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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
  • The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in local and national politics including the ongoing special tax session and Trump's Cabinet picks. Novelist and attorney David Baldacci reflects on his successful career and also talks his latest work, "To Die For". Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by director Joy Vandervort-Cobb to speak on the theatres upcoming play, "People, Places, and Things". For more information, visit https://lsucmda-internet.choicecrm.net/dist/#/events/productions.people. Film Programming Manager at Manship Theatre Kelly Swift talks James Carville's documentary, "Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid". For tickets, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/carville-winning-is-everything-stupid.
  • Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore discusses the future impact of climate change in regards to the presidential election. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf talks the recent federal court's decision regarding the Louisiana 10 Commandments Law. Director of scientific research at Woman's Hospital Dr. Elizabeth Sutton comments on her current research project "The SWEET Study: Can Ozempic Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?"
  • Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's new at the library and also various upcoming events. Community activist Dr. Angelle Bradford is joined by LSU Shreveport professor Dr. Jeff Sadow to discuss the election results. The Advocate's Jan Risher speaks on her work, "The Q of the D", and also gives insight into what's going on throughout our community. Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana Shannon Abney talks the latest with the organization and the tax credit.
  • Political consultant Michael Beychok to reflect on the presidential election and also the mayoral runoff. President/CEO at Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by Director of Marketing and Programming at Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for the Arts to discuss the latest with the Arts Council and also the upcoming event, "River City Jazz Master". For more information, visit, https://www.artsbr.org/river-city-jazz-masters.
  • Longtime politico James Carville talks the results of the presidential election. Editor for the Louisiana Illuminator is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest local news with the results of the election, the ongoing special tax session, and a tiger to be at the LSU vs. Alabama game. We recount the words of a well-known Baton Rouge lawyer and caretaker for Mike the Tiger III Paul Marks.
  • Insurance commissioner Tim Temple talks his trip to Bermuda in efforts to resolve the ongoing insurance crisis. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the results of the recent election. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers award winning producer Quincy Jones on the birthdays of trumpeter Al Hirt, and musician Johnny Rivers.
  • Financial advisor Fred Dent talks the latest with the markets amid the recent election results. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray speaks on the Democratic Party following the presidential election and also the upcoming special session. Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper to comment on Trump's win.
  • Women's healthcare activist Kaitlyn Joshua talks the impact of abortion and women's healthcare amid today's election. Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on the election and also Trump's potential come back.
  • Veteran attorney Lewis Unglesby comments on upcoming presidential election and Donald Trump's potential comeback. Managing principal of Brandt & Associates Jim Brandt speaks on several important items on the ballot. Mayoral candidate Steve Myers talks his campaign and candidacy amid tomorrow's election.
  • Former US Representative Charles Boustany talks the latest in politics with the the upcoming presidential election. Political analyst Charlie Cook gives his take on the presidential election and its candidates. Editor for the Louisiana Illuminator is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest with the voter turnout and early voting as well as the upcoming special session on taxes.