Talk Louisiana
Weekdays at 9am and 9pm
Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster airs weekdays at 9am and 9pm on WRKF.
Latest Episodes
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Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Greenland, and Venezuela. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the latest in healthcare and the upcoming election.
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Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy talks his switch to the Republican Party and also the latest in Louisiana politics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.
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Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speak on their differing political philosophies. Author Daniella Mestyanek Young discusses her new book "The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult and Why We Love Them".
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks on what's new at the library amid the new year. Author Greg Palast gives his thoughts on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore recalls the insurrection at the Capitol on its five year anniversary.
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Author Brad Meltzer talks his latest work "The Viper". Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on new laws regarding insurance and also the upcoming legislative session. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.
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Marketing Director of Louisiana Marathon Mike Wattigny talks the upcoming Louisiana Marathon. For more information, visit https://www.thelouisianamarathon.com/. Author John Smith Jr. is joined by chair of The Adams Memorial Commission and president of the Adams Memorial Foundation Jackie Cushman to speak on the importance and impact of the upcoming memorial for the Adam's family. For more information, visit https://theadamsmemorial.org/ .
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American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks the inspirations behind her book, "Make Me Commissioner". Former LSU President F King Alexander gives his thoughts on collegiate athletics and its effects on academics.
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Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on various political topics including the upcoming Louisiana senate race and also the Texas senate election. MLB legend Denny McLain talks former MLB pitcher Sandy Koufax on his 90th birthday. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest local higher education news.
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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson comment on the end of the year markets. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various local and national political topics including immigration holding center in Louisiana, Gov. Landry, and also the latest with the Trump administration.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman talks his career throughout the years amid his recent retiring. Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on the demise of newspapers throughout the country. Former NFL player Karl Wilson speaks on his time in the NFL and also his thoughts on the world of NIL.