Episodes
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Mary Stein, Kaitlyn Joshua, Elbert Guillory, Jerry Mitchell
Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the latest at the library this month. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/ . Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by Republican and former…
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Ted James, Quin Hillyer, Jeff Sadow, Jeffrey Marx, Gwen Palagi
Former state representatives Ted James is joined by conservative commentator Quin Hillyer and associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the wave of Democratic wins across the country amid the midterm elections. Journalist and author...
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Cleo Fields, Mary-Patricia Wray, Garey Forster, Bob Mann
Former congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on the results of the midterm elections. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster and former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann to discuss the wave of Democratic wins across the...
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Tim Temple, Mark Ballard
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple talks the results of the midterm election and also comments on the insurance crisis in the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the implications of the midterm elections.
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Troy Hebert, Dadrius Lanus, Melissa Flournoy, Greg LaRose, Brooke Thorington
Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert, executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus, and former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy roundtable on yesterday's election, and discuss the political future of the nation from their perspectives.…
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Jamie Davis, Stephanie Grace, Greg Hilburn, Drew Hawkins
US Senate Democratic candidate Jamie Davis gives insight into his campaign and candidacy on election day. Editorial Director and columnist at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Nola Stephanie Grace is joined by USA TODAY Network of Louisiana reporter Greg Hilburn to speak on potential outcomes…
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Tyler Bridges, Hillar Moore, Shawn Wilson
The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming Nov 3rd elections, the Louisiana senate race and its candidates. Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore III talks his campaign and candidacy for re-election. Democratic politician...
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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, James Carville
Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the midterm election and also upcoming events in the state including the Book Festival. For more information, visit https://www.louisianabookfestival.org/. Longtime politico James Carville comments on the upcoming midterm elections and the...
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Dan Moldea, Mark Ballard
Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the latest in politics including the upcoming midterm elections and the Democratic party vs. the Republican party. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the midterm elections in Louisiana including the senate race and candidates.
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Dayne Sherman, Scott Wilfong, Remembering Dale Brown
Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong and former Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman discuss current political topics including the upcoming election and President Trump. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster honors the late legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown by revisiting a past...
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Melissa Flournoy, Roy Fletcher, Lauren Jewett
Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by Republican political consultant Roy Fletcher to discuss the November 3rd midterm elections. Candidate for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District Lauren Jewett talks her campaign and candidacy.
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Michael Hare, Charlie Cook
Executive Director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Michael Hare talks the latest on coastal policies and developments. Political analyst Charlie Cook talks his projections regarding the upcoming midterm elections.
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Mahmoud Khalil, Jamie Davis
Algerian-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil talks his deportation and detention case by referencing his book, "No Land to Stand On". US Senate Democratic candidate Jamie Davis gives insight into his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming midterm elections.
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General Russel Honore, Mark Ballard
Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on the latest in politics including ongoing wars, Steve Witkoff's recent comments to Putin, and Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in the political world including the upcoming midterm...
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Desiree Lemoine, Jan Moller, Dr. Gerry Kennedy, Jim Engster
Executive director of Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine and head of Invest Louisiana Jan Moller discuss industry developments in Louisiana with a focus on data centers. Boyd Professor of English Emeritus Dr. Gerry Kennedy shares his wealth of knowledge of American gothic literary legend Edgar Allan...
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Pearson Cross, Monique Appeaning, Francis Rooney
Political analyst Pearson Cross comments on Louisiana politics including his thoughts surrounding the upcoming midterm election. Republican candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District Monique Appeaning gives insight into her campaign and candidacy. Politician and former US Ambassador...
