Melinda Deslatte

Recorded in November 2016, this interview (Spotify/Apple​​​​​​​) with former Associated Press Capitol Bureau Chief Melinda Deslatte features a serious conversation about the evolution of political journalism in Louisiana and what the future might hold for her trade.

Now with the Public Affairs Research Council, Deslatte dished up some keen insights on the legislative process, which wasn’t surprising — due partly to term limits and largely to her skillset, Deslatte has quickly become one of the building’s best sources of institutional knowledge.

Plus, this episode takes a look back at former Gov. Kathleen Blanco and we hear some inspiring words from the woman herself.

Greg Hilburn

Recorded in September 2016, this LaPolitics Report podcast (Spotify/Apple​​​​​​​) features a sometimes comical conversation with USA Today Network of Louisiana reporter Greg Hilburn about politics and family.

There have been many changes to journalism since Hilburn first started as a scribe, covering sports at times, and we discuss all of that as well.

You definitely won’t want to miss what he has to say about going through the adoption process for his twin daughters.

Is social media changing journalism for the better? What was it like covering the 2015 gubernatorial election cycle? What did he learn about reporting from his father, a storied figure on his own? Hilburn answered all of these questions, plus much more!

We also went back in time with an audio clip from the political comeback of late Gov. Edwin Edwards. You’re sure to get a good laugh out of this one!