=16th%20Annual%20Free%20Community%20Shred,April%2015%202023%20%7C%20AllEvents.in.

Army veteran, global authority on leadership, and an expert on climate change and disaster preparedness General Russel Honore discusses several political topics including the Tennessee expulsion of lawmakers and gun control issues. Louisiana State Senator for District 12 Beth Mizell gives insight into the bill proposal regarding LA bar entry age. Author Timothy Egan talks his recent book "A Fever in the Heartland".

Psycholinguist, cognitive scientist, psychologist, and professor Viorica Marian talks her latest work, "The Power of Language". Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul discusses gun violence in the city and also remembers the two officers killed in the recent helicopter crash. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight to what's going on in Washington and also the upcoming legislative session. Baton Rouge known club operator Glen Bynum speaks on his life in the restaurant and bar industry over the years.

Louisiana State Rep. Joe Marino gives insight to the recent bill proposal on the increase of state lawmakers salaries as well as the upcoming session. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea discusses Donald Trump and his recent indictment. Former LSU women's basketball star Christina Ball talks the LSU Lady Tigers championship win.

CFA of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent reflects on the first quarter of the market and its improvement since last year. Former Louisiana politician Jim Brown talks Donald Trump's recent arraignment and also remembers Martin Luther King Jr. on the 55th anniversary of his assassination.

Journalist and former Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell speaks on Kim Mulkey and the LSU Lady Tigers championship win as well as his retirement from Louisiana Voice and the upcoming governors race. Dean of Louisiana lobbyist Randy Haynie discusses the upcoming session and other political topics.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses several political topics including the upcoming governor's race as well as what's going on in New Orleans. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various political topics including Donald Trumps recent indictment and Steve Scalise.

Documentary filmmaker and writer Alex Mar speaks on the 1985 murder of Ruth Pelke by referencing her book, "Seventy Times Seven". Louisiana Department of Wild Life and Fisheries Bryan McClinton talks the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program. Author Davis Miller reflects on the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali and the upcoming opera "Approaching Ali". For more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/tickets. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster discusses various topics including the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan and the recent Nashville shooting.

LSU Literature professor Kevin Cope speaks on what's happening at LSU and what's to come with President Tate. Former MLB player Denny McLain reflects on his life and career on his 79th birthday. Founder of the Sandy Hook Promise Fund Nicole Hockley talks school shootings amid the recent Nashville tragedy.

Former Louisiana State Representative Troy Hebert discusses several topics including the upcoming governors race and gun violence amid the tragic Nashville shooting. The Advocate's Jan Risher speaks on LSU women's basketball and Kim Mulkey. Author Marjorie Ingall talks her latest work, "Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies".

Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman speaks on the ongoing cyber security and Wi-Fi issues throughout the campus as well as his candidacy for university president. The Washington Post's Philip Bump discusses various political topics. Head of St. Lillian Academy Elissa McKenzie talks the mission of the school and upcoming events to raise funds. For more information, visit https://stlillian.org/.

Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell discusses several topics including utility matters throughout the state. LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks the failed recall of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the upcoming governors race.

Secretary for the Veterans Affair in Louisiana and military officer Joey Strickland speaks on his life and career to this point as well as the upcoming LA Department of Veterans Affairs Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commission. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-dept-of-veterans-affairs-vietnam-war-50th-anniversary-commemoration-tickets-528493386947. Journalist and CEO and founder of The 19th News Emily Ramshaw talks news in the nonprofit world. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses various local news topics and also what's happening in The Beltway.

Chair of the Board of Progress and co-founder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former metro-councilman Darrell Glasper to discuss several political topics including the failure to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Kantrell and Donald Trump. Attending physician and hospitalist at Baylor College of Medicine Dr. Ricardo Nuila talks his latest work, "The People's Hospital".

Cofounder and president of B1Bank Jude Melville gives insight to the banking world's response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Rev. Chris Andrews discusses Donald Trump and the lack of sensitivity to other political points of view. Author Nancy Regan talks her latest work "From Showing Off to Showing Out".

