Talk Louisiana

Cofounder and president of B1Bank Jude Melville gives insight to the banking world's response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Rev. Chris Andrews discusses Donald Trump and the lack of sensitivity to other political points of view. Author Nancy Regan talks her latest work "From Showing Off to Showing Out".

Guest host Julie Baxter-Payer begins the show with former senator Dan Claitor and Cammie Powell to talk Down Syndrome awareness and the upcoming Buddy Walk. For more information, visit https://dsagbr.org/buddy-walk/ . Darin Mann and Melinda Deslatte speak on the upcoming Gridiron Show. For tickets and more information, visit https://bontempstix.com/events/gridiron-show-2023-3-24-2023 . Dr. David W...

Editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly and The Tracker Jeremy Alford remembers Louisiana political writer and his mentor John Maginnis on what would be his 75th birthday and also talks the open primary and upcoming governors race. Political consultant Roy Fletcher discusses the upcoming governors race and its candidates.

Former WBRZ chief forecaster Pat Shingleton gives insight to the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several political topics including the upcoming governors race and its candidates.

The Advocate's Will Sentell discusses the upcoming governors election and its effect on education throughout the city. Chief healthcare economist Mike Bertaut speaks on upcoming BCBC changes as well as the recent changes with Medicaid. Author and journalist Sam Irwin talks his latest work, "Hidden History of Louisiana’s Jazz Age".

Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges discusses Louisiana politics including the upcoming primary and governors election. Attorney and governor candidate Hunter Lundy speaks on his candidacy for governor. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Kate Zernike talks her latest work, "The Exceptions".

Teach for America South Louisiana's executive director Laura Vinsant speaks on her start with the organization as well as education throughout the community. For more information, visit https://www.teachforamerica.org/south-louisiana . Entrepreneur and civic leader Dr. Faye Williams discusses how politics has changed over the years and also her thoughts on Shawn Wilson in the upcoming governors ra...

Civil rights activist and member of the democratic party Gary Chambers discusses last years senate race as well as the upcoming governors election and it's candidates. Political consultant James Carville comments on Louisiana politics, specifically the upcoming governors election.

Political analyst and Southeastern Louisiana University professor Dayne Sherman speaks on the ongoing Wi-Fi failure issue throughout the campus. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several topics including the Fox lawsuit and the upcoming governors election.

Bestselling eco-theologian Rev. Michael Dowd speaks on his stance on the world today and also talks his book "Thank God for Evolution". Louisiana commissioner of agriculture and forestry Mike Strain talks the agricultural world for farmers and his running for re-election. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discusses the upcoming statewide elections including the upcoming governors race.

Financial advisor Fred Dent reflects on this year's investment market and stocks thus far. Advertising lawyer E Eric Guirard talks several topics including Morris Bart's recent DA consultant job. The Washington Post's Erik Wemple speaks on national politics and comments on the recent Fox News lawsuit.

Louisiana insurance commissioner Jim Donelon discusses various insurance matters as well as the upcoming election. Associate professor of the clinical trials unit at the Pennington Biomedical Center Dr. Daniel Hsia gives insight to a major move on insulin to make it more affordable for consumers. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various topics including Shaquille O'Neal on his 51st birthday.

Attorney and politician Ben Bagert reflects on his life and career and also discusses several political topics and his induction into the Political Hall of Fame. Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin gives insight into the recall efforts of New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell. LPB's Ben Johnson talks his upcoming documentary, "The Precipice". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on a few topi...

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul discusses how the first quarter of the year has been as well as the recent disappearance of Nathan Millard. Former U.S. Senate Candidate for Louisiana Suzanne Haik Terrell talks her career to this point and also her induction into the Political Hall of Fame. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on what's happening in the Belt Way including upcoming elections.

EBR Parish libraries assistant director Mary Stein discusses the censorship of library books. Political consultant Roy Fletcher talks the upcoming governors race and its candidates. Multi-media artist Sam Corso gives insight to his life and career and also speaks on his upcoming exhibit. For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/current . Artistic director of Of Moving Colors P...

East Baton Rouge Parish board member Patrick Martin discusses the progress within the school system and what is to come. Former state representative Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy for lt. governor. Author Johanna Seigmann speaks on her latest work, "In Good Company".

Politician and former law maker Troy Hebert is joined by attorney and former communications director for the Louisiana democratic party Susan East Nelson to discuss politics locally and nationally as well as comment on several other topics. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on Gov. John Bell Edwards thoughts on the renaming of the Dale Brown court.

Sportscaster Tim Brando speaks on his life and career to this point and also comments on the recent renaming of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center court. The Voice's Tom Aswell discusses several political topics including the upcoming governors election and its candidates.

East Baton Rouge Parish board member Patrick Martin discusses the progress within the school system and what is to come. Former state representative Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy for lt. governor. Author Johanna Seigmann speaks on her latest work, "In Good Company".

19th Judicial Court Judge Donald Johnson is joined by Traffic Court Coordinator at 19th Judicial District Court Genevieve Robichaux to discuss traffic violations throughout the city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks several political topics including the upcoming elections.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses several topics including his decision to run for re-election, the upcoming governors election, and the recent Mardi Gras events. Femi Euba, Vastine Stabler, and Chuck Mike from LSU's Swine Palace talk their latest production, "Craters". For more information, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/swinepalace/index.php . Author Lynn Cullen speaks on her most recent work,...

Lawyer and author James B. Stewart is joined by senior producer and reporter for “The New York Times Presents", Rachel Abrams to discuss their recent work, "Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Hollywood Media Empire". Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk speaks on the upcoming governor's election and other political topics. Conservative newspaper columnist and writer...

WAFB morning host Matt Williams reflects on his career to this point, talks Jimmy Carter, and also speaks on recent news including the past weekends Mardi Gras events. LSU Vice President for Agriculture and Dean of the College of Agriculture Dr. Matt Lee discusses LSU Ag Center as well as several agricultural topics.

Politician and former law maker Troy Hebert is joined by attorney and former communications director for the Louisiana democratic party Susan East Nelson to discuss politics locally and nationally as well as comment on several other topics. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on Gov. John Bell Edwards thoughts on the renaming of the Dale Brown court.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses politics in Washington as well as upcoming elections and the congressional delegation. Writer and reporter John Wirt remembers the great pianist Huey "Piano" Smith by referring to his work "Huey “Piano” Smith and the Rocking Pneumonia Blues" and also remembers Raquel Welch on her recent passing.