Talk Louisiana

Joseph McBride spoke about Natalie Wood and the circumstances surrounding her death. Phillip Manuel discussed working with John Baptiste and his upcoming Christmas shows. John Schneider revealed his film Poker Run and the possibility of his running for Senate.

Mike and Susan discussed the national news of the day. Mark Ballard recaped state news and looked ahead to the redistricting session, Peter H Reynolds spoke about his new children's book "Our Table"

Terry Jastrow disucsses George W Bush, the effects going to war in Iraq had on the United States and his book, "The Trial of George W Bush: A Novel." Karen Roy recounts being injured in a shooting that left her paralyzed and advocates for the technology that has helped her throughout her everyday life.

(Andrew Corpuz) Rusty Yates talks the closing of the bar Churchill's. Joseph McBride remembers JFK on the anniversary of his assassination and his book, "Into the Nightmare: My Search for the Killers of President John F. Kennedy and Officer J. D. Tippit." Brian Mitchell discusses Oscar Dunn, the first Black Liuetenant Governor of Louisiana, and his book, "Oscar Dunn and His Radical Fight in Recons...

Smiley Anders talks his daily column and comments on Senator John Kennedy calling Saule Omarova "comrade." Jerry Ceppos discusses LSU faculty senate closing a public meeting to non-members. Jennifer Bickel Cook talks her book, "Pass it On: What I Learned from Mary Kay Ash." Chris Rosato talks the SLU journalism program, and being the Capitol correspondent for WAFB.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser talks representing the state of Louisiana with a float during the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade and travelling around the country to promote tourism in Louisiana. Mark Ballard discusses the Infrastructure Bill and Congressman Paul Gosar.

Raymond Jetson discusses MetroMorphosis, a non-profit organization that helps transform urban communities. Bob Spitz talks his new book, "Led Zeppelin: The Biography."

Dan Moldea discusses the results of the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, issues within the Democratic party, and gives an update on the Hoffa Trials. Kevin Birmingham talks his new book, "The Sinner and the Saint," and its subject Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Bob Mann discusses the election last weekend, the Edwin Edwards and David Duke Governor's race thirty years ago, the US Senate, and the upcoming Senate race in 2023.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin discusses low voter turnout for the election this Saturday, and encourages people to get out and vote. Jeff Sadow and Dayne Sherman have a conversation about the voting system, voter fraud and politics in Louisiana. Jenny Ballard talks the muscial "Godspell," showing at Theatre Baton Rouge.

Troy Broussard discusses AARP benefits and discounts offered to Veterans, events AARP will be putting on for Veteran's Day and phone scams. George Bell talks the importance of the renewal of the CATS tax. Mark Ballard discusses the federal deficit, Jack Strain, and voter turn out for the upcoming election.

General Ron Richard talks LSU athletics and his time in the Marine Corps.

Treasurer John Schroeder discusses the surplus and what can be done with it, Amendments on the ballot this election, the possibility of a gubernatorial run and comments on former Sheriff Jack Strain. Steven Roberts remembers his late wife Cokie Roberts and his book he wrote in her honor, "Cokie: A Life Well Lived."

Barry Erwin discusses Amendment 2 and what that entails. Rosehn Gripe talks the USS Kidd Veterans Museum and events they will be having for Veteran's Day. TaraShea Nesbit talks her book "Beheld."

Hillar Moore discusses the homicide rate in Baton Rouge, and how much of it is domestic violence. He also discusses opiod deaths, the death penalty, and defunding the police. Glenn Guilbeau talks LSU Football. Darlene Rowland talks the 25th Anniversary of the Main Street Market and Saturday's event.

Tim Mak in 2018. (Allison Shelley/NPR) Tim Mak talks his book, "Misfire: Inside the Downfall of the NRA," and problems within the NRA and CEO Wayne LaPierre. Keith Plessy speaks on being a descendent of Homer Plessy, Plessy v. Ferguson, and racial exclusion in America. Mark Ballard discusses the results from the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey, Critical Race Theory, amendments o...

Flynn Foster discusses the benefits of renewing the CATS tax. Quin Hillyer talks the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections. Ilsa Govan discusses her book, "What's Up with White Women?"

Roy Fletcher talks past LSU football players, his career in politics, and the Governor's race in Virginia.

Mike Bertaut gives information on the Affordable Care Act and open enrollment. Lee Brecheen gives some insight into LSU's Head Coach search. Adam Peltz discusses orphan wells and what needs to be done to get them plugged and cleaned.

Tyler Bridges discusses his new book, "The Flight: A Father's War, a Son's Search," and his father's service during World War II. He also discusses the 1991 Louisiana gubernatorial election. Jan Moller gives information on the upcoming election and Amendment 2.

Denny McLain talks the World Series, how the sport of baseball has changed since he played, and how he has adjusted to hardships throughout his life. Mark Ballard discusses the probability of John Kennedy running for Governor and the upcoming election in November. Kim Hood gives information on Coronavirus and the vaccine.

Whitney Breaux discusses being diagnosed with breast cancer and going through treatment during a pandemic, and ultimately being a survivor. Jorge Valdez talks being a former narco and the Netflix Documentary, "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami." Daniel Devise discusses his biography on B.B. King, "King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King."

Sean Reilly discusses redistricting and strategies to drawing better lines. Dr. Griffin Rodgers talks diabetes, prediabetes, how to prevent and diagnose both conditions. Dr. Craig Colton discusses his book, "State of Disaster: A Historical Geography of Louisiana's Land Loss Crisis."

(TIMMUELLER) Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Symphony Eric Marshall talks celebrating 75 years of the symphony and coming back to the River Center after renovations. Ravi Shankar speaks on his experiences with the justice system and his book, "Correctional." Julia Hawkins discusses being 105 and competing in the Senior Olympics.

Henry Bushkin, Johnny Carson former lawyer, talks Johnny Carson's early life and background, his time in the Navy, and his book, "Johnny Carson." Paul Maassen talks the Fall Drive for WRKF.