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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
  • Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks the latest in industrial developments throughout Louisiana. Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on various topics including tourism throughout the state, the "Make America Beautiful" initiative and also a new bill regarding a lifetime term limit on Louisiana governors. Executive director of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the upcoming legislative session. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Dr. Faye Williams remembers Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson amid his recent death.
  • Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System Dr. David Putrino is joined by the Executive Director of The Chesley Initiative Chesley Heymsfield to speak on the initiative as well as the impact and effects of long Covid. For more information, visit https://www.chesleyinitiative.org/event-details/louisianaroundtable. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest on Pres. Trump, the State of the Union Address, the Epstein files, and also upcoming elections and the candidates. President & CEO of Capital Area United Way George Bell talks the upcoming Super Tax Day. Visit https://www.wafb.com/2026/02/19/entergy-louisiana-offers-free-tax-assistance-super-tax-day-events/ for more information.
  • Radio host, author, and political commentator Michael Medved speaks in depth on the president's state of the union address from last night. Candidate for Louisiana House of Representatives (District 69) Angela Roberts discusses her campaign and philosophies. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua also joins to advocate and endorse Angela.
  • The youngest of the 1957 Little Rock Nine Carlotta Walls LaNier reflects on her life and times by referencing her latest work "A Mighty Long Way". Lawyer and author Warren Perrin talks his life throughout the years as well as the importance of the preservation of French culture.
  • Rabbi Sarah Smiley of the Unified Jewish Congregation is joined by Dr. Brian Pedraza from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University to discuss various topics regarding morality. Immigration attorney at The Scott Law Firm Maria Chiriboga in joined by immigration activist Rachel Taber to speak on immigration throughout our state.
  • Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson speaks on various local political topics including the state of politics and campaigns, and also upcoming elections. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the closed primary senate election and the candidates.
  • Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin joins us on his birthday to give his thoughts on the current state of LSU athletics and also the latest in physical fitness throughout the state. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster reflects on the life of former Xavier President Norman Francis, Civil Rights activist Jesse Jackson, and actor Robert Duvall. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the recent deaths of Jesse Jackson and Norman Francis and also the upcoming primary election.
  • 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.
  • 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".
  • 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".