Talk Louisiana

Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports head Rudy Macklin gives tips for keeping your New Year’s weight loss resolution. Conservative columnist Quin Hillyer on President Trump’s desire to find 11,000+ votes in Georgia. Baton Rouge Bluesman Henry Turner Jr. on his new ode to Saints fans.

The Advocate’s Mark Ballard wraps up an eventful 2020. Dr. Allan Lichtman on his technique for predicting presidential wins.

Chief Advocate editorial writer Lanny Keller discusses the shocking death of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow from COVID-19. Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell discusses his new book.

Baton Rouge’s beloved horticulturalist Walter Imahara discusses his internment during WW2. Actor Louis Herthum gives his thoughts on the Kennedy assassination.

Jan Swift guest hosts today’s program. BESE member Dr. Holly Boffy discusses the challenges of educating kids in the COVID age. Former lawmaker Julie Stokes talks about her new women’s organization Ellevate Louisiana.

Music and Film critic John Wirt talks about his favorite Christmas tunes and some interesting upcoming movies. Baton Rouge Bishop Michael Duca discusses how the church is handling the holidays. Michael Stein previews his new book “Broke”.

BR Chamber head Adam Knapp discusses the new COVID relief bill. E. Faye Williams and Jeff Sadow square off for a left vs. right debate of the President’s final days in office and what comes next.

Stanford Genome Technology Center Director of Translational Medicine Dr. Ami Mac discusses the potential long term health impacts of contracting COVID-19. You can read Dr. Mac's study on the issue  here .

Together Baton Rouge Leader Maggie Conarro discusses the group’s recent electoral success and the recent election. Perry Greco talks about the family business and the Greco legacy.

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Owen Carmichael discusses an upcoming study that asks why some people benefit from exercise more than others. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on Gov. Edwards’ response to AG Landry’s support of an election lawsuit.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser discusses the Lauren Daigle/Mayor Cantrell ABC New Year’s Eve controversy. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford on the history of the state constitution. FTC representative Rosario Mendez discusses holiday scams.

Retired Marine Major General Ron Richard discusses his service and time as the head of TAF. Viki Mayk on her new book about the tragic life of football player Owen Thomas, and the CTE he suffered.

Advocate columnist Stephanie Grace discusses the GOP’s concerns about the validity of the election results. Mark Calvit makes a brief appearance to talk about meeting the recently departed country music superstar Charlie Pride at an airport. Cleveland Clinic Doctor Michael Roizen gives his tips for living to 100 and touts his new cookbook.

Dr. Cyril Wecht details just a few of the iconic investigations he’s played a role in from JFK to OJ. Libertarian activist Mike Wolf discusses a legal effort to overturn the Presidential Election results. Songwriter Aimee Mayo on her journey from small town Alabama to a major player in Nashville.

Jodie Sinclair and husband Billy Sinclair discuss Love Behind Bars: The True Story of an American Prisoner's Wife. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on AG Jeff Landry joining other Republican AGs in an effort to overturn the election results.

State GOP Director of Minority Outreach Elbert Guillory discusses the President’s efforts to overturn the election results and how Trump won a larger than expected share of the Black male vote. Former head of the State Democratic Party Jim Nickel issues a call for a more civil next four years.

The Advocate’s Andrea Gallo updates us on the newest developments in the ongoing sexual misconduct scandal at LSU. Music is Power author Brad Schreiber on the 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s murder.

BRPD Chief Murphy Paul discusses why the city is experiencing its worst crime wave in years. Political analyst and pollster Bernie Pinsonat breaks down the results of the EBR Mayor’s Race and the last days of the Trump Administration.

Attorneys Jimmy Manasseh and Andre Belanger discuss a SCOTUS hearing on whether past non-unanimous convictions should require a trial. Bob Hannaford, founder of a yearly swingers event in New Orleans called Naughty Nawlins, explains why this year’s event became a COVID super spreading incident.

Judge Chris Hester explains why you should vote for him for Court of Appeal. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on why Saturday’s election is expected to see a major drop-off in turnout.

Former Louisiana Planned Parenthood head Melissa Flournoy and Gator PAC Chairman Colonel Rob Maness discuss the President’s reluctance to concede the election.

Associate Administrator for HIV/AIDS Bureau Health Resources and Services Administration Dr. Laura Cheever discusses the advancements in AIDS treatment for World AIDS Day. Council on American-Islamic Relations spokesperson Ibrahim Hooper sounds the alarm about a series of white supremacist posters seen in Caddo-Bossier. West Baton Rouge Superintendent Wes Watts discusses the difficulty of teaching...

Melanie Newkome Jones makes the case for why you should vote for her for Appellate Court Judge. Dustin LaFont discusses Front Yard Bikes. Patricia Peyton argues for more focus on physical intelligence.

Veteran actor Louis Herthum and author Matthew Randazzo V discuss the Audible exclusive audiobook release of Mr. New Orleans. Tyra Banks implores women to vote in the December 5th runoff. Service industry workers Jasman Ellis and Eva Braud on the importance of tipping.

Louisiana culinary historian George Graham discusses some bayou Thanksgiving recipes. Professor Andrew Maynard on his book on futurism “Future Rising”. Renowned actor Hank Garrett tells his life story. MIT Teaching Systems Lab Director Justin Reich explains why technology is no replacement for in-person education.