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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The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in politics including the government shutdown and its effects locally and nationally as well as the Trump administration thus far. MLB legend Denny McLain comments on the world of baseball with ongoing the MLB playoffs. -
Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their thoughts on the markets during their monthly visit. Author Mark Kram Jr talks iconic boxing match between Ali and Frazier billed "The Thrilla in Manilla" on the 50th anniversary of the bout. Author Brian Boone discusses his latest book "Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader". -
Former State Rep Ted James reflects on last years mayoral race and also talks his current career and local and national news. Politician Luke Mixon talks various political topics including the state of the Democratic party in Louisiana and also the upcoming government shutdown. -
An encore interview from 2017 remembers German-American physicist Rainer Weiss amid his recent death. Journalist Jane Eisner speaks on her latest work "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move". Leadership team members of Indivisible Baton Rouge Connor Welch and Lisa King give insight into the organization and its work throughout the community. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various topics. -
Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives a recap of his trip to Canada, thoughts on an open primary, and events and tourism throughout the state. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various political topics including Jim Kitchens poll, redistricting, and also the upcoming US Senate election. -
Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard speaks on his law career as well as Jimmy Kimmel and his Charlie Kirk comments. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the Trump administration thus far, redistricting, and the potential government shutdown. -
Recently retired President of the Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine speaks on passing the torch at the AFL-CIO, and various topics focusing on the American labor force. LSU professor Kevin Cope discusses various political topics including political violence, the current administration's attack on higher education, and Jimmy Kimmel's comeback. -
Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher is joined by columnist and writer Quin Hillyer to discuss various political topics including Charlie Kirk, the upcoming Louisiana primary election, and ABC ending the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. -
Louisiana Lottery's President Rose Hudson gives the latest on the lottery and also what's to come. Executive director of 10,000 Women Louisiana Angela Adkins talks the nonprofit and also the impact of the closing of Planned Parenthood in Louisiana. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on the recent Charlie Kirk memorial service. -
Veteran anchorman George Sells is joined by TV personality and former WBRZ anchorwoman Whitney Vann discuss the world of entertainment as of late with Jimmy Kimmel and Matthew Dowd and their comments regarding Charlie Kirk. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua talks impact of the closing of Planned Parenthood in Louisiana.
