Talk Louisiana

Former state lawmaker Garey Forster talks the latest in local political news including Orleans criminal court judges recusing themselves from the indictment of Liz Murrill. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national politics including the upcoming midterm elections and Maine Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf and Republican activist and member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom debate their opposing political philosophies in regards to current political topics. Real estate professional Jerry Del Rio comments on the present conditions of the real estate market. Former professional baseball player Denny McLain talks his storied career and the current state of...

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including the recently approved millage continuation. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua to discuss various political topics including allegations against Gr...

Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil speaks on the results of the recent legislative session and also ongoing local and statewide projects, including the USS Kidd. LSU's Communications Director and Associate Athletics Director Michael Bonnette comments on LSU and the general changes in college athletics. Family medicine Dr. Ericka Flood and GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship board member Joile LeBl...

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on the latest in politics including the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the upcoming senate election. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on various political topics including the 250th anniversary of the United States, upcoming elections, and the indictment of Liz Murrill.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple gives an recap of the recent legislative session and also talks insurance throughout the state amid hurricane season. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the results of the recent Senate election, Bill Cassidy, and Pres. Trump.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson share their investment philosophies and give their monthly update on the markets. Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson discusses topical political topics such as the supreme court upholding birthright citizenship, and closed versus open primaries.

Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on the latest in politics including the Nov. 3rd runoff Senate race, recent Supreme Court decisions, and Pres. Trump. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper speaks on various topics including the recent altercation involving Central Pastor Tony Spell and his neighbor, the results of the recent Senate race, and the Supreme Court decisions...

Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on the latest in politics including the recent primary election and Pres. Trump. Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher talks the results of the recent primary election and its candidates.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout the state and his opposition to the closed primary election. Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert is joined by state representative and chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Edmond Jordan to discuss various local political topics including the upcoming primary runoff and its candidates.

Talk LA host Jim Engster talks various politic topics including the recent Capitol Hill lunch. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Sen. Cassidy and Pres. Trump's recent exchange and the upcoming Senate election. Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin remembers LSU's first black coach...

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein sheds light on the East Baton Rouge Parish library's dedicated millage, which is on the ballot this weekend- June 27th, 2026. Don't forget to vote! Sportswriter Gil LeBreton speaks on his storied career and his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman talks his upcoming reti...

Retired associate professor and the LSU Manship School Judith Sylvester comments on the evolution of journalism throughout the years and also her work in making LSU a smoke-free campus. Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the upcoming Louisi...

NAACP State President Michael McClanahan comments on the boycott against congressional redistricting. Democratic US Senate Candidate Jamie Davis talks his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming runoff election.

Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain speaks on the Farm Bureau and also the effect of the war in Iran and tariffs on the farming industry. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the upcoming primary election and its candidates. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Gary Crockett talks his campaign and candidacy in the upcoming runo...

Executive director of Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks the current state of the economy under Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump, the war in Iran, and also upcoming elections.

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards discusses all that is happening in the city including pay raises and the initiative to clean up blight around BR. Veteran journalist JR Ball talks independent news venture "Red Eye", and speaks in depth on the City Park golf course.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus to discuss various political topics including upcoming elections and the parties. LSU professor Kevin Cope announces his retirement from LSU and also comments on the latest in politics including the recent UFC fight at the US Capitol.

State Representative Mandie Landry comments on various political topics including the recent legislative session and the current state of the Democratic party. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner for District 1 Eric Skrmetta talks his roll as a PSC, the upcoming Meta data center in Richland Parish, and other local political topics.

Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including the last with Pres. Trump. Chief Executive Officer of Nest Health Rebekah Gee talks her organization and also gives her view on healthcare in America.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in national politics including the upcoming runoff elections, the midterm election, and Pres. Trump. Assistant professor in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond Lauren Nicole Henley talks her latest work "Inquisition for Blood".

Former Editor of The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Peter Kovacs gives his perspective on the current state of journalism and talks various political topics.

Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 15th district Regina Barrow comments on the recent legislative session and also the upcoming Flag Day event celebrating it's 250th year. Executive director of CASA Dalton Kuehn is joined by marketing and outreach director for CASA Allison Traxler speak on the impact and importance of the organization. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Asw...

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams reflects on her life and times by referencing her latest work "This Is Me". American investigative reporter, author and film director Jason Berry talks his career throughout the years in his latest work, "Conversations with Jason Berry".

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks the Supreme Court's decision regarding congressional redistricting and the elimination of one of the state's two majority-Black congressional districts. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on the latest world news including Pres. Trump, the war in Iran, and the recent legislative session.