Talk Louisiana

A fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center Patrick J. Brown talks his latest work for the New York Times on Donald Trump's pro-life stance, "Opinion: Trump Has Abandoned Pro-Life Voters". The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various political topics including Donald Trump's recent comments regarding the racial identity of the potential democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris.

Founder of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Brandon Landry reflects on his career journey to this point. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst gives insight to his campaign for re-election. Chair for Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge Deborah Sternberg talks the Academy over the years and it's positive impact on young adults in the community.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry talks his journey to this point and also gives insight into various state government topics including recently passed bills and also his administration thus far. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on local and national politics including various upcoming elections and also the candidates.

Music and Film critic John Wirt remembers singer Mama Cass on the 50th anniversary of her passing. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on upcoming presidential election and its candidates including Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the latest in Paris with the 2024 Olympic Games and also comments briefly on the latest in poli...

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives insight into the first six months of his third term, tourism throughout the state of Louisiana, and also politics throughout the state. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks on local and nation news including upcoming elections and also his thoughts on potential democratic nominee for president Ka...

Former State Representative Troy Hebert comments on the upcoming presidential election and it's candidates with Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee and also Joe Biden's recent "farewell speech" amide his withdrawal from the election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming presidential election and the potential democratic VP nominee. President...

Democratic candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District Quentin Anderson talks his campaign and candidacy. Washington Post reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell comments on various topics surrounding the presidential election including potential Presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance.

Former head of Plan Baton Rouge and the Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance Boo Thomas is joined by architect Rex Cabaniss to talk the latest with the Belle of Baton Rouge remodeling and the demolition of a century old building. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper is joined by entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Dr. Faye Williams and Southern University professor Dr. Albert Sam...

Public Service Commissioner and Democrat Foster Campbell is joined by longtime State Representative and Republican Garey Forster to discuss the presidential election including Joe Biden dropping out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the upcoming Democratic Convention. EBR School Board member Patrick Martin talks the latest with the school board and the next steps regarding the superin...

Public Service Commissioner and Democrat Foster Campbell is joined by longtime State Representative and Republican Garey Forster to discuss the presidential election including Joe Biden dropping out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the upcoming Democratic Convention. EBR School Board member Patrick Martin talks the latest with the school board and the next steps regarding the superin...

President & CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Jill Kidder gives insight into the impact Visit Baton Rouge plays on the positives of the Capital city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the latest on the Republican Convention, JD Vance, Donald Trump and also Nancy Pelosi's comments on Joe Biden and the Democratic party.

Pollster Bernie Pinsonat is joined by political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray to discuss various political topics including upcoming local elections, the the final day of qualifying for the November 5th election, the latest regarding the presidential election, and Donald Trump's speech at the recent Republican National Convention. Vocalist Phillip Manuel talks his upcoming performance at Snug Harb...

President & CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Jill Kidder gives insight into the impact Visit Baton Rouge plays on the positives of the Capital city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the latest on the Republican Convention, JD Vance, Donald Trump and also Nancy Pelosi's comments on Joe Biden and the Democratic party.

Community advocate in Baton Rouge Tania Nyman discusses the latest regarding Louisiana charter schools and the search for the East Baton Rouge Parish superintendent. Retired LSU Manship Chair Bob Mann talks the latest with the presidential election including his thoughts on the presidential candidates and their parties.

Attorney Phil Preis is joined by his daughter and law partner Caroline Graham to give insight into the 2012 Allen Stanford Ponzi scheme. Features editor at The Advocate Jan Risher remembers longtime Baton Rouge columnist Smiley Anders amid his recent passing. Author Anne Arceneaux talks her latest work, "Pecan Chi".

Politician and the former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Charlie Melançon speaks on various local and national political topics including the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Attorney and first Republican woman elected to statewide office in Louisiana Suzanne Haik Terrell talks the Trump administration amid the upcoming presidential election. The Was...

Cofounder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss local and national politics including the Landry administration thus far, issues throughout our community such as climate change, and the upcoming presidential election and the parties. Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin gives his take on national political topics incl...

Investigative reporter John Rupolo talks the latest on the EBR Superintendent search and its candidates. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools Caroline Roemer gives her take on charter schools throughout Louisiana and also recently passed bills effecting these schools. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the Democratic Party, Joe Biden stepping down, and also...

President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the upcoming vote regarding the new EBR Parish School System Superintendent and it's candidates. Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor and Democratic blogger Dayne Sherman to discuss state and national political topics including the Landry administration thus far and the upcoming presidenti...

Chief Executive Officer for the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Adonica Duggan talks the latest regarding the EBR School Superintendent election controversy and the candidates. The Washington Post's Steven Mufson speaks on the effects of climate change in Louisiana by referencing his latest work, "The Drowning South". Educator, writer, and philosopher Theodore Richards talks his upcoming retreat...

World-renowned tailor and men's fashion influencer Manuel Martinez gives his take on summer 2024 fashion trends and also comments on the fashion choices of some prominent people such as Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Senator John Fetterman. Reporter for The Advocate and The The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges talks James Carville's recent comments regarding the presidential election, Vice President Kam...

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including recent actions by the Supreme Court, the upcoming presidential election, and also his thoughts on the Landry administration six months in. American investigative reporter, author and film director Jason Berry gives his take on these political matters as well as James Carville's comments regarding the Democratic party and Biden.

Music and Film critic John Wirt is joined by vocalist Philip Manuel to talk some profound music of Independence Day as well as s few artists important to this date, Bill Withers and Barry White. Author Michael Castleman speaks on his latest work, "The Untold Stories of Books". Writer Jacqueline Gay Walley talks her latest work, "The Waw".

Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed gives her take of various political topics including the recent Ten Commandments law, abortion rights throughout our state, and the Supreme Court's decision regarding presidential immunity. Political consultant Roy Fletcher is joined by SU professor Dr. Albert Samuels to discuss where we are amid the upcoming presidential election.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's going on at the library on this upcoming 4th of July holiday. District attorney Hillar Moore gives an update on crime in comparison to last year, thoughts on the recent concealed carry law, drugs, truancy, and other community issues. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams speaks on the recent Supr...