Talk Louisiana

Actor John Schneider discusses his efforts to continue filming during the statewide lockdown, and offers coronavirus advice. Former Advocate reporter Elizabeth Crisp discusses the state of D.C. during the COVID crisis. Rabbi Barry Weinstein explains how he’s keeping his congregation together, and offers a reading.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain discusses the impact of coronavirus on the state agricultural economy, and the possibility that the virus can spread to cats. Former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial on the virus’s impact on New Orleans.

New Orleans singer Phillip Manuel remembers the life and accomplishments of Ellis Marsalis and Bill Withers, and talks about life in New Orleans during the COVID-19 Crisis. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray discusses the President’s and Joe Biden’s response to coronavirus.

Financial adviser Ameen Walker explains the new SBA loan process for businesses suffering from COVID-19 closures. Former state senator Dr. Mike Robichaux on healthcare in the time of coronavirus. Dr. Chad Seals discusses his book Religion Around Bono.

Veronica Mosgrove on her cruise line trip on the boat that was patient zero for many US coronavirus transmissions. The Advocate's Mark Ballard on Ed O, COVID in NYC, and local responses.

Baton Rouge Bishop Michael Duca comments on the impact of coronavirus on the Catholic Diocese in the Capital region. NPR Morning Edition Host Steve Inskeep reflects on Covid-19 and discusses his book about John Fremont, the first Republican presidential nominee in 1856. The book is “Imperfect Union” which focuses on Fremont’s fame and his impact on his Republican successor Abraham Lincoln.

LA State Director for AARP Denise Bottcher on a statewide teleconference. Dr. Andrew McCall on telemedicine. Rudy Macklin on state efforts to prepare for the possibility of a hurricane in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thomas Kostigen on his new book “Hacking Planet Earth”.

Dr. Charles Page, author and surgeon from Texas, assesses the Coronavirus pandemic. Loyola University President Tania Tetlow looks at the impact of Covid-19 in New Orleans and on her campus. Former Louisiana Health Secretary Rebekah Gee stresses the importance of staying at home during this time. Jim recalls WRKF legend Bob Mooberry, who died yesterday in Las Vegas at 79.

LSU History Professor Paul Hoffman on the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic and it’s impact on LSU. OLOL infectious disease specialist Catherine O’Neal on the state’s progress with COVID-19 and how we could develop herd immunity over the next six to nine months.

LSU Mathematics Professor Jim Madden on COVID-19 grow rates. Advocate reporter Mark Ballard on the state of COVID-19 in Louisiana and it’s likely devastating impact on the state budget.

Rev. Chris Andrews analyzes the spiritual aspect of coronavirus. Captain Bobbie Ragsdale, West Point graduate and New Orleans-area native, examines scams erupting during a pandemic. Actress Jessica Jain, graduate of LSU, talks about the surreal shutdown of New York City with Broadway shuttered and businesses closed.

Jeanne Smith, underwriting director for Louisiana Public Broadcasting recaps her trip to Italy amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses the challenges of tourism and the state budget with the state and nation stalled due to coronavirus. Actress Lee Purcell reflects on the 90th anniversary of the birth of her mentor, legendary actor Steve McQueen. Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA, looks at 40 years of her organization.

LSU President Tom Galligan discusses the impact of coronavirus on the state’s flagship university. Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Chief Health Care Economist Mike Bertaut assesses the ten-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome comments on local efforts to fight Covid-19. Accountant Ameen Walker assesses government moves to assist businesses amid Coronavirus shutdowns. Pulitzer Prize winner Matt Richtel of the New York Times discusses his book “An Elegant Defense, The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System.”

Clark Cadzow of Highland Coffees and Jimmy Weatherford of Louie’s discuss the impact of the restaurant full service shutdown which took effect Monday night. Mark Ballard of the Advocate talks about the coronavirus impact at the Capitol and the politics of Covid-19.

Baton Rouge Airport Director of Aviation Mike Edwards and spokesman Jim Caldwell comment on air travel amid the coronavirus. Adrienne Raphael on the fascination with crossword puzzles. Sharon Cameron talks about survival among the Nazis, detailed in “The Light in Hidden Places”

General Russel Honore, who led the state's Katrina response, adresses the COVID-19 scare and the impact of the virus. Emily Nemens, former editor of the Southern Review at LSU makes her novel debut with a book about baseball.

University of Chicago Scientist Neil Shubin assesses four billion years of evolution detailed in his book “No Assembly Required.”Baton Rouge School Board member Tremelle Howard and school board watcher Raymond Allman look at school closures related to the Coronavirus and the search for a new EBR superintendent of schools.Former Major Leaguer Bill Ripken on the postponement of the MLB season and the reliance on analytical research of players.

Jim recaps a dramatic night in COVID-19 news, the President’s speech, and suspension of the NBA season. Mark Ballard on the politics of COVID-19. John Feinstein on the fan-less March Madness tourney.

Senator Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge previews the session and gives the latest on precautions against coronavirus. Author Ariana Neumann on her father’s survival in Nazi Germany. Chef Elana Horwich discusses her book “Meal and Spiel.”

Former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders looks at the coronavirus crisis.

Rob Shadoin and Mary Patricia Wray preview the start of the legislative session. Andy Anderson and Fred Dent break down today’s market turmoil due to the collapsing price of oil.

Erin Hawley on Chuck Schumer’s US Supreme Court comments. Lamar White on the Democratic Primary.

Dallas Hartwig on eating and living healthy. Mark Ballard on insurance, Joe Biden. Stephanie Posa on Insurance.

