Talk Louisiana

Jim and investigative reporter Dan Moldea review last night’s Presidential debate, the first of three.

Former Baton Rouge Congressman Henson Moore discusses tonight's Presidental debate. Loyola Professor Stan Goldman reviews the legacy of RBG. Dan McAdams talks about The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump.

Quin Hillyer and Melissa Flournoy debate the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and the P resident’s tax returns. Nick Quested discusses his documentary “Blood on the Wall”, about the journey of a migrant caravan.

Jim updates listeners on the state of the Supreme Court battle and the President's comments concerning a peaceful transition post-election. Writer Richard Grant explores the weird and wonderful town of Natchez, Mississippi. ACLU Louisiana Legal Director Nora Ahmed on her concerns about the upcoming Supreme Court showdown. Tiger Rag’s Ron Higgins on his new book and the start of the football season.

David A. Kaplan explains why the US Supreme Court has gone off the rails over the past fifty years. Mark Ballard previews the upcoming special session. Vox co-founder Matthew Ygleisias makes the case for why we need one billion Americans.

Columnist Stephanie Grace gives her take on the upcoming Supreme Court vacancy battle. Randy Hayden discusses his fight for smoke free music cities. Jody Hanet and Sam Trevathan on the Kid’s Orchestra’s virtual learning opportunities.

Lamar White and Rob Maness debate the selection of a new Supreme Court Justice. Jenee Slocum and Davante Lewis preview their series on dismantling racism. Steven Dudley talks about his book that delves into the origins of MS-13.

Libertarian Dr. Aaron Sigler discusses his efforts to unseat Senator Bill Cassidy in the upcoming election. Country music legend David Frizzell recounts his remarkable career. Movie critic Glenn Kenny reviews the classic Goodfellas in his new book.

Libertarian attorney Mike Wolf and LSU Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow debate AG Bill Barr’s performance. Photographer Philip Gould took pictures of every bridge spanning the Mississippi. Todd Snyder on his book about Ali’s hypeman Drew “Bundini” Brown.

New Schools for Baton Rouge CEO Chris Meyer discusses charter schools and Baton Rouge. Rhea Farberman with Trust For America’s health on the nation’s obesity epidemic. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the latest election plan update.

Famed lawyer Mary Olive Pierson covers a range of topics from St. George to Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Manship School Professor David Stamps discusses the impact of COVID on black Baton Rouge communities. Peter Alsen on his new work of fiction about underground gambling.

WRKF Meteorologist Dan Holiday updates us on Hurricane Sally’s track. E. Faye Williams and Scott Wilfong debate the state of the Presidential Race. Terri Cheney previews her book about living with bipolar.

LSU School of Public Health and Medicine Professor Dr. Rebekah Gee discusses her work as the former head of LDH, and where we stand with the pandemic. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross analyses the state of the Presidential Race. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris warns us about the state of the industry.

State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle discusses her run for Mayor. Republican strategist Elizabeth Dent and Democratic activist and STAR head Morgan Lamandre discuss the role of women in the upcoming presidential election.

The great-grandson of Huey P. Long, Russell Mosely, stops by to talk about the Kingfish. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates up us on the status of the fall election plan. Colonel Zachary Miller explains the situation on the ground in southwest Louisiana post-Laura.

Christian right leader Ralph Reed gives his thoughts on the Falwell fallout and answers whether or not Jesus was a liberal. Environmental lawyer Erin Brockovich sounds the alarm over America’s impending water crisis. Dr. Emily Ventura warns against giving kids sugar.

Former US Senator Connie Mack discusses his time in office. Reverend Chris Andrews on the role of the state when it comes to marriage. Democratic activist Lynda Woolard states he case for why she should lead the state party.

Legendary comedic writer Carl Reiner passed away in June, we run an older interview with Reiner from eight years ago. Writer Jeff Hobbs on his new book Show Them You're Good: A Portrait of Boys in the City of Angels the Year Before College. Writer Sue Stuart-Smith discusses her book The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature.

Baton Rouge mayoral candidate Councilman Matt Watson explains why he is running for Mayor. Marilyn Stephens, Assistant Regional Census Manager for the 2020 Census for the Atlanta Region on the state’s census progress.

True Colors United Public Policy Director Dylan Waguespack discusses a life spent in Louisiana politics and the party Chair race. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray gives her thoughts on the party Chair race and the future of the state party. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on his weekend column detailing the labyrinthine process voters at risk for COVID must endure to obtain an absentee ballot under a proposed election plan by the Secretary of State.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser discusses Hurricane Laura recovery efforts and the state’s now packed hotels. Former state lawmaker Dan Claitor gives his take on the BR mayor’s race. Poet Joshua Bennett on the mistreatment of African Americans in America.

Local TV legend George Sells discusses reporting in the age of Trump. Charismatic preacher David Diamond explains evangelical support for the President. Grammy nominated Baton Rouge bluesman Henry Turner Jr. talks about his new album and his Baton Rouge anthem.

Head of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Dr. Tim Seelig recounts his time as a Baptist preacher. LSU great and Governor’s Council of Physical Fitness Director Rudy Macklin encourages people to drop the Quarantine 15. Lake Charles Nic Hunter updates the audience on his city’s recovery from Hurricane Laura.

General Russel Honore‘ discusses recovery from Hurricane Laura and recent police shootings of Black men. Former White House aide Carter Page explains why he feels he was illegally targeted for harassment by the FBI, CIA, and Obama Administration over alleged ties to Russia. UL Lafayette Professor and Author John McNally on his latest work.

