Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care Economist Mike Bertaut comments on the state of the Affordable Care Act amid a split decision from the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court. Visit http://www.ldh.la.gov/HealthyLaDashboard/ for Louisiana stats on the Medicaid expansion.

Congressman Mike Johnson opines about impeachment and the drone attack that killed prominent Iranian leader.

Friday, January 3rd: Professor Jeff Sadow of LSU-Shreveport and Professor Dayne Sherman of Southeastern Louisiana University chime in from opposite sides of the political spectrum to assess the November 3rd election, ten months from today.

Veteran anchorman George Sells compares media coverage of Watergate with the Clinton and Trump impeachments. Mark Ballard of the Advocate looks at the top stories of 2019.

Prolific writer and NPR contributor Ed Cullen discusses the big events of 2019. Pam Bordelon of The Advocate runs down the top 10 parties of the year. 

Lawyer Lewis Unglesby comments on trial lawyers becoming a political issue and the state’s pursuit of coastal damages from the oil and gas industry. An encore interview from 1994 with reporter Carley McCord, one of five people killed Saturday in a plane crash in Lafayette. McCord was on her way to Atlanta to cover the LSU-Oklahoma game. She was married to Steve Ensminger Jr., son of LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger.

Conservative author, radio host and film critic Michael Medved unveils his 14th book, “God’s Hand on America, Divine Providence in the Modern Era.” Advocate feature writer and WWII authority George Morris talks about the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and recalls his career as a sportswriter as LSU faces Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl on Saturday.

Democrat Susan Nelson and Republican Scott Wilfong share views about the state and national political scene. Advocate Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Ballard takes a peek at 2020 politics.

Rev. Chris Andrews and Mike Manning of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank comment on the significance of the holiday as well as President Trump and LSU Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow.

We'll be back with more Talk Louisiana Thursday, December 26th. 

EBR Councilman Matt Watson on the year in review as St. George was approved and Mayor Broome seeks re-election against Watson, a possible challenger. Actor John Schneider of Livingston Parish on his latest works, including a movie, book and hit song. Sasha Thackaberry updates listeners about LSU Online. 

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser assesses the year in tourism. Mark Ballard of the Advocate looks at the impeachment of President Trump and the departure of President King Alexander at LSU.