Talk Louisiana

Dr. Michael Castine talks breast cancer awareness. Mark Ballard discusses the plans for a Governor graveyard, Coach Ed Orgeron, and Steve Scalise.

Lamar White discusses Steve Scalise and his comments on the 2020 election. Mike Shepherd talks the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, NBA Youngboy and Louisiana Governors in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Laurence Leamer discusses his new book, "Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era," and Truman Capote.

Sonny Cranch talks going to LSU and having to adjust to Baton Rouge, producing the movie "Sex, Lies and Videotape," and the closing of Cranch-Hardy & Associates. James Carville discusses climate change and what needs to be done in order for there to be an actual change. He also comments on Steve Bannon, the 2024 Presidential Election, and Coach Ed Orgeron.

Author Anthony Doerr talks his new book, "Cloud Cuckoo Land," and what inspired him to write it. Stephanie Riegel discusses Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center ending their partnership and the causes and LSU Athletics.

Luke Mixon discusses running for Senate, being a veteran, and shares a story about his grandfather. Jason Berry talks his book, "City of a Million Dreams," and turning it into a film. Glenn Guilbeau discusses the state of LSU Athletics.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser discusses plans to clean up the city of New Orleans and help lower crime rates in order to bring more visitors, and comments on the possibility of a gubernatorial run. John Wirt talks James Bonds films and the new one in the series "No Time to Die." Laura Galloway discusses her 6 years in the Arctic and her new book, "Dalvi."

Fred Raiford and Kelvin Hill speak on solutions to the drainage and flooding issues in Baton Rouge and the clean up process after Hurricane Ida. Mark Ballard discusses the friction between former Governor Edwin Edwards's children and wife Trina Edwards following her decision to cremate him. He also discusses Steve Scalise's comments on the 2020 election. Robin Wigglesworth explains the benefits of...

Bobby and Cheryl Love talk their book, "The Redemption of Bobby Love," and Bobby discusses his childhood and how it shaped him. Sashika Baunchand and Dana Winbush discuss the Baton Rouge Community Street Team and what exactly they do to help prevent crime in the community. Anita Hill speaks on her experience with gender violence and her new book, "Believing: Our Thirty Year Journey to End Gender V...

Author John Barry has a discussion about the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it compares and differs from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic.

Trina Edwards remembers her late husband, Governor Edwin Edwards.

Jennifer Richardson discusses starting Keep Tiger Town Beautiful in an effort to clean up litter in Baton Rouge. Author Kristin Henning talks her book, "The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth," and racial disparities. Emily Jackson from the Companion Animal Alliance discusses what exactly the shelter does and solutions to the lack of homes for all of the animals. Historian Dr....

Jennifer Harding speaks on the hardships the education system has been facing throughout the pandemic and the lack of educators in Louisiana. Mark Ballard discusses vaccines being a partisan issue and the vote on the infrastructure bill.

Bobby and Cheryl Love talk their book, "The Redemption of Bobby Love," and Bobby discusses his childhood and how it shaped him. Sashika Baunchand and Dana Winbush discuss the Baton Rouge Community Street Team and what exactly they do to help prevent crime in the community. Anita Hill speaks on her experience with gender violence and her new book, "Believing: Our Thirty Year Journey to End Gender V...

Jenee Slocum, Director of the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs speaks on diversifying college campuses and the Reilly Center's upcoming forum on October 13th. Andy Anderson and Fred Dent discuss differing investment philosophies, changes in the stock market.

Mary Olive Pierson discusses representing City Court Judge Johnell Matthews, and how Hurricane Ida effected her and what can be done to help river parishes. Lacey Lemoine speaks on how the pandemic has effected children in school, what it's like to be an educator during this time, and new policies.

Angelle Bradford speaks on flooding and drainage issues in Baton Rouge and ways that the issues can be improved. Steve Miley discusses being the LSU marching band's videographer and never missing an LSU home game since moving to Baton Rouge. George Morris talks the afternoon newspaper and what caused its demise.

Dan Moldea discusses the government shutdown vote in Congress. Mark Ballard continues the discussion and also speaks on Derrius Guice’s sexual harassment allegations.

John Couvillon explains data analytics, and voter trends in Louisiana and throughout the country. Veneeth Iyengar discusses broadband challenges and plans for improvement. Todd Stevens talks new developments in cancer care.

Wade Rathke discusses starting ACORN and the state of the American Labor movement. Mike Wolf discusses R. Kelly's charges and Chris Cuomo allegations. Pamela Paul talks about how the internet has changed society and her new book, "100 Things We've Lost to the Internet."

Theodoric (Theo) Meyer, Reporter, Lobbying, Editorial -- Staff mugshots photographed Feb. 20, 2018. (M. Scott Mahaskey/Politico) (M. Scott Mahaskey/Politico / Politico) Peabody Award winner John Camp speaks on battling alcoholism and getting sober, and how it got him involved in helping at the O'Brien House. Theo Meyer discusses his conversation with Dr. Anthony Faucci and the possibility of a gov...

Dr. Kip Corbin talks being a U.S. Olympic Team Doctor during the 1988 Olympic Trials and the 1992 Olympics, and working with the LSU Women's Track team. He also gives tips in strength training and flexibility and how to maintain it as you get older. Dr. Wendy Suzuki discusses her book, "Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion," and what to do when you feel anxious. Nan...

ACLU of Louisiana's Legal Director Nora Ahmed discusses Texas's abortion law and how it will affect Louisiana and women around the country. Mark Ballard talks an unusual interruption during the PSC meeting and raising the debt ceiling.

Greg Meriwether speaks on his long career at WAFB and Baton Rouge serial killer Derek Todd Lee. Author Stephen Maitland-Lewis talks about his love for Louis Armstrong and the city of New Orleans and his new book, "Mr. Simpson and Other Short Stories."

Kyle Ardoin gives an update on postponed state elections. Phillip Manuel discusses the struggles of being a musician during a pandemic, and talks his musical influences. Rudy Macklin speaks on Dale Brown's impact as a coach and how the school plans to honor his legacy.

Hypolite Landry recalls breaking the world flight record in 1969, being a coroner. David Fahrenthold discusses Donald Trump's finances. Tyler Bridges talks sports betting in Louisiana, Vincent Bruno, and his new book, "The Flight: A Father's War, a Son's Search." Darlene Adams Rowland talks the Red Stick Farmer's Market, and their upcoming auction.