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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
  • Owner and publisher of The Advocate John Georges talks his life and career as well as the story of him saving the life of guitarist and singer Peter Frampton. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by Republican and former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss local and nation political topics.
  • Karen Rowley speaks on her involvement with the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery and their upcoming event, "Come Meet the Saints & Sinners of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery". For more information, visit https://www.saintjosephcemeterybr.org/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including redistricting and the ongoing government shutdown. District 5 Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst talks the revitalization of Plank Road.
  • Former columnist and political editor at the Gambit in New Orleans Clancy Dubos offers comments the newly elected mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno and other political topics. Former Louisiana state representative Woody Jenkins discusses the proposed entertainment arena and the increased LSU campus tax. Journalist and activist Lamar White speaks on his book titled "The Original Gangster: The American Saga of Carlos Marcello" and various political topics. General manager of WRKF and WWNO Paul Maassen talks his philosophy of public radio and the importance of the current member drive. We always appreciate your support! More information here- https://www.wrkf.org/all-the-ways-to-support-wrkf
  • Veteran basketball player for the Harlem Globetrotters Louis Dunbar talks his life and times throughout the years. General manager at Sullivan's Steakhouse Victoria DeJohn speaks her career and journey to this point. Author Kaye Courington talks her latest work, "Skrim".
  • Director of Development at Waterways LA Caroline Marston is joined by Executive Director for Waterways LA Emily Mott to discuss the importance of reliable waterways throughout our state. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including congressional redistricting, new Mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno, and also the latest with Pres. Trump and Israel.
  • Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman is joined by former state lawmaker and French Quarter resident Garey Forster to speak on various political topics including congressional redistricting. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose comments on the latest in Louisiana news including his recent story regarding Louisiana and the mailing of abortion medication.
  • Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow talks various topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, the government shutdown, and Mike Johnson. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the several political topics including Billy Cassidy, John Kennedy, and Pam Bondi.
  • NBA player for the Toronto Raptors Garrett Temple speaks on his NBA career. Veteran anchorman George Sells considers the recent changes in CBS news. New Orleans based blues musician and actor Chris Thomas King discusses his career as a musician and his upcoming event at the Manship Theatre. More information can be found here- https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/chris-thomas-king City court judge candidate Calli Boudreaux talks her campaign.
  • Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on what's new and upcoming at the library. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks her latest work, "Make Me Commissioner" and also comments on the latest in the sports world. City Court Judge candidate Brenden Craig talks his candidacy and campaign amid the upcoming election.
  • Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, Pete Hegseth's recent comments, and also the idea of sending National Guard troops to our state.