Talk Louisiana

Lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin, reflects on the life and times of Carson. Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges speaks on several political topics including the legislative session and debt issues.

Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Dr. Jeff Sadow discusses several local and national political topics including the upcoming governor's election as well as the current debt ceiling.

Newspaper columnist Quin Hillyer gives his take on several political topics including the debt ceiling and the status of the republican party. President and CEO of Louisiana Restaurant Association Stan Harris gives insight into the restaurant industry's comeback since Covid. Psychologist, researcher, speaker, and author Dr. Ellen Braaten talks her latest work, "Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less".

Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne comments on the state budget, legislative topics, and also the upcoming governor's election. Candidate for the Louisiana governor's race Hunter Lundy talks his book, "Let us Prey" as well as his campaign and candidacy.

American historian and author Joshua Zeitz speaks on his latest work, "Lincoln's God". The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses local and national political topics including John Kennedy's comment on Mexico and Donald Trump's town hall.

LBP News reporter Kara St. Cyr gives insight to the start of her career as well as comments on Donald Trump's town hall. Author Christine Yu talks her latest work, "Up to Speed". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on several topics including the upcoming governor's election. Marketing director for the Baton Rouge Airport Jim Caldwell speaks on the new flight option to Washington, DC.

President at Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine speaks on the rejection of the minimum wage increase as well as the state of labor in Louisiana. Musician, singer, producer, and friend of the great Frank Sinatra Tony Oppedisano remembers Sinatra on the twenty-fifth year of his passing. Author Ruta Sepetys talks her latest work, "You the Story".

Angelle Bradford from Moms Demand Action gives insight into several bill proposals including a concealed carry bill. National President/CEO of the National Congress of Black Women and lawyer Dr. Faye Williams is joined by libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss several topics including the current debt ceiling.

President at Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine speaks on the rejection of the minimum wage increase as well as the state of labor in Louisiana. Musician, singer, producer, and friend of the great Frank Sinatra Tony Oppedisano remembers Sinatra on the twenty-fifth year of his passing. Author Ruta Sepetys talks her latest work, "You the Story".

Former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and candidate for the governor's election, Dr. Shawn Wilson gives insight into his candidacy and also comments on issues throughout the community. Author John Barry talks his latest work, "Lessons from the Covid War".

Public health policy expert and founder and CEO of Nest Health Dr. Rebekah Gee gives insight into primary healthcare specifically for women throughout the country amid the abortion ban. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the current debt ceiling as well as Donald Trump's liability in the sexual abuse case and the recent CNN town hall.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea discusses Donald Trumps liability in the recent sexual abuse and defamation case as well as the debt ceiling. Former LSU gymnast and Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Susan Jackson gives her thoughts on NIL deals and also comments on LSU Lady Tiger's Angel Reese. Environmentalist Bob Jacobsen gives insight into flood issues and insurance throughout the a...

Attorney and former Louisiana politician Phil Preis reflects on his career to this point and also discusses the upcoming governor's election and the collapse of the Stanford group. Author and attorney Michael H. Rubin talks his latest work, "A White Hot Plan". Author Shelley Puhak speaks on her book, "The Dark Queens". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Vida Blue and comments on several oth...

University of Louisiana System president Jim Henderson gives an update on what's happening with UL and other universities. Polling director for The Washington Post Scott Clement discusses President Biden's low approval rate. President and CEO of Baton Rouge Gallery Jason Andreasen is joined by artist Clark Whittington to talk the latest exhibit in the Baton Rouge airport, Art-O-Mat. Author Jaime G...

Former state lawmakers Melissa Flournoy and Garey Forster discuss various Louisiana budget bills including the rejection of the minimum wage increase as well as the pay raise for teachers. Widow of former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, Trina Edwards, talks her upcoming nuptials to former state senator John Alario.

Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Geno McKneely talks his years in law enforcement as well as crime throughout the city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses various national and local political topics including the rejection of the minimum wage increase. Author Michael Lind speaks on his latest work, "Hell to Pay".

Attorney Larry English gives insight into his client, Sharon Lewis' lawsuit against LSU. Tiger Rag Magazine editor Todd Horne discusses the Sharon Lewis case and its upcoming trial.

CFA of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent gives insight into the debt ceiling, effects on the the markets, and the state of stocks in comparison to last year. ABC board member Scott Wilfong discusses the future of Tiger Land bar "Reggie's" amid LSU student Madison Brooks death. Professor at University of Nevada, Reno and author Valerie Fridland talks her latest work "Like, Literally, Dude."

Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives Joe Marino discusses the bill proposal to increase pay for state law makers. Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs reflects on his time at The Advocate and also talks the current state of the paper and journalism as a whole. AARP of Louisiana's Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl speaks on the bill proposal regarding senior citizens. Talk Louisian...

Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming governor's election and the candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses local and national political topics.

Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming governor's election and the candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses local and national political topics.

Louisiana native and holder of the Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living human Aevin Dugas talks her natural hair journey to this point. Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on job opportunities for the formally incarcerated as well as upcoming elections. Author, civil rights lawyer, and executive director of the Justice Innovati...

Robert and Rita Wetta Adams Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Louisiana State University Kevin Cope gives his view on LSU's Audubon Day. Musician, composer, producer and promoter Henry Turner Jr. talks the blues and its background as well as his upcoming performance at the Soul Food Festival. For more information, visit https://bontempstix.com/events/6th-annual-baton-rouge-soul-fo...

Louisiana native and holder of the Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living human Aevin Dugas talks her natural hair journey to this point. Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on job opportunities for the formally incarcerated as well as upcoming elections. Author, civil rights lawyer, and executive director of the Justice Innovati...

Upright and electric bassist, composer, and arranger Amina Scott speaks on her career to this point and also several upcoming performances. For more information, visit http://www.aminascott.com/#shows-aminascott-section . Former WAFB anchor George Sells discusses the sudden departure of Tucker Carlson from FOX News and Don Lemon from CNN.