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.
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Call during the program's morning broadcast: 877-217-5757
Email any time: talk@talklouisiana.org
Latest Episodes
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Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on the latest on the Supreme Court ruling regarding congressional districts and also the suspension of the US House election. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua comments on various topics locally and nationally including redistricting, upcoming elections, and amendments.
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Director of the US Mint Paul Hollis talks his journey and career to this point and also the latest on coins. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming senate election and the postponed US House election.
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Financial advisor Fred Dent joins for his monthly visit and speaks on the current state of the markets. Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Randal Gaines talks current political topics including the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including the upcoming "Fix-It-Faire". For more information, visit, https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/. Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the latest in tourism throughout the state and also the closed primary election. Visual artist Jeremiah Ariaz talks his upcoming exhibit at the Baton Rouge Gallery. For more information, visit, https://www.batonrougegallery.org/ariaz-may2026.
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Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various topics including the latest with the May 16th election and the postponing of the House Primary election.
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Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert is joined by member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus to discuss the latest in LA politics including the postponing of the House primary election. Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman comments on the effect and implications of postponing the election.
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The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in LA politics with Gov. Landry and the election delay. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf speaks on the redrawing of LA congressional maps and gerrymandering.
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Political consultant Michael Beychok comments on various political topics including breaking news on a Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana v. Callais redistricting case. Author and sustainability expert Dr. Pablo Dias talks his book "Climate Changed: The Science of Sustainability and How Each of Us Can Do Our Part". Proponent of "Charlie's Law" ACT 409 Roger Williams sheds light on details of the bill and shares the harrowing tale of why he supports it.
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Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national topics including the upcoming primary election and also the latest with Pres. Trump. Author Lev Mandel talks his latest work, "Money is Weird". Actress and filmmaker Jency Hogan talks her upcoming productions, "Every Brilliant Thing" and "Love Acting". For more information, visit, https://pro.gofundme.com/event/every-brilliant-thing/e771431 and https://www.manshiptheater.com/comingsoon/loveactingreelcase-er67h-pptxj.
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Politician and former US Ambassador Francis Rooney comments on the latest with Pres. Trump and the conversion of religion and politics. Associate Professor of Systematics at Fordham University Natalia Imperatori-Lee talks theology and the feud between the Pope and Pres. Trump. Author David King Dunaway talks his latest work, "A Four-Eyed World".