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Daniel LaChance, Pat Forbes, Dustin Meyer, Heidi Sklonik
Andrew W. Mellon Faculty Fellow in Law and the Humanities and Associate Professor Daniel LaChance speaks on the failed attempt to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. Candidate for Louisiana's 6th District Pat Forbes gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.…
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Kyle Green, Troy Hebert, Charles Boustany
Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Caucus Kyle Green gives insight into Amendment 4 on the upcoming November election ballot. Former state lawmaker Troy Hebert comments on various political topics including the upcoming midterm elections. Former congressman Charles Boustany gives his opinion on…
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David Madden, Mark Ballard
Novelist David Madden reflects on his time in the military by referencing his latest work, "My Creative Year in the Army". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in the political world including the upcoming midterm elections and the candidates.
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Sid Edwards, Lindsay "Rubia" Garcia
Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards discusses what's happening in and around the city including concerns over drone flight and blight. Candidate in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District race Lindsay "Rubia" Garcia speaks on her her campaign and her political philosophy.
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Mike Strain, Jamie Setze, Jackie Lyle
Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain comments on the latest in the world of farming and agriculture. Executive director of the Capital Region Planning Commission Jamie Setze talks the latest with the commission and the upcoming event MOVE2050. For more...
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Press Robinson, Maxine Crump, Glenn Guilbeau, Timmie Callais, Jim Engster, Chauna Banks
Civil rights leader and educator Press Robinson is joined by founder, president, and CEO of Dialogue on Race Louisiana Maxine Crump to talk Dialogue on Race's upcoming event, "Voting Rights and Redistricting". For more information visit https://www.dialogueonrace.org/signup. Editor of Tiger Rag...
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Charlie Cook, Dadrius Lanus, Jeff Sadow
Political analyst Charlie Cook talks his projections regarding the upcoming elections. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport...
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Eric Guirard, Tom Aswell, Mark Ballard
Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard is joined by journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell to discuss their opposing views on Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard the latest in the political world including the upcoming midterm elections.
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Mary Stein, Sis. Helen Prejean, Meredith Hathorn, Holly Carey
Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library in the month of October. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of…
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Zia Tammami, Mary Patricia Wray, Dr. Ma'at Latham
Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami talks the upcoming 20th anniversary of River City Jazz Masters. For more information and tickets, visit https://manshiptheatre.org/comingsoon/rivercityjazzmasters-a7mhr-cr3wp. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray comments on the latest in politics...
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JR Ball, Mark Ballard
Veteran journalist and co-founder of Red Eye JR Ball joins us on his 63rd birthday to talk the latest in local news including sports and City Park. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives his take on various political topics including the upcoming midterm elections and the candidates.
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Tyler Bridges, Vastine Stabler, Kevin Cope
The Advocate and The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various political topics including the upcoming midterm election and the Jack Smith hearing. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler speaks on the late LSU Professor George Judy, and also…
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Billy Tauzin, Stephanie Riegel
Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks various political topics including the upcoming midterm elections, Pres. Trump, and the Republican party. The Times-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate's Stephanie Riegel talks the latest developments in SpaceX and north Louisiana's Meta…
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Remembering Bob Pettit , Scott Wilfong, Dayne Sherman
Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers LSU and NBA great Bob Pettit amid his recent death by playing an encore encore interview from 2020. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by former Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss the latest on local and national politics...
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Dianne Reeves, James Carville, Richard Campanella
Grammy award winning jazz singer Dianne Reeves talks her life and career over the years and also her upcoming performance with the Branford Marsalis Quartet at the Heymann Performing Arts Center on September 27th. For tickets, visit...
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Mark Ballard, Patrick Sloan-Turner
The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in the political world including the upcoming midterm elections and Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on the latest in local news including the indictment of several Baton Rouge officials on corruption charges and deconsolidation…
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Gary Chambers, Alex Martin
Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers discusses the upcoming November elections and other congruent political topics. Chief Print Editor and Global Writing Chief at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin talks national news topics including certain news organizations being banned from…
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Darryl Hurst, Rufus Craig, Fairleigh Jackson
District 5 Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst talks the latest in local news including the idea of the deconsolidation of East Baton Rouge Parish's consolidated government. Libertarian attorney Rufus Craig talks the Libertarian party and also his candidacy for the 6th district congressional seat....
