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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
  • Motorcyclist Deborah Todd gives her thoughts on the recent bill regarding motorcycle helmets passed by the House of Transportation. Unitarian minister Steve Crump talks his candidacy for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Journalist Kelly Kissel speaks on the upcoming Gridiron Show.
  • Attorney and member of the Louisiana State Senate Cleo Fields talks his campaign and candidacy and also the ongoing legislative session. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various national pollical topics including Mike Johnson and the aid to Ukraine.
  • Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko speaks on the war against Ukraine and the need for funding. Councilwoman Chauna Banks talks the recent major metro council vote.
  • Journalist and national correspondent for MSNBC Joy Reid talks her latest work, "Medgar and Myrlie". CEO of OLOL Chuck Spicer is joined by OLOL Children's Health President Jonathan Brouk and lawyer Skip Philips to discuss their collaboration regarding pediatric medicine. Research director for the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte speaks on the upcoming Gridiron Show.
  • Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks various political topics including this year's presidential election and also Donald Trumps upcoming trial. Author, clinical researcher, and founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Dr. Neal Barnard speaks on his latest work, "The Power Foods Diet".
  • Journalist and author Jeffrey Marx talks his life and career to this point and also his upcoming appearance on "Antiques Roadshow". WRKF's Molly Ryan gives a preview on the upcoming Legislative Session and other political topics.
  • Activist and politician Gary Chambers speaks on the recent State of the Union address, the Democratic party, and also gives his thoughts on the state under Jeff Landry. Columnist Quin Hillyer talks the State of the Union and the presidential election and it's candidates amid this election year.
  • Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams is joined by Republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory to discuss this year's presidential election and its candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the upcoming State of the Union address.
  • Financial advisor Fred Dent speaks on the current state of the economy amid this election year. Former State Representative and candidate for Mayor of Baton Rouge Ted James gives insight into his campaign and candidacy. Author and journalist Trent Angers talks Shaquille O'Neal on his 52nd birthday.
  • Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's to come and also bills regarding the public library. President of the Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills comments on the upcoming regular session and various social issues. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami speaks on the upcoming jazz event at the Manship School, River City Jazz Masters- Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Tour. For more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-blue-note-records-85th-anniversary-tour..