Guest host Julie Baxter-Payer begins the show with former senator Dan Claitor and Cammie Powell to talk Down Syndrome awareness and the upcoming Buddy Walk. For more information, visit https://dsagbr.org/buddy-walk/. Darin Mann and Melinda Deslatte speak on the upcoming Gridiron Show. For tickets and more information, visit https://bontempstix.com/events/gridiron-show-2023-3-24-2023. Dr. David Walters and Param Singh speak on the upcoming performance "Sounds of Science". For tickets and more information, visit https://ebrpl.libguides.com/c.php?g=1277485&p=9382866.

Editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly and The Tracker Jeremy Alford remembers Louisiana political writer and his mentor John Maginnis on what would be his 75th birthday and also talks the open primary and upcoming governors race. Political consultant Roy Fletcher discusses the upcoming governors race and its candidates.

Former WBRZ chief forecaster Pat Shingleton gives insight to the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several political topics including the upcoming governors race and its candidates.

The Advocate's Will Sentell discusses the upcoming governors election and its effect on education throughout the city. Chief healthcare economist Mike Bertaut speaks on upcoming BCBC changes as well as the recent changes with Medicaid. Author and journalist Sam Irwin talks his latest work, "Hidden History of Louisiana’s Jazz Age".

Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges discusses Louisiana politics including the upcoming primary and governors election. Attorney and governor candidate Hunter Lundy speaks on his candidacy for governor. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Kate Zernike talks her latest work, "The Exceptions".

Teach for America South Louisiana's executive director Laura Vinsant speaks on her start with the organization as well as education throughout the community. For more information, visit https://www.teachforamerica.org/south-louisiana. Entrepreneur and civic leader Dr. Faye Williams discusses how politics has changed over the years and also her thoughts on Shawn Wilson in the upcoming governors race. Managing artistic director for Theatre Baton Rouge Jenny Ballard talks the latest project, "Rock of Ages". For more information, visit https://theatrebr.org/tickets.

Civil rights activist and member of the democratic party Gary Chambers discusses last years senate race as well as the upcoming governors election and it's candidates. Political consultant James Carville comments on Louisiana politics, specifically the upcoming governors election.

Political analyst and Southeastern Louisiana University professor Dayne Sherman speaks on the ongoing Wi-Fi failure issue throughout the campus. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several topics including the Fox lawsuit and the upcoming governors election.

Bestselling eco-theologian Rev. Michael Dowd speaks on his stance on the world today and also talks his book "Thank God for Evolution". Louisiana commissioner of agriculture and forestry Mike Strain talks the agricultural world for farmers and his running for re-election. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discusses the upcoming statewide elections including the upcoming governors race.

Financial advisor Fred Dent reflects on this year's investment market and stocks thus far. Advertising lawyer E Eric Guirard talks several topics including Morris Bart's recent DA consultant job. The Washington Post's Erik Wemple speaks on national politics and comments on the recent Fox News lawsuit.

Louisiana insurance commissioner Jim Donelon discusses various insurance matters as well as the upcoming election. Associate professor of the clinical trials unit at the Pennington Biomedical Center Dr. Daniel Hsia gives insight to a major move on insulin to make it more affordable for consumers. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various topics including Shaquille O'Neal on his 51st birthday.

Attorney and politician Ben Bagert reflects on his life and career and also discusses several political topics and his induction into the Political Hall of Fame. Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin gives insight into the recall efforts of New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell. LPB's Ben Johnson talks his upcoming documentary, "The Precipice". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on a few topics including Pete Maravich.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul discusses how the first quarter of the year has been as well as the recent disappearance of Nathan Millard. Former U.S. Senate Candidate for Louisiana Suzanne Haik Terrell talks her career to this point and also her induction into the Political Hall of Fame. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on what's happening in the Belt Way including upcoming elections.