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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the impact of federal immigration enforcement’s time in New Orleans, and why officers fell short of their goal. We also hear from two Black Masking Indians who discuss their cultural traditions and their new podcast.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including library funding and Mid City Micro-con. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers comments on various political topics including the Democratic party and the upcoming election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the cold front that hit Louisiana over the weekend. We also learn about Spanish colonial Louisiana’s role in the American Revolution. And we hear about the new and improved Krewe of Oshun, celebrating 30 years since its founding.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko speaks on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and sheds light on how other countries can offer support. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux talks the Louisiana mid-term elections and current socio-political issues. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actress Nicole Lovince to chat about their upcoming production of "The Totality of All Things". For more information, visit: https://calendar.lsu.edu/event/the-totality-of-all-things

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on a lawsuit challenging a state law that bans gender affirming care for minors. We also hear about a civics bee headed to St. Tammany Parish. And we learn about efforts to restore a 100-year-old building where Louis Armstrong spent time with a Jewish family.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the presence of immigration enforcement could lead to a decline in Mardi Gras tourism. We also hear about the newest annex of the Acadian Museum of South Louisiana, and hear about a local guitarist’s latest tour.

Today's show is hosted by former mayor-president Sharon Weston-Broome. Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks the history of the political public service industry and the film, "Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi". Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis is joined by Public Service Commissioner for District 2 Jean-Paul Coussan to comment on the increase in utility bills with Delta Utilities.

Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various topics including the latest with ICE and Minneapolis. Former LSU Chancellor Mike Martin talks the latest in higher education including LSU, NIL and Coach Lane Kiffin's tweets.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Washington Post layoffs, the upcoming election, and the latest with Pres. Trump.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new research from LSU into one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. We also discuss a new online tool that helps assess the impacts of education policy decisions. And, we attend a king cake baking class.