Talk Louisiana

Manship Chair in Journalism at Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann speaks on his book, "Kingfish U: Huey and LSU" and also comments various political topics. Dean of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Oliver Garden gives insight into what's new at the Vet School. Writer Gaylon White talks his latest work, "Coach of a Lifetime". Writer Jeremy White talks hi...

Owner of Red Cakes Events Heather Day talks the upcoming Sunday Funday event Burnt Bottom Biscuit Bingo Brunch. For more information, visit https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/event/burnt-bottom-biscuit-bingo-brunch/227340/ . Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University in Shreveport Jeff Sadow comments on the upcoming governor's election and it's candidates. EBR Parish Clerk...

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". Rabbi Peretz Kazen from the Chabad of Baton Rouge talks the upcoming documentary "The Honey Girl" on Holocaust survivor Esther Basch. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=184 . Author and speaker Race Relations Spe...

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". Rabbi Peretz Kazen from the Chabad of Baton Rouge talks the upcoming documentary "The Honey Girl" on Holocaust survivor Esther Basch. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=184 . Author and speaker Race Relations Spe...

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". Rabbi Peretz Kazen from the Chabad of Baton Rouge talks the upcoming documentary "The Honey Girl" on Holocaust survivor Esther Basch. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=184 . Author and speaker Race Relations Spe...

Capitol Access Reporter started off Friday's show by recapping Thursday night's televised gubernatorial debate featuring five of the seven major candidate. The Voice of Tiger Stadium Dan Borne talked about Saturday's home opener against Grambling State. Melissa Flournoy, board chairman of 10,000 Women Louisiana and political blogger Lamar White also talked with Jim about Thursday night's gubernato...

Jenni Peters Runner and Baton Rouge Activist Jenni Peters stopped in the studio to talk about her vision for City Park. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul provided an update on the investigation into the now closed "Brave Cave," where suspects were allegedly beaten. The Advocate's Mark Ballard joined Jim from D.C to talk about the latest with the governor's race and the courts tossing out Alabam...

Former LSU football player and assistant athletic director Greg LaFleur joined the show to talk about LSU's embarrassing season opening loss to Florida State. East Baton Rouge School Board President Dadrius Lanus joined the show to give an update on the transportation issues involving Baton Rouge public schools. The final guest on today's show is author Robert Jay Lifton who discussed his book "Su...

Former LSU football player and assistant athletic director Greg LaFleur joined the show to talk about LSU's embarrassing season opening loss to Florida State. East Baton Rouge School Board President Dadrius Lanus joined the show to give an update on the transportation issues involving Baton Rouge public schools. The final guest on today's show is author Robert Jay Lifton who discussed his book "Su...

Prominent defense attorney Lewis Unglesby joined Jim to discuss the indictments against former President Donald Trump, the Louisiana Governor's race and the tragic fatal shooting at a high school football game in Port Allen on Friday night. Executive Director of the Capital Area Human Services District, Doctor Jan Laughinghouse, joined Jim for the final ten minutes of the show to discuss the opioi...

Head of Nungesser Consulting LLC Sally Nungesser talks republican politics amid the upcoming governor's election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight in the lay of the land leading up to the October primary.

CEO and President of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Rose Hudson talks the LA Lottery's enduring popularity throughout the years and also it's impact on K-12 public education. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul speaks on crime throughout the city, the investigation into the alleged torture chamber utilized by BRPD as well as his next chapter of life following his departure from the Baton Rouge...

Head of Nungesser Consulting LLC Sally Nungesser talks republican politics amid the upcoming governor's election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight in the lay of the land leading up to the October primary.

CEO and President of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Rose Hudson talks the LA Lottery's enduring popularity throughout the years and also it's impact on K-12 public education. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul speaks on crime throughout the city, the investigation into the alleged torture chamber utilized by BRPD as well as his next chapter of life following his departure from the Baton Rouge...

Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Dr. Libbie Sonnier speaks on the organization and also the importance of early childhood care and education. Director of Museums at the Old State Capitol Mary Durusau remembers Huey P. Long on his 130th birthday. Writer Rannah Gray talks her book on Scott Rogers, "Familiar Evil".

Mayor-president of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston-Broome gives insight into the state of the city this year. Pastor and former American football player and coach Denny Duron talks his life and times, his part in the evangelical movement, and also his latest work, "God, Family, Football". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Hurricane Katrina on it's 18th anniversary.

Chief Print and Writing Editor at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin speaks on the lay of the land in regards to NYC politics as well as his colleague's detainment in Russia. Parent advocate Fairleigh Jackson gives an update on public schools amid the bus driver shortage. Writer Ana Homayoun talks her latest work, "Erasing the Finish Line".

Chief Print and Writing Editor at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin speaks on the lay of the land in regards to NYC politics as well as his colleague's detainment in Russia. Parent advocate Fairleigh Jackson gives an update on public schools amid the bus driver shortage. Writer Ana Homayoun talks her latest work, "Erasing the Finish Line".

Lt. Gov of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming election and his candidacy for lieutenant governor as well as crime and tourism throughout the state. WRKF and WWNO Capital Access Reporter Molly Ryan talks briefly on the insurance crisis throughout Louisiana. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper and also former state representa...

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates and also the latest on the litigation regarding Baton Rouge schools. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight into the recent Milwaukee Republican debate as well as the 2024 presidential election.

Pulitzer-winning syndicated columnist Clarence Page gives insight on the upcoming Milwaukee Republican debate as well as the latest on the scandal regarding the 2009 film, "The Blind Side". Louisiana AFL-CIO Secretary/Treasurer Matt Wood talks the upcoming governor's election and their endorsement. Brock Kantrow and Sarah Barlow from BRCC speak on BRCC athletics and the college overall.

Head of the Louisiana Independent Party Bill Bryan is joined by Associate Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the upcoming primary election as well as the candidates. Custom tailor and designer Manuel Martinez gives some style tips on fashion in these hot temperatures.

Legal director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed comments on the state of reproductive rights post the overturning of Roe v. Wade and also congressional redistricting. President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the recent issues with school transportation workers and other school employees. SoFi's Student Loan manager Brian Walsh gives insight into the world of student loa...

Filmmaker Scott Sullivan talks his latest film related to gun violence, "Chances". For more information, visit https://www.sulliscope.com/ . The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates. Candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State Brain Trosclair gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.

Filmmaker Scott Sullivan talks his latest film related to gun violence, "Chances". For more information, visit https://www.sulliscope.com/ . The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates. Candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State Brain Trosclair gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.