Talk Louisiana

Chair of the Board of Louisiana Progress and co-founder of 1000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by American conservative newspaper columnist and writer Quin Hillyer to discuss what's going on in politics today. Managing artistic director of LSU' School of Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by director Hannah Wolf and air guitar champion and actor Matt Burns to talk the upcoming productio...

The Advocate Reporter George Morris talks the completion of his 40 years at The Advocate and also comments on WWII and LSU Sports. American actor, comedian, and impressionist Jim Meskimen talks his career over the years and some upcoming projects. South African singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler speaks on the inspiration behind his music and also what is to come. Butler's upcoming per...

President of the Baton Rouge Youth Movement Ashley Rankin speaks on the organization and its goal to educate young people on the importance of registering and going out to vote. For more information, call 225-407-0850. Co-owner of The Shed BBQ in Baton Rouge and employer of murder victim Allison Rice, Chez Ciccone, speaks on Rice and the senseless murder. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on his...

American best-selling author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks politics surrounding Donald Trump and others and comments on the tragic death of Las Vegas reporter Jeff German. Television actress Loretta Swit talks her many years on the hit 70's TV show M*A*S*H.

Editorial Director and columnist at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Nola Stephanie Grace talks about several political topics including the upcoming elections and their candidates. Author, US Army Combat Veteran and cult survivor Daniella Mestyanek Young speaks on her recent book "Uncultured: A Memoir". .

Miss America Wheelchair and national ambassador Karen Roy reflects on the tragic shooting that left her paralyzed 35 years ago and also her life and advocacies since then. ABC Board Chairman Scott Wilfong speaks on the idea of keeping bars open later. Senior Vice President of Community and Economic Development for Hope Enterprise Corporation Kathy Saloy speaks on the organization and the racial we...

Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Stephen Handwerk talks several political topics including the political parties and upcoming elections. LSU Beat's Glenn Guilbeau speaks on the political component of the SEC and LSU's upcoming football season. Executive director of PASA- Performing Arts Serving Acadiana Jackie Lyle talks about what's new in Acadiana preforming arts and the upcoming vi...

Retired lieutenant general who served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army Russel Honore reflects on his 75 years of life, growing up in Point Coupee Parish, and comments on several Louisiana issues. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the upcoming elections and the federal abortion ban.

Journalist and Dean Emeritus of the Faculty of Journalism at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Nicholas Lemann talks about his start into journalism and comments on a few political topics including civil rights and Donald Trump. Nicholas Lemann will be speaking on civil rights and the Supreme Court tonight at LSU's Lod Cook at 4:30 p.m. Pollster, author and nonpartisan politica...

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by Veteran Colonel Rob Maness to discuss several political topics including the upcoming midterm election, political parties, and Donald Trump. LSU Tiger Girls head coach Kandace Hale talks the team, their National Championship win, and what is to come.

U.S. Senate Candidate Gary Chambers talks the upcoming election and his campaign. Former metro councilman Darrell Glasper is joined by lawyer, writer, and political activist Mike Wolf to reflect on the LSU and SU game and to speak on several political topics including student loan debt and the upcoming election.

Former LSU and professional football player Rohan Davey is joined by former SU and professional football player Ken Ellis to talk about their football careers as well as the upcoming LSU and SU football game. Lawyer, first daughter of Baton Rouge, and graduate of both LSU and SU Sarah Broome is joined by musician, poet, and former SU's The Human Jukebox member Chancelier Skidmore to speak on their...

LSU's "Voice of the Valley" Dan Borne reflects on years as an announcer and comments on LSU's upcoming football season. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several Louisiana political topics. Psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Marisa Franco talks about her recent book "Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends".

Former American football player and coach Curley Hallman talks about his life and times as a football coach and also comments on LSU's upcoming football season. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant and commercial astronaut Hayley Arceneaux reflects on her life and career, from her cancer diagnosis to traveling to space, by referring to her book "Wild Ride: A Memoir of I.V. Dri...

Lawyer and author Judge Freddie Pitcher Jr. talks his life and journey to this point by referring to his recent book "Breaking Barriers: A View from the Bench". Managing Artistic Director of Theatre of Baton Rouge Jenny Ballard is joined by Executive Artistic Director of New Venture Theatre Greg Williams to talk the upcoming production "Doubt" A Parable" opening Friday, September 9th. For more inf...

Former special projects director at LPB and new executive director of Children's Knock Knock Museum Christina Melton talks about the museum and all it entails. Former LSU and professional basketball player and Director of Governor’s Council of Fitness & Director of Bureau of Minority Health Access Rudy Macklin speaks on his basketball career, the Bureau of Minority Health, and comments on LSU'...

Attorney and Louisiana Political Official Jim Brown talks Donald Trump and his FBI home raid and also uses his book "Justice Denied" to recount his experience with the FBI. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several political topics including the recent election, upcoming midterm elections, and Donald Trump.

Renowned tailor and men's fashion expert talks the latest on fall fashion. Former member of the Louisiana State Senate and American Republican Elbert Guillory comment several political topics including Brittney Griner and the home raid of Donald Trump.

Oncology specialist Dr. Gerald Miletello discusses recent clinical trials as well as new cancer research developments. Libertarian attorney Rufus Craig talks several political topics including the insurrection at the capital, gun rights, and the abortion ban. Senior director of LSU's Online and Continuing Education Program Lisa Verma speaks on the program and its benefits.

President and CEO of Louisiana Lottery Rose Hudson talks about the lottery and her journey over the last sixteen years. Political consultant and author Rich Rubino talks several political topics including the upcoming election.

Lt. Gov. and Commissioner of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism Billy Nungesser discusses the world of tourism, the talk of Mardi Gras cancellation, as well as other topics specific to Louisiana. International award winning author Rannah Grey is joined by former TV reporter and writer Ryan Naquin to speaks on Grey's book "Familiar Evil" and talk about its upcoming documentary. Autho...

Attorney, politician, and Commissioner of Conservation, Richard Ieyoub, speaks on his previous positions in politics as well as his current position at the Department of Natural Recourses. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several political topics including the recent broadband instillations, upcoming elections, and the abortion ban.

Widow of former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, Trina Edwards, talks her recent engagement to well-known politician, John Alario. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on several political matters including the upcoming election.

American author and historian John Berry reflects on his previous work "Rising Tides" on its 25 year anniversary and speaks on his upcoming book about the recent pandemic. John DiGiulio and Mike Johnson from DiGiulio Brothers Italian Café speaks on the restaurant and its history.

LSU Emeritus Professor Dr. Brooks Ellwood talks his latest research regarding LSU's Indian Mounds. Attorney and member of the Louisiana State Senate Cleo Fields discusses several political topics including congressional redistricting, the upcoming election, and the abortion ban. LBP's Dorothy Kendrick is joined by researcher Susan Hymel to talk Kendrick's latest work "Angela Gregory: A Legend Chis...