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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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give an update on the markets under the current administration at the start of the year. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks local and national politics along with his upcoming book of poetry.
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Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by President Emeritus of Louisiana's NAACP Ernest Johnson to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Iran, and congress. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami talks the upcoming River City Jazz Masters show with John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-john-pizzarelli-catherine-russell. Development Director for the Baton Rouge Gallery Gwen Palagi speaks on the upcoming gallery event,, "Surreal Salon". For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon.
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Director of the Jewish Film Festival Ara Rubyan gives insight into this years Jewish Film Festival. For more information, visit brjff.com. Executive director of the Capital Region Planning Commission Jamie Setze talks ongoing issues and projects throughout the community including roads and transportation. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the world of media under Pres. Trump and also the latest with CBS.
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Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Greenland, and Venezuela. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the latest in healthcare and the upcoming election.
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Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy talks his switch to the Republican Party and also the latest in Louisiana politics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.
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Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speak on their differing political philosophies. Author Daniella Mestyanek Young discusses her new book "The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult and Why We Love Them".
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks on what's new at the library amid the new year. Author Greg Palast gives his thoughts on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore recalls the insurrection at the Capitol on its five year anniversary.
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Author Brad Meltzer talks his latest work "The Viper". Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on new laws regarding insurance and also the upcoming legislative session. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.
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Marketing Director of Louisiana Marathon Mike Wattigny talks the upcoming Louisiana Marathon. For more information, visit https://www.thelouisianamarathon.com/. Author John Smith Jr. is joined by chair of The Adams Memorial Commission and president of the Adams Memorial Foundation Jackie Cushman to speak on the importance and impact of the upcoming memorial for the Adam's family. For more information, visit https://theadamsmemorial.org/ .
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American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks the inspirations behind her book, "Make Me Commissioner". Former LSU President F King Alexander gives his thoughts on collegiate athletics and its effects on academics.