Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about potential new public funding for a program that sends kids to private schools. We also hear how Louisiana Catholics are responding to the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV. And we learn about rock band music education in schools.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on the Baton Rouge Mall shooting that left one dead and five injured. We also dive into an investigation into federal judges who have investments in oil companies. And, we hear about the capture and occupation of New Orleans during the American Civil War.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a conservative organization aiming to influence LSU student government elections. We also hear about new opioid and stimulant addiction treatment methods at LSU Health, and dive into the history of crawfish in our state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a lawsuit filed by the parents of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy against state police. We also learn about some possible changes coming to the Department of Children and Family Services.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Pelicans' minor league affiliate is leaving Birmingham for Kenner. We also look back on 50 years of the LSU Libraries' annual Book Bazaar and hear about the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum’s latest presentation.

Today on Louisiana Considered, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins us to discuss the costs of war in the Middle East. We also hear the latest on pervasive lead contamination throughout New Orleans playgrounds, and hear about a blues music festival coming to Baton Rouge.

Coming up on Louisiana Considered, we chat with Drew Hawkins about his investigation uncovering that multiple elected officials signed NDAs related to data centers. We also hear about a New Orleans facility’s involvement in the construction of the Artemis II rocket, and learn about the latest performance coming to Opéra Louisiane.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the ongoing war in Iran is leading to increased oil production in the Gulf — at the expense of a protected endangered species. We also hear about Xavier University’s win at the NAIA cheer national championships, and discuss Better Louisiana’s position on several bills making their way through the state legislature.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an investigation showing many elected officials signing nondisclosure agreements related to large-scale developments like the planned datacenters in northwest Louisiana. We also learn about the history of knives in Louisiana and hear about the push for amphibious homes in flood-prone areas.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the controversial prosecutor Hugo Holland is now the de facto front runner in a race for Caddo Parish judge. Plus we learn about a radio station designed for blind listeners in New Orleans, and hear about funding woes for Baton Rouge public defenders.