Talk Louisiana

Jamie Setze discusses the building of a new Mississippi River bridge, infrastructure and traffic issues in Baton Rouge. J. Michael Lennon memorializes Norman Mailer.

Billy Nungesser promotes upcoming Mardi Gras season and coalitions against littering, Kip Corban talks about spinal health and article in Tiger Rag about spine and back health, and Kara Fitzgerald discusses nutrition, biological aging and her latest book Younger You: Reduce your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better.

Jill Craft talks the firing of Sharon Lewis at LSU, and her lawsuit against the University. Ray Strother recalls Bill Clinton's campaign. Ron Faucheux analyzes the Louisiana Senate Race.

Stan Harris discusses the Louisiana Restaurant Association and urges Congress to consider revitalizing restaurant business funding. William Dalrymple talks about his latest book The Anarchy. David Rudolph shares his views of the wrongly convicted and his book American Injustice.

Garey Forster gives his opinion on what could help mitigate the crime issues in Louisiana, and specifically in New Orleans. Nora Ahmed breaks down the issue of abortion rights in the Supreme Court. Nathan Harris talks his book, "The Sweetness of Water."

Mary Olive Pierson discusses St. George's zoning and failed actions of the split Senate, Mark Vonnegut reviews our standings with Covid and the efficacy of vaccines and masks to curb severity of cases, Amy E. Herman speaks about her latest book Fixed. How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem-Solving and how art affects how we view our world.

Tom Aswell discusses Gary Chambers, Ted James talks the proposed voting rights law, and new job with SBA, Blanca Blanco speaks on her career in Hollywood.

Jim has an open discussion about current events in the country. Mark Ballard analyzes the current candidates running for Senate, and talks racial and political divides in he country, her immunity, and redistricting.

John Schroder talks about our States fiscal surplus and his potential run for Governor , Tyler Bridges

Darrell Glasper, Dr. Clyde Robertson, and Dr. Faye Williams honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. Mark Kram remembers Muhammad Ali on his 80th birthday.

Luke Mixon talks running for Senate against John N. Kennedy and touches on filibuster reform, debt, and what his response to the pandemic would be. Mike Wolf speaks on the legalization of Marijuana.

Edgardo Tenreiro, President and CEO, Baton Rouge General discusses the Baton Rouge General’s Pennington Cancer Center (BRG) and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center agreement to expand and enhance cancer care resources in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Mark Ballard talks politics and debates in favor of 2nd majority-Black congressional district.

Michael Adams and Dadrius Lanus break down the cause of 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge and how it helps young people within the community. Gary Chambers talks running for Senate against incumbent John N. Kennedy. Caroline Williams weighs in on movement being a mood booster and her book, "Move! The New Science of Body over Mind."

Lane Ewing talks about the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, Glen Guilbeau discusses LSU and coaches' salaries and Godwin Orkeh, Jr. informs us on the Louisiana Schools Winter Conference and Covid mitigation in K-12 schools.

Hillar Moore discusses the crime rate in Baton Rouge and what is being done about crime in the area. Danielle Friedman discusses women in fitness and her book "Let's Get Physical."

Dayne Sherman and Mark Ballard both discuss the January 6th inserruction on the anniversary of the event.

Geoerge Morris talks Pete Maravich's legacy and the new Dale Brown Court. Azalea Miler and Rodneyna Hart discuss tipping etiquette.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf discusses his time playing for Dale Brown. Trent Angers talks Dale Brown getting LSU's court named after him and the impact he had on the NCAA. Russel Honore talks the January 6th insurrection and the state of American Democracy.

Fred Dent discusses the stock market in 2021, the impact of covid on the economy and cryptocurrency. Dale Brown talks his career and getting a court named after him. Chris Broadwater remembers his friend, blogger CB Forgotston.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser speaks on his career and potential run for Governor, Jason Roberts reflects on his mom and discusses the new African American Museum in Baton Rouge, Ronnah Gray talks about New Year's Eve festivities downtown, Redstick Drop, and her latest book Mystery of the Heart-Shaped Locket.

Rolfe McCollister speaks about his career over four decades at Baton Rouge Business Report. Mark Ballard reflects on the year and death of his wife.

John speaks on the plans for a passanger train from Baton Rouge to New Orleans

Michael J. Broyde discusses religion and the Supreme Court, Faye Williams and Jean Milkovich debate abortion laws, Jason Weil speaks on Athlete memorabelia.

Chris Andrews discusses Christianity and the holiday season. Stephanie Phares talks Zeeland Street Market and hardships for local restaurants during COVID.

Baton Rouge actor Louis Herthum is in town from Santa Monica, California and spent the hour with Jim talking about life in California, the Alec Baldwin tragedy on set and President John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Baton Rouge actor Louis Herthum is in town from Santa Monica, California and spent the hour with Jim talking about life in California, the Alec Baldwin tragedy on set and President John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Dayne Sherman and Quin Hillyer discuss their differing opinions on a range of political topics. Melvin Spears and Darrell Glasper talk the new NIL era in the NCAA and HBCU football.

Robert Costa talks his book "Peril," which looks into happened toward the end of the Trump Presidency and looks into the January 6th insurrection of the Capitol. Jeffrey Morse talks his book, "Finding Forward: You Have the Will Within."

