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Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the latest on tourism and Carnival season. Longtime politico James Carville talks various political topics including Pres. Trump and ICE activity in Minnesota. Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the impact and effect of immigration enforcement.

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.

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.

President of the The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Metropolitan Baton Rouge Denage Piper talks the mission and impact of the organization and also comments on immigration issues throughout the country. Louisiana House of Representatives from the 68th district and candidate for congress speaks on his campaign and candidacy. Author and ex-boyfriend of Nicole Brown Simpson Keith Zlomsowitch talks his latest work, "Stalked".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Louisiana’s parole rates have sunk to their lowest number in 20 years. We also hear about a new exhibit that examines the lost burial grounds of enslaved people in West Baton Rouge parish. And, we speak to a Tulane professor about his pioneering inventions in cancer imaging technologies.

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 check in on Mardi Gras at the nation’s capital. We also learn about Gov. Landry’s new energy industry plan, and hear the story behind Black History Month.

Former congressman Charles Boustany talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, ICE, and Minneapolis. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest in Washington, the upcoming senate race with Letlow and Cassidy, and ICE.

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.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges to comment on various topics including the upcoming US Senate race with Julia Letlow and Bill Cassidy. Former Metro Councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper gives his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and the upcoming Senate race and also his current lawsuit regarding LSU's economic development districts. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers TV host Larry King on the fifth anniversary of his death.