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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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various local and national topics including Pete Hegseth's comments and the government shutdown. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various topics including Clay Schexnayder and Gov. Landry's running for reelection.
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Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry talks the latest in local and national news with the government shutdown and LSU. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the ending of the shutdown as well as the latest regarding the Epstein files.
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Civil rights attorney, activist, and author Gloria Browne Marshall discusses various political topics and her new book "A Protest History of the United States". Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on the importance of the upcoming vote for the Thrive EBR partnership. Musical artist David St. Romain shares details on the upcoming Songs of Survivors workshop for veterans. For more information, visit- https://sosmusic.org/sos4vets-signup/
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President and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Elizabeth Pfifer speaks on the importance of organization and the impact of the cutting of SNAP benefits. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest LSU news. Writer and the late Norman Mailer’s archivist and authorized biographer J. Michael Lennon remembers writer, journalist, and World War II veteran, Norman Mailer and talks his novel, "The Naked and the Dead".
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Major General Ronald G. Richard talks the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps., his time during service as well as the latest at LSU. Japanese-American, six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime Baton Rouge resident Walter Imahara reflects on his life and times.
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Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including congressional redistricting, the ongoing government shutdown, and the results of Tuesday's election. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks on the new North LA Meta development and his prediction regarding Brian Kelly.
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President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami to talk the upcoming River City Jazz Masters performance by ARTEMIS. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-artemis and use code ENGSTER50 for discount off your ticket purchase. They also speak on Johnny Rivers amid his upcoming 83rd birthday. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on local and national political topics including this election week and the Democratic party.
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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson speak on their differing philosophies on the markets and investments. District Attorney Hillar Moore sheds light on the upcoming Thrive EBR proposal. Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana Shannon Abney shares information about Volunteers of America and the importance of uplifting the most vulnerable members of our community.
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the Thrive proposal and also gives insight on upcoming events at the library. Political consultant George Kennedy comments on the world of political consulting and also various political topics. Writer, researcher, and cultural analyst Ashley Farmer talks her latest work, "Queen Mother".
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Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards talks the latest in Baton Rouge including the upcoming tax initiative election. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, congressional redistricting, and the latest with the Trump administration. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actress Christine Saenez to speak on the upcoming show, "Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley". For tickets, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/theatre/events/2025-26_season.php.