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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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the future of the use of solitary confinement on youth in state facilities. We also hear about economic development in the small town of Vidalia and learn why Starbucks workers across the country are launching union campaigns.

Attorney Mary Olive Pierson discusses issues pertaining to St. George parish and comments on the overturning of Roe v. Wade. American novelist and short-story writer Jennifer Egan speaks on her recent book, "The Candy House". American novelist and bookstore owner Emma Straub talks about her recent book, "This Time Tomorrow".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a weekly roundup of political events. We also learn how a local artist is exploring his Black and queer identities in a new exhibition, and get a taste of all the food that Jazz Fest has to offer.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how one Louisiana museum is preserving the stories of the enslaved and the escaped. And, we hear about a rise in smell complaints across Baton Rouge, and learn how the city council plans to address it.