Talk Louisiana

Minister and head of the Jubilee Pioneers Rev. Chris Andrews talks the winds of fate, what has happened in 2024 year, and how to keep the faith in uncertain times.

President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by Director of Arts In Education Mike Esneault to speak on upcoming events from the Arts Council to end out the year and also whats to be expected in the upcoming year. Former Secretary of State of Louisiana Jay Dardenne comments on the 2024 political year and also gives his take on whats to come in 2025 regarding politics.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives a recap of the year in terms of tourism throughout the state and also whats to come in 2025. Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sharon Weston Broome talks her many years in office and also her plans for the future.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives a recap on the year in the world of politics both locally and nationally with the elections and their canidates.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics locally and nationally including Trump's cabinet choices and also remembering The Battle of the Bulge and Troy Middleton.

Congressman elect for Louisiana's 6th District Cleo Fields speaks on his objectives as congressman and also his thoughts on the state of the country.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Trump's recent lawsuits to Disney and ABC. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various topics including Rep. Bob Livingston's resignation 26 years ago today and Angela Alvarez 's recent passing.

President of Good Day Farm Louisiana and attorney John Davis discuss the history and future of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil talks the fiscal tax session and the expectations of the upcoming tax session.

Professor in the Mass Communication department at Louisiana State University Len Apcar comments on his poll regarding the results of the 2024 Presidential election, Financial advisor and member of the Freemasons Ameen Walker speaks on the fraternal organization and his experience as a member. Rev. Bill Nash talks his latest work, "BIG John McKeithen: Won't Ya He'p Me?"

The Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge Rabbi Sarah Smiley, Pastor at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge Rev. Jeff Smith, and Rector of St. Margaret's Church in Baton Rouge Rev. Tommy Dillon all discuss various religious topics including the roll of religion on politics and also religion during this holiday season.

Adjunct professor running the Cold Case Project Stanley Nelson talks his work reporting on cold cases, specifically civil rights murders, including the 1964 murder of Frank Morris. Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy comments on the Landry administration and also gives her thoughts on what's to come with the Trump administration. Writer for the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose speaks on various topics including Landry's tax reform plan also comments on several Illuminator articles.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including EBR's new mayor Sid Edwards and Trump and his administration. Japanese-American, six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime Baton Rouge resident Walter Imahara reflects on his life and times. Author Olivia Campbell talks her latest work, "Sisters in Science".

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper talks Sid Edwards mayoral win and gives his thoughts on the Edwards upcoming administration. LSU Vet School's Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives and daughter of Heisman Trophy Award winner Billy Cannon, Bunnie Cannon remembers her father and speaks on the upcoming memorabilia collection exhibition. For more information, visit- https://louisianastatemuseum.org/exhibit/billy-cannon-they-called-him-legend . Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on her article regarding LSU and Title IX.

Author Rev. John Fanestil speaks on Christian Nationalism in American with Trumps return to office by referencing his latest work, "American Heresy: The Roots and Reach of White Christian Nationalism". Former MLB player Denny McLain gives his opinion on MLB player Juan Soto's 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on the results of the mayoral election with a Republican in now office. Musician James Linden Hogg talks his upcoming performance, "Light Up the Holidays". For more information visit, http://www.artscouncilofpointecoupee.org/.

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine comments on the results of the mayoral election with Republican Sid Edwards as the winner, prospects for Industry Makes in the upcoming year, and also various effects on the environment including the upcoming Meta AI Center. Progressive activist Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on the idea of Republican control with the results of the presidential and mayoral race. Author Rachel Kushner talks her latest work, "Creation Lake".

Governor Jeff Landry talks his tax plan and the ongoing session and also Meta's upcoming AI Optimized Data Center. President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger speaks on tourism throughout the city of New Orleans with the upcoming 2025 Super Bowl. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks tomorrow's mayoral election, various amendments on the upcoming election ballot as well as Meta's AI center and tax reform plan by Governor Landry. Former State Representative Troy Hebert comments on various political topics including Trump's return to the White House.

