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PAR Research director Melinda Deslatte discusses the recent legislative session as well as several other upcoming bills. Cat Haven's Tammy Morgan and Holly Carey talk about the organization as well as the upcoming fundraising event today, June 7th 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at VooDoo BBQ on Drusilla Lane. A percentage of the money spent will go towards helping Cat Haven. Planetary scientist, professor, and author Lindy Elkins-Tanton speaks on her recent book "A Portrait of a Scientist as a Young Woman: A Memoir".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why a federal judge struck down the state’s new redistricting map. We also learn about a new collaborative seeking to diversify New Orleans’ legal field, and speak with the first woman to be elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how classic New Orleans shotgun homes are being remodeled to meet modern needs. And, we learn what to expect at the upcoming Essence Festival of Culture.

Oncology Specialist Dr. Gerald Miletello discusses the risks and dangers of various forms of cancer as well as the upcoming Cancers Survivors Program on Sunday, June 12th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Josephs Cathedral in Downtown Baton Rouge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on gun safety regulations.

Chief Administrative Officer for Baton Rouge Darryl Gissel talks gun control amid the recent Tulsa hospital shooting, the blocking of St. George as well as homelessness in Baton Rouge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses the amending of the concealed carry bill. Entertainment editor and author Ryan Britt speaks on his recent book "Phasers on Stun!".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the first Starbucks in Louisiana to vote in favor of forming a union. We also hear about new legislation on catching catfish and how to deal with an invasive species of worm.

Executive Director of the Manship Theatre Melanie Couvillon speaks on the Manship Theatre and several upcoming events. More information can be found on manshiptheatre.org. Acadiana Table food blogger and author and President of the Graham Group George Graham talks his blog as well as his cookbook "Fresh from Louisiana: The Soul of Cajun and Creole Home Cooking". Two-time world champion debater and a former coach of the Australian national debating team and the Harvard College Debating Union Bo Seo discusses his recent book "Good Arguments".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a round-up of the state’s recent legislative session. And, in honor of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience’s upcoming grand opening event, we learn more about Jewish history in Louisiana.

Professor and chairman at the Manship School of Mass Communication at LSU Bob Mann speaks on a few economic issues in Louisiana and on the life and career of former Alabama governor George Wallace. Rabbi Barry Weinstein talks about his career as rabbi and the six year anniversary of his aortic aneurysm. WRKF Reporter Paul Braun gives insight on the 813 Bill as well as several other upcoming bills.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a roundup of the week’s political news in Louisiana. Gov. John Bel Edwards also joins us from Arkansas to discuss economic growth in the country’s middle region.