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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Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain comments on the latest in the world of farming and agriculture. Executive director of the Capital Region Planning Commission Jamie Setze talks the latest with the commission and the upcoming event MOVE2050. For more information, visit https://www.crpcla.org/move2050. Executive director of PASA Jackie Lyle talks the upcoming The Martha Graham Dance Company performance in Lafayette, GRAHAM100 Centennial Tour. For tickets and more information, visit www.marthagraham/events/.
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Civil rights leader and educator Press Robinson is joined by founder, president, and CEO of Dialogue on Race Louisiana Maxine Crump to talk Dialogue on Race's upcoming event, "Voting Rights and Redistricting". For more information visit https://www.dialogueonrace.org/signup. Editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau comments on LSU's recent loss to Kentucky. BVSPA drama teacher Timmie Callais speaks on Ascension Community Theatre's production of "Misery". For more information, visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/35620/production/1251186?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demonfrjqoro. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on the latest in the political world including the upcoming midterm elections and Pres. Trump. Former councilwoman Chauna Banks talks her campaign and candidacy for Louisiana's 6th district.
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Political analyst Charlie Cook talks his projections regarding the upcoming elections. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the upcoming midterm elections.
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Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard is joined by journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell to discuss their opposing views on Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard the latest in the political world including the upcoming midterm elections.
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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson speak on current market trends in accordance with their differing investment philosophies. Veteran anchorman George Sells discusses various local and national news including the controversial Trump rally speech and amendments on the upcoming ballot. MLB legend Denny McLain gives his professional perspective on the 2026 baseball season.
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library in the month of October. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of the death penalty Sister Helen Prejean talks the botched execution in Tennessee and the reignition of death penalty abolition. Meredith Hathorn and Holly Carey from Cat Haven speak on the organization and the grand opening of its new location.
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Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami talks the upcoming 20th anniversary of River City Jazz Masters. For more information and tickets, visit https://manshiptheatre.org/comingsoon/rivercityjazzmasters-a7mhr-cr3wp. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming midterm elections. Executive director of the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge speaks on the organization and its impact in the community.
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Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism through the state. Former congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the upcoming midterm elections, and also gives his thoughts on the death penalty and the college sports bill. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks the latest in the world of politics including upcoming elections and the exchange between Eric Schmitt and Jack Smith.
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Veteran journalist and co-founder of Red Eye JR Ball joins us on his 63rd birthday to talk the latest in local news including sports and City Park. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives his take on various political topics including the upcoming midterm elections and the candidates.
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The Advocate and The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various political topics including the upcoming midterm election and the Jack Smith hearing. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler speaks on the late LSU Professor George Judy, and also spotlights the ongoing theatre production at the Swine Palace- "POTUS: Behind Every Great Dumb*** are Seven Great Women Trying to Keep Him Alive". For more information: https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/theatre/events/2026-27_season.php Retired LSU Professor Kevin Cope speaks on higher education and political topics including what's happening with the Maine senate race.