Talk Louisiana

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.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy gives his thoughts as to why he is against Amendment 2. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various local and national political topics including his support of Amendment 2 and tax tariffs and also his latest work, "101 Wrongful Convictions in Louisiana".

Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of the death penalty Sister Helen Prejean speaks on her thoughts regarding the death penalty in Louisiana. Journalist and reporter John Lechner talks his latest work, "Death is Our Business". Vice President of Federal Affairs at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Brian Connell talks the preservation of health care tax credits.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields discusses the current state of governmental affairs and various political topics. Attorney and politician Ben Bagert talks his political career and current political matters.

Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on local and national topics including where we are as a state and country in the first few months of the Trump administration. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Mike Johnson and the recent State of the Union address.

Journalist and member of the Shades of Success Calendar team Chante Warren talks the upcoming event honoring twelve distinguished women. For more information, visit theshadesofsuccess.net. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various political topics including Donald Trump and his recent State of the Union Address. Author and instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Dr. Meredith Gansner talks her latest work, "Teen Depression Gone Viral".

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on funding for the EBR Parish library as well as upcoming events for the month of March. Retired Marine Major General Ron Richard comments on various political topics including the US and Ukraine.

Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst talks the current dispute between Mayor Sid Edwards and the East Baton Rouge Parish library and also the conflict between former metro councilman Darrell Glasper. Associate Professor of Public Relations at the Gaylord College of Mass Communication Jensen Moore is joined by McMahon Centennial Professor at Gaylord College Kathy Johnson to discuss Title IX and its protection of employees as well as students.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on the upcoming Mardi Gras season as well as a recap of the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on the impact of reproductive rights throughout our state and county. Executive Director of PASA Jackie Lyle talks her friendship with the late great Roberta Flack and also the upcoming event "Omnium Circus". For more information, visit https://pasaonline.org/omnium-circus-1.

Executive Director at Teach For America Greater Baton Rouge Laura Vinsant speaks on the latest news regarding education in our city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Pres. Trump and the latest with his policies. Arkansan painter and sculptor Kevin Kresse talks his great Johnny Cash sculpture in the US State Capitol.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on the mayor's proposal of diverting East Baton Rouge Parish Library funds to the parish general fund. Writer Joseph McBride discusses secret service agent Clint Hill and the tragedy of the Kennedy assassination. Former LSU Head Women's Tennis Coach and board member of Team Luke: Hope for Minds Tony Minnis talks his involvement with the non-profit Team Luke.

LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow is joined by columnist and writer Quin Hillyer to discuss various local and national political topics including Donald Trump and Ukraine. Veteran anchorman George Sells talks the big changes in the world of media news.

Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission from the third district and Democrat Davante Lewis talks his demotion as vice chair from the PSC and his comments regarding Gov. Landry.

Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher is joined by former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy to discuss various political topics including Trump's presidency thus far and also Gov. Landry. Political scientist and author Thomas Patterson talks his latest work, "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana".

Former chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Katie Bernhardt talks the state affairs regarding the Democratic party as well as recent comments from PSC Vice Chairman Davante Lewis. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Senior editor and columnist at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rex Nelson talks various topics including the current state of Southern politics. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on several state political topics including Gov. Landry.

Libertarian Mike Wolfe and Republican Scott Wilfong argue opposing points of current political events. Cyclist Mark Martin gives insight to pedestrian and cyclist travel through the city of Baton Rouge.

Former commentator and columnist Ed Cullen comments on topics including cyclists throughout our community as well as funding for the Baton Rouge libraries. Runner and Baton Rouge Activist Jenni Peters talks the efforts to revitalize our city with Envision Baton Rouge. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speaks on various political topics including LSU Law Center's Prof. Levy and the Trump administration thus far.

Longtime politico James Carville talks the Trump administration thus far. Employment & Labor attorney Jill Craft comments on her representation of LSU law professor Ken Levy and his return to the LSU Law Center. Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86 Nick Muscarello speaks on the bill reinstating the death penalty in Louisiana.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest with the US House budget and also five years since Trump was acquitted. The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner talks local political topics including the Metro Council's failure to pass the tax renewal. Novelist Steve Berry talks his latest work, "The Medici Return".

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein sheds light on how the library operates, and the possible repercussions of the mayor's proposed extraction of funds from the library. Associate Professor of Public Relations at the Gaylord College of Mass Communication Jensen Moore talks the winning and losing commercials of Super Bowl LIX. Author David Gessner discusses his latest work "The Book of Flaco: The World's Most Famous Bird".

Founder & managing director at ReBirth Brands Jordan Piazza talks his restaurant "The Colonel's Club" and the impact from Covid on the restaurant industry five years later. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on various local political topics including funding for the library. Musician Gary Lewis reflects on his life and times.

Author and Republican political consultant Stuart Stevens gives his thoughts on President Donald Trump. Candidate for Council Member District 2 in St. George Bill Brigman talks his candidacy and campaign. Candidate for Louisiana State Senate in District 14 Quentin Anderson speaks on his campaign and candidacy.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by former executive director of the ACLU of Louisiana Marjorie Esman to comment on various topics including Bill Cassidy and Donald Trump. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks the latest on Louisiana challenging the federal decision to slash the cost of phone calls from prison. Editor for the Louisiana Illuminator is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to comment on the latest local news.

Former Secretary of State of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks his career throughout the years and also comments on several political topics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on on various local and national political topics including the latest on Donald Trump and Senator Kennedy.