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Talk Louisiana
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Weekdays at 9am and 9pm

Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster airs weekdays at 9am and 9pm on WRKF.

Latest Episodes
  • The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in the political world including the upcoming midterm elections and Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on the latest in local news including the indictment of several Baton Rouge officials on corruption charges and deconsolidation of the city-parish government.
  • Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers discusses the upcoming November elections and other congruent political topics. Chief Print Editor and Global Writing Chief at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin talks national news topics including certain news organizations being banned from the White House.
  • District 5 Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst talks the latest in local news including the idea of the deconsolidation of East Baton Rouge Parish's consolidated government. Libertarian attorney Rufus Craig talks the Libertarian party and also his candidacy for the 6th district congressional seat. Fairleigh Jackson, longtime neighbor of libertarian lawyer Bill Bryan, remembers Bill and his impact on the community amid his recent death.
  • District 5 Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst talks the latest in local news including the idea of the deconsolidation of East Baton Rouge Parish's consolidated government. Libertarian attorney Rufus Craig talks the Libertarian party and also his candidacy for the 6th district congressional seat. Fairleigh Jackson, longtime neighbor of libertarian lawyer Bill Bryan, remembers Bill and his impact on the community amid his recent death.
  • Radio journalist and host of "Marketplace" Kai Ryssdal gives insight into his career throughout the years and also speaks on WRKF's 10th Annual Founders Day Luncheon. WAFB anchor Greg Meriwether reflects on his life and career amid his 25th anniversary at WAFB.
  • Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller is joined by former state representatives Ted James and Troy Hebert to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and the candidates. Journalist and writer Eric Schlosser talks the 25th-anniversary milestone of his landmark book, "Fast Food Nation".
  • Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed comments on the issue of mail-in abortion drugs and also the latest on ICE throughout the country. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in the political world including Mike Johnson, Edmonds vs Miguez, and the upcoming midterm elections.
  • National college sports reporter and author John Talty talks his latest work on LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, "Lane Being Lane".Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf comments on the latest in local news including the latest column written by Quin Hillyer regarding a new marijuana dispensary in the French Quarter and Pres. Trump and mail-in voting.
  • Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper talks his ongoing lawsuit against the LSU EDD and LSU EDD Athletic Subdistrict. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on the latest in the politics and beyond including the upcoming midterm elections and the world of football.