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Dana Hunter gives information on human trafficking, how children become victims, and how to helpful. Mark Ballard touches on how Governor John Bel Edwards handled the Ronald Greene case and the special redistricting session. Tim Falcon talks NOLA gold rugby.

Rudy Macklin reflects on his career, health and fitness and playing under Coach Dale Brown. Brad and Steve Myers remember their father, Charles Myers, and his legacy. Brad also comments on running for Judge. Christina Crook promotes her book, "Good Burdens: How to Live Joyfully in the Digital Age," and how technology has an everyday impact on our lives.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how congressional maps are looking as the state redistricting session comes to a close. And, we learn about a new state bill aimed at protecting Louisiana’s coastline from natural disasters.

Billy Nungesser speaks about upcoming Mardi Gras throughout the state, Ashley Shelton of the Power Coalition talks about the Supreme Court Nomination, Ketanji Brown Jackson and redistricting. General Ron Richard discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how the crisis may unfold.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the demand for statewide green jobs is likely to increase in the next five years. And we learn about the recent parole hearing of Brandon Jackson, who was once convicted for armed robbery by a non-unanimous jury.

Fred Dent speculates on how the turmoil in Ukraine will affect the economy and the stock market. Chauna Banks discusses crime in Baton Rouge, supporting law enforcement and helping young people in the community. George Judy and Peggy Sweeney-McDonald promote their showing of Tennessee Williams's play "The Glass Menagerie," at Theatre Baton Rouge.

Today on Louisiana Considered, a look at the history of carnival season in southeastern Louisiana’s rural areas.

Senator Regina Barrow discusses redistricting and possible move to litigation. Mark Ballard talks about the Russian invasion into Ukraine and its effects on the economy. Chuck Klosterman indulges us in his new book The Nineties.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the healing journey of five African American women in a new book, The Ashes Have Voices. We also go behind the scenes of Mardi Gras and a new exhibit, and hear how Governor Edwards might respond to the Republican-proposed redistricting maps.

As Krewe of Rex celebrates 150 years, we take a look at the history, legacy and events of one of the oldest and largest Mardi Gras parade groups.