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Former pastor of First Methodist Church in Baton Rouge Rev. Chris Andrews speaks on issues in the world today as well as his part as leader of Jubilee Pioneers. Former metro councilman of Baton Rouge Darrell Glasper talks about NCAA sports and comments on the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher feud. The Washington Post journalist Robert Samuels discusses the life and death of George Floyd and makes reference to his book, "His Name is George Floyd".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a statewide student film competition, and hear why local libraries are launching a new music streaming service. Then, we dig into allegations against the Mississippi Department of Health.

Associate professor and department head of the Political Science Department at UL Lafayette Dr. Pearson Cross discusses Louisiana governors and refers to his book, "The Party is Over". Community advocate Tania Nyman talks about redistricting issues in Baton Rouge. The Pew Charitable Trusts' Alex Horowitz speaks on payday loan operations.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the unique challenges faced by the LGTBQ community when planning for end of life care. We also learn more about the state of entrepreneurship in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and other Louisiana cities.

Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks inflation due to the war in Ukraine, crime in Louisiana, and other local issues. A dean of the Louisiana Capital Press Corps and Louisiana politics reporter Greg Hilburn discusses the Supreme Court ruling of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain speaks on the affect the war in Ukraine has on the international harvest. Director of Communications at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Avery Davidson talks about the history of the organization.

Roe v. Wade has officially been overturned by the United States Supreme Court. Today on @LAConsidered, we learn what that means for Louisiana.

Recently retired LSU professor and first gentleman of Baton Rouge Marvin Broome talks about his life throughout the years as well as life married to Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses gun control, gas prices, and other political issues.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update on the Love the Boot Campaign, encouraging residents to clean up the state. We also check in with two smaller performance venues in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and hear the latest on incoming weather.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why youth in Louisiana detention centers being transferred out of state may violate the law. And, we hear about plans to expand the state’s electric vehicle industry.

Widow of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, Trina Edwards, reflects on his life and legacy on the 1 year anniversary of his passing. Writer, director, producer, and author John Gray talks his debut novel "The Desecrated".