Talk Louisiana

Outreach Coordinator at LaFASA Kelli Knight is joined by Executive Director at LaFASA Rafael de Castro to talk the impact of sexual assault. Professor at George Matthews & Virginia Brinkley Modlin Chair in Leadership Studies Dr. Peter Kaufman speaks on the first pope from the Order of Saint Augustine, Pope Leo XIV.

President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger talks the city of New Orleans and the uncertainty in terms if tourism. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various Louisiana political topics.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks November 15th voting and also upcoming events at the library including Movies on the Plaza and the Summer Reading Challenge. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with GOP's bill.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson discuss the markets and their philosophies on investing. Wife of Louisiana legend Katherine Anders remembers her dear husband Smiley Anders. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan speaks on her new children's book "Marianne the Maker".

Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards gives his review on his first five months in office. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various political topics including Trump and "TACO".

Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on various political topics including the upcoming US Senate race with Bill Cassidy and John Fleming. Reporter for the New York Times Jere Longman talks his former career in sports writing and his current career in obituaries. Multi-media artist Sam Corso is joined by the director of development for the Baton Rouge Gallery Gwen Palagi talks Cor...

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout the state as well as various political issues throughout Louisiana. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon speaks on various topics including Louisiana and Trump, the congressional delegation, and the upcoming closed primary election.

Louie's Café owner Jimmy Wetherford talks the upcoming celebration of life for longtime Louie's chef Frenchie Cox .The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest on tariffs, Bill Cassidy and the upcoming senate race, and insurance reforms throughout the state.

Aviation Director for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Mike Edwards speaks on upcoming updates to the airport and business at present. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory discusses his opinions on the current administration and civil rights movements.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams talks five years since the murder of George Floyd and also the Trump administration thus far. Urologist Dr. Mark Posner gives insight into Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Member of the EBR Parish School Board System Patrick Martin is joined by "Start School Later" head Hannah Amoroso to speak on the pilot program regarding later start t...

Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Michael Duca speaks on the new Pope Leo XIV. Writer and professor of English literature at Louisiana State University Carl Freedman remembers the great actor John Wayne. Author and baseball player turned performance coach Jim Murphy talks his latest work, "Inner Excellence".

Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of the death penalty Sister Helen Prejean talks capital punishment throughout the state as well at comments on the Pope Leo XIV. Executive Director of the Promise of Justice Initiative Samantha Kennedy joins Sister Helen to discuss the death penalty and international conflict. LSU Professor Kevin Cope comments on Bill Tate...

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on various political topics including the new Edwards administration, the passing of former Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden, and also the upcoming US Senate Race. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the passing of the budget bill and the reformation of FEMA.

Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson discusses the state of transportation on a local and national level. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana Democratic Party's executive director Dadrius Lanus talks the vision of the democratic party in Louisiana, and local political topics.

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 re...

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 incl...

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 al...

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.nightmark...

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 Medi...