Author Rev. John Fanestil speaks on Christian Nationalism in American with Trumps return to office by referencing his latest work, "American Heresy: The Roots and Reach of White Christian Nationalism". Former MLB player Denny McLain gives his opinion on MLB player Juan Soto's 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on the results of the mayoral election with a Republican in now office. Musician James Linden Hogg talks his upcoming performance, "Light Up the Holidays". For more information visit, http://www.artscouncilofpointecoupee.org/.

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine comments on the results of the mayoral election with Republican Sid Edwards as the winner, prospects for Industry Makes in the upcoming year, and also various effects on the environment including the upcoming Meta AI Center. Progressive activist Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on the idea of Republican control with the results of the presidential and mayoral race. Author Rachel Kushner talks her latest work, "Creation Lake".

Governor Jeff Landry talks his tax plan and the ongoing session and also Meta's upcoming AI Optimized Data Center. President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger speaks on tourism throughout the city of New Orleans with the upcoming 2025 Super Bowl. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics. 

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks tomorrow's mayoral election, various amendments on the upcoming election ballot as well as Meta's AI center and tax reform plan by Governor Landry. Former State Representative Troy Hebert comments on various political topics including Trump's return to the White House. 

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks Trump's new regime and it's effects on the market. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper speaks on his support for Trump and his backing of mayoral candidate Sid Edwards. Politician Ted James talks his support for mayoral candidate Sharon Weston Broome.

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives an overview of the library this year and also upcoming holiday festivities at libraries throughout our city. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events.html#/events/. Louisiana political analyst Ron Faucheux comments on the latest in American politics with Trump winning the presidential election. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf talks President Biden's pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden. 

Former Juvenile Court Judge and Louisiana's first state child ombudsperson Kathleen Richey speaks on the impact in importance of her work with the child welfare system. Director of Center for Religion, Willamette University College of Law Professor Steve Green talks the idea of the Ten Commandments in schools. 

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser was first up on a Black Friday episode of Talk Louisiana. Nungesser spoke about the special session and the survival of the film tax credit and historical preservation tax credit programs. Nungesser also spoke about the upcoming regional litter summits and efforts to prevent littering. 

State Representative Mandie Landry also joined Jim to talk about the recently completed legislative session. Landry is skeptical the state is in a better business to grow the economy after "moving money around."

 Wrapping up the show was WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington. Thorington gave her thoughts on the special session and the mayoral race between Sharon Weston Broome and Sid Edwards. 

Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speaks on the president elect's cabinet choices and the US Department of Education. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics in regards to the future Presidential administration. Former USC quarterback Paul McDonald discusses his football career and the recent loss of legendary coach John Robinson.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the presidential election results and also the Trump administration. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers talks the upcoming mayoral runoff between Sharon Weston Broome and Sid Edwards.