Steve Crump talks the history of the Unitarian Church and Christmas, he also gives his opinions on the vaccine and abortion rights. Lamar White discusses slave auctions in New Orleans and the statues being removed in the French Quarter. Mary Stein talks the growth of the East Baton Rouge Library. Kaitlyn Joshua talks advocating for people to be vaccinated.

Kevin Cope discusses LSU's new head coach Brian Kelly and his salary, he also discusses LSU's faculty senate. Bob Mann addresses his comments toward Attorney General Jeff Landry and Landry's response. Juliet Funt talks her book, "A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work."

Lester Duhe discusses his position at WAFB and being new to Baton Rouge. Melissa and Ben have a conversation about their differing views on Roe V. Wade and the January 6th Insurrection at the Capitol.

Tim Temple discusses his probable run for Insurance Commissioner and his vision for the position. Mark Ballard talks redistricting in Louisiana.

Walter Imahara & Warren Perrin talk about weightlifting and lessons learned through being on a weight lifting team and discrimination faced towards Japanese people, Jeremy Alford discusses political news of the year and Louisiana's infastucture, Brian Buma speaks on his book The Atlas of a Changing Climate: Our Evolving Planet Visualized with More Than 100 Maps, Charts, and Infographics.

William Daniel talks about the redistricting of our state and abortion access , Foster Campbell discusses his essay condoning LSU for the salary of their new head coach Brian Kelly, Ingrid Newkirk speaks about her book: The Cat Guardian 250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You To Know , Madeline Read talks about her movie Trigger Girl.

Jeffery Deaver speaks about his book The Final Twist , Mark ballard discusses LSU's new head coach Brian Kelly and Roe vs. Wade, Gisele Haralson talks about her book The Risks and Rewards of Love: Is it Worth It? and upcoming Celebration of Women event. Brian Shaw promotes the upcoming "Cool Nights and Hot Jazz" at the Manship Theatre.

Glenn Guilbeau talks LSU Sports and the hiring of Brian Kelly. Zia Tammami discusses working with KLSU and remembers the singer Lou Rawls. Philip Bouchard talks common misconceptions in Science.

Stephanie Grace speaks about Senator Kennedy's comments towards Saule Omarova. Rich Rubino talks about his book The Great American Political Trivia Challenge. Adam Hunsucker discusses Brian Kelly becoming LSU's new head coach.

Joseph McBride spoke about Natalie Wood and the circumstances surrounding her death. Phillip Manuel discussed working with John Baptiste and his upcoming Christmas shows. John Schneider revealed his film Poker Run and the possibility of his running for Senate.

Mike and Susan discussed the national news of the day. Mark Ballard recaped state news and looked ahead to the redistricting session, Peter H Reynolds spoke about his new children's book "Our Table"

Terry Jastrow disucsses George W Bush, the effects going to war in Iraq had on the United States and his book, "The Trial of George W Bush: A Novel." Karen Roy recounts being injured in a shooting that left her paralyzed and advocates for the technology that has helped her throughout her everyday life.

(Andrew Corpuz) Rusty Yates talks the closing of the bar Churchill's. Joseph McBride remembers JFK on the anniversary of his assassination and his book, "Into the Nightmare: My Search for the Killers of President John F. Kennedy and Officer J. D. Tippit." Brian Mitchell discusses Oscar Dunn, the first Black Liuetenant Governor of Louisiana, and his book, "Oscar Dunn and His Radical Fight in Reconstruction Louisiana."

Smiley Anders talks his daily column and comments on Senator John Kennedy calling Saule Omarova "comrade." Jerry Ceppos discusses LSU faculty senate closing a public meeting to non-members. Jennifer Bickel Cook talks her book, "Pass it On: What I Learned from Mary Kay Ash." Chris Rosato talks the SLU journalism program, and being the Capitol correspondent for WAFB.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser talks representing the state of Louisiana with a float during the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade and travelling around the country to promote tourism in Louisiana. Mark Ballard discusses the Infrastructure Bill and Congressman Paul Gosar.

Raymond Jetson discusses MetroMorphosis, a non-profit organization that helps transform urban communities. Bob Spitz talks his new book, "Led Zeppelin: The Biography."

Dan Moldea discusses the results of the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, issues within the Democratic party, and gives an update on the Hoffa Trials. Kevin Birmingham talks his new book, "The Sinner and the Saint," and its subject Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Bob Mann discusses the election last weekend, the Edwin Edwards and David Duke Governor's race thirty years ago, the US Senate, and the upcoming Senate race in 2023.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin discusses low voter turnout for the election this Saturday, and encourages people to get out and vote. Jeff Sadow and Dayne Sherman have a conversation about the voting system, voter fraud and politics in Louisiana. Jenny Ballard talks the muscial "Godspell," showing at Theatre Baton Rouge.

Troy Broussard discusses AARP benefits and discounts offered to Veterans, events AARP will be putting on for Veteran's Day and phone scams. George Bell talks the importance of the renewal of the CATS tax. Mark Ballard discusses the federal deficit, Jack Strain, and voter turn out for the upcoming election.

General Ron Richard talks LSU athletics and his time in the Marine Corps.

Treasurer John Schroeder discusses the surplus and what can be done with it, Amendments on the ballot this election, the possibility of a gubernatorial run and comments on former Sheriff Jack Strain. Steven Roberts remembers his late wife Cokie Roberts and his book he wrote in her honor, "Cokie: A Life Well Lived."