Famed political consultant James Carville recaps an eventful Super Tuesday. Baton Rouge Library’s Mary Stein.

Sean Illing of Vox previews Super Tuesday. Veteran Political Consultant Roy Fletcher looks at the Democratic endorsements of Joe Biden as the former vice president seeks to challenge Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for his party’s nomination. LSU Mass Communication Professor Lance Porter previews this week’s John Breaux Symposium.

Guest host Jan Swift talks to new Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez about the issues that will define the upcoming session, and Anne Kim about the growing number of “opportunity deserts”.

Paul Arrigo, who heads Visit Baton Rouge, comments on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on tourism. Erin Khar discusses her 15-year battle against opioid addiction derailed in her book “Strung Out.”

Political Consultant Ray Strother opines about the Presidential election and the politics of Coronavirus. Mark Ballard of The Advocate weighs in on the jockeying for position in the legislative session starting March 9.

Financial advisers Fred Dent and Andy Anderson assess a huge decline in markets from the Coronavirus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has tumbled more than 2,000 points this week.

Tonge Helaire and Madee Helaire, mother and sister of LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, discuss Madee’s battle with Muscular Dystrophy and how Clyde rebounded from an incident in which he killed in a man in self defense to help LSU to the national title. Investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell recaps 30 years of chasing killers from the Civil Rights Movement. Four Klansmen were convicted on the basis of reporting from Mitchell. Heralded reporter Greg Palast makes the case that elections are tampered with in the U.S.

Time Correspondent Charlotte Alter discusses the influence of Millennials in American politics led by 26 members of Congress and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. EBR Council member Chauna Banks talks about friction on the Council and looks at the mayoral election 35 weeks away. Poet Donney Rose previews his sold out Manship Theatre performance this week.

On the Monday edition of the show, Jim speaks with author Charlotte Alter. Also EBR Councilwoman Chauna Banks is in the studio. Jim also welcomes Baton Rouge poet Donney Rose.

On the Monday edition of the show, Jim speaks with author Charlotte Alter. Also EBR Councilwoman Chauna Banks is in the studio. Jim also welcomes Baton Rouge poet Donney Rose.

Major General Skip Phillips and Colonel Eric Crider on the stop in Baton Rouge of the Army War College. Eugene Collins, head of the Baton Rouge NAACP, on racial strife in Zachary over alleged sexual abuse by a white teacher of a black student.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon comments on the coming showdown over tort reform and insurance rates for women. Mark Ballard of the Advocate discusses the newspaper’s account if business dealings of Attorney General Jeff Landry.

Political Consultant Rannah Gray reports on her trip through Iowa for that state’s caucuses and her visit to Nevada for the primary there. Former State Rep. Raymond Jetson, who was a pastor for 23 years, comments on the statement from former Texas Gov. Rick Perry that President Trump has been chosen by God.

Author John Barry reflects on his research about the flu pandemic a century ago and how it compares to Coronavirus. Dietmar Rietschier, Executive Director of the Amite River Basin Commission, recalls the bombing of Dresden 75 years ago this month in the final days of WWII.

Outgoing Superintendent of Education John White looks back at his tenure. Jim discusses the 2020 election, and the change of heart regarding the President experienced by many of his former GOP rivals.

Advocate Reporter Bryn Stole comments on a story about business dealings of Attorney General Jeff Landry. Psychologist Juko Holiday recalls her appearance 20 years ago on “Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?” John Dennis talks about his electoral challenge of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

David Rubenstein on his new book “The American Story”. Quin Hillyer on the Louisiana GOP’s censure of Mitt Romney. Mark Ballard on tort reform efforts.

Former gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone comments on the close race he lost to Gov. John Bel Edwards, sizes up the national and state political landscape and tells his backstory as a son of North Baton Rouge. Historian Alexis Coe on her book about George Washington.

Former LSU Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope and Stephanie Riegel comment in the search for a new leader at LSU. Riegel reveals the top home sales in Baton Rouge. Dr. Neal Barnard talks about his book, “Your Body in Balance.”

Lamar White of the Bayou Brief and Elbert Guillory, State GOP minority outreach director, discuss the 2020 President Race and upcoming Democratic primary in New Hampshire. Remembering Robert Conrad.

Dayne Sherman and Jeff Sadow discuss the state of the presidential race. John Schneider talks Kirk Douglas. Cast and producers behind Baton Rouge indie film Daisy and Smiling Jack talk about their planned South by Southwest release.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne opines about quarrels over Louisiana estimates and the opening at LSU for the president-chancellor post vacated by King Alexander. Veteran journalist Megan Angelo discussed her debut novel “Followers.” c of The Advocate talks about impeachment nationally and the conservative wave that has overtaken the Louisiana Legislature.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser on his trip to Canada. Mary Patricia Wray and Scott Wilfong discuss the State of the Union and more.

Professor Bob Mann of the LSU Manship School comments on the debacle for Democrats in Iowa as vote counting is delayed. Mann and his students visited the Hawkeye State. Renowned brain scientist Stanislaus Dehaune of France on his book “How We Learn.” Dehaune makes the cases that humans still outperform machines.

Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher looks at the changing electoral landscape of the American South and predicts Bernie Sanders will win the Iowa Caucuses and the Democratic presidential nomination. University of Oklahoma Mass Communications Professor Jensen Moore sizes up winners and losers in the Super Bowl commercial battle. Vastine Stabler of Swine Palace Theatre previews the production of “Oil” at the Shaver Theatre.

Veteran investigative reporter Dan Moldea discusses impeachment. America my Oyster founder Bea Gyimah on their upcoming event. Dr. Donald Green on Dale Brown Day.