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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about hopes for better transportation systems across the Gulf South. We also hear from a luthier and violinist about how to care for old instruments, and learn about Irish immigration history in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we check in with communities in the Mississippi Delta devastated by recent storms. We also learn about a new approach to dealing with gun violence in New Orleans and hear about Opera Louisiane’s upcoming performance.

LSU Literature professor Kevin Cope speaks on what's happening at LSU and what's to come with President Tate. Former MLB player Denny McLain reflects on his life and career on his 79th birthday. Founder of the Sandy Hook Promise Fund Nicole Hockley talks school shootings amid the recent Nashville tragedy.

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.