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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Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including the last with Pres. Trump. Chief Executive Officer of Nest Health Rebekah Gee talks her organization and also gives her view on healthcare in America. -
The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in national politics including the upcoming runoff elections, the midterm election, and Pres. Trump. Assistant professor in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond Lauren Nicole Henley talks her latest work "Inquisition for Blood". -
Former Editor of The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Peter Kovacs gives his perspective on the current state of journalism and talks various political topics. -
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 15th district Regina Barrow comments on the recent legislative session and also the upcoming Flag Day event celebrating it's 250th year. Executive director of CASA Dalton Kuehn is joined by marketing and outreach director for CASA Allison Traxler speak on the impact and importance of the organization. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks his latest work, "The Dinosaur Club". -
Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams reflects on her life and times by referencing her latest work "This Is Me". American investigative reporter, author and film director Jason Berry talks his career throughout the years in his latest work, "Conversations with Jason Berry". -
Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks the Supreme Court's decision regarding congressional redistricting and the elimination of one of the state's two majority-Black congressional districts. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on the latest world news including Pres. Trump, the war in Iran, and the recent legislative session. -
Wife of longtime Baton Rouge columnist Smiley Anders Katherine Anders remembers her husband on the anniversary of his column. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the firing of CBS correspondent Scott Pelley. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the various politics topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the war in Iran. -
Journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig reminisces on the life of Muhammad Ali on the 10th anniversary of Ali's death. Financial advisor Fred Dent gives perspective on the current state of the markets. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers talks politics in Louisiana including the recent strike out with all proposed amendments, and the LA Democratic Party. -
Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library this month and also the upcoming library millage vote. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest local news including the recent legislative session and LSU news. -
The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the last day of the legislative session, the upcoming election, and the latest on Pres. Trump. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers actor and comedian Andy Griffith on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Biographer Carl Rollyson remembers actress and model Marylin Monroe on the 100th anniversary of her birth.
