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Journalist Peter Kovacs gives his take on journalism in America as well as remembers Times-Picayune columnist James Gill amid his recent passing. Tulane professor Blake Gilpin talks his upcoming lecture at the Louisiana Old State Capitol regarding Black suffrage, "The Dawn of Black Suffrage". For more information, visit https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/exhibits-events/the-dawn-of-black-suffrage.

We take a look at the state’s community college transfer rates to 4-year institutions and how to improve them. And we learn about a new study on wetland loss projections.

Lawmakers in Baton Rouge are considering dozens of so-called tough-on-crime bills. We break down the biggest ones. Plus, more on how historic preservationists are adopting AI tools.

Musician and founder of the rock band "Dash Rip Rock" Bill Davis speaks on his life and times throughout the years and also the upcoming "Everybody Solo! 420 Fest". For more information, visit, https://www.fox8live.com/2023/04/13/dash-rip-rock-headline-first-annual-everybody-solo-420-fest-april-20/. Cofounder of Unlocking Autism Shelley McLaughlin autism talks in Louisiana and the importance of being educated on the matter. WRKF's Molly Ryan gives the latest on news at the State Capitol and Jeff Landry. Executive director of the Knock Knock Museum Christina Melton talks what's going at the museum.

The 41st annual French Quarter Festival kicks off this week with new programming and music stages. Plus, hear what the eclipse sounded like in Louisiana and across the United States.

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.”