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks Trump's new regime and it's effects on the market. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper speaks on his support for Trump and his backing of mayoral candidate Sid Edwards. Politician Ted James talks his support for mayoral candidate Sharon Weston Broome.

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives an overview of the library this year and also upcoming holiday festivities at libraries throughout our city. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events.html#/events/. Louisiana political analyst Ron Faucheux comments on the latest in American politics with Trump winning the presidential election. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf talks President Biden's pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden.

Former Juvenile Court Judge and Louisiana's first state child ombudsperson Kathleen Richey speaks on the impact in importance of her work with the child welfare system. Director of Center for Religion, Willamette University College of Law Professor Steve Green talks the idea of the Ten Commandments in schools.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser was first up on a Black Friday episode of Talk Louisiana. Nungesser spoke about the special session and the survival of the film tax credit and historical preservation tax credit programs. Nungesser also spoke about the upcoming regional litter summits and efforts to prevent littering. State Representative Mandie Landry also joined Jim to talk about the recently completed legislative session. Landry is skeptical the state is in a better business to grow the economy after "moving money around." Wrapping up the show was WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington. Thorington gave her thoughts on the special session and the mayoral race between Sharon Weston Broome and Sid Edwards.

Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speaks on the president elect's cabinet choices and the US Department of Education. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics in regards to the future Presidential administration. Former USC quarterback Paul McDonald discusses his football career and the recent loss of legendary coach John Robinson.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the presidential election results and also the Trump administration. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers talks the upcoming mayoral runoff between Sharon Weston Broome and Sid Edwards.

President of Highland Coffees Clarke Cadzow reflects on the coffee shop 35 years running and also speaks on other Baton Rouge institutions including Louie's Café. Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on various local political topics including the upcoming Trump administration, the ongoing especial tax session, and the upcoming mayoral runoff election.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on the ongoing special tax session. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on higher education throughout the state and also the results of the presidential election. Journalist and activist Lamar White remembers the President John F. Kennedy on the 61st anniversary of his assassination.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on local and national political topics including Trump's Cabinet choices. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks the proposal for an AI Data Center in Louisiana.

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown discuss local and national political topics including the Louisiana special tax session and Trump's upcoming administration. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau talks the ups and downs of Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers.

Journalist and former editor for The Advocate and Times-Picayune Peter Kovacs comments on the latest in sports and also talks the world of journalism locally and nationally. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers the great TV host, Larry King on what would have been his 91st birthday.

New Orleans-based Community Medicine Doctor and Health Educator "Doc Griggs" Dr. Eric Griggs speaks on the importance of vaccines. Executive director of Invest Louisiana Jan Moller gives an update on the ongoing tax session. Author and Evangelist Beau Crosetto talks his latest work, "Beyond Awkward".

Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer to discuss Trump's presidential win and also his Cabinet choices. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to talk the latest with the ongoing special tax session.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in local and national politics including the ongoing special tax session and Trump's Cabinet picks. Novelist and attorney David Baldacci reflects on his successful career and also talks his latest work, "To Die For". Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by director Joy Vandervort-Cobb to speak on the theatres upcoming play, "People, Places, and Things". For more information, visit https://lsucmda-internet.choicecrm.net/dist/#/events/productions.people. Film Programming Manager at Manship Theatre Kelly Swift talks James Carville's documentary, "Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid". For tickets, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/carville-winning-is-everything-stupid.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore discusses the future impact of climate change in regards to the presidential election. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf talks the recent federal court's decision regarding the Louisiana 10 Commandments Law. Director of scientific research at Woman's Hospital Dr. Elizabeth Sutton comments on her current research project "The SWEET Study: Can Ozempic Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?"

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's new at the library and also various upcoming events. Community activist Dr. Angelle Bradford is joined by LSU Shreveport professor Dr. Jeff Sadow to discuss the election results. The Advocate's Jan Risher speaks on her work, "The Q of the D", and also gives insight into what's going on throughout our community. Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana Shannon Abney talks the latest with the organization and the tax credit.

