Talk Louisiana

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward discusses the Husch Blackwell Report revelations and the football team’s tough 2020 season. Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Shiva Akula implores minorities to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Fairleigh Jackson, Executive Director of Preserve Louisiana on the preservation of Louisiana's cultural and architectural heritage.  Marc Fisher, Senior Editor of the Washington Post, on current affairs.  We also celebrated the last hour of Spring Member Fest on the show. 

Author Walter Isaacson on the future of genetic manipulation. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard reviews the ongoing sexual misconduct scandal at LSU. NYT columnist Carl Zimmer asks “what is life?”

Movement for Black Lives communications director Shanelle Matthews discusses social and racial justice issues. Liftoff author Eric Berger on the rise of SpaceX.

Treasurer John Schroder talks with Jim, and Dr Richard Gunderman discusses the COVID-19 Pandemic and his book: 'Contagion: Plagues, Pandemics and Cures from the Black Death to COVID-19 and Beyound.'

USA Today LSU beat reporter Glenn Guilbeau breaks down Friday’s report on Title Nine and LSU. Sports writer Mark Kram Jr. reviews the legacy of Ali vs. Frazier. Author Alan Gratz on his children’s book about 9/11.

Shawn Wilson, Secrety of Department of Transportation and Development on transport and road improvements in the state.  Andrei Codrescu speaks with Jim and Liza Rodman talks about her book, 'The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer'.    

Political analyst Ron Faucheux on pollsters consistently underrating Republicans. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses recent moves by AG Jeff Landry and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin.

Renown political consultant Ray Strother makes a bold prediction that Senator Bill Cassidy may be setting himself up to run for Governor in 2023. Jennifer Anne Moses on her new book and time spent in Baton Rouge. Biographer Randy Taraborrelli on the lives of the women of the Bush family.  

Commissioner of Louisiana Department of Agriculture, Mike Strain, on the advancement of agriculture and how it has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Tyler Lane, owner of Gerry Lane dealerships discusses electric cars and advancing motor technology.  Michael Moss on his book 'Hooked: Food, Free-Will and how the Food Giants Exploit our Addictions. 

Lawyer Mary Olive Pierson surveys the local, state, and national political landscape. Former BR Symphony Orchestra conductor Tim Muffitt updates us on his new life in Lansing.

Jamie Setze , Capital Region Planning Commission Executive Director, discusses Baton Rouge roads and future planning.  Phillip Manuel , New Orleans native and musician, talks with Jim about his music career. 

Ranked Choice Voting Louisiana co-founders Marcel Graugnard and Pennie Landry discuss changing how we elect politicians. Mark Ballard from the Advocate calls in to break down the brewing Les Miles scandal. Tami Charles previews her new book Muted .

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf and Conservative Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow discuss the opening days of the Biden Administration.  Dr. Arnold Bullock and Dr. Lannis Hall discusses the importance of getting a prostate screening.

Louisiana Chemical Association CEO Greg Bowser discusses the industry under the Biden Administration. Lloyd Wills, the first Black athlete at LSU, on his experience on the track team. Independent Institute fellow John Goodman says Obamacare needs more market reforms.

Former NPR host Diane Rehm on her advocacy for right to die. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell on the historic failure of the Texas power grid. 

LSU Comms Professor Judith Sylvester on making LSU a smoke-free campus in more than just name only. Former BR Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis on the violence plaguing Baton Rouge.  

Columnist Clarence Page discusses Rush Limbaugh’s death and The Advocate’s Mark Ballard details the ongoing power woes related to this historic winter weather.  

Former LA Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson on his career and battle with COVID. Blue Cross Chief Economist Mike Bertaut discusses pandemic healthcare. 

Maika and Maritza Moulite detail their new book about racial injustice One of the Good Ones. Ernie Gremillion gives his take on what happened the day Huey Long was killed. Author Jenny Lecoat on the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands.  

Investigative reporter Dan Moldea discusses the second Trump impeachment trial. Former State Climatologist Jay Grymes on the historic ice storm battering Baton Rouge. 

LSU Board of Supervisors current member Collis Temple and former member Rolfe McCollister discuss the future of Rouses’ business with LSU. Mary Stein with the EBR Library System on how the system will celebrate Black History Month.  

Professor Marvin Broome, first gentleman of Baton Rouge, drops by to share the story of how he ended up marrying Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on Senator Cassidy’s surprise impeachment vote.

Conservative columnist Quin Hillyer and former conservative State Senator Dan Richey discuss the ongoing impeachment trial and whether Black Lives Matter and Antifa were responsible for the January 6 th Capitol Hill Riot. Famed journalist Olivier Knox on the legacy of the Trump Years.  

Former Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell discusses his new life as a literacy advocate. Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef tells us how he went from heart surgeon, to Middle Eastern TV icon, to living in L.A. Reverend Bill Nash on the life and influence of Congressman Otto Passman.