Talk Louisiana

Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore discusses another alleged LSU hazing incident and the COVID-linked spike in violent crime. LSU Professor Jerry Ceppos previews the upcoming debate and explains how presidential debate moderation might be the worst job in journalism these days.

Co-founder of Wealth for the Common Good Chuck Collins discusses the US’s rapidly increasing wealth inequality gap. Janet Simmons with Hope Ministries on the dynamics of poverty. Chris Warner on his new book Tailgater’s Guide to SEC Football Volume V .

Libertarian presidential candidate Dr. Jo Jorgensen states her case for why you should vote for her on the November 3 rd ballot. Stoneman Douglas AP teacher Jeff Foster explains why we need more citizen involvement in government. Rosemarie Day states the case for why women should lead the fight for universal healthcare in the US.

19th district Judicial candidates Quintillis Lawrence, Joel Porter and Eboni Johnson-Rose drop by to state their case for the job. Investigative reporter Greg Palast discusses voter suppression in the 2020 election. Sarah Smarsh discusses her new book on Dolly Parton. 

Eli Lilly COO of Global Marketing Whitney Breaux recounts her battle with breast cancer. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses the ongoing legislative assault on Governor Edwards’ public health authority. Opera Louisiane General Director Leanne Clement previews The Barber of Seville .

Hall of Fame pitcher Denny McLain discusses the upcoming World Series and the Astro’s lack of integrity. Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson explains her support for Amendment One, which touches on abortion. Writer Matt Hart unveils the dark underbelly of Nike running. Mary Stein with the EBR library system celebrates the reopening of book stacks.

Public Affairs Research Council head Robert Travis Scott discusses Amendment Number Five on the November ballot.  Clarissa Ward, Chief International Correspondent for CNN, on her new book. Author Brad Meltzer explains why he feels young people need to learn more about the Holocaust and Anne Frank.

General Russel Honoré discusses the need for volunteer work in southwest Louisiana and the Presidential election. The Center for Planning Excellence’s Camille Manning-Broome and Jessica McKelvie-Kemp on the yearly Smart Growth Summit. Professor Howard Frumkin has a new book out Planetary Health. 

WRKF Meteorologist Dan Holiday updates us on the status of Delta. US Senate candidate Peter Wenstrup on why he is running to unseat Senator Bill Cassidy. Pelican Institute head Daniel Erspamer discusses the November ballot amendments. Prolific author Lisa Unger drops by to discuss her latest work.  

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray reviews the Vice Presidential Debate. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses the sudden resignation of the EBR Superintendent. Historian Kenneth Davis on five of modern history’s most notable dictators.

Political consultant Ray Strother previews the upcoming Vice Presidential Debate and the state of the election just a few weeks out from November 3 rd .

Baton Rouge Chamber head Adam Knapp discusses the effects of COVID-19 on BR businesses. Political consultant Roy Fletcher talks about upcoming election and recent mayoral forum. Author Francesca Beauman calls from Great Britain to talk about her new book, “Matrimony, Inc.: from personal ads to swiping right, a story of America looking for love"

Congressman Mike Johnson reviews the President’s health and debate performance. Renowned Louisiana journalist Tyler Bridges on the legacy off the recent departed former Governor Mike Foster. Louisiana Public Health Institute Managing Director Kristie Bardell explains the need for further sex education.

Conservative Intellectual Rod Dreher explains why he feels Christians are under attack by the secular left. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard swings by to update us on whats happening in the special session. Lynne Cheney, wife of Dick Cheney, discusses the Virginian Founding Fathers.

Jim and investigative reporter Dan Moldea review last night’s Presidential debate, the first of three.

Former Baton Rouge Congressman Henson Moore discusses tonight's Presidental debate. Loyola Professor Stan Goldman reviews the legacy of RBG. Dan McAdams talks about The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump. 

Quin Hillyer and Melissa Flournoy debate the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and the P resident’s tax returns. Nick Quested discusses his documentary “Blood on the Wall”, about the journey of a migrant caravan.

Jim updates listeners on the state of the Supreme Court battle and the President's comments concerning a peaceful transition post-election. Writer Richard Grant explores the weird and wonderful town of Natchez, Mississippi. ACLU Louisiana Legal Director Nora Ahmed on her concerns about the upcoming Supreme Court showdown. Tiger Rag’s Ron Higgins on his new book and the start of the football season...

David A. Kaplan explains why the US Supreme Court has gone off the rails over the past fifty years. Mark Ballard previews the upcoming special session. Vox co-founder Matthew Ygleisias makes the case for why we need one billion Americans.

Columnist Stephanie Grace gives her take on the upcoming Supreme Court vacancy battle. Randy Hayden discusses his fight for smoke free music cities. Jody Hanet and Sam Trevathan on the Kid’s Orchestra’s virtual learning opportunities.   

Lamar White and Rob Maness debate the selection of a new Supreme Court Justice. Jenee Slocum and Davante Lewis preview their series on dismantling racism. Steven Dudley talks about his book that delves into the origins of MS-13.

Libertarian Dr. Aaron Sigler discusses his efforts to unseat Senator Bill Cassidy in the upcoming election. Country music legend David Frizzell recounts his remarkable career. Movie critic Glenn Kenny reviews the classic Goodfellas in his new book.

Libertarian attorney Mike Wolf and LSU Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow debate AG Bill Barr’s performance. Photographer Philip Gould took pictures of every bridge spanning the Mississippi. Todd Snyder on his book about Ali’s hypeman Drew “Bundini” Brown.

New Schools for Baton Rouge CEO Chris Meyer discusses charter schools and Baton Rouge. Rhea Farberman with Trust For America’s health on the nation’s obesity epidemic. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the latest election plan update.

Famed lawyer Mary Olive Pierson covers a range of topics from St. George to Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Manship School Professor David Stamps discusses the impact of COVID on black Baton Rouge communities. Peter Alsen on his new work of fiction about underground gambling.