Political consultant Michael Beychok to reflect on the presidential election and also the mayoral runoff. President/CEO at Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by Director of Marketing and Programming at Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts to discuss the latest with the Arts Council and also the upcoming event, "River City Jazz Master". For more information, visit, https://www.artsbr.org/river-city-jazz-masters.

Longtime politico James Carville talks the results of the presidential election. Editor for the Louisiana Illuminator is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest local news with the results of the election, the ongoing special tax session, and a tiger to be at the LSU vs. Alabama game. We recount the words of a well-known Baton Rouge lawyer and caretaker for Mike the Tiger III Paul Marks.

Insurance commissioner Tim Temple talks his trip to Bermuda in efforts to resolve the ongoing insurance crisis. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the results of the recent election. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers award winning producer Quincy Jones on the birthdays of trumpeter Al Hirt, and musician Johnny Rivers.

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks the latest with the markets amid the recent election results. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray speaks on the Democratic Party following the presidential election and also the upcoming special session. Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper to comment on Trump's win.

Women's healthcare activist Kaitlyn Joshua talks the impact of abortion and women's healthcare amid today's election. Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on the election and also Trump's potential come back.

Veteran attorney Lewis Unglesby comments on upcoming presidential election and Donald Trump's potential comeback. Managing principal of Brandt & Associates Jim Brandt speaks on several important items on the ballot. Mayoral candidate Steve Myers talks his campaign and candidacy amid tomorrow's election.

Former US Representative Charles Boustany talks the latest in politics with the the upcoming presidential election. Political analyst Charlie Cook gives his take on the presidential election and its candidates. Editor for the Louisiana Illuminator is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest with the voter turnout and early voting as well as the upcoming special session on taxes.

Mayor President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sharon Weston Broome talks her career over the years and also her campaign and candidacy for her third term mayoral term. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Mike Johnson's recent predictions.

Pollsters Bishop George and Dr. Jim Kitchens discuss the latest with the polls six days until the election. Actress Stefanie Powers reflects on her life and times as well as her philanthropic efforts with the William Holden Wildlife Foundation.

Mayoral candidate Ted James gives insight into his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming election. Political analyst Pearson Cross comments on the upcoming presidential election and its candidates. Psychologist and author Psychologist Diane Ehrensaft talks her latest work, "Gender Explained".

Longtime Baton Rouge lawyer Elliott Atkinson recounts his story with his pen pal President Joe Biden. Mayoral candidate Nathaniel Hearn speaks on his campaign, candidacy, and also comments on his fellow candidates. Political commentator Tim Miller comments on the latest news regarding the upcoming presidential election.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout Louisiana with the upcoming Taylor Swift concert and the Annual Book Festival. Secretary at the Department of Revenue Richard Nelson gives insight into the Landry's tax plan. Dr. Denise Underwood from The National Security Leaders for Louisiana gives insight into the organization and also its work regarding the upcoming presidential election.

Cofounder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the latest in the political world 12 days till the presidential election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. MLB legend Denny McLain remembers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela and also previews the upcoming World Series.

Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann is joined by columnist and writer Quin Hillyer discuss the latest with the polls 13 days till the presidential election. Attorney, author, and producer Henry Bushkin remembers the great Johnny Carson on his 99th birthday. Jake Morgan from the Baton Rouge Fire Department talks the tax proposal for the fire departments first raises in decades.

Writer and winner of the 2023 Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence Aaliyah Bilal speaks on her journey to this point and her work latest work, "Temple Folk". Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks the latest in the political world with 14 days until the 2024 Presidential Election.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea speaks on on the upcoming presidential election and the latest with the polls and the swing states. Former Mayor of Gretna and former Chairman at Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana Ronnie Harris comments on the upcoming presidential election and also the idea of ballot discrepancies in Louisiana.

Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on the upcoming presidential election and the swing state polls. Longtime politico James Carville also comments on the upcoming presidential election and the latest results with the swing state polls. Editor at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to talk local and national politics including the Governor Jeff Landry and also upcoming elections.