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Talk Louisiana

Talk Louisiana

  • Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks the latest on various political topics including Pres. Trump, Mike Johnson, and Liz Murrill. MLB legend Denny McLain comments on the world of baseball and MLB trade deadline.
  • 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.
  • Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various local and national topics including the recent legislative session, the "big beautiful bill, and ongoing wars within various countries.
  • Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various national political topics including Alex Padilla and Trump's "big beautiful bill". Longtime politico James Carville talks various topics including the war in the Middle East and Mike Johnson's response to the restraining of Alex Padilla.
  • President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger talks the city of New Orleans and the uncertainty in terms if tourism. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various Louisiana political topics.
  • Louie's Café owner Jimmy Wetherford talks the upcoming celebration of life for longtime Louie's chef Frenchie Cox .The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest on tariffs, Bill Cassidy and the upcoming senate race, and insurance reforms throughout the state.
  • Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of the death penalty Sister Helen Prejean talks capital punishment throughout the state as well at comments on the Pope Leo XIV. Executive Director of the Promise of Justice Initiative Samantha Kennedy joins Sister Helen to discuss the death penalty and international conflict. LSU Professor Kevin Cope comments on Bill Tate's leave from LSU to Rutgers. Author and editor in chief for Louisiana Illuminator Greg LaRose speaks on various local political issues.
  • State Representative Mandie Landry comments on various local bills including insurance and abortion. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks local political topics including law makers and the state budget and also remembers the 52nd governor of Louisiana, Buddy Roemer.
  • Former State Representative and now President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamar Advertising Sean Riley comments on various topics including higher education institutions throughout the country, as well as the advertising world. Author and reporter Leo Honeycutt is joined by The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges to discuss Edwin Edwards on the 25th anniversary of his conviction and also speak on the new Pope Leo XIV.
  • Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks various topics including latest on Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on local and national political topics including Trump's administration thus far.
  • Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Michael Duca speaks on the recent funeral of Pope Francis.Former LSU Manship School professor and author Bob Mann comments on various topics including his time in politics and higher education throughout the country. Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges talks the latest in Louisiana politics and the passing of former Louisiana Speaker of the House, Bubba Henry.