"Home Talk" first aired on WSMB 1350am, a news/talk radio station, in New Orleans on January 24, 2004. Michael King, a state-licensed general contractor, was the show's first host and original creator. The home improvement industry the state of Louisiana was basically unregulated and had no accountability for it's contractors. The home improvement industry was #1 in consumer complaints, and fraud and scams were on the rise, costing consumers in this state millions of dollars yearly. Michael wanted to bring in a live, call in talk show to the radio that dealt with these contracting issues and introduce awareness and legislation to regulate these unlicensed, uninsured contractors. The original format was for consumers looking for solutions to current home problems and advice and ideas on home improvement projects to call in and talk to Michael King for straight answers to their home improvement problems. The objective of the show is to educate and inform the listening audience.

In May of 2004, different home improvement experts were invited to appear on the show, giving the listening audience a broader range of topics to help them with their particular problems. This new formatted idea allowed the caller the opportunity to speak with these experts directly.

"Home Talk"is now syndicated across the entire state of Louisiana where thousands of listeners tune in weekly, with more markets being added. "Home Talk"would like to thank our many sponsors and YOU, the listening audience, for your continued help and support in making this show one of the top radio shows on the air today. We hope this show will continue to help and guide you so you won't become a victim of home improvement fraud and faulty work by an incapable contractor.

Why "Home Talk" with Michael King is here?
To help men and women around the country with their home questions and to share home information.
Our HEADLINES HELP ZONE offers tips in remodeling, new home construction, products, newspaper home tip articles and information links. As a national radio home host, Michael King's background in new home construction, remodeling, real estate and home repairs makes HomeTalkUSA.com and Michael King one of your best home improvement and remodeling resources on the Internet today, so ask Michael your home questions.