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Talk Louisiana
Hosted by Jim Engster · EN
Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster airs weekdays at 9am and 9pm on WRKF.
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Dan Moldea, Zia Tammami
2w ago00:44:30Tap to summarizeAuthor and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump, the Texas primary runoff, and the upcoming midterm elections. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers legendary jazz musician and saxophonist Sonny Rollins amid his recent death.
Transcribe →Buddy Guy, Danielle Crittenden, Jim Engster
2w ago00:44:26Tap to summarizeLegendary blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy reflects on his life and career over the years and also his upcoming performance at the Saenger Theatre. For more information, visit https://www.buddyguy.net/#tour. Author and journalist Danielle Crittenden talks her latest work, "Dispatches From Grief". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on the latest in the entertainment world including Stephen Colbert's last episode of "The Late Show", the anniversary of the the last episode of the Johnny Carson Show, Cher's 80th birthday.
Transcribe →Edmond Jordan, James Carville
2w ago00:44:30Tap to summarizeState representative and chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Edmond Jordan talks the latest in the legislature with congressional redistricting. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including Pres. Trump and the upcoming midterm elections.
Transcribe →Mark Ballard, Tim Temple
2w ago00:44:32Tap to summarizeThe Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in the political world including the results of the recent primary election, Cassidy, Letlow, and Fleming. Commissioner of insurance Tim Temple speaks on the latest in the insurance industry.
Transcribe →Jan Moller, Jeff Sadow, George Sells
2w ago00:44:27Tap to summarizePresident of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss current political topics including recent comments from senator Bill Cassidy. Veteran anchorman George Sells talks the end of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the state of CBS.
Transcribe →Bob Mann, Billy Tauzin
3w ago00:44:29Tap to summarizeFormer LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann speaks on local politics including the latest with Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, and Julia Letlow. Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks the latest in Louisiana politics including the results of the recent primary election.
Transcribe →Kaitlyn Joshua, Mary-Patricia Wray, Troy Hebert, Pat R. Van Burkleo
3w ago00:44:30Tap to summarizeActivist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by political consultant Mary Patricia Wray and former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert to discuss the recent primary election results. Feeding Louisiana’s executive director Pat R. Van Burkleo speaks on the organization and its upcoming "Anti-Hunger Day". For more information, visit https://www.feedinglouisiana.org/news/dayatthecapitol2025.
Transcribe →Nick Albares, Gary Crockett, Jamie Davis, Melissa Flournoy, Darrell Glasper
3w ago00:44:32Tap to summarizeDemocratic Candidates for United States Senate Nick Albares, Gary Crockett, and Jamie Davis speak on their views and policies. Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper to talk the latest on local politics including congressional redistricting.
Transcribe →Mark Ballard, Barry Erwin, Remembering Rex Reed
3w ago00:44:25Tap to summarizeThe Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including congressional redistricting and the upcoming senate elections. Chief Policy Officer of Leaders for a Better Louisiana Barry Erwin talks the upcoming election and the amendments on the ballot. Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster remembers journalist and film critic Rex Reed by playing an encore interview from 2012 amid his recent death.
Transcribe →Sid Edwards, Serenity Smith, Lindsay Garcia, Tom Clavin, Zia Tammami
3w ago00:44:28Tap to summarizeMayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks the happenings in the city over the past month, and introduces "Mayor President for the day" Serenity Smith as a guest. Democratic candidate for congress in Louisiana's 5th District Lindsay Garcia speaks on her political philosophy, and gives her perspective on the offensive exchange that occurred during the recent committee hearing over redistricting. Author Tom Clavin discusses his newest book "Vengeance: The Last Stand of Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull". Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami promotes the final River City Jazz Masters' performance of the year happening at the Manship Theatre. For more information visit- https://manshiptheatre.org/
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