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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President of the Louisiana NAACP Rebecca Perloff talks stepping into her new role, and future plans and focal points for the local Louisiana branch. Representatives from the Democratic Socialist Baton Rouge chapter Ben Wendt and the New Orleans chapter John Lewis speak on their political philosophies and current political topics.
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President of the Louisiana NAACP Rebecca Perloff talks stepping into her new role, and future plans and focal points for the local Louisiana branch. Representatives from the Democratic Socialist Baton Rouge chapter Ben Wendt and the New Orleans chapter John Lewis speak on their political philosophies and current political topics.
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Comedian Brad Williams talks "The Tall Tales Tour". For dates and tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/brad-williams-the-tall-tales-tour-baton-rouge-louisiana-02-19-2026/event/1B0062C5B97F4998. Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory is joined by Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and upcoming elections and the candidates. Author Steve Berry talks his latest work, "The Devil's Bible".
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Southern University Political Science Professor Albert Samuels is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national topics including upcoming elections and their candidates as well as the latest with Pres. Trump. Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves talks the upcoming "Sing & Swing" event. For more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/. Capitalist and author Jonathan Tepper talks his latest work, "Shooting Up".
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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the pardoning of Billy Cannon, the upcoming primary election, and the latest on Trump and EPA's Power. Louisiana developer John Miller speaks on the airlines and the idea of a hub in New Orleans. MLB legend Denny McLain reflects on the life and times of MLB left-hand pitcher Mickey Lolich amid his recent death.
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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the pardoning of Billy Cannon, the upcoming primary election, and the latest on Trump and EPA's Power. Louisiana developer John Miller speaks on the airlines and the idea of a hub in New Orleans. MLB legend Denny McLain reflects on the life and times of MLB left-hand pitcher Mickey Lolich amid his recent death.
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Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including upcoming elections and recent comments from Pam Bondi. The Advocate's Mark Ballad comments on the latest in local and national politics including the upcoming midterm elections.
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Financial advisor Fred Dent joins for his monthly visit and speaks on the market one year into the current administration. The Louisiana Democratic Party's executive director Dadrius Lanus discusses the current state of the democratic party in Louisiana and the upcoming November general election. Dean of Southern Business school Donald Andrews talks academia and innovations at the Southern Business School.
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UL System President and CEO Rick Gallot talks the legislature and higher education throughout the state. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray comments on various political topics including the house senate race and the upcoming midterm election.
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Opinion page editor of The Advocate Arnessa Garrett talks the impact of questions and commentary from readers. Associate Professor of Public Relations at the Gaylord College of Mass Communication Jensen Moore talks the winning and losing commercials of Super Bowl LX. Zydeco musician and son of Grammy Award winning Clifton Chenier C.J. Chenier talks his fathers life and legacy and also Clifton's new box set. For more information, visit https://folkways.si.edu/clifton-chenier/king-of-louisiana-blues-and-zydeco.