Talk Louisiana

LSU Comms Professor Bob Mann previews his new autobiography and talks about campus COVID policy failures. Baton Rouge restaurateur Stephen Hightower discusses the ongoing trials and tribulations of the pandemic restaurant economy.

State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley explains how the state plans to lift test scores after a tough pandemic year drop. BR Lawmaker C. Denise Marcelle discusses the state of the Legislature post-veto session.

Dr. Neal Barnard advocates for vegan diets. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross compares and contrasts the scandals that took down David Vitter and Andrew Cuomo.

Louisiana Lottery head Rose Hudson celebrates a banner year for the group. Southern Poli Sci Chair Dr. Albert Samuels analyses the 2022 US Senate race that looks set to be a cakewalk for John Kennedy.

Legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas remembers his life in the industry. Baton Rouge journalism staple Mike Marsh on the Capital Region’s media market.

Leo Honeycutt, famed Edwin Edwards biographer, remembers the Cajun Prince a month after his passing. Baton Rouge Theater Ballet Theatre co-artistic Director Molly Buchmann on why strip clubs are getting recovery money meant for theatres.

LSU Professor Kevin Cope advocates for a vaccine mandate, or at least an allowance for instructors to go remote this semester. LSU Board members Collis Temple and Robert Dampf argue that you can’t mandate a vaccine that is under EUA. A quick hit from The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the AG’s fight against vaccine and mask mandates.

State NFIB Director Dawn McVea surveys the small business landscape in the face of the Delta surge. Veteran journalist Tyler Bridges discusses his latest profile on Congressman Clay Higgins.

Conservative columnist Quin Hillyer advocates for skeptical Republicans to get the vaccine. Former LSU tennis coach Tony Minnis remembers his time at the Ole War Skule. Time's Jeffrey Kluger discusses his love of space.

Blue Cross healthcare economist Mike Bertaut discusses COVID and the health insurance industry. Ed Cullen and Jordan LaHaye of Country Roads on their recent coverage of Southern architecture.

Danielle Scott, Baton Rouge native, and 5x Olympian for Team USA Volleyball, tells her story and discusses the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Ameen Walker and Stephanie Riegel talk about the Penthouse Club approved for a $1 million grant.

Susan Jackson, the former LSU gymnast, talks about Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics. Mark Ballard discusses what is going on at the Capitol after the veto override session. Poet, Maggie Smith, talks about her latest work, Goldenrod.

Ted James, Baton Rouge Democrat representative, discusses his experience with COVID-19, the lack of people being vaccinated in Louisiana, and the veto override session. Philip Rucker talks about his book I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell discussed the legacy of Edwin Edwards, LSU Theatre Professor Femi Euba discussed his book "Experiencing WS" and Novelist Ace Atkins discussed his new project.

Dan Moldea, investigative journalist who has reported on organized crime and political corruption since 1974, talks about what is happening in Washington DC since the insurrection of the Capitol earlier this year. John Carlos reminisces his 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and the political controversy that his Black Power salute on the podium caused. Earl Swift discusses his book, Across the A...

Dayne Sherman and Jeff Sadow discuss the failure of the veto override session of the transgender sports ban. Julia Hawkin, a 105-year-old Senior Olympian, talks about her life and athletic career. Ed Lagucki, President of Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations, talks about draining issues and flooding in Baton Rouge.

Former attorney LD Sledge joins us on his birthday. Unitarian Pastor Steve Crump counters Gene Mills comments on legislation banning transgender girls and women from sports teams. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard recaps a disastrous veto override session for Republicans.

Family Forum head Gene Mills discusses his support for legislation that would ban transgender girls and women from girls’ and women’s sports teams. Former Louisiana Democratic Party head Jim Nickel reviews the historic veto override session one day in. Dr. Christine Montross on her research into failed policing practices.

Democratic Women of Greater Baton Rouge President Rene Singleton discusses efforts to rebuild the party in the Bayou State. Former Falcon Lyman White discusses his time in prison with Edwin Edwards. House Republican Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez previews the veto override session.

LSU Petroleum Engineering Professor Dr. Jyotsna Sharma discusses her life in the oil industry. Attorney Jim Gates remembers his humorous encounters with recently departed Governor Edwin Edwards. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the likely upcoming veto override session.

Jason Berry questions Governor Edwards Former Manship Dean Jerry Ceppos discusses his new book Covering Politics in the Age of Trump . Investigative reporter Jason Berry remembers the life of former Governor Edwin Edwards.

(KYLE ENCAR) Loyola Law Professor Andrea Armstrong discusses her work detailing prison deaths in Louisiana. LSU Olympians Claston Bernard and Kym Carter discuss the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson. Famed reported Tyler Bridges remembers decades spent covering former Governor Edwin Edwards.

Jan Moller and Jim remember the life of former Governor Edwin Edwards who passed away at 93 and discuss the Louisiana Budget Projects’ opposition to a tax swap proposal that will be on the ballot this fall. Washington Post Alabama expert Henry Olsen explains the intra-party GOP politics that are dominating the state’s Senate race.

Baton Rouge State Senator Franklin Foil discusses his support for a potential upcoming veto override session. Dr. John Wyble on youth literacy efforts. Author Alka Joshi previews her second novel set in India during the 60s.

Attorney Jill Craft talks about the fight to get LSU to return Troy Middleton’s memorabilia to his family. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates us on the status of Baton Rouge’s favorite new celebrity Cara the Python.