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Baton Rouge and New Orleans have been rated as some of the most dangerous places for cyclists, according to national research.
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Hundreds of doctors across Louisiana are asking Louisiana lawmakers not to pass a bill that would classify abortion medications as controlled substances.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we dig into the history of Louisiana’s prison system. We also learn how Black fraternal organizations played a role in the civil rights movement and hear about an upcoming food festival to raise awareness for coastal restoration.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an exhibit exploring the narratives woven into Black hair through an artistic lens. We also discuss how the indictment of one New Orleans priest for sexual assault landed the archdiocese in bankruptcy court and why the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a small Mississippi town’s police department.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what happens to Mardi Gras horses after parade season. Plus, we learn about a new grant targeting cervical cancer prevention and learn about childhood hunger in the Gulf South.
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La. Freedom Caucus’ anti-LGBT messages; investigation into judicial funds; carpooling in Baton RougeToday on Louisiana Considered, hear about anti-LGBTQ messaging from the Louisiana Freedom Caucus. We also unpack an investigation into Louisiana’s judicial expense funds and hear about carpooling efforts to combat traffic in Baton Rouge.
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St. George updates; empowering students in the classroom; why LSU removed DEI language from websitesToday on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Baton Rouge community’s legal fight to become its own city. We also hear from an education activist on his new book, “Freedom Teaching,” and learn how LSU students are responding after the school removed DEI language from several websites.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss where Louisiana falls nationally in terms of its “school choice” policies. We also hear about a report that says Louisiana has the 10th most regressive tax system in the country.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the story of the German Coast uprising, the largest rebellion of enslaved people in American history, and discuss its legacy more than 200 years later.
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Louisiana farmers will gather to discuss climate change; understanding this year’s crawfish shortageToday on Louisiana Considered, we discuss how farmers are adapting to a changing climate. We also learn about the causes behind the state’s crawfish shortage and hear about the history of attempts by the United Auto Workers to unionize in the South.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Grambling State University is reinvesting in efforts to support student parents. We also learn how researchers are hoping to use the state’s wetlands to fight climate change and hear about a new exhibit on the history of New Orleans’ fraternal organizations.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a musician exploring the human-animal relationship through music. Plus, as Louisiana welcomes its 57th governor to office this week, we hear the story of Oscar Dunn, the state — and nation’s — first Black lieutenant governor.