WRKF Meteorologist Dan Holiday reviews the damage from Hurricane Laura. Republican political consultant Roy Fletcher explains why he feels the Trump law and order messaging is beginning to pay off. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses the extension of Phase Two.

Democratic political operative Trey Ourso surveys the first two nights of the GOP Convention.Rabbi Barry Weinstein talks of his move from Baton Rouge to Lake Charles where he will head a congregation awaiting Hurricane Laura. State Rep. Ted James explains his support of Judge Yvette Alexander in her bid to unseat fellow Democratic Judge Tiffany Foxworth, who won a special election by 27 votes. Historian Harold Holzer recaps presidential battles with the media from Washington to Trump.

Conservative writer David Horowitz makes an abbreviated appearance on the show to discuss his thoughts on the protests in Kenosha and the President’s path to reelection. Judge-elect Tiffany Foxworth on her narrow win. Ted Jackson showcases his new book about Jackie Wallace.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin discusses his fall election plan that is supported by the Legislature but opposed by the Governor. Louisiana Independent Party Executive Director Bill Bryan explains why Tara Wicker was disqualified from the Mayor’s race. MIT Open Learning VP Sanjay Sarma on why we need to shake up the way we educate kids.

Attorney E Eric Guirard discusses his run for Mayor. Famed Democratic political consultant Ray Strother analyzes the final night of the DNC.

Attorney and Democrat Lewis Unglesby reviews three days of the Democratic National Convention and attacks the President’s record. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard talks tort and fall election plans.

Rannah Gray, author of Familiar Evil, discusses a new Scott Rogers documentary. New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson talks about the ongoing Democratic National Convention. LSU Professor Kevin Cope explains why he’s not optimistic that in-person education, or football, will survive the fall semester.

Republicans Elbert Guillory and Quin Hillyer review the first night of the Democratic convention. Baton Rouge Area Chamber head Adam Knapp informs listeners that spending has dropped 20 percent in Baton Rouge since the end of the 600 dollar federally enhanced unemployment checks. Jean Guerrero discusses her research into Trump speech writer Stephen Miller.

LSU interim President Thomas Galligan talks about the start of classes, football, and tailgating. Our Lady of the Lake and LSU Health New Orleans infectious disease expert Dr. Catherine O’Neal and Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields discuss whether it is safe to have high school sports in the fall.

Baton Rouge mayoral candidate Jordan Piazza pitches listeners on why he should get the job. 19th Judicial District Court candidates Yvette Alexander and Tiffany Foxworth state their cases and discuss their judicial philosophies.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins discusses his run to unseat Senator Bill Cassidy. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the state of November races. EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Investar Bank CEO John D’Angelo unveil a new micro grant program.

BR DA Hillar Moore III on the rising number of homicides during the COVID summer. WLFT GM Lucas Fry and 94.1 radio host LaTangela Fay discuss two new debut films on the Louisiana Film Channel. Chief Medical Officer for Louisiana Healthcare Connections Dr. Stewart Gordon advocates for immunization.

Former EBR School Board Member Noel Hammatt discusses his terminal cancer diagnosis. One of the great shooters of all time, Edward Sebastian Palubinskas, drops by to talk about the changing game of basketball. Historian Tom Cooper on his new book Doing The Right Thing.

Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong and Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell discuss the November election.

Former state rep. Steve Carter discusses his run for Mayor. Legendary pitcher Denny McLain talks about the impact of COVID on the ongoing baseball season.

Legendary artist John Waters discusses his new autobiography Mr. Know It All. Former Governor Edwin Edwards on the eve of his birthday. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon visits to talk about the state of insurance in Louisiana.

Lions of Fifth Avenue author Fiona Davis discusses her work of historical fiction involving the New York Public Library. Acclaimed writer John Barry compares the COVID pandemic to the 1918 flu.

BREC head Adam Knapp updates us on the state of Baton Rouge business in the COVID era. Treasurer John Schroder discusses the status of the Main Street Recovery Program. Robert Draper details his new book To Start A War: How the Bush Administration Took America Into Iraq.

Botanic Gardens Director Dr. Jeff Kuehny and photographer Marie Constantin discuss the pollution of lakes in Baton Rouge. Investigative reporter Dan Moldea analyzes the state of the Presidential election.

Louisiana Lottery CEO Rose Hudson on her long tenure, and the state of lotto games in the pandemic era. Investigative Journalist Greg Palast discusses his work investigating voter suppression and how it could impact the 2020 election. Nancy L. Johnston on her book Disentangle: When You’ve Lost Yourself In Someone Else.

Southern Poli Sci Chair Albert Samuels discusses the President’s tweet requesting an election delay. Mark Ballard updates us on the state of November races and the renaming effort at LSU. Wall Street Journal reporter Jennifer Levitz details her new book about the admissions scandal.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser updates the audience on the status of tourism in the age of COVID-19. Former ACLU Louisiana head Marjorie Esman discusses the current balance of the US Supreme Court.

Louisiana Family Forum head Gene Mills discusses the President’s performance, reelection odds, and accomplishments for the evangelical community. Baton Rouge Youth Coalition executive director Lucas Spielfogel on the start of schools.

Lamar White of the Bayou Brief and former Senator John Milkovich discuss the Senate and Presidential races. Prolific writer David Madden discusses his recent work.

Baton Rouge legend Walter Imahara reflects on a full life that saw him locked in an internment camp as a kid, go on to join the military, and settle in Baton Rouge changing the culture of landscaping. Jeff Sadow and Dayne Sherman analyze Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins’ entrance into the Senate race.

Legendary political consultant Ray Strother discusses his relationship with the late John Lewis and the President’s reelection odds. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates us on Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins entrance into the Senate Race against Bill Cassidy.