Talk Louisiana

Representative Denise Marcelle gives an update on the redistricting session and assesses the new lines drawn, minimum wage and touches on the Ronald Greene case, as she is part of the committee. Mark Ballard speculates on what will be the outcome of the redistricting session.

John Belton discusses what inspired him to decide to run for Attorney General, and sheds light on the Ronald Greene investigation. Richard Hobson promotes his performance this week. Dr. Andre Perry gives insight on the differences between white and black communities.

Mayor Sharon Weston-Broome talks about Baton Rouge crime rates, recounts stories of her youth and Black History Month. Leanne Redman discusses the Pennington's new plan to observe health with their Nutrition for Precision Health study.

Raymond Jetson analyzes the root of crime and violence in Baton Rouge, specifically within in the black community, and solutions to help young black men. He also touches on Sharon Lewis and LSU. Jensen Moore talks Super Bowl Ads.

Melissa Flournoy, Troy Hebert, discuss the decision of Senate approving map for Congress without new minority district, Billy Truax recounts his football career, & Matt Haines talks about his new book The Big Book of King Cake.

George Sells reflects on his life and career as a news anchor and the future of the news industry. Mark Ballard discusses the committee investigating Ronald Greene's death and redistricting maps.

Dan Moldea discusses a multitude of topics including the Mueller Report, Mitch McConnell, and Jimmy Hoffa.

Bodi White speaks about the special session on redistricting. Morgan Lamandre- Policy Director of Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR), Kevin Cope- LSU Professor, and Dayne Sherman- SLU Professor, comment on the Sharon Lewis sexual harassment case against LSU. Charlie Alexander discusses Cincinnati Bengals' star players, Joe Burrow and Jamar Chase and the upcoming Super bowl.

Attorney Larry English talks about Sharon Lewis and her case of sexual harassment from LSU; launches new allegations of sexual misconduct involving an unnamed university official. Danny Heitman, Advocate columnist, speaks about Danny Plaisance and Cottonwood Books.

Ashley Shelton from the Power Coalition comments on the Ronald Greene scenario, racial gerrymandering, and the redistricting session. Michael Hefner weighs in on redistricting software. Regina Barrow gives her professional opinion on the Sharon Lewis and LSU lawsuit. Daniel Pink discusses his book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," and how to deal with regret.

Dana Hunter gives information on human trafficking, how children become victims, and how to helpful. Mark Ballard touches on how Governor John Bel Edwards handled the Ronald Greene case and the special redistricting session. Tim Falcon talks NOLA gold rugby.

Kyle Ardoin talks voting machines, and confirms that he will be running for re-election. Tony Guarisco and Albert Samuels opine about Governor Edwards and the Ronald Greene situation, they also touch on redistricting. Ruta Sepetys gives a look into her new book "I Must Betray You."

Cleo Fields gives his opinion on Governor Edwards knowing that there was a struggle with Ronald Green, issues within the State Police Department and redistricting.

Jamie Setze discusses the building of a new Mississippi River bridge, infrastructure and traffic issues in Baton Rouge. J. Michael Lennon memorializes Norman Mailer.

Billy Nungesser promotes upcoming Mardi Gras season and coalitions against littering, Kip Corban talks about spinal health and article in Tiger Rag about spine and back health, and Kara Fitzgerald discusses nutrition, biological aging and her latest book Younger You: Reduce your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better .

Jill Craft talks the firing of Sharon Lewis at LSU, and her lawsuit against the University. Ray Strother recalls Bill Clinton's campaign. Ron Faucheux analyzes the Louisiana Senate Race.

Stan Harris discusses the Louisiana Restaurant Association and urges Congress to consider revitalizing restaurant business funding. William Dalrymple talks about his latest book The Anarchy . David Rudolph shares his views of the wrongly convicted and his book American Injustice .

Garey Forster gives his opinion on what could help mitigate the crime issues in Louisiana, and specifically in New Orleans. Nora Ahmed breaks down the issue of abortion rights in the Supreme Court. Nathan Harris talks his book, "The Sweetness of Water."

Mary Olive Pierson discusses St. George's zoning and failed actions of the split Senate, Mark Vonnegut reviews our standings with Covid and the efficacy of vaccines and masks to curb severity of cases, Amy E. Herman speaks about her latest book Fixed. How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem-Solving and how art affects how we view our world.

Tom Aswell discusses Gary Chambers, Ted James talks the proposed voting rights law, and new job with SBA, Blanca Blanco speaks on her career in Hollywood.

Jim has an open discussion about current events in the country. Mark Ballard analyzes the current candidates running for Senate, and talks racial and political divides in he country, her immunity, and redistricting.

John Schroder talks about our States fiscal surplus and his potential run for Governor , Tyler Bridges

Darrell Glasper, Dr. Clyde Robertson, and Dr. Faye Williams honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. Mark Kram remembers Muhammad Ali on his 80th birthday.

Luke Mixon talks running for Senate against John N. Kennedy and touches on filibuster reform, debt, and what his response to the pandemic would be. Mike Wolf speaks on the legalization of Marijuana.

Edgardo Tenreiro, President and CEO, Baton Rouge General discusses the Baton Rouge General’s Pennington Cancer Center (BRG) and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center agreement to expand and enhance cancer care resources in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Mark Ballard talks politics and debates in favor of 2nd majority-Black congressional district.