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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Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks Hurricane Katrina on its 20 year anniversary. Former Gretna Mayor Ronnie Harris remembers the city of Greta during Hurricane Katrina. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore reflects on his time and role in the comeback following Hurricane Katrina. Former LSU head football coach Curley Hallman gives his thoughts on the LSU Tiger's season opener against Clemson. -
The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various topics including the recent Minneapolis school shooting, the latest with redistricting, and also whats happening in Washington with Pres. Trump. Legendary New Orleans journalist Garland Robinette remembers his time in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. -
Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards discusses everything Baton Rouge, including the Thrive Plan. Author Rannah Gray speaks on the sordid past of Scott Rogers on the anniversary of his death. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster offers insights on various past events including natural disasters and elections. -
Interim LSU President Matt Lee talks the search for a full-time president as well as the latest at LSU including the new arena. KSLA reporter Caroline Marston recalls a shooting she as well as Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster witnessed this past weekend in Atlanta. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by Republican activist and member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom to discuss various political topic including the latest with Pres. Trump. -
Environmental engineer Bob Jacobsen talks Louisiana preparedness for as well as potential effects of this hurricane season. Associate Vice President for Campus Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Response at LSU Michael Antoine speaks on his role during Hurricane Katrina as a firefighter. Actress and dancer Ruta Lee reflects on her life and career throughout the years. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers best-author Greg Iles. -
Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy talks various topics including his move to the Republican party, Pres. Trump, and Louisiana political news. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including Hurricane Katrina and the latest with Pres. Trump. -
Candidate for 19th Judicial District Court judge Vicky Jones talks her campaign and candidacy.The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the National Guard in Washington and the latest with Pres. Trump. -
Author Jessa Crispin speaks on her new book "What is Wrong with Men: Patriarchy, the Crisis of Masculinity, and (Of Course) Michael Douglas Films Explain Everything". Democratic political strategist Dane Strother talks his mentors- the late Jay Perkins, and his father the late Raymond Strother, and also discusses the current state of the Democratic party. -
Attorney Gloria Allred speaks on her representation of the victims of Jeffery Epstein. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Dr. Faye Williams comments on various political topics including the indictment of New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and protests of Trump's D.C. police takeover. -
Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on local and national redistricting and various topics regarding LSU including former president Bill Tate and his move to Rutgers. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks various topics including LSU's new arena, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and also the latest on Pres. Trump.
