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On a Tuesday edition of Talk Louisiana, Host Jim Engster were joined by political analyst Bernie Pinsonat and Southern University Political Science Professor Albert Samuels. They discussed federal politics, the upcoming Congressional elections and Governor Jeff Landry's first 100 days in office. The final 20 minutes of the show featured regular guest Melissa Flournoy. Melissa is a former state representative and now chair person for 10,000 Louisiana Women. Jim and Melissa discussed a bill regarding access to bathrooms for transgender people. Melissa described the legislative action at the state capitol this week as a cultural war.

Sea Change heads to Cameron Parish to discover what the expansion of liquified natural gas, or LNG, plants means for the people living near them. Plus, a Mississippi program aims to turn formerly incarcerated people into lobbyists.

Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor and Democratic blogger Dayne Sherman to discuss Capitol news including Jeff Landy's thoughts on the National Anthem and also the Ten Commandments. Owner of Lipsey's Richard Lipsey gives insight into his life and times and his induction into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame.

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks the latest with the markets amid this election year and the potential effects of the election. Candidate for Mayor Ted James speaks on his candidacy, congressional districts, and also the new city of St. George. Amanda Stanley and Girlie Anderson, with Employ BR, discuss the importance of the youth workforce experience.

Louisiana Supreme Court justices ruled against objections by the city-parish of East Baton Rouge, which had claimed St. George’s incorporation was “unreasonable.”

Tulane University closed parts of campus and suspended several students after demonstrators constructed a “Free Gaza” encampment on Monday. The school has since cleared the protesters.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple speaks on his plans to combat the insurance crisis across the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the recent congressional map ruling and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger gives insight into the New Orleans Jazz Fest and also the upcoming Super Bowl. Legal director of the ACLU Nora Ahmed speaks on congressional maps and also abortion rights in the south. State director for Louisiana Right to Life Tara Wicker talks the importance of the pro-life resource.

In this final episode of "All Gassed Up," we travel to Japan to learn about the country's liquefied natural gas plant expansion.

The Dixie Cups’ 1964 hit “Chapel of Love” knocked the Beatles out of the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The girl group is the focus of Jazz Fest’s official poster this year.