Talk Louisiana

Director of Woman's Center for Wellness Brooke Coogan emphasis the importance health and wellness. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf discusses the legalization of marijuana in Louisiana and its potential impact on the community. President and CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association Greg Bowser talks his life and career as well as how COVID has effected the chemical industry today.

Former Louisiana state legislator and pastor Raymond Jetson comments on education and gun violence in our community as well as gives insight to his new group MetroMorphosis as well as his recent project Aging While Black. Musicians Herman Jackson and Earnest Jackson reflect on their life and career and also their 1975 song "Inflation".

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Pollster Bernie Pinsonat discusses the upcoming governors election and its candidates as well as the renaming of the Dale Brown court. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the renaming of the Dale Brown court as well as several political topics including the upcoming governors election and the recent State of the Union address.

President-Chancellor of Southern University Dennis Shields reflects on his life and career to this point and also what's going on on The Bluff. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Tee Jules on the 15th anniversary of his passing and also comments on the State of the Union Address. Former metro councilman Darrell Glasper talks several topics including the recent State of the Union address as...

Financial advisor and CFA of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent gives insight to what's going on on Wall Street and also his thoughts on the markets. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discusses several political topics including the upcoming governors race as well as the upcoming State of the Union Address. Sports commentator Tim Brando reflects on the legacy of former LSU basketball coach Dale...

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf reflects on the life and presidency of the 40th US President, Ronald Reagan. Economist Jim Richardson speaks on several political topics including the lifting of the debt ceiling. Washington Post reporter Mariana Alfaro gives insight the upcoming State of the Union Address. Author Goldie Taylor talks about her recent work, "The Love You Save".

Chief of Police Murphy Paul discusses what's going on in our community with crime and the efforts to reduce crime rates in the capital city. Journalist Jeff Marks is joined by LA Public Broadcaster Andre Moreau to speak on the renaming of LSU's Pete Maravich Assembly Center court currently named after former head coach Dale Brown.

Political reporter for The Washington Post Leigh Ann Caldwell reflects on her journey to this point and also discusses politics in Washington including President Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's new in Washington politics as well as the upcoming Louisiana governor's race.

Executive Vice President of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation John Spain discusses his life and career as well as several major projects throughout the city including the passenger rail system and the preservation of the LSU Lakes. Archivist and Head of the Ernest J. Gaines Center Cheylon Woods remembers the great author and gives insight to the center. For more information, visit https://ernestgain...

Head football coach at Tulane University Willie Fritz speaks on their successful season and how they got to this point. Writer and the late Norman Mailer’s archivist and authorized biographer J. Michael Lennon is joined by author, actor, and son of the late Norman Mailer John Buffalo Mailer to remember Norman Mailer on what would have been his 100th birthday and also to talk their recent work, "A...

Renowned sports writer Dave Kindred reflects on his life and career and also his writings on Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell. Attorney Mary Olive Pierson discusses several topics including the proposal of St. George and the tragic death of LSU Manship student Madison Brooks.

U.S. representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district Bruce Westerman speaks on several political topics including Kevin McCarthy and natural resource issues. Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on the upcoming governors election, its candidates, and his decision not to run as well as Washington Mardi Gras.

Veteran sports writer George Morris remembers the great college football coach Bear Bryant on the 40th anniversary of his death. Alcohol Beverage Control board member Scott Wilfong gives insight to the boards decision following the tragic death of LSU student Madison Brooks. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks Washington Mardi Gras and several political topics including the banning of income tax and...

Journalist and novelist Ken Wells speaks on his life and times and also his latest work, "Swamped!". Democratic politician Luke Mixon reflects on his campaign in the recent US Senate Race and also comments on the state of politics in Louisiana. John Wirt and Johnny Palazzotto talk the debut of the Slim Harpo documentary, "The Original King Bee". For tickets and more information, visit https://www....

Owner & Attorney at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Gordan McKernan discusses the evolution of the advertising world in law as well as the NIL world in relation to his work with college athletes throughout Louisiana including LSU. Author Jeff Hobbs gives insight to his recent work, "Children of the State".

Chair of the Board of Louisiana Progress and founder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Dr. Melissa Flournoy is joined by Col. Rob Maness to discuss violence throughout the city amid the recent night club shooting as well at their thoughts on the banning of assault weapons. Councilman Darryl Hurst comments on the crime in North Baton Rouge speaking on the recent night club shooting and also the pulling of...

Head of Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills discusses several topics including his stance on the abortion ban in Louisiana as well as the banning of assault weapons. Executive Editor at Business Report and the head lacrosse coach at Louisiana State University JR Ball speaks on what's happening in the city, including the upcoming mayor's race and also LSU's lacrosse team. Jason Andreasen and Marco Ma...

College and professional basketball legend Rick Barry reflects on his life and career and also talks his current career as a professional pickleball player. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on what's going on in Washington and locally, including the upcoming governors race.

Rep. Richard Nelson announces his candidacy for governor and gives insight into his campaign. Author Wendy Willis Baldwin speaks on her debut novel "The Sisters We Were".

Author Jacinda Townsend speaks on her life and the start to her career as well as her recent book "Mother Country". Louisiana Voice's Tom Aswell comments on several topics including Karen Carter Peterson and also remembers Muhammad Ali on what would have been his 81st birthday. American author and political commentator Jared Yates Sexton talks his recent work, "The Midnight Kingdom".

Founder and CEO at SPIRO Stretch Elena Keegan joins us to provide tips on how to improve our fitness and flexibility with her stretching tool, the Spiro. National President and CEO of the National Congress of Black Women Dr. Faye Williams is joined by District Attorney Tony Clayton to discuss the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 94th birthday as well as what ha...

Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Republican and former metro councilman of Baton Rouge Darrell Glasper to discuss several political topics including the GOP and comment on upcoming elections. Republican and member of Louisiana State Senate Sharon Hewitt gives insight to her decision on running for governor as well as her campaign.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein discusses the importance of libraries and books amid Jeff Landry's recent comments and also what new books are to come. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on several political topics including Karen Carter Peterson's recent sentencing and the speaker of the House race.

Award-winning speaker, writer, and author Danté Stewart gives his thoughts on the Georgia senate runoffs by referencing his New York Times work "What White Voters See in Herschel Walker". Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola is joined by his brother San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola to speak on their careers to this point as well as promote their upcoming ALS event "STRIKE OUT ALS WITH AARO...