Talk Louisiana

President of the The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Metropolitan Baton Rouge Denage Piper talks the mission and impact of the organization and also comments on immigration issues throughout the country. Louisiana House of Representatives from the 68th district and candidate for congress speaks on his campaign and candidacy. Author and ex-boyfriend of Nicole Brown Simpson Keith Zlomsowitch talks his latest work, "Stalked".

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the latest on tourism and Carnival season. Longtime politico James Carville talks various political topics including Pres. Trump and ICE activity in Minnesota. Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the impact and effect of immigration enforcement.

Former congressman Charles Boustany talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, ICE, and Minneapolis. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest in Washington, the upcoming senate race with Letlow and Cassidy, and ICE.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko speaks on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and sheds light on how other countries can offer support. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux talks the Louisiana mid-term elections and current socio-political issues. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actress Nicole Lovince to chat about their upcoming production of "The Totality of All Things". For more information, visit: https://calendar.lsu.edu/event/the-totality-of-all-things

Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various topics including the latest with ICE and Minneapolis. Former LSU Chancellor Mike Martin talks the latest in higher education including LSU, NIL and Coach Lane Kiffin's tweets.

Today's show is hosted by former mayor-president Sharon Weston-Broome. Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks the history of the political public service industry and the film, "Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi". Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis is joined by Public Service Commissioner for District 2 Jean-Paul Coussan to comment on the increase in utility bills with Delta Utilities.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges to comment on various topics including the upcoming US Senate race with Julia Letlow and Bill Cassidy. Former Metro Councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper gives his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and the upcoming Senate race and also his current lawsuit regarding LSU's economic development districts. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers TV host Larry King on the fifth anniversary of his death.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various topics including upcoming Washington Mardi Gras, the latest on Pres. Trump, and Letlow vs. Cassidy. TV anchor, reporter and author Tammi Arender talks her latest work, "Dishes and Devotions".

Photographer Philip Gould speaks on capturing the character and beauty of Louisiana in his new book "Louisiana From the Sky". Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks Louisiana politics, notably the swiftly approaching senate race.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Julia Letlow, and the upcoming election. Director at the Louisiana Old State Capitol Mary Durusau speaks on the upcoming unveiling of the permanent exhibit, A More Perfect Union: Reconstruction's Legacy in Louisiana". For more information, visit https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/exhibits-events/a-more-perfect-union-reconstructions-legacy-in-louisiana. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster wishes comedian Bill Maher a happy 70th birthday and plays an encore interview from 2013.

The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on various local topics including the latest with CATS ongoing indictment and also the LSU arena tax. Psychologist, researcher, speaker, and author Dr. Ellen Braaten talks the importance and impact of her work with children with learning and attention issues. Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court judge and court of appeal candidate Dr. Donald Johnson remembers the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and also speaks on his plans as judge for the new year.

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, political parties, and immigration. Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks ICE activity throughout the state and country, and also abortion issues throughout our state. Vice president for institutional diversity at the University of Kentucky Katrice Albert speaks on the rededication of The Miss Jane Pittman Oak and the impact of Ernest Gaines works.

Author Monte Burke talks his latest work, "Men of Troy". Vice president of the Pointe Coupee Historical Society Greg LaCour speaks on the rededication of The Miss Jane Pittman Oak on this Sunday, Jan. 18, at 3p.m at 11850 LA-416, Lakeland. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump and also the recent raid of a Washington Post reporter.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give an update on the markets under the current administration at the start of the year. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks local and national politics along with his upcoming book of poetry.

Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by President Emeritus of Louisiana's NAACP Ernest Johnson to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Iran, and congress. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami talks the upcoming River City Jazz Masters show with John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-john-pizzarelli-catherine-russell. Development Director for the Baton Rouge Gallery Gwen Palagi speaks on the upcoming gallery event,, "Surreal Salon". For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon.

Director of the Jewish Film Festival Ara Rubyan gives insight into this years Jewish Film Festival. For more information, visit brjff.com. Executive director of the Capital Region Planning Commission Jamie Setze talks ongoing issues and projects throughout the community including roads and transportation. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the world of media under Pres. Trump and also the latest with CBS.

Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Greenland, and Venezuela. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the latest in healthcare and the upcoming election.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy talks his switch to the Republican Party and also the latest in Louisiana politics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.

Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speak on their differing political philosophies. Author Daniella Mestyanek Young discusses her new book "The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult and Why We Love Them".

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks on what's new at the library amid the new year. Author Greg Palast gives his thoughts on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore recalls the insurrection at the Capitol on its five year anniversary.

Author Brad Meltzer talks his latest work "The Viper". Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on new laws regarding insurance and also the upcoming legislative session. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Marketing Director of Louisiana Marathon Mike Wattigny talks the upcoming Louisiana Marathon. For more information, visit https://www.thelouisianamarathon.com/. Author John Smith Jr. is joined by chair of The Adams Memorial Commission and president of the Adams Memorial Foundation Jackie Cushman to speak on the importance and impact of the upcoming memorial for the Adam's family. For more information, visit https://theadamsmemorial.org/ .

American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks the inspirations behind her book, "Make Me Commissioner". Former LSU President F King Alexander gives his thoughts on collegiate athletics and its effects on academics.

Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on various political topics including the upcoming Louisiana senate race and also the Texas senate election. MLB legend Denny McLain talks former MLB pitcher Sandy Koufax on his 90th birthday. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest local higher education news.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson comment on the end of the year markets. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various local and national political topics including immigration holding center in Louisiana, Gov. Landry, and also the latest with the Trump administration.

Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman talks his career throughout the years amid his recent retiring. Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on the demise of newspapers throughout the country. Former NFL player Karl Wilson speaks on his time in the NFL and also his thoughts on the world of NIL.

Actor and film producer Louis Herthum speaks on his life and career throughout the years as well as his interest in the Kennedy assassination. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest with Trumps appointing Gov. Landry as special envoy for Greenland.

Former mayor-president of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome talks her time in Louisiana politics as well as the current state of affairs in East Baton Rouge Parish. Award-winning journalist Clarence Page comments on various topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer comments on various topics including the latest in politics with Pres. Trump and also LSU and Tulane. Attorney William Most talks his ongoing case representing former metro councilman Darryl Glasper regarding LSU's arena plan.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including ICE activity throughout the state and upcoming events. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump. General Manager and President of WRKF Paul Maassen speaks on public broadcasting funding and the ongoing pledge drive.

Former Editor of The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Peter Kovacs discusses the current state of journalism in the United States. Executive Director of the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper Dean Wilson and attorney for Atchafalaya Basinkeeper Brennan Spoor talks their lawsuit against the Atchafalaya Basin Program featuring additional commentary from the President of the Louisiana Crawfish Producers Association West Avery Theriot, and Scientist and former Deputy Director of the LSU Hurricane Center Ivor van Heerden.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on latest in national news including shootings in Australia and Brown University and also the murder of Rob Reiner. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers film director Rob Reiner and also plays an encore interview from his father, Carl Reiner.

Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, the upcoming senate election, and also recent breaking news stories.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various topics including Sen. John Kennedy, his NY Times best selling book, and also the upcoming election. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams talks her latest honor of Queen Mother in Accra, Ghana and also comments on the latest in politics with Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including Bill Cassidy's recent health proposal.

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the upcoming primary election.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives her final EBR Library update of the year as we prepare to roll into 2026. For more info on library events visit: https://www.ebrpl.com/ Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong speak on their opposing political perspectives after a fond remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. by Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster.

Executive director of Real Reform Louisiana Ben Riggs talks the insurance crisis throughout our state. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers Sammy Davis Jr. and Jim Morrison. Reporter for The New York Times and author Ken Belson talks his latest work, "Every Day Is Sunday".

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks various political topics including Texas redistricting, the upcoming election, and the latest on Pres. Trump. Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory remembers civil rights activist Jamil Abdullah al-Amin (Rap Brown) amid his recent passing.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including federal troops throughout our state and also the latest with Pres. Trump. District Attorney and chair of the Southern University System Board of Supervisors Tony Clayton comments on new SU football coach, NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and new LSU football coach, Lane Kiffin.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their perspective on the past and current markets as we prepare to say farewell to 2025. Professor of law and author Bernadette Atuahene reflects on racial injustice when it comes to housing in America and speaks on her new book "Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Home". President and CEO of Strada Education Foundation Stephen Moret fondly remembers former President and Chancellor of LSU William Jenkins.

Renowned tailor Manuel Martinez comments on the fashion choices of new LSU coach Lane Kiffin and new Southern coach Marshall Faulk and also Trump's comments on airport attire. President and CEO of Build Baton Rouge Deidre Robert speaks on the importance and impact of the organization in our community as well as whats new. Journalist and author Ace Atkins talks football and also his latest work, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".

Secretary of State Nancy Landry talks various political topics including the upcoming election. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau to comment on the latest LSU news with new coach Lane Kiffin. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers singer Lou Rawls on what would have been his 92nd birthday and also talks the life and times of film maker and actor Woody Allen on his 90th birthday.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the upcoming election and tourism throughout the state. Actor, writer, and political commentator John Fugelsang talks his latest work, "Separation of Church and Hate". President of Highland Coffees Clarke Cadzow reflects on the success of the coffee shop 35+ years running.

The Advocate's Jan Risher comments on the latest in local news. Editorial cartoonist Fred Mulhern talks his career throughout the years and also the world of editorial cartoons. Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael speaks on her latest work, "Can I Say That". Musician and author James Linden Hogg talks their latest works as well as upcoming holiday performances.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper remembers his neighbor, civil rights activist, H. Rap Brown. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest with Trump and his comments on Illinois governor, and also the latest on the Ukraine.

Minister and Executive Director of Non-Profit at Jubilee Pioneers Reverend Chris Andrews talks his philosophy on civil rights and remembers the late civil rights activist Jamil Al-Amin (Formerly known as H Rap Brown). Author Fred Reggie speaks on his book "Tell Me: How to Initiate and Nurture Meaningful Conversations with Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime".

Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray talks various local and national political topics including the upcoming election and the Epstein files. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest LSU news.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks various political topics including the latest in the world of Trump. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on local and national politics and also remembers John F. Kennedy 62 years since his assassination.

Manger of Indian Hills Nudist Park Tim Kraemer gives insight into the ins and outs of the park. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest on the Epstein files and Texas congressional redistricting.