Talk Louisiana

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by the executive director for Invest Louisiana Jan Moller to discuss various local political topics. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on higher education topics throughout the state including William Tate moving to Rutgers.

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong to discuss various topics including the latest with several bills, Trump, and Biden. Author Susan Mustafa talks her latest work, "Blood Moon Over Bohemia'.

State Representative Mandie Landry comments on various local bills including insurance and abortion. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks local political topics including law makers and the state budget and also remembers the 52nd governor of Louisiana, Buddy Roemer.

Assistant editor for The Advocate Deanna Narveson talks her career in journalism. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest with Medicaid and Bill Cassidy. MLB legend Denny McLain talks the latest with the MLB season and also Pete Rose's reinstatement.

Politician and Economist Phil Gramm weighs in on his political career, and the state of politics in this current administration. Author and close friend of former Mayor Kip Holden Rannah Gray remembers her dearest friend after his passing. World renowned tailor and men's fashion influencer Manuel Martinez discusses dressing for your color-type, the effects of tariffs on his business, and fondly remembers Kip Holden. Former News Director, Anchor, and Producer Bob Courtney talks the legacy of his wife, Beth Courtney, and the passing of former Mayor Holden. Retired Baton Rouge police chief and assistant Chief Administrative Officer for the Mayor's Office Jeff LeDuff speaks on the passing of mayor Kip Holden.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko comments on the latest with Zelensky, Putin, and Trump. Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard talks his plan to lower insurance rates throughout our state.

Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves talks the upcoming production, "Pagliacci". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/. Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy to discuss various local and national political topics including tariffs, Pope XIV, and the definition of “coerced abortion” in Louisiana.

Former State Representative and now President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamar Advertising Sean Riley comments on various topics including higher education institutions throughout the country, as well as the advertising world. Author and reporter Leo Honeycutt is joined by The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talk Edwin Edwards on the 25th anniversary of his conviction and also speak on the new Pope Leo XIV.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple speaks on the insurance crisis throughout the state.The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest with Mike Johnson and Medicaid.

Financial advisor Fred Dent discuss the effects of the current administration on the markets. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks his various investigations and his insights on the Trump administration. Event organizer for Night Market Baton Rouge Laura Siu Ngyuen illuminates information on the upcoming 3rd annual Night Market BTR. For more information visit: https://www.nightmarketbtr.com/ . Musician James Linden Hogg speaks on his upcoming performance at The Red Dragon. For more information visit: https://www.jameslindenhogg.com .

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into the library's upcoming events as well as funding for the library. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown joins us on his 85th birthday to talk various local and national political topics. Vice President of Federal Affairs at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Brian Connell speaks on the impact of potential Medicare and Medicaid cuts.

Personal injury attorney Venese Morgan comments on insurance issues throughout the state and their effect on smaller attorneys and their clients. Attorney and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives Vanessa Caston LaFleur talks her work with "The Promise Lab" and also the latest with the legislative session and the results of the recent election. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat speaks on the results the recent election and also the upcoming senate race.

Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks various topics including latest on Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on local and national political topics including Trump's administration thus far.

Poet and novelist Jill Bialosky talks her latest work, "The End is the Beginning". Program director for Serve Louisiana Maggie Conarro comments on DOGE cuts and its affect on the program. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various local and national political topics including the dispute between Mike Johnson and Elise Stefanik and also Louisiana's Make America Healthy Again agenda.

Current NAACP Louisiana State Conference President Michael McClanahan comments on various local and national political topics. Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs speaks on the state of newspapers and media locally and nationally. Author John Wilson talks his latest work, "Varsity Blues".

Former chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Katie Bernhardt is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including political parties throughout our state as well as the Trump administration thus far. Candidate for St. George City Council Shaunn Wyche talks his candidacy amid this weekend's election.

Former chief administrative officer for Sharon Weston Broome Darryl Gissel speaks on a few political topics including the Republican party in the state and also the controversy surrounding the Pentagon Barracks. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest in higher education throughout the state. Policy Director at Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Candace DeMatteis talks issues regarding vaccines. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks Al Gore on his recent appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher.

Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Michael Duca speaks on the recent funeral of Pope Francis.Former LSU Manship School professor and author Bob Mann comments on various topics including his time in politics and higher education throughout the country. Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges talks the latest in Louisiana politics and the passing of former Louisiana Speaker of the House, Bubba Henry.

LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow talks higher education throughout or state and country. President of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana Kathy Coleman speaks on the upcoming conference. For more information, visit https://lagrg.org/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and political topics including Trump and the Louisiana delegation.

Republican Jim Talbot discusses his runoff for a council member seat for the city of St. George. District Attorney Hillar Moore talks the proposed millage for DA's office.

Author and journalist Jeffery Marx talks his latest work, "Season of Life". Investigative reporter, author and film director Jason Berry comments on the Catholic church amid the recent death of Pope Francis. President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Kidney Fund LaVarne Burton is joined by former NBA player Alonzo Mourning to bring awareness to kidney disease.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various topics including the recent passing of Pope Francis, the 15th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon, and the effect tariffs will have on the Louisiana economy. President & Chief Executive Officer of the Baton Rouge Food Bank Mike Manning talks the 40th anniversary of the food bank. Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine speaks on several upcoming industry developments including the building of the steal and ammonia plants and their impact on cancer.

Longtime politico James Carville talks various political topics including the Democratic party and Trump. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchison is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss local political topics including the first week of the regular session and upcoming bills. Head of the Louisiana Independent Party Bill Bryan is joined by Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss the potential end of the Independent party in Louisiana.

LSU's 1975 SEC Baseball champions Wally McMakin and Randall Aldridge reflect on their LSU baseball career on the 50th anniversary of the win. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the Louisiana delegation and Trump's tariffs.

Candidate for St. George City Council Shaunn Wyche speaks on the upcoming May 3rd election, and local politics. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua talks the effects of the Trump administration and the future of the Democratic party. Republican Scott Wilfong and Democrat Lamar White debate and discuss the current political climate from opposing sides.

Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 61 in East Baton Rouge Parish C. Denise Marcelle comments on Landry's address at open of the legislative session regarding insurance rates throughout our state. Retired Editor of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper John Haile speaks on the state of journalism and Donald Trump. Founder LUBA Workers' Comp David Bondy is joined by veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers rock and roll performer John Fred.

Political science professor Robert Hogan talks various political topics including Trump and the effect of tariffs on the country. Lobbyist Joe Mapes speaks on his career and also Landry's upcoming address regarding Amendment 2. USA Today reporter Greg Hilburn comments on various local political topics. Author Hayley Krischer talks her latest work, "You Belong to Me".

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks various local and national political topics including potential senate changes and also Trump's tariffs. Retired trial attorney Charles Moore speaks on his research regarding the tragedy of the Colfax Massacre.

Louisiana State Representative Dixon McMakin talks several local political topics including his thoughts on Amendment 2 and also the upcoming legislative session. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Donald Trump and tariffs.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer talks the tariffs going into effect and the negative affect on the country and the economy. Congressman Billy Tauzin comments on his support for Donald Trump and his tariffs.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko talks the state of Ukraine amid the ongoing war against Russia and the potential future for the country. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various political topics including Trump and tariffs throughout our country and the idea of a third presidency term.

Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana Democratic Party's new executive director Dadrius Lanus talks on several political topics including the state of the Democratic party in Louisiana and . Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy comments on various political topics including the results of the constitutional amendment election and tariffs throughout the country.

Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain talks the effects tariffs have on agriculture as well as the markets. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis in Louisiana and necessary reforms.

Former Gretna Mayor Ronnie Harris talks the upcoming LSU Libraries Book Bazaar. For more information, visit https://lib.lsu.edu/25/03/07/2025bookbazaar. Radio Two LLC owners Tony Brown and Martin Johnson discus their dispute with The Federal Communications Commission. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various political topics including the latest with President Trump and tariffs.

