Talk Louisiana

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-10911846...

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 cre...

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 psych...

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...

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...

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 t...

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.