Louisiana Considered
Weekdays at noon and 7:00 pm
Louisiana Considered brings you in-depth news and lively conversations about the stories that matter most to South Louisiana.
The news magazine airs Monday through Friday at noon and features the region's top journalists, newsmakers and artists from South Louisiana. The show is produced by the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms and airs in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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An LSU bridge engineer talks Mississippi River shipping safety after this week’s catastrophic crash in Baltimore. Plus, how Louisiana home buying could change after the recent NAR settlement.
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Lawmakers in Baton Rouge are debating a bill that would create a voucher-like program that gives public money to parents to pay for private education. Plus, Newt Gingrich donates his political records to Tulane University.
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Insurance experts discussed solutions to the state’s soaring rates at a recent Sea Change live event. Plus, behind the scenes of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical now showing in New Orleans.
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Louisiana voters made their choice for Republican and Democratic presidential nominees over the weekend. Plus, Grow Dat Youth Farm in New Orleans faces an uncertain future.
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Louisiana’s abortion ban has dramatically changed pregnancy care in the state, with dangerous consequences. That’s according to a first-of-its-kind report from abortion rights groups.
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Louisiana voters will head to the polls on Saturday to vote in the state’s primary elections. Plus, Margaret Orr, beloved NOLA weather woman, is retiring.
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In St. Bernard Parish, volunteers are restoring Bayou Bienvenue’s marsh using an unlikely hero: glass bottles. Plus, why Baton Rouge’s downtown saw 7% economic growth over the past five years.
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Louisiana student athletes have signed thousands of dollars in sponsorship deals since winning more rights. Plus, a soprano makes her New Orleans Opera debut in new role.
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A group of self-described “non-Black voters” is suing Louisiana over the state’s new congressional map. Plus, a trip to ancient mounds in northeast Louisiana.
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Louisiana is one of just nine states that still require students to pass exit exams in order to graduate. Plus, the challenges LGBTQ+ candidates face when running for state office.
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Lawmakers kicked off the Legislature’s regular session in Baton Rouge this week. Plus, how Louisiana food pantries are weathering a $71 million loss in federal assistance.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, a deep dive into the massive tax breaks Louisiana gives large chemical manufacturers and the program’s impacts.