Talk Louisiana

Mary Olive Pierson discusses representing City Court Judge Johnell Matthews, and how Hurricane Ida effected her and what can be done to help river parishes. Lacey Lemoine speaks on how the pandemic has effected children in school, what it's like to be an educator during this time, and new policies.

Angelle Bradford speaks on flooding and drainage issues in Baton Rouge and ways that the issues can be improved. Steve Miley discusses being the LSU marching band's videographer and never missing an LSU home game since moving to Baton Rouge. George Morris talks the afternoon newspaper and what caused its demise.

Dan Moldea discusses the government shutdown vote in Congress. Mark Ballard continues the discussion and also speaks on Derrius Guice’s sexual harassment allegations.

John Couvillon explains data analytics, and voter trends in Louisiana and throughout the country. Veneeth Iyengar discusses broadband challenges and plans for improvement. Todd Stevens talks new developments in cancer care.

Wade Rathke discusses starting ACORN and the state of the American Labor movement. Mike Wolf discusses R. Kelly's charges and Chris Cuomo allegations. Pamela Paul talks about how the internet has changed society and her new book, "100 Things We've Lost to the Internet."

Theodoric (Theo) Meyer, Reporter, Lobbying, Editorial -- Staff mugshots photographed Feb. 20, 2018. (M. Scott Mahaskey/Politico)(M. Scott Mahaskey/Politico / Politico)Peabody Award winner John Camp speaks on battling alcoholism and getting sober, and how it got him involved in helping at the O'Brien House. Theo Meyer discusses his conversation with Dr. Anthony Faucci and the possibility of a government shutdown amidst a pandemic. Erica Payne talks her book "Tax the Rich."

Dr. Kip Corbin talks being a U.S. Olympic Team Doctor during the 1988 Olympic Trials and the 1992 Olympics, and working with the LSU Women's Track team. He also gives tips in strength training and flexibility and how to maintain it as you get older. Dr. Wendy Suzuki discusses her book, "Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion," and what to do when you feel anxious. Nancy Colier continues the dsicussion on anxiety, and her book "Can't Stop Thinking: How to Let Go of Anxiety and Free Yourself from Obsessive Rumination." Paul Hawken speaks on climate change, what we can do as a whole to help slow it down and his book, "Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation."

ACLU of Louisiana's Legal Director Nora Ahmed discusses Texas's abortion law and how it will affect Louisiana and women around the country. Mark Ballard talks an unusual interruption during the PSC meeting and raising the debt ceiling.

Greg Meriwether speaks on his long career at WAFB and Baton Rouge serial killer Derek Todd Lee. Author Stephen Maitland-Lewis talks about his love for Louis Armstrong and the city of New Orleans and his new book, "Mr. Simpson and Other Short Stories."

Kyle Ardoin gives an update on postponed state elections. Phillip Manuel discusses the struggles of being a musician during a pandemic, and talks his musical influences. Rudy Macklin speaks on Dale Brown's impact as a coach and how the school plans to honor his legacy.

Hypolite Landry recalls breaking the world flight record in 1969, being a coroner. David Fahrenthold discusses Donald Trump's finances. Tyler Bridges talks sports betting in Louisiana, Vincent Bruno, and his new book, "The Flight: A Father's War, a Son's Search."Darlene Adams Rowland talks the Red Stick Farmer's Market, and their upcoming auction.

Political commentator and author George Will reflects on his career as a writer, how America has changed over the years, and his new book "American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent, 2008-2020." LSU assistant professor and researcher Joshua Darr talks the effects of local newspapers dropping national opinion columns, new book "Home Style Opinion: How Local Newspapers Can Slow Polarization." Major Bobbie Ragsdale remembers his friend Vincent Bruno.

James Lee Burke talks growing up in Louisiana and Texas, his career as an author, and his new book "Another Kind of Eden." Reverend Steve Peters recalls his interview with Tammy Faye Bakker and being diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s.

Dr. Michael Castine has an informative conversation about prostate cancer and encourages men to get regular screenings. Mark Ballard discusses vaccinations and the Louisiana State Police.

Bob Mann talks COVID and vaccine restrictions at LSU and his new book, "Backrooms and Bayous: My Life in Louisiana Politics." Dr. Juko Holiday discusses her experience losing her home in the California wildfires and the recall election in California. Oscar Shoenfelt refelcts on his career as a sports agent and talks his book, "Sports Agent: Up the Mountain and Down."

Mary Patricia Wray and Colonel Rob Maness come on to talk the impact Hurricae Ida had on their respective areas. They also discuss their differing views on vaccine mandates, and the January 6th inserruction at the Capitol.

Reporter Lamar White talks his research into the assassination of Huey Long. Former Major League Baseball great Roger Clemens was a guest to talk about a philanthropic award he's set to receive and a look back on his career. The Voice of Tiger Stadium Dan Borne began his 36th season as LSU's public address announcer for football games. He's also the former president of the Louisiana Chemical Association. He discusses Hurricane Ida's impact to the chemical industry.

The Washington Post's National security reporter Joby Warrick talks about the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Former Louisiana Congressman Billy Tauzin talks about Hurricane Ida recovery and a spirited discussion erupted over January 6, 2021 and the riot on the U.S. Capitol. Author Lauren Tarshis discusses her book "I Survived the Attacks of September 11th," part of her "I survived..." series geared toward children.

Mark Ballard speaks on delayed state elections and the nursing home situation in Louisiana. Jere Longman discusses his book, Among the Heroes and 9/11.

