Talk Louisiana

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the upcoming special session on crime, the cancellation of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Elevance merge, and other local and national political topics. Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Dr. Griffin Rogers speaks on the importance of being informed on the importance of kidney health. Talk Louisiana host Jim En...

Executive director of the Ports Association of Louisiana Jennifer Marusak speaks on the port system and processes to keep it going. Mass communication specialist Jensen Moore gives a recap on the Super Bowl commercials. Film Programming Manager at Manship Theatre Kelly Swift talks upcoming movies to be shown at the Manship. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers longtime NPR "Moring Edition" ho...

Rabbi Barry Weinstein of Temple Sinai is joined by chairman of the Islamic Center of Baton Rouge Emad Nofal to discuss their differences in religion as friends. Bible scholar John Dominic Crossan talks scripture in relation to love.

Political consultant and author James Carville speaks on various national and local political topics including Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and topic surrounding the border. Associate Vice President for Research at LSU Andy Maas talks the recent receival of the NSF grant.

Journalist Stephanie Riegel speaks on the Blue Cross and Elevance Health merge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's going on in Washington politics including the border bill and also Gov. Landry's proposal to send Louisiana troops to the Mexican border.

Journalist Stephanie Riegel speaks on the Blue Cross and Elevance Health merge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's going on in Washington politics including the border bill and also Gov. Landry's proposal to send Louisiana troops to the Mexican border.

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives insight into the current markets and the economy amid this election year. Washington Post sports writer Frederic Frommer talks Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio in comparison to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Former United States Senator Mary Landrieu talks the lobbing world and also various American political topics.

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives insight into the current markets and the economy amid this election year. Washington Post sports writer Frederic Frommer talks Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio in comparison to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Former United States Senator Mary Landrieu talks the lobbing world and also various American political topics.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's new at the library and the One Book One Community selection. Former Secretary of State of Louisiana Jay Dardenne joins us on his birthday to give his thoughts on the new administration.

President of the Louisiana Chemical Association Greg Bowser speaks on the chemical industry's impact on the environment and also the liquefied natural gas controversy. President of BHCHP and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School Dr. James O'Connell gives insight into his work with the homeless by referencing his book, "Stories From the Shadows". Board-certified physician and...

Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks his life and career throughout the years and also various Louisiana political topics. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on local and national politics.

Founder, president, and CEO of Dialogue on Race Louisiana Maxine Crump speaks on the organization, her and work throughout the years, and also issues on race. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national politics including congressional reapportionments.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks sport gambling amid the Kayshon Boutte gambling allegations and also national political topics including Donald Trump. Veteran news reporter Andre' Moreau speaks on his run in with dating scams.

Former member of the LA House of Representatives Melissa Flournoy is joined by Democratic activist Gary Chambers to discuss various Louisiana political topics including the special session, congressional redistricting, and the closed primary amid the Landry administration.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher talks various local and national political topics including the upcoming crime session, the ending of state and corporate income taxes, and also this election year. Washington Post reporter Michael Brice-Saddler speaks on Joe Biden and minority votes.

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge president Renee Chatelain talks her career over the year and work throughout the community as she prepares to step down. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams gives her take on American politics amid this presidential election year. Author Veera Hiranandani speaks on her latest work, "The Night Diary".

Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various Louisiana topics including next year's Super Bowl and crime throughout the state. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore talks liquified natural gas and also the congressional black district.

The Voice of the Valley Dan Borne talks his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame and the LSU Lady Tigers against South Carolina. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Cleo Fields and Garret Graves.

Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann gives his take on local and national politics including Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley and also Cleo Fields running in District 6. Washington Post reporter Meryl Kornfield talks the New Hampshire primary. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster celebrates both Aaron Neville and Neil Diamond on their 83rd birthday.

Vice President of the EBR School Board Patrick Martin speaks on the upcoming meeting regarding the succession plan and other issues within the school board. Journalist and published of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various political topics including the New Hampshire Primary. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers investigative reporter John Camp amid his recent passing.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by attorney and 2023 governor candidate Hunter Lundy to discuss various political topics including the closed primary and congressional redistricting. Neda Parandian and Mark Aubanel from the LSU Digital Media Center talk the upcoming gaming event "LSU Global Game Jam 2024". For more information, visit https://dmae.lsu.edu/events/2024/2024-01-22-lsuggj-24/.

Former member of the LA House of Representatives Melissa Flournoy is joined by Democratic activist Gary Chambers to discuss various Louisiana political topics including the special session, congressional redistricting, and the closed primary amid the Landry administration.

Former LSU basketball and NBA player Rudy Macklin speaks on his role with the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and its importance and also New Year's resolutions. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the 2024 election year and also the special session.

Former BESE president Holly Boffy speaks on Gov. Jeff Landry's revoking of the graduation appeal process. Columnist Quin Hillyer talks various pollical topics including Donald Trump, congressional redistricting, and the idea of the open primary.

Novelist, non-fiction writer, and comic book author Brad Meltzer gives insight into his latest works as well as speaks on the lay of the land politically with amid the election year. Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana Tim Temple talks the insurance crisis and his plans in office.