Search results for

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a behind-the-scenes look at a brand new podcast from WWNO and WRKF’s coastal desk: Sea Change! Plus, Tulane professor and bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson tells us about receiving the National Humanities Medal.

Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell discusses several topics including utility matters throughout the state. LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks the failed recall of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the upcoming governors race.

Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman speaks on the ongoing cyber security and Wi-Fi issues throughout the campus as well as his candidacy for university president. The Washington Post's Philip Bump discusses various political topics. Head of St. Lillian Academy Elissa McKenzie talks the mission of the school and upcoming events to raise funds. For more information, visit https://stlillian.org/.

Former Louisiana State Representative Troy Hebert discusses several topics including the upcoming governors race and gun violence amid the tragic Nashville shooting. The Advocate's Jan Risher speaks on LSU women's basketball and Kim Mulkey. Author Marjorie Ingall talks her latest work, "Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new film series that looks at the intersection between two musical genres. Plus we hear about the NOLA Project’s latest production and get an update on short-term rental agreements.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new exhibit that shares the history of African American midwives. Plus we say goodbye to longtime host at WWNO, Karl Lengel, and celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the first New Orleans convent for free women of color.

Documentary filmmaker and writer Alex Mar speaks on the 1985 murder of Ruth Pelke by referencing her book, "Seventy Times Seven". Louisiana Department of Wild Life and Fisheries Bryan McClinton talks the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program. Author Davis Miller reflects on the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali and the upcoming opera "Approaching Ali". For more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/tickets. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster discusses various topics including the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan and the recent Nashville shooting.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses several political topics including the upcoming governor's race as well as what's going on in New Orleans. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various political topics including Donald Trumps recent indictment and Steve Scalise.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Julia Letlow, and the upcoming election. Director at the Louisiana Old State Capitol Mary Durusau speaks on the upcoming unveiling of the permanent exhibit, A More Perfect Union: Reconstruction's Legacy in Louisiana". For more information, visit https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/exhibits-events/a-more-perfect-union-reconstructions-legacy-in-louisiana. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster wishes comedian Bill Maher a happy 70th birthday and plays an encore interview from 2013.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the latest news in politics with Stephanie Grace. We also discuss two cases at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. One affects songwriters’ intellectual property, while the other addresses damages for pollution.