Talk Louisiana

Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest on LSU. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Pres. Trump. troops to New Orleans, and the Epstein files.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson discuss the current state of the markets and their investment philosophies. Musician Rusty Yates reminisces on his career. Rabbi Peretz Kazen talks the upcoming event 505 Days: A Powerful Event with Hostage Survivor Omer Shem Tov. For more information visit: https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?id=298&reset=1

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on various upcoming events. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Political speechwriter and author David Litt speaks on his latest work. "Its Only Drowning" and also comments on various political topics.

Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs speaks on his time as a journalist during the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. Former Mayor of Gretna Ronnie Harris reflects on Hurricane Katrina and its effects in the city of Gretna. Senior Policy Advisor at Invest Louisiana Courtney Foster speaks on the impact and importance of Medicaid throughout our state. Author Paula Saunders talks her latest work, "Starting From Here".

Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks Hurricane Katrina on its 20 year anniversary. Former Gretna Mayor Ronnie Harris remembers the city of Greta during Hurricane Katrina. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore reflects on his time and role in the comeback following Hurricane Katrina. Former LSU head football coach Curley Hallman gives his thoughts on the LSU Tiger's season opener against Clemson.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various topics including the recent Minneapolis school shooting, the latest with redistricting, and also whats happening in Washington with Pres. Trump. Legendary New Orleans journalist Garland Robinette remembers his time in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina.

Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards discusses everything Baton Rouge, including the Thrive Plan. Author Rannah Gray speaks on the sordid past of Scott Rogers on the anniversary of his death. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster offers insights on various past events including natural disasters and elections.

Interim LSU President Matt Lee talks the search for a full-time president as well as the latest at LSU including the new arena. KSLA reporter Caroline Marston recalls a shooting she as well as Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster witnessed this past weekend in Atlanta. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by Republican activist and member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom to discuss various political topic including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Environmental engineer Bob Jacobsen talks Louisiana preparedness for as well as potential effects of this hurricane season. Associate Vice President for Campus Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Response at LSU Michael Antoine speaks on his role during Hurricane Katrina as a firefighter. Actress and dancer Ruta Lee reflects on her life and career throughout the years. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers best-author Greg Iles.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy talks various topics including his move to the Republican party, Pres. Trump, and Louisiana political news. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including Hurricane Katrina and the latest with Pres. Trump.

Candidate for 19th Judicial District Court judge Vicky Jones talks her campaign and candidacy.The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the National Guard in Washington and the latest with Pres. Trump.

Author Jessa Crispin speaks on her new book "What is Wrong with Men: Patriarchy, the Crisis of Masculinity, and (Of Course) Michael Douglas Films Explain Everything". Democratic political strategist Dane Strother talks his mentors- the late Jay Perkins, and his father the late Raymond Strother, and also discusses the current state of the Democratic party.

Attorney Gloria Allred speaks on her representation of the victims of Jeffery Epstein. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Dr. Faye Williams comments on various political topics including the indictment of New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and protests of Trump's D.C. police takeover.

Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on local and national redistricting and various topics regarding LSU including former president Bill Tate and his move to Rutgers. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks various topics including LSU's new arena, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and also the latest on Pres. Trump.

Investigative reporter and editor for The Texas Newsroom Lauren McGaughy comments on Texas Democrats and redistricting. Criminal and immigration lawyer David Rozas talks immigration and Alexandria, LA's staging facility. Biblical scholar Daniel McClellan speaks on various controversial topics and what the Bible says in reference to them.

Writer Jeremy White talks his latest work, "InHumana: An American Healthcare Story". Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by Olympian and Republican politician Claston Bernard to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump's upcoming meeting in Alaska with Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea discusses the Trump administration's declaration of federal control of the DC police department. American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks the life and career of Mickey Mantle on the anniversary of his death.

Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on various local topics including the recent blight and tire ordinance and his thoughts on the new LSU arena. Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by former member of the Louisiana State Senate and Republican John Milkovich to discuss various political topics including Trump's Washington, DC police takeover.

LSU Professor Kevin Cope speaks on several education topics including thoughts on a new LSU president and the latest in higher education under Pres. Trump. Former chancellor of LSU Sean O'Keefe remembers the tragic 2010 Alaska plane crash involving himself and his son as two of the four survivors and also his tenure as chancellor during the Hurricane Katrina. Writer Joseph McBride talks the 1950 film Sunset Boulevard on its 75th anniversary.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin comments on various political topics including Bill Cassidy, Pres. Trump, and ICE Centers in Louisiana. Japanese-American, six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime Baton Rouge resident Walter Imahara reflects on his life and times on the 80th anniversary of the Bombing of Nagasaki.

Lawyer, veteran, and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 88th district Don Scott reflects on his life and also comments on various political topics including the latest in Virginia. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including congressional districts and its effect on Louisiana and also Trump's firing of the the BLS chief.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their opposing perspectives on the market, past, present, and future. Community activist Dr. Angelle Bradford and founding member of Tax Busters Elizabeth Sumrall discuss their differing views on current topics such as President Trump, Planned Parenthood, and climate change.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into whats new at the library. Veteran attorney Lewis Unglesby comments on various local and national political topics including Mike Johnson and Pres. Donald Trump.

Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory talks various political topics including Pres. Trump and Republicans. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua comments on various political topics including the state of the Democratic party and Pres. Trump.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks the latest on various political topics including Pres. Trump, Mike Johnson, and Liz Murrill. MLB legend Denny McLain comments on the world of baseball and MLB trade deadline.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Dr. Faye Williams talks Pres. Trump's and his comments on Beyoncé and the Kamala Harris campaign endorsement. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Pres. Trump, the Epstein files, and Texas district reconfiguration.

