Talk Louisiana

Executive director of Real Reform Louisiana Ben Riggs talks the insurance crisis throughout our state. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers Sammy Davis Jr. and Jim Morrison. Reporter for The New York Times and author Ken Belson talks his latest work, "Every Day Is Sunday".

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks various political topics including Texas redistricting, the upcoming election, and the latest on Pres. Trump. Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory remembers civil rights activist Jamil Abdullah al-Amin (Rap Brown) amid his recent passing.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including federal troops throughout our state and also the latest with Pres. Trump. District Attorney and chair of the Southern University System Board of Supervisors Tony Clayton comments on new SU football coach, NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and new LSU football coach, Lane Kiffin.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their perspective on the past and current markets as we prepare to say farewell to 2025. Professor of law and author Bernadette Atuahene reflects on racial injustice when it comes to housing in America and speaks on her new book "Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Home". President and CEO of Strada Education Foundation Stephen Moret f...

Renowned tailor Manuel Martinez comments on the fashion choices of new LSU coach Lane Kiffin and new Southern coach Marshall Faulk and also Trump's comments on airport attire. President and CEO of Build Baton Rouge Deidre Robert speaks on the importance and impact of the organization in our community as well as whats new. Journalist and author Ace Atkins talks football and also his latest work, "E...

Secretary of State Nancy Landry talks various political topics including the upcoming election. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau to comment on the latest LSU news with new coach Lane Kiffin. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers singer Lou Rawls on what would have been his 92nd birthday and also talks the lif...

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the upcoming election and tourism throughout the state. Actor, writer, and political commentator John Fugelsang talks his latest work, "Separation of Church and Hate". President of Highland Coffees Clarke Cadzow reflects on the success of the coffee shop 35+ years running.

The Advocate's Jan Risher comments on the latest in local news. Editorial cartoonist Fred Mulhern talks his career throughout the years and also the world of editorial cartoons. Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael speaks on her latest work, "Can I Say That". Musician and author James Linden Hogg talks their latest works as well as upcoming holiday performances.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper remembers his neighbor, civil rights activist, H. Rap Brown. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest with Trump and his comments on Illinois governor, and also the latest on the Ukraine.

Minister and Executive Director of Non-Profit at Jubilee Pioneers Reverend Chris Andrews talks his philosophy on civil rights and remembers the late civil rights activist Jamil Al-Amin (Formerly known as H Rap Brown). Author Fred Reggie speaks on his book "Tell Me: How to Initiate and Nurture Meaningful Conversations with Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime".

Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray talks various local and national political topics including the upcoming election and the Epstein files. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest LSU news.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks various political topics including the latest in the world of Trump. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on local and national politics and also remembers John F. Kennedy 62 years since his assassination.

Manger of Indian Hills Nudist Park Tim Kraemer gives insight into the ins and outs of the park. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest on the Epstein files and Texas congressional redistricting.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis in the state as well as this past hurricane season. Talk LA host Jim Engster talks the latest on various political topics including the Epstein files and the Texas congressional map. Principal & President of CSRS Tim Barfield is joined by Planning & Resilience Practice Lead of CSRS Mark Goodson talks their work...

Data analyst and mathematician James Finney endeavors to scrutinize the unbalanced representation on local school boards. General Director at Opera Louisiane Paul Groves promotes their upcoming event featuring Lisette Oropesa. For more information, visit- https://www.operalouisiane.com/ Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue Richard Nelson talks taxation in Louisiana. Political consultan...

Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national topics including the recent Thrive tax results and the latest with the Epstein files. Talk Louisiana remembers former president of the Shaw Group and former chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Jim Bernhard.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various local and national topics including Pete Hegseth's comments and the government shutdown. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various topics including Clay Schexnayder and Gov. Landry's running for reelection.

Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry talks the latest in local and national news with the government shutdown and LSU. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the ending of the shutdown as well as the latest regarding the Epstein files.

Civil rights attorney, activist, and author Gloria Browne Marshall discusses various political topics and her new book "A Protest History of the United States". Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on the importance of the upcoming vote for the Thrive EBR partnership. Musical artist David St. Romain shares details on the upcoming Songs of Survivors workshop...

President and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Elizabeth Pfifer speaks on the importance of organization and the impact of the cutting of SNAP benefits. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest LSU news. Writer and the late Norman Mailer’s archivist and authorized biographer J. Michael Lennon remembers writer, journalist, and World War II veteran...

Major General Ronald G. Richard talks the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps., his time during service as well as the latest at LSU. Japanese-American, six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime Baton Rouge resident Walter Imahara reflects on his life and times.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including congressional redistricting, the ongoing government shutdown, and the results of Tuesday's election. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks on the new North LA Meta development and his prediction regarding Brian Kelly.

President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami to talk the upcoming River City Jazz Masters performance by ARTEMIS. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-artemis and use code ENGSTER50 for discount off your ticket purchase. They also speak on Johnny Riv...

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson speak on their differing philosophies on the markets and investments. District Attorney Hillar Moore sheds light on the upcoming Thrive EBR proposal. Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana Shannon Abney shares information about Volunteers of America and the importance of uplifting the most vulnera...

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the Thrive proposal and also gives insight on upcoming events at the library. Political consultant George Kennedy comments on the world of political consulting and also various political topics. Writer, researcher, and cultural analyst Ashley Farmer talks her latest work, "Queen Mother".