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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
  • Congressman elect for Louisiana's 6th District Cleo Fields speaks on his objectives as congressman and also his thoughts on the state of the country.
  • The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Trump's recent lawsuits to Disney and ABC. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various topics including Rep. Bob Livingston's resignation 26 years ago today and Angela Alvarez 's recent passing.
  • President of Good Day Farm Louisiana and attorney John Davis discuss the history and future of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil talks the fiscal tax session and the expectations of the upcoming tax session.
  • Professor in the Mass Communication department at Louisiana State University Len Apcar comments on his poll regarding the results of the 2024 Presidential election, Financial advisor and member of the Freemasons Ameen Walker speaks on the fraternal organization and his experience as a member. Rev. Bill Nash talks his latest work, "BIG John McKeithen: Won't Ya He'p Me?"
  • The Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge Rabbi Sarah Smiley, Pastor at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge Rev. Jeff Smith, and Rector of St. Margaret's Church in Baton Rouge Rev. Tommy Dillon all discuss various religious topics including the roll of religion on politics and also religion during this holiday season.
  • Adjunct professor running the Cold Case Project Stanley Nelson talks his work reporting on cold cases, specifically civil rights murders, including the 1964 murder of Frank Morris. Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy comments on the Landry administration and also gives her thoughts on what's to come with the Trump administration. Writer for the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose speaks on various topics including Landry's tax reform plan also comments on several Illuminator articles.
  • The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including EBR's new mayor Sid Edwards and Trump and his administration. Japanese-American, six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime Baton Rouge resident Walter Imahara reflects on his life and times. Author Olivia Campbell talks her latest work, "Sisters in Science".
  • Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper talks Sid Edwards mayoral win and gives his thoughts on the Edwards upcoming administration. LSU Vet School's Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives and daughter of Heisman Trophy Award winner Billy Cannon, Bunnie Cannon remembers her father and speaks on the upcoming memorabilia collection exhibition. For more information, visit- https://louisianastatemuseum.org/exhibit/billy-cannon-they-called-him-legend . Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on her article regarding LSU and Title IX.
  • Author Rev. John Fanestil speaks on Christian Nationalism in American with Trumps return to office by referencing his latest work, "American Heresy: The Roots and Reach of White Christian Nationalism". Former MLB player Denny McLain gives his opinion on MLB player Juan Soto's 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on the results of the mayoral election with a Republican in now office. Musician James Linden Hogg talks his upcoming performance, "Light Up the Holidays". For more information visit, http://www.artscouncilofpointecoupee.org/.
  • Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine comments on the results of the mayoral election with Republican Sid Edwards as the winner, prospects for Industry Makes in the upcoming year, and also various effects on the environment including the upcoming Meta AI Center. Progressive activist Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on the idea of Republican control with the results of the presidential and mayoral race. Author Rachel Kushner talks her latest work, "Creation Lake".