President and CEO of STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response) Morgan Lamandre gives her perspective on the Jeffrey Epstein files. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea delves into his pursuit of the the truth behind the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Tom Aswell talks various topics including literature and Donald Trump.

President and CEO of The Water Institute Beaux Jones comments on various topics concerning water issues throughout the state. Author and assistant professor at University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management Samsun Knight talks his latest work, "Likeness".

Journalist Randy Taraborelli speaks on JFK by referencing his latest work, "Public, Private, Secret". Political commentator and writer Tim Miller comments on various political topics including Pres. Trump and the Epstein files. Author Steve Berry talks his latest work "The List".

Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman comments on several political topics including Pres. Trump and the Epstein files. Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives the latest on tourism throughout the state. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers Chuck Mangione, Hulk Hogan, and Ozzy Osborne.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Senator Kennedy, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Pres, Trump, and the Epstein files.

Director of Economic Policies at the Cato Institute Jeffrey Miron shares his libertarian perspective on the defunding of public broadcasting. American journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig talks his Pulitzer prize winning biography "King: A Life" and the recent files released regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Former lawyer and author LD Sledge speaks on his works, and reminisces on his time in Louisiana.

Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by director of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Pearson Cross to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump and the protentional effects on the Louisiana delegation. Political commentator Tim Miller gives his thoughts and opinions regarding the latest Pres. Trump news including the Epstein files.

Political consultant Michael Beychok is joined by politician and head of GatorPac Colonel Rob Maness to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump and the upcoming senate race.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks the latest in local news including Julia Letlow. Longtime Louisiana politico James Carville comments on various political topics including public broadcasting funding and Pres. Trump and Epstein.

President and CEO of Investar Bank John D'Angelo speaks on his start in the banking world and also comments on the possible implications of tariffs and trade. Reporter for WAFB Liam Combs talks his visit to Kerrville, Texas following the tragic flood. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the Epstein files, Pres. Trump, and cuts to public broadcasting.

Co-chair of the Jones Walker Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Industry Team Marjorie McKeithen speaks on her father, Fox McKeithen, and her grandfather John McKeithen. Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry talks the happenings of his term thus far, and his new podcast "Diner Days".

Attorney and former communications director for the Democratic Party Susan Nelson is joined by Republican and former State Representative Troy Hebert comments on Pam Bondi, the Epstein files and Pres. Trump. Managing Director of Live After 5 Luke Lognion talks St. George's upcoming event, "Saint George Culture Scene". For more information, visit, https://www.instagram.com/stgeorgeculturescene/. Music and film critic John Wirt talks Paul McCartney's career and his upcoming performance at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. For tickets, visit https://www.jambase.com/show/paul-mccartney-smoothie-king-center-20251029?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gac&source=ea.

District Attorney Hillar Moore talks various local topics including the rejection of his property tax and also the decrease in homicide rates in the city. The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on the LSU arena controversy and the indictment of Oak View Group CEO Timothy J. Leiweke.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks various political topics including the implications of Trump's "big beautiful bill". General Manager and President at WRKF Paul Maassen speaks on public broadcasting funding.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy remembers televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and also talks his faith and how it reflects in his political views. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national topics including the "big beautiful bill" and the upcoming US Senate race.

Veteran anchorman George Sells discusses news topics including the recent flooding in Texas and other past national disasters. Former LSU President F. King Alexander talks his enthusiastic career in higher education.

Biblical scholar Dan McClellan comments on various controversial topics and what the Bible says in reference to them. Wall Street Journal Print Editor Alex Martin talks various topics including media coverage and the CBS lawsuit.

Talks various local and national political topics including Trump's "big beautiful bill". Former NPR commentator, poet, and novelist Andrei Codrescu comments on the New York mayoral race and its candidates. Novelist Joanne Leedom-Ackerman talks her latest work, "The Far Side of the Desert".

Feature writer in The Washington Post's Style section Manuel Roig-Franzia remembers 50th Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards four years since his death and also talks the latest in politics with Pres. Trump. Film director Susie Singer Carter talks her latest film, "No Country For Old People". Author Joanna Sokol speaks on her latest work, "A Real Emergency".

Insurance commissioner Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Trump's "big beautiful bill". Director at the Louisiana Old State Capitol Mary Durusau speaks on the Fourth of July festivities at the capitol. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LAOldStateCapitol.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give an update on the markets under President Trump and also how the passing of the "big beautiful bill" will impact t the markets. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell comments on several political topics including the LA Meta project and Bill Cassidy and also remembers Pastor Jimmy Swaggart. Musician and author James Linden Hogg joins the show to discuss his latest book, A Day the War Stopped.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks on upcoming events at the library. For more information, visit, https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Longtime music teacher at St. Francis Xavier in New Orleans Mark Richards speaks on his firing from the school after details of his same-sex marriage are revealed. Journalist Claudia Rowe talks her latest work, "Wards of the State". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on David Duke on his 75th birthday.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong to discuss various political topics including Trump's "big beautiful bill". Actor and director Fisher Stevens is joined by director Matthew Henderson to talk their latest film "A King Like Me".

Executive Associate Vice President and Director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Dr. Tara Smith talks the importance of the Extension Service. Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on tourism throughout the state and also his thoughts on congressional redistricting. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by USA Today reporter Greg Hilburn to discuss various local and national political topics including upcoming elections and redistricting. Communications Director at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Avery Davidson talks the ongoing Farm Bureau Convention.