Talk Louisiana

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."

Barry Erwin discusses Amendment 2 and what that entails. Rosehn Gripe talks the USS Kidd Veterans Museum and events they will be having for Veteran's Day. TaraShea Nesbit talks her book "Beheld."

Hillar Moore discusses the homicide rate in Baton Rouge, and how much of it is domestic violence. He also discusses opiod deaths, the death penalty, and defunding the police. Glenn Guilbeau talks LSU Football. Darlene Rowland talks the 25th Anniversary of the Main Street Market and Saturday's event.

Tim Mak in 2018.(Allison Shelley/NPR) Tim Mak talks his book, "Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA," and problems within the NRA and CEO Wayne LaPierre. Keith Plessy speaks on being a descendent of Homer Plessy, Plessy v. Ferguson, and racial exclusion in America. Mark Ballard discusses the results from the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey, Critical Race Theory, amendments on the ballots and federal vaccine mandates.

Flynn Foster discusses the benefits of renewing the CATS tax. Quin Hillyer talks the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections. Ilsa Govan discusses her book, "What's Up with White Women?"

Roy Fletcher talks past LSU football players, his career in politics, and the Governor's race in Virginia.

Mike Bertaut gives information on the Affordable Care Act and open enrollment. Lee Brecheen gives some insight into LSU's Head Coach search. Adam Peltz discusses orphan wells and what needs to be done to get them plugged and cleaned.

Tyler Bridges discusses his new book, "The Flight: A Father's War, a Son's Search," and his father's service during World War II. He also discusses the 1991 Louisiana gubernatorial election. Jan Moller gives information on the upcoming election and Amendment 2.

Denny McLain talks the World Series, how the sport of baseball has changed since he played, and how he has adjusted to hardships throughout his life. Mark Ballard discusses the probability of John Kennedy running for Governor and the upcoming election in November. Kim Hood gives information on Coronavirus and the vaccine.

Whitney Breaux discusses being diagnosed with breast cancer and going through treatment during a pandemic, and ultimately being a survivor. Jorge Valdez talks being a former narco and the Netflix Documentary, "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami." Daniel Devise discusses his biography on B.B. King, "King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King."

Sean Reilly discusses redistricting and strategies to drawing better lines. Dr. Griffin Rodgers talks diabetes, prediabetes, how to prevent and diagnose both conditions. Dr. Craig Colton discusses his book, "State of Disaster: A Historical Geography of Louisiana's Land Loss Crisis."

(TIMMUELLER) Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Symphony Eric Marshall talks celebrating 75 years of the symphony and coming back to the River Center after renovations. Ravi Shankar speaks on his experiences with the justice system and his book, "Correctional." Julia Hawkins discusses being 105 and competing in the Senior Olympics.

Henry Bushkin, Johnny Carson former lawyer, talks Johnny Carson's early life and background, his time in the Navy, and his book, "Johnny Carson." Paul Maassen talks the Fall Drive for WRKF.

Dr. Michael Castine talks breast cancer awareness. Mark Ballard discusses the plans for a Governor graveyard, Coach Ed Orgeron, and Steve Scalise.

Lamar White discusses Steve Scalise and his comments on the 2020 election. Mike Shepherd talks the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, NBA Youngboy and Louisiana Governors in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Laurence Leamer discusses his new book, "Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era," and Truman Capote.

Sonny Cranch talks going to LSU and having to adjust to Baton Rouge, producing the movie "Sex, Lies and Videotape," and the closing of Cranch-Hardy & Associates. James Carville discusses climate change and what needs to be done in order for there to be an actual change. He also comments on Steve Bannon, the 2024 Presidential Election, and Coach Ed Orgeron.

Author Anthony Doerr talks his new book, "Cloud Cuckoo Land," and what inspired him to write it. Stephanie Riegel discusses Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center ending their partnership and the causes and LSU Athletics.

Luke Mixon discusses running for Senate, being a veteran, and shares a story about his grandfather. Jason Berry talks his book, "City of a Million Dreams," and turning it into a film. Glenn Guilbeau discusses the state of LSU Athletics.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser discusses plans to clean up the city of New Orleans and help lower crime rates in order to bring more visitors, and comments on the possibility of a gubernatorial run. John Wirt talks James Bonds films and the new one in the series "No Time to Die." Laura Galloway discusses her 6 years in the Arctic and her new book, "Dalvi."

Fred Raiford and Kelvin Hill speak on solutions to the drainage and flooding issues in Baton Rouge and the clean up process after Hurricane Ida. Mark Ballard discusses the friction between former Governor Edwin Edwards's children and wife Trina Edwards following her decision to cremate him. He also discusses Steve Scalise's comments on the 2020 election. Robin Wigglesworth explains the benefits of index funds and how they were started.

Bobby and Cheryl Love talk their book, "The Redemption of Bobby Love," and Bobby discusses his childhood and how it shaped him. Sashika Baunchand and Dana Winbush discuss the Baton Rouge Community Street Team and what exactly they do to help prevent crime in the community. Anita Hill speaks on her experience with gender violence and her new book, "Believing: Our Thirty Year Journey to End Gender Violence."

Author John Barry has a discussion about the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it compares and differs from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic.

Trina Edwards remembers her late husband, Governor Edwin Edwards.

Jennifer Richardson discusses starting Keep Tiger Town Beautiful in an effort to clean up litter in Baton Rouge. Author Kristin Henning talks her book, "The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth," and racial disparities. Emily Jackson from the Companion Animal Alliance discusses what exactly the shelter does and solutions to the lack of homes for all of the animals. Historian Dr. Kyle Harper speaks on past plagues, preparing for future pandemics, and the response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Jennifer Harding speaks on the hardships the education system has been facing throughout the pandemic and the lack of educators in Louisiana. Mark Ballard discusses vaccines being a partisan issue and the vote on the infrastructure bill.

Bobby and Cheryl Love talk their book, "The Redemption of Bobby Love," and Bobby discusses his childhood and how it shaped him. Sashika Baunchand and Dana Winbush discuss the Baton Rouge Community Street Team and what exactly they do to help prevent crime in the community. Anita Hill speaks on her experience with gender violence and her new book, "Believing: Our Thirty Year Journey to End Gender Violence."

Jenee Slocum, Director of the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs speaks on diversifying college campuses and the Reilly Center's upcoming forum on October 13th. Andy Anderson and Fred Dent discuss differing investment philosophies, changes in the stock market.