Talk Louisiana

Author Monte Burke talks his latest work, "Men of Troy". Vice president of the Pointe Coupee Historical Society Greg LaCour speaks on the rededication of The Miss Jane Pittman Oak on this Sunday, Jan. 18, at 3p.m at 11850 LA-416, Lakeland. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump and also the recent raid of a Washington Post reporter.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give an update on the markets under the current administration at the start of the year. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks local and national politics along with his upcoming book of poetry.

Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by President Emeritus of Louisiana's NAACP Ernest Johnson to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Iran, and congress. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami talks the upcoming River City Jazz Masters show with John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell. For ti...

Director of the Jewish Film Festival Ara Rubyan gives insight into this years Jewish Film Festival. For more information, visit brjff.com. Executive director of the Capital Region Planning Commission Jamie Setze talks ongoing issues and projects throughout the community including roads and transportation. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the world of media under Pres. Trump and also the...

Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Greenland, and Venezuela. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the latest in healthcare and the upcoming election.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy talks his switch to the Republican Party and also the latest in Louisiana politics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.

Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speak on their differing political philosophies. Author Daniella Mestyanek Young discusses her new book "The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult and Why We Love Them".

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks on what's new at the library amid the new year. Author Greg Palast gives his thoughts on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore recalls the insurrection at the Capitol on its five year anniversary.

Author Brad Meltzer talks his latest work "The Viper". Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on new laws regarding insurance and also the upcoming legislative session. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Marketing Director of Louisiana Marathon Mike Wattigny talks the upcoming Louisiana Marathon. For more information, visit https://www.thelouisianamarathon.com/. Author John Smith Jr. is joined by chair of The Adams Memorial Commission and president of the Adams Memorial Foundation Jackie Cushman to speak on the importance and impact of the upcoming memorial for the Adam's family. For more informat...

American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks the inspirations behind her book, "Make Me Commissioner". Former LSU President F King Alexander gives his thoughts on collegiate athletics and its effects on academics.

Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on various political topics including the upcoming Louisiana senate race and also the Texas senate election. MLB legend Denny McLain talks former MLB pitcher Sandy Koufax on his 90th birthday. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest local higher education news.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson comment on the end of the year markets. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various local and national political topics including immigration holding center in Louisiana, Gov. Landry, and also the latest with the Trump administration.

Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman talks his career throughout the years amid his recent retiring. Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on the demise of newspapers throughout the country. Former NFL player Karl Wilson speaks on his time in the NFL and also his thoughts on the world of NIL.

Actor and film producer Louis Herthum speaks on his life and career throughout the years as well as his interest in the Kennedy assassination. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest with Trumps appointing Gov. Landry as special envoy for Greenland.

Former mayor-president of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome talks her time in Louisiana politics as well as the current state of affairs in East Baton Rouge Parish. Award-winning journalist Clarence Page comments on various topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer comments on various topics including the latest in politics with Pres. Trump and also LSU and Tulane. Attorney William Most talks his ongoing case representing former metro councilman Darryl Glasper regarding LSU's arena plan.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including ICE activity throughout the state and upcoming events. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump. General Manager and President of WRKF Paul Maassen speaks on public broadcasting funding and the ongoing pledge drive.

Former Editor of The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Peter Kovacs discusses the current state of journalism in the United States. Executive Director of the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper Dean Wilson and attorney for Atchafalaya Basinkeeper Brennan Spoor talks their lawsuit against the Atchafalaya Basin Program featuring additional commentary from the President of the Louisiana Crawfish Producers Associat...

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on latest in national news including shootings in Australia and Brown University and also the murder of Rob Reiner. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers film director Rob Reiner and also plays an encore interview from his father, Carl Reiner.

Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, the upcoming senate election, and also recent breaking news stories.

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various topics including Sen. John Kennedy, his NY Times best selling book, and also the upcoming election. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams talks her latest honor of Queen Mother in Accra, Ghana and also comments on the latest in politics with Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including Bill Cassidy's recent health proposal.

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 and the upcoming primary election.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives her final EBR Library update of the year as we prepare to roll into 2026. For more info on library events visit: https://www.ebrpl.com/ Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong speak on their opposing political perspectives after a fond remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. by Talk Lo...