
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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Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by former executive director of the ACLU of Louisiana Marjorie Esman to comment on various topics including Bill Cassidy and Donald Trump. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks the latest on Louisiana challenging the federal decision to slash the cost of phone calls from prison. Editor for the Louisiana Illuminator is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to comment on the latest local news.
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Former Secretary of State of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks his career throughout the years and also comments on several political topics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on on various local and national political topics including the latest on Donald Trump and Senator Kennedy.
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Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an update on the markets as well as talks his latest work, "Your Legend, Purpose, and Vision Crystalized". Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the Trump regime thus far and Bill Cassidy. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actor Craig Ester to talk their upcoming production, "Red Velvet". For tickets and more information, visit https://lsucmda-internet.choicecrm.net/dist/#/event-details/S0:E164.
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein announces the exciting upcoming events at the library. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow talks the recent controversy with LSU Law professor Ken Levy, and breaking news about Cassidy's vote. American blues musician and Christian minister John Lee Hooker Jr. speaks on his life and career. Associate professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons discusses her new book "Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation".
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Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on several political topics including Trump's administration thus far. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks his latest work, "You Are My Sunshine".
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Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the upcoming Super Bowl in New Orleans and its impact on the city and the state. District Attorney Tony Clayton talks his ongoing abortion pill case. Employment & Labor attorney Jill Craft comments on her representation of LSU law professor Ken Levy.
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Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by former member of the Louisiana State Senate and Republican John Milkovich to discuss various topics including Trump's return to the White House and the LSU law center professor's suspension. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in local and national news including the latest on the recent Washington plane crash tragedy.
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CEO of the YWCA Greater Baton Rouge Dianna Payton talks the federal budgetary spending freeze. Feature writer in The Washington Post Manuel Roig-Franzia discusses Marco Rubio in depth with reference to his book "The Rise of Marco Rubio". Senior reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Julie O’Donoghue reviews various current state political topics.
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Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various political topics including Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan's speech on the Space Challenger Shuttle. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers actor and film director Paul Newman. Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves speaks on his successful career throughout the years and what's new at Opera Louisiane. For more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/.
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Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Linda Eckert speaks on the importance on being informed on cervical cancer by referencing her latest work, "Enough". Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson talks various local education topics including the latest with LSU Law Professor Ken Levy. Lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin remembers Johnny Carson. Boyd Professor of English Emeritus J. Gerald Kennedy speaks on various topics including Edgar Allen Poe.