James Donelon discusses insurance policies after Hurricane Ida. John Schneider speaks on helping the community after the hurricane. Brian Fort reflects on his time spent in the Navy. Due to technical difficulties, this post will be updated at a later time with missing audio.

Dr.Loren Scott discusses Hurricane Ida's economic impact. Mayor Nic Hunter speaks on where Lake Charles is in their rebuilding efforts. Mary Stein talks reopening the library after the hurricane. Ruchi Gupta discusses food allergies, tolerances and sensitivities.

Member of the board of Oyster South Jim Gossen discusses the impact Hurricane Ida has had on the Gulf of Mexico's seafood industry.

Chief Meteorologist Jay Grymes speaks on his experience reporting on Hurricane Ida. Mark Ballard discusses the effects Hurricane Ida is having on Louisiana.

Pat Shingleton talks about Hurricane Ida and past hurricanes in Louisiana. Foster Campbell discusses power outages in Louisiana. Dan Moldea talks Sirhan Sirhan's possibility of parole.

Dayne Sherman, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome survey the state in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Washington Post reporter Tyler Pager assesses the situation in Afghanistan. Author Rannah Gray discusses her book "Familiar Evil" and its subject Scott Rogers. Lt. Gen. Russel Honore gives his perspective on Afghanistan.

Reverend Chris Andrews discusses the vaccine and encourages people to get vaccinated. Mark Ballard speaks on new COVID restrictions at LSU.

Dean of UC Berkeley Law Erwin Chemerinsky speaks on his new book "Presumed Guilty" and systemic racism in America. Dr. Mike Robichaux discusses vaccines.

Member of the Louisiana Senate Cleo Fields discusses redistricting Louisiana. Jak Kuntzler and Steven Cavalier talk about the joining of their synagogues. Janeshia Adams-Ginyard talks her career as an actress, stunt woman and professional wrestler.

Dean of UC Berkeley Law Erwin Chemerinsky speaks on his new book "Presumed Guilty" and systemic racism in America. Dr. Mike Robichaux discusses vaccines.

Secretary of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development Dr. Shawn Wilson discusses new infrastructure bill. Denny McLain reflects on late teammate Bill Freehan and his time in the MLB. Blythe Grossberg talks her new book "I Left My Homework in the Hamptons."

The Washington Examiner's Quin Hillyer and National President/CEO of the National Congress of Black Women Dr. Faye Williams discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Major Bobbie Ragsdale gives his perspective on Afghanistan.

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist John Hale remembers his life in the field. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses chaotic BESE meeting.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Spencer Ackerman surveys the situation in Afghanistan. Washington Post national security writer Dan Lamothe grades the Biden Administration’s pullout from Afghanistan. Louisiana State Museum director Rodneyna Hart on their new exhibit.

Attorney Lewis Unglesby on the state’s woefully low vaccination rates and resistance to masking. Dr. Samantha Montano previews her new work Disasterology.

East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore on the city and nationwide spike in crime.

LSU Comms Professor Bob Mann previews his new autobiography and talks about campus COVID policy failures. Baton Rouge restaurateur Stephen Hightower discusses the ongoing trials and tribulations of the pandemic restaurant economy.

State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley explains how the state plans to lift test scores after a tough pandemic year drop. BR Lawmaker C. Denise Marcelle discusses the state of the Legislature post-veto session.

Dr. Neal Barnard advocates for vegan diets. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross compares and contrasts the scandals that took down David Vitter and Andrew Cuomo.

Louisiana Lottery head Rose Hudson celebrates a banner year for the group. Southern Poli Sci Chair Dr. Albert Samuels analyses the 2022 US Senate race that looks set to be a cakewalk for John Kennedy.

Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas remembers his life in the industry. Baton Rouge journalism staple Mike Marsh on the Capital Region’s media market.

Leo Honeycutt, famed Edwin Edwards biographer, remembers the Cajun Prince a month after his passing. Baton Rouge Theater Ballet Theatre co-artistic Director Molly Buchmann on why strip clubs are getting recovery money meant for theatres.

LSU Professor Kevin Cope advocates for a vaccine mandate, or at least an allowance for instructors to go remote this semester. LSU Board members Collis Temple and Robert Dampf argue that you can’t mandate a vaccine that is under EUA. A quick hit from The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the AG’s fight against vaccine and mask mandates.

State NFIB Director Dawn McVea surveys the small business landscape in the face of the Delta surge. Veteran journalist Tyler Bridges discusses his latest profile on Congressman Clay Higgins.

Conservative columnist Quin Hillyer advocates for skeptical Republicans to get the vaccine. Former LSU tennis coach Tony Minnis remembers his time at the Ole War Skule. Time's Jeffrey Kluger discusses his love of space.

Blue Cross healthcare economist Mike Bertaut discusses COVID and the health insurance industry. Ed Cullen and Jordan LaHaye of Country Roads on their recent coverage of Southern architecture.

Danielle Scott, Baton Rouge native, and 5x Olympian for Team USA Volleyball, tells her story and discusses the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Ameen Walker and Stephanie Riegel talk about the Penthouse Club approved for a $1 million grant.

Susan Jackson, the former LSU gymnast, talks about Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics. Mark Ballard discusses what is going on at the Capitol after the veto override session. Poet, Maggie Smith, talks about her latest work, Goldenrod.

Ted James, Baton Rouge Democrat representative, discusses his experience with COVID-19, the lack of people being vaccinated in Louisiana, and the veto override session. Philip Rucker talks about his book I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell discussed the legacy of Edwin Edwards, LSU Theatre Professor Femi Euba discussed his book "Experiencing WS" and Novelist Ace Atkins discussed his new project.