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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
  • Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including the recently approved millage continuation. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua to discuss various political topics including allegations against Graham Platner, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the latest with Pres. Trump.
  • Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil speaks on the results of the recent legislative session and also ongoing local and statewide projects, including the USS Kidd. LSU's Communications Director and Associate Athletics Director Michael Bonnette comments on LSU and the general changes in college athletics. Family medicine Dr. Ericka Flood and GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship board member Joile LeBlanc talk the impact and importance of the local nonprofit organization. For more information, visit https://www.gaitway.org/.
  • Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on the latest in politics including the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the upcoming senate election. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on various political topics including the 250th anniversary of the United States, upcoming elections, and the indictment of Liz Murrill.
  • Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple gives an recap of the recent legislative session and also talks insurance throughout the state amid hurricane season. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the results of the recent Senate election, Bill Cassidy, and Pres. Trump.
  • Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson share their investment philosophies and give their monthly update on the markets. Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson discusses topical political topics such as the supreme court upholding birthright citizenship, and closed versus open primaries.
  • Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on the latest in politics including the Nov. 3rd runoff Senate race, recent Supreme Court decisions, and Pres. Trump. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper speaks on various topics including the recent altercation involving Central Pastor Tony Spell and his neighbor, the results of the recent Senate race, and the Supreme Court decisions.
  • Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on the latest in politics including the recent primary election and Pres. Trump. Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher talks the results of the recent primary election and its candidates.
  • Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout the state and his opposition to the closed primary election. Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert is joined by state representative and chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Edmond Jordan to discuss various local political topics including the upcoming primary runoff and its candidates.
  • Talk LA host Jim Engster talks various politic topics including the recent Capitol Hill lunch. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Sen. Cassidy and Pres. Trump's recent exchange and the upcoming Senate election. Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin remembers LSU's first black coach Ron Abernathy amid his recent death.
  • Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein sheds light on the East Baton Rouge Parish library's dedicated millage, which is on the ballot this weekend- June 27th, 2026. Don't forget to vote! Sportswriter Gil LeBreton speaks on his storied career and his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman talks his upcoming retirement from Southeastern and pertinent political topics.