Talk Louisiana

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.

EBR Parish libraries assistant director Mary Stein discusses the censorship of library books. Political consultant Roy Fletcher talks the upcoming governors race and its candidates. Multi-media artist Sam Corso gives insight to his life and career and also speaks on his upcoming exhibit. For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/current. Artistic director of Of Moving Colors Productions Garland Goodwin Wilson speaks on several upcoming events. For more information, visit https://www.ofmovingcolors.org/currentwork.

East Baton Rouge Parish board member Patrick Martin discusses the progress within the school system and what is to come. Former state representative Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy for lt. governor. Author Johanna Seigmann speaks on her latest work, "In Good Company".

Politician and former law maker Troy Hebert is joined by attorney and former communications director for the Louisiana democratic party Susan East Nelson to discuss politics locally and nationally as well as comment on several other topics. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on Gov. John Bell Edwards thoughts on the renaming of the Dale Brown court.

Sportscaster Tim Brando speaks on his life and career to this point and also comments on the recent renaming of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center court. The Voice's Tom Aswell discusses several political topics including the upcoming governors election and its candidates.

East Baton Rouge Parish board member Patrick Martin discusses the progress within the school system and what is to come. Former state representative Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy for lt. governor. Author Johanna Seigmann speaks on her latest work, "In Good Company".

19th Judicial Court Judge Donald Johnson is joined by Traffic Court Coordinator at 19th Judicial District Court Genevieve Robichaux to discuss traffic violations throughout the city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks several political topics including the upcoming elections.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses several topics including his decision to run for re-election, the upcoming governors election, and the recent Mardi Gras events. Femi Euba, Vastine Stabler, and Chuck Mike from LSU's Swine Palace talk their latest production, "Craters". For more information, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/swinepalace/index.php. Author Lynn Cullen speaks on her most recent work, "The Woman with the Cure". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Edward Kennedy on what would be his 91st birthday.

Lawyer and author James B. Stewart is joined by senior producer and reporter for “The New York Times Presents", Rachel Abrams to discuss their recent work, "Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Hollywood Media Empire". Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk speaks on the upcoming governor's election and other political topics. Conservative newspaper columnist and writer Quin Hillyer talks national and local politics. Author Joanna Schwartz discusses her recent work, "Shielded".

WAFB morning host Matt Williams reflects on his career to this point, talks Jimmy Carter, and also speaks on recent news including the past weekends Mardi Gras events. LSU Vice President for Agriculture and Dean of the College of Agriculture Dr. Matt Lee discusses LSU Ag Center as well as several agricultural topics.

Politician and former law maker Troy Hebert is joined by attorney and former communications director for the Louisiana democratic party Susan East Nelson to discuss politics locally and nationally as well as comment on several other topics. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on Gov. John Bell Edwards thoughts on the renaming of the Dale Brown court.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses politics in Washington as well as upcoming elections and the congressional delegation. Writer and reporter John Wirt remembers the great pianist Huey "Piano" Smith by referring to his work "Huey “Piano” Smith and the Rocking Pneumonia Blues" and also remembers Raquel Welch on her recent passing.

Director of Woman's Center for Wellness Brooke Coogan emphasis the importance health and wellness. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf discusses the legalization of marijuana in Louisiana and its potential impact on the community. President and CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association Greg Bowser talks his life and career as well as how COVID has effected the chemical industry today.

Former Louisiana state legislator and pastor Raymond Jetson comments on education and gun violence in our community as well as gives insight to his new group MetroMorphosis as well as his recent project Aging While Black. Musicians Herman Jackson and Earnest Jackson reflect on their life and career and also their 1975 song "Inflation".

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Pollster Bernie Pinsonat discusses the upcoming governors election and its candidates as well as the renaming of the Dale Brown court. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the renaming of the Dale Brown court as well as several political topics including the upcoming governors election and the recent State of the Union address.

President-Chancellor of Southern University Dennis Shields reflects on his life and career to this point and also what's going on on The Bluff. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Tee Jules on the 15th anniversary of his passing and also comments on the State of the Union Address. Former metro councilman Darrell Glasper talks several topics including the recent State of the Union address as well as a few local issues.

Financial advisor and CFA of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent gives insight to what's going on on Wall Street and also his thoughts on the markets. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discusses several political topics including the upcoming governors race as well as the upcoming State of the Union Address. Sports commentator Tim Brando reflects on the legacy of former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown amid the renaming of the Pete Maverick Assembly Center court.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf reflects on the life and presidency of the 40th US President, Ronald Reagan. Economist Jim Richardson speaks on several political topics including the lifting of the debt ceiling. Washington Post reporter Mariana Alfaro gives insight the upcoming State of the Union Address. Author Goldie Taylor talks about her recent work, "The Love You Save".

Chief of Police Murphy Paul discusses what's going on in our community with crime and the efforts to reduce crime rates in the capital city. Journalist Jeff Marks is joined by LA Public Broadcaster Andre Moreau to speak on the renaming of LSU's Pete Maravich Assembly Center court currently named after former head coach Dale Brown.

Political reporter for The Washington Post Leigh Ann Caldwell reflects on her journey to this point and also discusses politics in Washington including President Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's new in Washington politics as well as the upcoming Louisiana governor's race.

Executive Vice President of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation John Spain discusses his life and career as well as several major projects throughout the city including the passenger rail system and the preservation of the LSU Lakes. Archivist and Head of the Ernest J. Gaines Center Cheylon Woods remembers the great author and gives insight to the center. For more information, visit https://ernestgaines.louisiana.edu/.

Head football coach at Tulane University Willie Fritz speaks on their successful season and how they got to this point. Writer and the late Norman Mailer’s archivist and authorized biographer J. Michael Lennon is joined by author, actor, and son of the late Norman Mailer John Buffalo Mailer to remember Norman Mailer on what would have been his 100th birthday and also to talk their recent work, "A Mysterious Country".

Renowned sports writer Dave Kindred reflects on his life and career and also his writings on Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell. Attorney Mary Olive Pierson discusses several topics including the proposal of St. George and the tragic death of LSU Manship student Madison Brooks.

U.S. representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district Bruce Westerman speaks on several political topics including Kevin McCarthy and natural resource issues. Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on the upcoming governors election, its candidates, and his decision not to run as well as Washington Mardi Gras.