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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the Jazz and Heritage Foundation is gearing up for the upcoming fest. We also learn how bygone Louisiana laws are still impacting inmates, and talk to Baton Rouge runner Julia Hawkins on her 106th birthday.

Mayor Sharon Weston-Broome talks about Black History Month. Leanne Redman discusses the Pennington's new plan observe health with their Nutrition for Precision Health study.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss Black baseball players, teams and promoters in Louisiana. And, we learn how schools are better preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Lake Charles musician’s journey to the Grammy Awards — for the third time. Then, we revisit a conversation about the exhibit “Making Mardi Gras,” which takes viewers behind the scenes of Carnival season.

George Kennedy comments on his brother and his questioning of Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the Louisiana Senate race. Roman Rubchenko gives an update on the war in Ukraine, what he is doing to help other Ukranians in need, what the war means for Democracy, and how Americans can help out and donate. Donations can be made at youkraine.org.

Mark Ballard speaks on the Supreme Court confirmation hearings and the current state of Louisiana Politics. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser discusses the aftermath of the storm that passed through southeast Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we revisit an idea for a solar power recovery system for New Orleans neighborhoods. Then, we learn why Baton Rouge’s two reform Jewish synagogues decided to unify.

Mary-Patricia Wray and Mike Wolf have a conversation about the Supreme Court confirmation hearing and the questioning of Ketanji Brown Jackson. Joe McBride remembers Billy Wilder as his films, more specifically, his 1960 film, The Apartment.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn more about the damage from the recent tornadoes that touched down in the New Orleans area. Then, we hear the latest on the investigation into the death of motorist Ronald Greene.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the New Orleans City Council put mayoral power to the test by shutting down a recent executive order from Mayor Cantrell. We also hear an update on insurance reform from the latest state legislative session.