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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
  • Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers comedian and actor John Belushi on 44th anniversary of his death. Lawyer Todd Gaudin speaks on the importance of estate planning and wills. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in local and nation politics including the upcoming election and the war in Iran.
  • Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks the current political climate amidst the war in Iran. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore gives his perspective on the war in Iran.
  • Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library talks the latest at the library including the upcoming "Attic Treasures and Collectibles" event and the upcoming tax vote. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Financial advisor Fred Dent joins for his monthly visit to discuss the current state of the markets with the ongoing war in Iran. Author Stephen Maitland-Lewis talks his latest work, "The Unlikely Huntress".
  • President of League of Women Voters Louisiana Christy Green talks the upcoming closed primary election. Wall Street Journal Print Editor Alex Martin comments on the latest in world news with Pres. Trump and the war in the Middle East.
  • Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks the latest in industrial developments throughout Louisiana. Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on various topics including tourism throughout the state, the "Make America Beautiful" initiative and also a new bill regarding a lifetime term limit on Louisiana governors. Executive director of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the upcoming legislative session. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Dr. Faye Williams remembers Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson amid his recent death.
  • Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System Dr. David Putrino is joined by the Executive Director of The Chesley Initiative Chesley Heymsfield to speak on the initiative as well as the impact and effects of long Covid. For more information, visit https://www.chesleyinitiative.org/event-details/louisianaroundtable. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest on Pres. Trump, the State of the Union Address, the Epstein files, and also upcoming elections and the candidates. President & CEO of Capital Area United Way George Bell talks the upcoming Super Tax Day. Visit https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/19/entergy-louisiana-offers-free-tax-assistance-super-tax-day-events/ for more information.
  • Radio host, author, and political commentator Michael Medved speaks in depth on the president's state of the union address from last night. Candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives (District 69) Angela Roberts discusses her campaign and philosophies. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua also joins to advocate and endorse Angela.
  • The youngest of the 1957 Little Rock Nine Carlotta Walls LaNier reflects on her life and times by referencing her latest work "A Mighty Long Way". Lawyer and author Warren Perrin talks his life throughout the years as well as the importance of the preservation of French culture.
  • Rabbi Sarah Smiley of the Unified Jewish Congregation is joined by Dr. Brian Pedraza from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University to discuss various topics regarding morality. Immigration attorney at The Scott Law Firm Maria Chiriboga in joined by immigration activist Rachel Taber to speak on immigration throughout our state.
  • Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson speaks on various local political topics including the state of politics and campaigns, and also upcoming elections. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the closed primary senate election and the candidates.