Talk Louisiana

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.

Longtime educator and community leader Press L. Robinson reflects on his life and times in his latest work, "Pressing Forward". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest predictions regarding the upcoming presidential election.

Pollsters Bishop George and Dr. Jim Kitchens discuss the accuracy of polls amid the upcoming elections. Lawyer and musical artist E. Eric Guirard speaks on his support for Trump and his musical ventures.

Secretary of State Nancy Landry talks the upcoming election and election security. Robert and Rita Wetta Adams Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Louisiana State University Kevin Cope gives a review on LSU President Bill Tate and also comments on Mike the Tiger's attendance at LSU football games. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams gives her thoughts on black voters and the upcoming presidential election.

Professor in the Kinesiology department at Louisiana State University Jan Hondzinski speaks on the study of motor control and sensorimotor integration and also the impact of Parkinson's Disease. Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil comments on the Louisiana tax structure and Landry's tax plan. Tiger Rag editor and Tiger Rag Magazine host Todd Horne talks the big LSU Tigers win against Ole Miss and also gives his thoughts on Brian Kelly and the Tigers. Architect Eddie Cazayoux talks the small film, "Ancestral Artistry".

Public health policy expert and founder and CEO of Nest Health Dr. Rebekah Gee speaks on the hybrid health care company and its many years of success. Former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory talks his campaign and candidacy for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose comments on LSU's dismantling of the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry speaks on his term thus far, his tax reform ideas, and Mike the Tiger's attendance at LSU Football games. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Landry's tax reform plans and the upcoming presidential election.

Founder of Victoria's Voice and The Save Our Kids Education and Prevention Programs Jackie Siegel talks the impact of the opioid crisis and also the upcoming event Save Our Kids VITAL SIGNS Baton Rouge. For more information visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/saveourkidsvitalsignsbatonrouge/event/saveourkidsvitalsignsbatonrouge?utm_campaign=BCBSA-BatonRouge-101218. Former LSU basketball player and LSU and BREC board member Collis Temple comments on the importance of the recreational and parks system, and the BREC tax.

Vice President of Development at the LSU Alumni Association Lauren Giffin is joined by former LSU tight end and Director of Development for the LSU Alumni Association Colin Jeter to discuss organization and also The Tiger Nation Challenge. For more information and to donate, visit https://www.lsualumni.org/. Author for the Baton Rouge Business Report Rolfe McCollister comments on issues throughout the Capital City including the BREC operation and its leadership. Author Chris Champagne talks his latest work, Secret Louisiana".

Veteran anchorman George Sells is joined by TV personality Whitney Vann to remember Baton Rouge therapist Nick Abraham and also to talk the impact of the media has on political news including the upcoming presidential election. Candidate for the Public Service Commission - District 2 Nick Laborde gives insight into his campaign and candidacy. Louisiana State Representative Joseph Orgeron talks House Bill 300.

Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks various political topics including the issue of abortion and women's rights and their effect on the upcoming presidential election. President of the Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills comments on local politics and also the 2024 Presidential Election. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest local and national political news including issues on women's health rights, Landry's Free Executive Speech order, and the overhaul of state taxes.

President of the AFL-CIO Louis Reine is joined by Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO Matt Wood to discuss the dockworkers strike and its impact on the labor union and also the upcoming presidential election and it's canidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the local and national political topics including the upcoming presidential election and also Landry's plan for tax reformation. Sportswriter Gil LeBreton talks his induction into the LSU Manship School’s 2024 Hall of Fame.

American journalist and writer Craig Unger talks his latest work, "Den of Spies". Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an overview of the markets. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the vice presidential debate.

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks whats new at the library and also various upcoming events. Baton Rouge City Court Constable Terrica Williams speaks on her job as constable and also the upcoming reelection. Catering Executive Chef Lulu Chustz gives her thoughts on racism throughout the state.

Author and historian Max Boot talks his latest work on 40th President Ronald Reagan, "Reagan: His Life and Legend". Retired police officer and author Ron Stallworth recounts his infiltration of the KKK and also speaks on his work, "The Gangs of Zion". Former MLB player Denny McLain comments on the ongoing baseball playoffs.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser speaks on his latest business endeavors including his current trade mission in India and also comments on various political topics. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including the upcoming presidential election and its candidates. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest in political news.

Longtime WAFB award-winning anchor and reporter Greg Meriwether talks his career throughout the years and also the latest on the world on media. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on local and national political topics including the upcoming elections and also the recent news on Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins.

Louisiana State Representative and candidate for Baton Rouge City Constable Denise Marcelle speaks on her candidacy and upcoming election. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the latest in Capitol news including the state budget and taxes. Managing Director of Live After 5 Luke Lognion talks the upcoming performance of George Porter Jr. For more information visit- https://downtownbr.org/live-after-five/.

Director of inpatient perinatal for Woman's Hospital Dr. Kelly Cannon is joined by executive vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer at Woman's Hospital Cheri Johnson to speak on the importance of perinatal health and also Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and new mothers, Woman's PMHU. Founder, president, and CEO of Dialogue on Race Louisiana Maxine Crump talks the idea of racism and the construct of race.

Vocalist Phillip Manuel remembers the lives of four greats in the entertainment industry; Tito Jackson, Sergio Mendez, James Earl Jones, and Frankie Beverly. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the latest with tax and budget problems throughout the state.

Member of the Louisiana State Senate and candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District Cleo Fields gives insight into his campaign and candidacy and also comments on various national and local political topics. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose is joined by news director for WWNO in New Orleans and WRKF in Baton Rouge Ryan Vasquez to discuss the latest in politics including the recent comments by Senator John Kennedy.

BetOnline's Sportsbook Brand Manager Dave Mason talks online betting and the 2024 presidential election odds. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf speaks on the idea of weed legalization and also the comments from Richard Nixon regarding marijuana. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on national and political topics including the recent comments from Louisiana Senator John Kennedy. Development Director for Baton Rouge Gallery Gwen Palagi talks the upcoming event, "Movies and Music on the Lawn". For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/movies-music-on-the-lawn.

District Attorney Hillar Moore speaks on property tax throughout the state, advancements in technology within the criminal justice system, and the upcoming event "Saving Aziz and Those Left Behind". For more information, visit https://apat.memberclicks.net/savingazizpfpfundraiser#!/. BRSO's Music Director Adam Johnson gives insight into what's new with the Baton Rouge Symphony, including "Opening Night with Olga Kern". For more information, visit https://www.brso.org/event-calendar/24-25openingnight. Former Member of the Louisiana State Senate Marc Morial is joined by Executive Vice President of Insights and Multiplatform Analytics for BET Networks Tiyale Hayes to bring awareness to the importance of National Black Voter Day on September 20th. Author Chris Colbert talks his latest work, "Technology is Dead".

Librarian Amanda Jones speaks on anti-censorship in libraries throughout the state and her latest work regarding this, "That Librarian". Columnist Danny Heitman reflects on his journalism career the impact and importance of libraries, and also the the upcoming library series, "The Bill of Obligations". For more information, visit https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/event/library-series%3A-the-bill-of-obligations-the-ten-habits-of-good-citizens/229006/. Political scientist Nancy Rosenblum talks her latest work, "Ungoverning".

President and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Jill Kidder talks the latest in local tourism as well as the effect the Super Bowl in New Orleans will have on Baton Rouge. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various local and national political topics including the upcoming presidential election.