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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Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple talks the results of the midterm election and also comments on the insurance crisis in the state.The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the implications of the midterm elections. -
Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert, executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus, and former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy roundtable on yesterday's election, and discuss the political future of the nation from their perspectives. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Greg LaRose is joined by reporter for WRKF and WWNO Brooke Thorington to speak on the election results in Louisiana. -
US Senate Democratic candidate Jamie Davis gives insight into his campaign and candidacy on election day. Editorial Director and columnist at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Nola Stephanie Grace is joined by USA TODAY Network of Louisiana reporter Greg Hilburn to speak on potential outcomes of the midterm elections. Health Equity Reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom at WWNO Drew Hawkins talks the upcoming midterm elections and also ongoing statewide issues. -
The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming Nov 3rd elections, the Louisiana senate race and its candidates. Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore III talks his campaign and candidacy for re-election. Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson talks the dynamics of 2026 politics in comparison to 2023. -
Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the midterm election and also upcoming events in the state including the Book Festival. For more information, visit https://www.louisianabookfestival.org/. Longtime politico James Carville comments on the upcoming midterm elections and the candidates. -
Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming midterm elections and the Democratic party vs. the Republican party. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the midterm elections in Louisiana including the senate race and candidates. -
Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong and former Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman discuss current political topics including the upcoming election and President Trump. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster honors the late legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown by revisiting a past interview. -
Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by Republican political consultant Roy Fletcher to discuss the November 3rd midterm elections. Candidate for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District Lauren Jewett talks her campaign and candidacy. -
Executive Director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Michael Hare talks the latest on coastal policies and developments. Political analyst Charlie Cook talks his projections regarding the upcoming midterm elections. -
Algerian-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil talks his deportation and detention case by referencing his book, "No Land to Stand On". US Senate Democratic candidate Jamie Davis gives insight into his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming midterm elections.
