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Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate 50 years of WWNO by learning a bit more about the station’s history. Then, we hear what’s on deck for the upcoming French Quarter Fest.

Actor, producer and songwriter John Schneider gave Jim an answer on running for U.S. Senate and he also previewed Bo's Extravaganza. Former reporter and now representing Together Louisianan Stephanie Riegel stopped by to talk about the ITEP reform legislation that's before the Louisiana Legislature. Scott Wilfong and Dayne Sherman discussed the upcoming U.S. Senate and governor's races. Author Annie Hartnett, who is the author of the Rabbit Cake, discussed her new book Unlikely Animals.

Brad Myers reflects on life as an attorney and former federal prosecutor as well as his running for the 19th Judicial District Court judge. Mark Ballard talks about the governor veto and both Bill Cassidy and Billy Nungesser consideration for the upcoming governor election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on medical marijuana legislation at the state House. We also learn about an upcoming set of performances in Musicians’ Village and learn how the story of Anne Frank is being taught to children in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new bill that could give renters more protections after hurricanes. We also hear the latest on cancer research in the state and learn what monuments are going up in the place of former Confederate statues.

Fred Dent of Dent Wealth Advisors discusses strategies that could positively impact today's market as well as political implications surrounding it. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray and a former member of the Louisiana Senate Troy Hebert talk about the abortion ban, its impact on women in America as well as its relation to the Roe v. Wade court case.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the economic impacts of child care on the workforce. Then, we learn about the contributions of French-speaking Cajun servicemen in World War II.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the recently leaked Supreme Court documents indicating an overturn of Roe v. Wade. We also talk to the artist behind this year’s Jazz Fest poster and learn about a Chicago-based saxophonist’s latest release.

Gene Mills & Nora Ahmed discuss the political atmosphere of the country and the Supreme Court's leak about overturning Roe vs. Wade

Melissa Flournoy and Jeff Sadow discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade. EBR Director of Transportation and Drainage Fred Raiford talks about drainage and traffic issues in Baton Rouge as well as some solutions to these issues. WRKF's Capitol Access Reporter Paul Braun speaks on Roe v. Wade, the Danny McCormick bill, and other recently passed bills.