Talk Louisiana

Wife of longtime Baton Rouge columnist Smiley Anders Katherine Anders remembers her husband on the anniversary of his column. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the firing of CBS correspondent Scott Pelley. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the various politics topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the war in Iran.

Journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig reminisces on the life of Muhammad Ali on the 10th anniversary of Ali's death. Financial advisor Fred Dent gives perspective on the current state of the markets. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers talks politics in Louisiana including the recent strike out with all proposed amendments, and the LA Democratic Party.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library this month and also the upcoming library millage vote. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest local news including the recent legislative session and LSU news.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the last day of the legislative session, the upcoming election, and the latest on Pres. Trump. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers actor and comedian Andy Griffith on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Biographer Carl Rollyson remembers actress and model Marylin Monroe on the 100th anniversary of her...

President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter talks the latest in the teacher pay raise and also the failing of Amendment 3. Democratic political strategist Dane Strother comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming midterm election and the Texas primary runoff results. Senior Advisor for Resilience at NWF and MRD Charles Sutcliffe speaks on "Restore the Mississippi R...

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism and upcoming events throughout the state and also the results of the recent closed primary election. Baton Rouge attorney Stephen Dixon speaks on his current time in Ukraine. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump and the Texas GOP runoff.

Author, actor, and political commentator John Fugelsang talks various political topics in regards to religion. Former congressman Charles Boustany speaks on his first-hand experiences in Kiev and his perspective on the war in Ukraine.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump, the Texas primary runoff, and the upcoming midterm elections. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers legendary jazz musician and saxophonist Sonny Rollins amid his recent death.

Legendary blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy reflects on his life and career over the years and also his upcoming performance at the Saenger Theatre. For more information, visit https://www.buddyguy.net/#tour. Author and journalist Danielle Crittenden talks her latest work, "Dispatches From Grief". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on the latest in the entertainment world including Stephe...

State representative and chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Edmond Jordan talks the latest in the legislature with congressional redistricting. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including Pres. Trump and the upcoming midterm elections.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in the political world including the results of the recent primary election, Cassidy, Letlow, and Fleming. Commissioner of insurance Tim Temple speaks on the latest in the insurance industry.

President of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss current political topics including recent comments from senator Bill Cassidy. Veteran anchorman George Sells talks the end of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the state of CBS.

Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann speaks on local politics including the latest with Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, and Julia Letlow. Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks the latest in Louisiana politics including the results of the recent primary election.

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by political consultant Mary Patricia Wray and former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert to discuss the recent primary election results. Feeding Louisiana’s executive director Pat R. Van Burkleo speaks on the organization and its upcoming "Anti-Hunger Day". For more information, visit https://www.feedinglouisiana.org/news/dayatth...

Democratic Candidates for United States Senate Nick Albares, Gary Crockett, and Jamie Davis speak on their views and policies. Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper to talk the latest on local politics including congressional redistricting.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including congressional redistricting and the upcoming senate elections. Chief Policy Officer of Leaders for a Better Louisiana Barry Erwin talks the upcoming election and the amendments on the ballot. Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster remembers journalist and film critic Rex Reed by playing an encore interview from 2012 amid his recent...

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks the happenings in the city over the past month, and introduces "Mayor President for the day" Serenity Smith as a guest. Democratic candidate for congress in Louisiana's 5th District Lindsay Garcia speaks on her political philosophy, and gives her perspective on the offensive exchange that occurred during the recent committee hearing ove...

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various local topics including the upcoming US Senate election and congressional redistricting. Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the upcoming primary election and the candidates.

Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory talks various political topics including congressional redistricting. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus responds to Sen. Jay Morris' remarks at the recent committee meeting regarding LA's congressional map. Award-winning producer Melissa Berton talks "The...

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on the latest on the Supreme Court ruling regarding congressional districts and also the suspension of the US House election. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua comments on various topics locally and nationally including redistricting, upcoming elections, and amendments.

Director of the US Mint Paul Hollis talks his journey and career to this point and also the latest on coins. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming senate election and the postponed US House election.

Financial advisor Fred Dent joins for his monthly visit and speaks on the current state of the markets. Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Randal Gaines talks current political topics including the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including the upcoming "Fix-It-Faire". For more information, visit, https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/. Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the latest in tourism throughout the state and also the closed primary election. Visua...

Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various topics including the latest with the May 16th election and the postponing of the House Primary election.

Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert is joined by member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus to discuss the latest in LA politics including the postponing of the House primary election. Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman comments on the effect and implications of postponing the election.