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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Former mayor of Cleveland Dennis Kucinich gives his thoughts on the Democratic party. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on various local political topics including Gov. Landry's recent statements regarding the city of New Orleans and the upcoming senate race. Republican candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District Monique Appeaning speaks on her campaign and candidacy.
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Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne remembers legendary LSU baseball coach, Skip Bertman amid his recent death and also talks the life and legacy of football star Billy Cannon by referencing his upcoming documentary, "Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry speaks on various local topics including Meta centers throughout the state, NDAs, SpaceX, and AG Liz Murrill.
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Author and columnist Humberto Fontova speaks on the impact and effect of leadership of former Cuban President Fidel Castro on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the upcoming November election and Pres. Trump and mail-in voting. Author David Hill talks his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas on its 150th anniversary.
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Candidate for Louisiana's 6th District Pat Forbes gives insight into his campaign and candidacy. Environmental engineer Bob Jacobsen talks the impact and effect the 2016 flood had on the city ten years later. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the upcoming midterm elections.
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Executive Director at the Manship Theatre Jason Langlois discusses upcoming events at the Manship Theatre including two events to celebrate Barbra Streisand. For more information visit: https://manshiptheatre.org/ President and CEO of Deep South Today Warwick Sabin speaks on the current state of journalism and the pursuit of keeping people living in news deserts informed. Political analyst Pearson Cross comments on Louisiana politics including the 5th and 6th districts, and Bill Cassidy.
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The Advocate and Times Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the catalyst leading to the confirmation of Todd Blanche as the new United States Attorney General. The Advocate's Patrick Sloan Turner discusses the indictment of the East Baton Rouge Parish super intendent Lamont Cole for alleged malfeasance. Attorney William Most speaks on the lawsuit to halt the taxation for the potential LSU arena.
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Congressman Cleo Fields gives insight into his upcoming endeavors including his running for LA State Senate and also comments on various topics including AI data centers in the state. Attorney and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 91st district Mandie Landry speaks on various political topics including AI and political campaigns. Contemporary African-American artist, photographer, and educator Dr. Deborah Willis talks her upcoming exhibition at the BR Gallery, "Free As They Want to Be". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/upcoming-events/2026/willis-talk .
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Author, political organizer, and co-founder/president of Run for Something Amanda Litman talks the impact and importance of young people in politics by referencing her latest work, "When We're In Charge". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in local and national politics including candidate qualifying in Louisiana, the upcoming US Senate election, and the latest on Pres. Trump.
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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson join for their monthly visit and speak on current market trends. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by former Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various political topics such as the results of the Michigan senate primary.
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library in the month of August. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various political topics including the announcement by John Cornyn of and Thom Tillis to confirm Todd Blanche as AG and also division within the Democratic Party. Author, historian, professor, and dean Jonathan Earle talks his latest work, "He Has the People".