Jim Engster

Talk Louisiana

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Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster airs weekdays at 9am and 9pm on WRKF.

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Jim Engster

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www.wrkf.org

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Fred Dent, Mary Patricia Wray, E. Eric Guirard, Darrell Glasper 06.11.2024

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.

Remembering Ernest Gaines, Kaitlyn Joshua, Roy Fletcher 05.11.2024

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.

Lewis Unglesby, Steve Myers, Jim Brandt 04.11.2024

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.

Charles Boustany, Charlie Cook, Greg Larose, Brooke Thorington 01.11.2024

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 specia...

Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome, Mark Ballard 31.10.2024

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.

Jim Kitchens, Bishop George, Stefanie Powers 30.10.2024

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.

Ted James, Pearson Cross, Diane Ehrensaft 29.10.2024

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".

Elliott Atkinson, Nathaniel Hearn, Tim Miller 28.10.2024

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. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Richard Nelson, Dr. Denise Underwood, Remembering Julia Hawkins 25.10.2024

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 presidenti...

Melissa Flournoy, Troy Hebert, Mark Ballard, Denny McLain 24.10.2024

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...

Bob Mann, Quin Hillyer, Henry Bushkin, Jake Martin 24.10.2024

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.

Aaliyah Bilal, Jim Brown 22.10.2024

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.

Dan Moldea, Ronnie Harris 21.10.2024

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.

Roy Fletcher, James Carville, Greg Larose, Brooke Thorington 18.10.2024

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 i...

Press Robinson, Mark Ballard 17.10.2024

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.

Bishop George, Dr. Jim Kitchens, E. Eric Guirard Jim 16.10.2024

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.

Nancy Landry, Kevin Cope, Faye Williams 15.10.2024

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 vot...

Jan Hondzinski, Franklin Foil, Todd Horne, Eddie Cazayoux 14.10.2024

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 an...

Rebekah Gee, Elbert Guillory, Greg Larose 11.10.2024

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 incl...

Jeff Landry, Mark Ballard 10.10.2024

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.

Jackie Siegel, Collis Temple 09.10.2024

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...

Lauren Giffin, Colin Jeter, Rolfe McCollister, Chris Champagne 08.10.2024

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 throughou...

George Sells, Whitney Vann, Nick Laborde, Joseph Orgeron 07.10.2024

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 Hou...

Nora Ahmed, Gene Mills. Brooke Thorington, Greg Larose 04.10.2024

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 B...

Louis Reine, Matt Wood, Mark Ballard, Gil LeBreton 03.10.2024

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. Spor...

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