Talk Louisiana

Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin joins us on his birthday to give his thoughts on the current state of LSU athletics and also the latest in physical fitness throughout the state. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster reflects on the life of former Xavier President Norman Francis, Civil Rights activist Jesse Jackson, and...

President of the Louisiana NAACP Rebecca Perloff talks stepping into her new role, and future plans and focal points for the local Louisiana branch. Representatives from the Democratic Socialist Baton Rouge chapter Ben Wendt and the New Orleans chapter John Lewis speak on their political philosophies and current political topics.

Comedian Brad Williams talks "The Tall Tales Tour". For dates and tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/brad-williams-the-tall-tales-tour-baton-rouge-louisiana-02-19-2026/event/1B0062C5B97F4998. Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory is joined by Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and upcoming election...

Southern University Political Science Professor Albert Samuels is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national topics including upcoming elections and their candidates as well as the latest with Pres. Trump. Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves talks the upcoming "Sing & Swing" event. For more informatio...

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the pardoning of Billy Cannon, the upcoming primary election, and the latest on Trump and EPA's Power. Louisiana developer John Miller speaks on the airlines and the idea of a hub in New Orleans. MLB legend Denny McLain reflects on the life and times of MLB left-hand pitcher Mickey Lo...

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including upcoming elections and recent comments from Pam Bondi. The Advocate's Mark Ballad comments on the latest in local and national politics including the upcoming midterm elections.

Financial advisor Fred Dent joins for his monthly visit and speaks on the market one year into the current administration. The Louisiana Democratic Party's executive director Dadrius Lanus discusses the current state of the democratic party in Louisiana and the upcoming November general election. Dean of Southern Business school Donald Andrews talks academia and innovations at the Southern Busines...

UL System President and CEO Rick Gallot talks the legislature and higher education throughout the state. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray comments on various political topics including the house senate race and the upcoming midterm election.

Opinion page editor of The Advocate Arnessa Garrett talks the impact of questions and commentary from readers. Associate Professor of Public Relations at the Gaylord College of Mass Communication Jensen Moore talks the winning and losing commercials of Super Bowl LX. Zydeco musician and son of Grammy Award winning Clifton Chenier C.J. Chenier talks his fathers life and legacy and also Clifton's ne...

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including ICE activity in Minneapolis and also the upcoming Congress and Senate elections. Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks various topics including elections throughout the country as well as the current state of politics.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Washington Post layoffs, the upcoming election, and the latest with Pres. Trump.

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks his time as mayor 13 months into his term. Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster remembers actor Demond Wilson after his recent passing, and pays homage by playing a past interview. Louisiana developer John Miller speaks on his career in development projects in Louisiana and his current project with Spirit Airlines.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including library funding and Mid City Micro-con. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers comments on various political topics including the Democratic party and the upcoming election.

President of the The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Metropolitan Baton Rouge Denage Piper talks the mission and impact of the organization and also comments on immigration issues throughout the country. Louisiana House of Representatives from the 68th district and candidate for congress speaks on his campaign and candidacy. Author and ex-boyfriend of Nicole Brown Simpson Keith Zlomsowi...

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the latest on tourism and Carnival season. Longtime politico James Carville talks various political topics including Pres. Trump and ICE activity in Minnesota. Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jef...

Former congressman Charles Boustany talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, ICE, and Minneapolis. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest in Washington, the upcoming senate race with Letlow and Cassidy, and ICE.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko speaks on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and sheds light on how other countries can offer support. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux talks the Louisiana mid-term elections and current socio-political issues. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actress Nicole Lovince to...

Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various topics including the latest with ICE and Minneapolis. Former LSU Chancellor Mike Martin talks the latest in higher education including LSU, NIL and Coach Lane Kiffin's tweets.

Today's show is hosted by former mayor-president Sharon Weston-Broome. Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks the history of the political public service industry and the film, "Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi". Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis is joined by Public Service Commissioner for District 2 Jean-Paul Coussan to comment on the increase in u...

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges to comment on various topics including the upcoming US Senate race with Julia Letlow and Bill Cassidy. Former Metro Councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper gives his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and the upcoming Senate race and also his current lawsuit regarding LSU's economic d...

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various topics including upcoming Washington Mardi Gras, the latest on Pres. Trump, and Letlow vs. Cassidy. TV anchor, reporter and author Tammi Arender talks her latest work, "Dishes and Devotions".

Photographer Philip Gould speaks on capturing the character and beauty of Louisiana in his new book "Louisiana From the Sky". Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks Louisiana politics, notably the swiftly approaching senate race.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Julia Letlow, and the upcoming election. Director at the Louisiana Old State Capitol Mary Durusau speaks on the upcoming unveiling of the permanent exhibit, A More Perfect Union: Reconstruction's Legacy in Louisiana". For more information, visit https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.or...

The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on various local topics including the latest with CATS ongoing indictment and also the LSU arena tax. Psychologist, researcher, speaker, and author Dr. Ellen Braaten talks the importance and impact of her work with children with learning and attention issues. Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court judge and court of appeal can...

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, political parties, and immigration. Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks ICE activity throughout the state and country, and also abortion issues throughout our state. Vice president for in...