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
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the latest at the library for this month. For more information on upcoming event, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including the latest in lawsuits and the media. Former president of Visit Baton Rouge Paul Arrigo remembers LSU star Jerry Stovall amid his recent death.
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Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including the upcoming Senate race and its candidates, congressional elections, and the war in Iran. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various topics including LSU vs SEC, the age of politicians, and the latest with Pres. Trump.
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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics locally and nationally including the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing war in Iran. Longtime politico James Carville talks the latest in politics including the upcoming midterm elections and its candidates.
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World renowned tailor and men's fashion influencer Manuel Martinez talks the latest on style and fashion. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the upcoming House elections, the latest on Pres. Trump, and the SEC v. LSU.
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Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards discusses all that's happening in the city including recruitment to BRPD and the fight against blight and litter around Baton Rouge. Host Jim Engster pays tribute to legendary entertainer Dolly Parton after the news of her death on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. Editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau is joined by owner of Louisiana Football Magazine Lee Brecheen to discuss the late Skip Bertman as well as NIL and the transfer portal in regards to LSU.
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Chief executive officer of SporTran Transit Dinero' Washington gives insight into SporTran EVOLVE, the first self-driving transit vehicles in Louisiana.Former Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and activist Dayne Sherman is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss the latest in politics including the state of the Republican party, upcoming senate elections and the candidates, and Ten Commandments in LA schools.
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Baton Rouge Magnet High Principal Nanette McCann talks the success of the school and also the honor of being selected Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Democratic community activist, medical researcher and scientist Angelle Bradford to discuss the latest in the political world including the upcoming senate election and its candidates and Pres. Trump.
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Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism through the state, ongoing state plans and projects, and also the idea of the closed primary upcoming election. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus talks the latest in local politics including the upcoming senate election and its candidates.
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The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including the national deficit, the upcoming midterm elections, and the Florida governor election. Former UNO baseball coach Ron Maestri reflects on his career over the years and also remembers legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman and legendary MLB pitcher Tommy John.
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In an encore interview, legendary blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy reflects on his life and career over the years and also his upcoming performance at the Saenger Theatre. For tickets, visit https://us.atgtickets.com/events/buddy-guy/saenger-theatre/. President of Consumer Energy Alliance David Holt addresses concerns regarding carbon capture, data centers, and green energy. Actor John Mese talks his upcoming presentation at the Manship Theatre, "Me and My Dad". For more information, visit https://manshiptheatre.org/comingsoon/thestoryofmeandmydad-pptxj-a7mhr.