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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
  • Retired United States Marine Corps General Ron Richard gives his perspective on the war in Iran and the current cease-fire. Friends of City Park Organization member Brian Dubreuil talks the importance of preserving the golf course within City Park. Journalist and co-writer of Fred Hickman's "Channeling: My Life On Air, Off Air, and In Living Color" Harrison Golden speaks on the process of formulating the book alongside Hickman.
  • Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library and also the upcoming tax vote. For more information on library events, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the latest in politics including the war in Iran and Pres. Trumps comments. Investigative reporter, author, and film maker Greg Palast speaks on the ongoing war and also election integrity.
  • Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves is joined by operatic soprano Teresa Perrotta to talk the upcoming performance, "Madama Butterfly". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/madamabutterfly.Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national topics including the upcoming senate election and its candidates and also the latest with Pres. Trump.
  • Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the upcoming senate election, the latest on Pres. Trump, and the war in Iran. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller talks various topics including the ongoing legislative session.
  • The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump's recent address to the nation. Southern University Political Science Professor Albert Samuels is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss various local and national topics including the latest on Pres. Trump and also the ongoing session.
  • Financial advisor Fred Dent discusses the markets, his career, and investment philosophies. Literary editor Monique Morrison talks the upcoming book "Waiting to Die: One Man's Journey on Death Row" and speaks on her time facilitating the release of this memoir by Feltus Taylor, Jr..
  • Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on various topics including the upcoming senate election, the war in Iran, and the latest with Pres. Trump. LSU professor Kevin Cope speaks on the latest LSU news including the return of Will Wade. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various local and national topics.
  • Pastor Donnie Swaggart speaks on his life and work within the ministry over the years. Retired general surgeon Dr. Allen Saxon speaks on his latest work, "Training in Charity". Actor and life coach Michael Graham talks his life and career throughout the years and also his current endeavor, Mindset Matters Consulting.
  • Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on tourism throughout the state. the upcoming closed primary election, and also the upcoming Louisiana Political Hall of Fame induction. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest higher education news including LSU's rehiring of Will Wade. Musician and Moody Blues guitarist Justin Hayward reflects on his life and career over the years and also speaks on his upcoming performance. For tickets and more information, visit https://justinhayward.com/pages/current-tour-dates.
  • Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy comments on various topics including the staged wreck scheme in New Orleans, the Trump administration, and the upcoming Senate election. Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil speaks on the war in Iran and also the ongoing Legislative Session. Grandson of author Ernest Gaines, Nicholas Smith gives insight into the bill proposal to honor Gaines on a portion of LA Highway 1.