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks the newly enacted tariffs and the effects on the markets. Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by former member of the Louisiana State Senate and Republican John Milkovich. They discuss various political topics from both sides of the aisle. Baton Rouge Gallery Director of Development Gwen Palagi details the upcoming events "Movies and Music on the Lawn".

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the latest at the library including upcoming events, the budget, and the opening of the South Branch Library. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow comments on the results on the constitutional amendment election. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell joins Sadow to discuss Landry's defeat and Amendment 2.

Politician Luke Mixon speaks on various political topics including the results of the constitutional amendment election and the Signalgate leak. MLB legend Denny McLain comments on the opening of the MLB season. Journalist and author Jeanne Carstensen talks her latest work, "A Greek Tragedy".

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various topics including tourism in Louisiana, the upcoming election, and the upcoming session. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore gives his thoughts on various political topics including Republicans in Congress and also the Signal fiasco.

Secretary of State Nancy Landry talks the upcoming State Constitutional Amendments election. State Archivist and Executive Director Melanie Montanaro speaks on the upcoming 4th Annual Spring Gala: The Hidden Archives, Collections Revealed. For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-4th-annual-spring-gala-the-hidden-archives-collections-revealed-tickets-1091184635619. Politician and longest serving director of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Scott Angelle comments on energy policies, oil drilling, and President Donald Trump. BRCC Athletics Director Brock Kantrow talks the evolutuion of the BRCC athletics department as well as the first annual Drip, Sip, and Jam fundraiser event. For tickets and more information, visit https://mybrcc.edu/news/drip.php#:~:text=Baton%20Rouge%20Community%20College%20Presents:%20The%20event,LSU%20baseball%20pitcher%20and%20longtime%20sports%20broadcaster.

Pollster John Couvillon discusses the upcoming election and the early voter turn-out. Author Mark Kram Jr remembers George Foreman and his father, Mark Kram. Former educator and birthday-girl Elizabeth Dent talks her personal philosophy. Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!

Healthcare Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut talks 15 years since the Affordable Care Act was put into place and also what the future looks like in terms of healthcare. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller gives his thoughts on Amendment 2 and the building of the Hyundai steel mill.

Owner of Louie's Café Jimmy Wetherford is joined by general manager of Louie's Fred Simonson remembers Louie's Café chef, Frenchie Cox and also reflects on the café throughout the years. Author and historian John Barry talks Covid and how we could avert another pandemic and also the levee board and its impact on levees in Louisiana.

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including Gov. Jeff Landry and Amendment 2 as well as Donald Trump and higher education. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on several topics including the latest in education, and Clay Higgins and the U.S Senate race.

Author Vanessa Priya Daniel talks her latest work, "Unrig the Game". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Donald Trump and the US Delegation. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Louie's Café chef Frenchie Cox, singer Jerry Butler, and singer in the band The Youngbloods, Jessie Colin Young.

Author and Journalist Dan Moldea talks the recent Louisiana death row inmate execution and the latest record releases from the President John F Kennedy assassination. Vice President and Executive Editor of Tiger Rag Todd Horne is joined by Editor of Tiger Rag Glenn Guilbeau to discuss various LSU sports topics including NIL tax obligations for college athletes.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the latest in local and national politics including the 2026 Senate Race and Amendment 2. Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry talks various topics including Amendment 2 and his thoughts on capital punishment amid Angola's upcoming execution.

The Atlantic writer Olga Khazan talks her latest work, "Me, But Better". Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by Republican attorney Eric Guirard discuss their time in the legal profession and also comment on various political topics including Donald Trump.

LSU Law Professor Ken Levy talks comments in the classroom that led to his suspension. Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson speaks on Amendment 2 on the ballot as well as others on the March 29th election.

Pollster John Couvillon comments on various political topics including next year's senate race, Bill Cassidy, and the upcoming mayoral election for St. George. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the government shutdown and Mike Johnson.

LSU Professor Kevin Cope discusses higher education with regards to various current news topics. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson speaks on developments of her latest investigative stories for the Illuminator, and recent LSU administration decisions.