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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
  • Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives insight into the first six months of his third term, tourism throughout the state of Louisiana, and also politics throughout the state. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks on local and nation news including upcoming elections and also his thoughts on potential democratic nominee for president Kamala Harris.
  • Former State Representative Troy Hebert comments on the upcoming presidential election and it's candidates with Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee and also Joe Biden's recent "farewell speech" amide his withdrawal from the election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming presidential election and the potential democratic VP nominee. President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the decision for LaMont Cole as the Superintendent for the EBR Parish School System.
  • Democratic candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District Quentin Anderson talks his campaign and candidacy. Washington Post reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell comments on various topics surrounding the presidential election including potential Presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance.
  • Former head of Plan Baton Rouge and the Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance Boo Thomas is joined by architect Rex Cabaniss to talk the latest with the Belle of Baton Rouge remodeling and the demolition of a century old building. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper is joined by entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Dr. Faye Williams and Southern University professor Dr. Albert Samuels to discuss the latest regarding the presidential election and the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
  • Public Service Commissioner and Democrat Foster Campbell is joined by longtime State Representative and Republican Garey Forster to discuss the presidential election including Joe Biden dropping out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the upcoming Democratic Convention. EBR School Board member Patrick Martin talks the latest with the school board and the next steps regarding the superintendent search.
  • Pollster Bernie Pinsonat is joined by political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray to discuss various political topics including upcoming local elections, the the final day of qualifying for the November 5th election, the latest regarding the presidential election, and Donald Trump's speech at the recent Republican National Convention. Vocalist Phillip Manuel talks his upcoming performance at Snug Harbor. For tickets and more information, visit, https://www.ticketweb.com/event/phillip-manuel-with-michael-pellera-snug-harbor-jazz-bistro-tickets/13746053.
  • President & CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Jill Kidder gives insight into the impact Visit Baton Rouge plays on the positives of the Capital city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the latest on the Republican Convention, JD Vance, Donald Trump and also Nancy Pelosi's comments on Joe Biden and the Democratic party.
  • Community advocate in Baton Rouge Tania Nyman discusses the latest regarding Louisiana charter schools and the search for the East Baton Rouge Parish superintendent. Retired LSU Manship Chair Bob Mann talks the latest with the presidential election including his thoughts on the presidential candidates and their parties.
  • Attorney Phil Preis is joined by his daughter and law partner Caroline Graham to give insight into the 2012 Allen Stanford Ponzi scheme. Features editor at The Advocate Jan Risher remembers longtime Baton Rouge columnist Smiley Anders amid his recent passing. Author Anne Arceneaux talks her latest work, "Pecan Chi".
  • Politician and the former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Charlie Melançon speaks on various local and national political topics including the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Attorney and first Republican woman elected to statewide office in Louisiana Suzanne Haik Terrell talks the Trump administration amid the upcoming presidential election. The Washington Post's Frederic Frommer reflects on the 1979 "Malaise" speech of Jimmy Carter and it's impact on politics today.