Talk Louisiana

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.

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.