Talk Louisiana

Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court judge and court of appeal candidate Dr. Donald Johnson speaks on his journey to this point as well as the upcoming election. Political consultant Stephen Handwerk discusses the upcoming election, the Democratic Party, and Donald Trump. American actor Michael O'Neill talks about his latest production "Echoes" to be released tonight...

Administrator at former abortion clinic Hope Medical Group in Shreveport Kathaleen Pittman talks about the closing of the clinic as well as life beyond abortion availability in Louisiana. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the abortion ban as well as Donald Trump.

Chairman and chief executive officer of Acadian Ambulance Service and member of LSU Board of Supervisors Richard Zuschlag speaks on Acadian Ambulance on its 50th Year Anniversary. American investigative reporter, author and film director Jason Berry talks gun violence across the country by referring to his recent article "An Ex-Cop and a Preacher Wrestle with America's Gun Violence".

(Larry D. Moore) Healthcare economist from Blue Cross Blue Shield Mike Bertaut speaks on the affordable care act as well as the inflation reduction act. Lead Consultant for First Financial Baton Rouge Ameen Walker is joined by employ retention credit specialist Heather Kleinpeter to discuss employ retention credit. New York Times bestselling author and associate editor at The Washington Post David...

Baton Rouge lobbyist Jim Nickel fills in for Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster and speaks to Engster briefly on his journey to this point in radio as well as LSU's upcoming football season. LSU’s Communications Director and Associate Athletics Director Michael Bonnette joins Nickel to discuss LSU athletics and their upcoming seasons.

District 5 Councilman Darryl Hurst talks a few EBR Parish topics including the raise for police and city employees and the makeup of the parish council. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the voting rights act, the abortion ban, as well as Donald Trump and the recent FBI raid of his home. American author and former Marine Corps Special Operations Team Leader Elliot Ackerman discusses his recent boo...

American conservative newspaper columnist and writer Quinn Hillyer is joined by National President/CEO of the National Congress of Black Women, United Nations Peace Ambassador, an attorney, and activist Dr. Faye Williams to discuss several political topics including Donald Trump, the recent raid of his home, and upcoming midterm elections. Sports reporter and author Glenn Guilbeau talks about his...

President of Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine speaks on several economic topics including the minimum wage rate and union memberships. Godfather of the Louisiana Libertarian Party Mike Wolf discusses several political issues including Donald Trump and the recent FBI raid of his home.

Chartered Financial Analyst of Dent Wealth Advisors Fred Dent discusses several economic issues including the recent hiring surge and thoughts on a possible recession. Owner of The Red Shtick and satirist writer Jeremy White talks the evolution of comedy.

Superintendent of BREC Corey Wilson speaks on his journey to this point as well as several BREC projects in the works. Chair of the Board of Progress and co-founder of 10,000 Women Louisiana talks about the politics surrounding the abortion ban as well as the voting decision in Kansas.

Longtime political consultant Dick Morris joins the show briefly to comment on Donald Trump referring to his recent book "The Return: Trump's Big 2024 Comeback" before abruptly ending the interview. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks several political topics including the end of the US Senate qualifying, Kansas abortion voting, and the recent veteran's health care bill.

Son of former Louisiana governor Buddy Roemer and chairman of G2 Net-Zero Chas Roemer speaks on his late father as well as the importance of the use of energy sources with less carbon. Longtime journalist and Los Angeles native John Burke reflects on the life and career of American sportscaster Vin Scully amid his recent passing. Newscaster Valentina Wilson talks about her years in the journalism...

LSU Vet School's Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives and daughter of Heisman Trophy Award winner Billy Cannon, Bunnie Cannon speaks on the life and legacy of her late father. New media artist and designer Matt Kenyon joins president and CEO of Baton Rouge Art Gallery Jason Andreasen to talk SWAMP as well as Kenyon's latest work, CLOUDBURST opening August 3rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m....

Founder and publisher of the Bayou Brief Lamar White talks several topics surrounding Louisiana politics, the US Senate race, and comments on Donald Trump. Author and early literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart speaks on the importance of reading by referring to her recent book "Reading for Our Lives".

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses several Baton Rouge issues as well as comments on the upcoming election. Executive director of The Walls Project Casey Philips talks about the organization, its work in the community beyond art, and its 10th Anniversary Event on Friday, August 5th at 6 p.m. at Chelsea's Live.

Attorney and Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District candidate Holden Hoggatt talks the upcoming election and comments on his fellow candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses the US Senate qualifying as well as other upcoming elections.

Known as LSU's "Voice of the Valley", PA announcer Dan Borne talks his years as an announcer, reflects on Pete Maravich, and speaks on former U.S. Senator Allen Ellender on the 50 year anniversary of his passing. Founder and Chair of Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge Deborah Sternberg speaks on the organization and its goals. Applications for the academy can be seen at YEABR.org. Deadline...

Southern University Law Center Chancellor John Pierre speaks on the institution and its success. American writer, journalist, and media critic for The New Yorker Ken Auletta talks about his recent book "Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence".

Former breast cancer surgeon, wife of Senator Bill Cassidy, and the founder of Louisiana Key Academy talks her life leading up to the start of the school for dyslexic children, its importance, as well as the opening of LKA in North Shore. Attorney Lewis Unglesby discusses several political matters including President Biden, the 1/6 Commission, and the 2nd Amendment.

Political consultant Ray Strother discusses the 1/6 Committee and the recent hearing as well as other political matters. The Advocate's Jan Risher talks her time at The Advocate in Baton Rouge and other recent interviews and stories.

Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 19 Francis Thompson talks running for re-election as well as redistricting and term limits. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several political matters including the US Senate qualifiers and upcoming elections.

Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell talks about Karen Carter Peterson, abortion, and several other political matters. American reporter for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges discusses the start of qualifying for state office, upcoming elections, as well as his new book "Five Laterals and a Trombone: Cal, Stanford, and the Wildest Finish in College Football History", which is set t...

Former member of the Louisiana Senate and American Republican Elbert Lee Guillory talks several political matters including upcoming elections and the abortion ban. Former MLB player Dennis Dale McLain reflects on his time in the MLB and his thoughts on the league today. Sportswriter Marshall Jon Fisher speaks on his latest work "Seventeen and Oh: Miami, 1972, and the NFL's Only Perfect Season".

American journalist and author Mark Leibovich talks Donald Trump by referring to his recent book "Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission". Louisiana treasurer John Schroder speaks on his quest for governorship, his thoughts on Louisiana utilizing online payment options, and the unclaimed property program. The Advocate's Charles Lussier is joined by Loui...

Owner of Iverstine Farms Butcher Galen Iverstine talks his start into agriculture, the butchering business, and also why to purchase from butcher shops. Operator of the Red Dragon Listening Room Chris Maxwell speaks on what it takes to keep the non-profit afloat and previous as well as upcoming guests.