Talk Louisiana
Weekdays at 9am and 9pm
Talk Louisiana connects listeners with Louisiana newsmakers through live interviews. Hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcast veteran Jim Engster, Talk Louisiana brings listener insight into the conversation. In addition to the weekday morning broadcast and evening rebroadcast, hear Talk Louisiana at wrkf.org, on the WRKF App, and on your smart speaker.
To make yourself a part of the conversation
Call during the program's morning broadcast: 877-217-5757
Email any time: talk@talklouisiana.org
Latest Episodes
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Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman is joined by former state lawmaker and French Quarter resident Garey Forster to speak on various political topics including congressional redistricting. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose comments on the latest in Louisiana news including his recent story regarding Louisiana and the mailing of abortion medication. -
Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow talks various topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, the government shutdown, and Mike Johnson. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the several political topics including Billy Cassidy, John Kennedy, and Pam Bondi. -
NBA player for the Toronto Raptors Garrett Temple speaks on his NBA career. Veteran anchorman George Sells considers the recent changes in CBS news. New Orleans based blues musician and actor Chris Thomas King discusses his career as a musician and his upcoming event at the Manship Theatre. More information can be found here- https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/chris-thomas-king City court judge candidate Calli Boudreaux talks her campaign. -
Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on what's new and upcoming at the library. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks her latest work, "Make Me Commissioner" and also comments on the latest in the sports world. City Court Judge candidate Brenden Craig talks his candidacy and campaign amid the upcoming election. -
Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, Pete Hegseth's recent comments, and also the idea of sending National Guard troops to our state. -
Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the ongoing government shutdown. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann speaks on his latest works and also various topics including the implications of the government shutdown. -
The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in politics including the government shutdown and its effects locally and nationally as well as the Trump administration thus far. MLB legend Denny McLain comments on the world of baseball with ongoing the MLB playoffs. -
Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their thoughts on the markets during their monthly visit. Author Mark Kram Jr talks iconic boxing match between Ali and Frazier billed "The Thrilla in Manilla" on the 50th anniversary of the bout. Author Brian Boone discusses his latest book "Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader". -
Former State Rep Ted James reflects on last years mayoral race and also talks his current career and local and national news. Politician Luke Mixon talks various political topics including the state of the Democratic party in Louisiana and also the upcoming government shutdown. -
An encore interview from 2017 remembers German-American physicist Rainer Weiss amid his recent death. Journalist Jane Eisner speaks on her latest work "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move". Leadership team members of Indivisible Baton Rouge Connor Welch and Lisa King give insight into the organization and its work throughout the community. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various topics.