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Kai Ryssdal, Greg Meriwether
Radio journalist and host of "Marketplace" Kai Ryssdal gives insight into his career throughout the years and also speaks on WRKF's 10th Annual Founders Day Luncheon. WAFB anchor Greg Meriwether reflects on his life and career amid his 25th anniversary at WAFB.
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Jan Moller, Ted James, Troy Hebert, Eric Schlosser
Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller is joined by former state representatives Ted James and Troy Hebert to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and the candidates. Journalist and writer Eric Schlosser talks the 25th-anniversary milestone of his landmark book, "Fast Food Nation".
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Nora Ahmed, Mark Ballard
Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed comments on the issue of mail-in abortion drugs and also the latest on ICE throughout the country. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in the political world including Mike Johnson, Edmonds vs Miguez, and the upcoming midterm elections.
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Sid Edwards, Quin Hillyer
Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards discusses what's happening in and around Baton Rouge including his mission to clean up blight in Baton Rouge.Columnist Quin Hillyer talks his article in opposition to the recent opening of a cannabis dispensary in New Orleans as well as...
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John Talty, Mike Wolf
National college sports reporter and author John Talty talks his latest work on LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, "Lane Being Lane".Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf comments on the latest in local news including the latest column written by Quin Hillyer regarding a new marijuana dispensary in the French...
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Darrell Glasper, Bob Mann
Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper talks his ongoing lawsuit against the LSU EDD and LSU EDD Athletic Subdistrict. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on the latest in the politics and beyond including the upcoming midterm elections and the world of football.
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Jay Dardenne, Dan Moldea
Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne remembers the tragedy of 9/11 on its 25th anniversary, comments on LSU vs the SEC, and also talks the life and legacy of football star Billy Cannon by referencing his upcoming documentary, "Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon". Author...
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Melissa Flournoy, Mike Chittom, Mark Ballard, Paul Groves
Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the upcoming midterm elections. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments…
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Roy Fletcher, Jere Longman
Republican political consultant Roy Fletcher comments on the recent endeavors to remove LSU from the SEC, and talks the upcoming republican midterm convention. Reporter for the New York Times Jere Longman also speaks on the recent news involving LSU, as well as his perspective of the 9/11 tragedy...
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JR Ball, Elbert Guillory
Veteran journalist and co-founder of Red Eye JR Ball talks the latest in local news including LSU's win against Clemson, moving Baton Rouge out of the parish government, and City Park. Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory comments on the latest in politics including his...
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Rusty Domingue, Dr. Eric Ravussin, Dr. Beth Ricanati
Former LSU football player and current Pastor/Missionary Rusty Domingue speaks on his life and journey to this point. Douglas L. Gordon Chair in Diabetes and Metabolism and Boyd Professor Dr. Eric Ravussin speaks on breakthroughs in diabetes with GLP-1 drugs. Author and internal medicine doctor…
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Cleo Fields, Phil Preis
Former congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks various political topics including upcoming elections, the war in Iran, and Pres. Trump. Attorney and former Louisiana politician Phil Preis speaks on LSU's recent victory against the SEC regarding athletes with NFL ties to play...
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Tim Temple, Jim Engster, Mark Ballard
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple talks this year's hurricane season and also comments on the insurance crisis in the state. Talk LA host Jim Engster talks the latest news including Ella Langley's Top Billboard No.1 and the recent deaths of jazz artist Cassandra Wilson and activist...
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Fred Dent, Andy Anderson, Marty Elcan, Alan Risher
Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their take on the markets during their monthly visit. Hollywood professional Marty Elcan speaks on her time serving as AD on the film 'Steel Magnolias" featuring the late Dolly Parton. Former LSU quarterback Alan Risher remembers his time…
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Mary Stein, Jim Brown, Paul Arrigo
Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the latest at the library for this month. For more information on upcoming event, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including…
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Mary- Patricia Wray, Troy Hebert, Jim Engster
Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including the upcoming Senate race and its candidates, congressional elections, and the war in Iran. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various topics including LSU…
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