Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how potential cuts to Medicaid could impact women of childbearing age in more rural areas of the state. We also learn why the state’s film industry is going south and hear about Preservation Hall’s new renovation plans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the push to bring back a federal program that helped schools buy food from local farms. We also dive into an investigation of Steward Health Care to learn how the hospital chain’s owners lined their pockets at the expense of patient care.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the new pope’s Creole heritage and family ties to New Orleans. We also learn about plans to build an LNG plant in Cameron Parish and check in with former Tulane President Scott Cowen, who led the university during Hurricane Katrina and recently released a new book.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about U.S. citizens who were deported from Louisian as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration. We also hear about an investigation into Tulane student protestors and look back on the fall of Saigon 50 years later.

Today on Louisiana Considered, reigning Kentucky Derby champion jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. tells us about last year’s photo finish and how he’s attempting a repeat win this weekend. Plus we hear what’s on deck for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s next season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss a current lawsuit involving Angola Farm Line workers fighting against harsh working conditions, and examine how the history of prison labor is deeply rooted in slavery. We also learn how Treme residents are addressing urban flooding issues.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with captains of Xavier University’s rowing team – the first HBCU coed crew in the country. Plus we learn about the consequences of a proposal to ban fluoride in Louisiana’s drinking water.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we dive into Major League Baseball’s “torpedo bat” trend with a trip to a bat manufacturer in Baton Rouge. We also talk about an upcoming conference on big towns, and hear about this year’s winners of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ Bright Lights awards.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Louisiana Senate race is already creating buzz ahead of the 2026 election. We also learn about efforts to fight increasing flood risks in the Mississippi River, and a computerized system preventing Louisiana inmates from getting parole board hearings.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we discuss federal funding cuts to state cultural programs and HIV prevention. We also learn about a new tech competition coming to Baton Rouge.