Talk Louisiana

Jim Engster
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Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster airs weekdays at 9am and 9pm on WRKF.

  1. 2d ago

    Katherine Anders, George Sells, Mark Ballard

    Wife of longtime Baton Rouge columnist Smiley Anders Katherine Anders remembers her husband on the anniversary of his column. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the firing of CBS correspondent Scott Pelley. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the various politics topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the war in Iran.

    44 min

  2. 3d ago

    Jonathan Eig, Fred Dent, Gary Chambers

    Journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig reminisces on the life of Muhammad Ali on the 10th anniversary of Ali's death. Financial advisor Fred Dent gives perspective on the current state of the markets. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers talks politics in Louisiana including the recent strike out with all proposed amendments, and the LA Democratic Party.

    45 min

  3. 4d ago

    Mary Stein, Piper Hutchinson

    Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library this month and also the upcoming library millage vote. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest local news including the recent legislative session and LSU news.

    44 min

  4. 5d ago

    Tyler Bridges, John Wirt, Carl Rollyson

    The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the last day of the legislative session, the upcoming election, and the latest on Pres. Trump. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers actor and comedian Andy Griffith on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Biographer Carl Rollyson remembers actress and model Marylin Monroe on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

    44 min

  5. May 29

    Larry Carter, Dane Strother, Charles Sutcliffe, Happy Birthday, Pres. John Kennedy

    President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter talks the latest in the teacher pay raise and also the failing of Amendment 3. Democratic political strategist Dane Strother comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming midterm election and the Texas primary runoff results. Senior Advisor for Resilience at NWF and MRD Charles Sutcliffe speaks on "Restore the Mississippi River Delta" projects. For more information, visit www.mississippiriverdelta.org.

    44 min

  6. May 28

    May 28, 2026: Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Stephen Dixon, Mark Ballard

    Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism and upcoming events throughout the state and also the results of the recent closed primary election. Baton Rouge attorney Stephen Dixon speaks on his current time in Ukraine. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump and the Texas GOP runoff.

    45 min

  7. May 27

    John Fugelsang, Charles Boustany

    Author, actor, and political commentator John Fugelsang talks various political topics in regards to religion. Former congressman Charles Boustany speaks on his first-hand experiences in Kiev and his perspective on the war in Ukraine.

    45 min

  8. May 26

    Dan Moldea, Zia Tammami

    Author 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.

    45 min
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Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster airs weekdays at 9am and 9pm on WRKF.

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  • Creator
    Jim Engster
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Talk Louisiana

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