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
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President and CEO of The Water Institute Beaux Jones comments on various topics concerning water issues throughout the state. Author and assistant professor at University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management Samsun Knight talks his latest work, "Likeness". -
Journalist Randy Taraborelli speaks on JFK by referencing his latest work, "Public, Private, Secret". Political commentator and writer Tim Miller comments on various political topics including Pres. Trump and the Epstein files. Author Steve Berry talks his latest work "The List". -
Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman comments on several political topics including Pres. Trump and the Epstein files. Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives the latest on tourism throughout the state. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers Chuck Mangione, Hulk Hogan, and Ozzy Osborne. -
The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Senator Kennedy, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Pres, Trump, and the Epstein files. -
Director of Economic Policies at the Cato Institute Jeffrey Miron shares his libertarian perspective on the defunding of public broadcasting. American journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig talks his Pulitzer prize winning biography "King: A Life" and the recent files released regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Former lawyer and author LD Sledge speaks on his works, and reminisces on his time in Louisiana. -
Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by director of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Pearson Cross to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump and the protentional effects on the Louisiana delegation. Political commentator Tim Miller gives his thoughts and opinions regarding the latest Pres. Trump news including the Epstein files. -
Political consultant Michael Beychok is joined by politician and head of GatorPac Colonel Rob Maness to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump and the upcoming senate race. -
The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks the latest in local news including Julia Letlow. Longtime Louisiana politico James Carville comments on various political topics including public broadcasting funding and Pres. Trump and Epstein. -
President and CEO of Investar Bank John D'Angelo speaks on his start in the banking world and also comments on the possible implications of tariffs and trade. Reporter for WAFB Liam Combs talks his visit to Kerrville, Texas following the tragic flood. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the Epstein files, Pres. Trump, and cuts to public broadcasting. -
Co-chair of the Jones Walker Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Industry Team Marjorie McKeithen speaks on her father, Fox McKeithen, and her grandfather John McKeithen. Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry talks the happenings of his term thus far, and his new podcast "Diner Days".
