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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".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the Summer Lyric Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning musical, Into the Woods. And, we learn about a new program to offer free admission on select days to art institutions for Louisiana residents.

Olympic weightlifting medalist, military veteran, and horticulturist Walter Imahara reflects on his life by referring to his book, "The Life and Times of a Japanese American Champion". Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong discusses several political matters including potential candidates for the upcoming US Senate race.

Associate Professor of Physical Activity & Ethnic Minority Health Dr. Robert Newton and Director of Biomedical Imaging and Professor of Imaging/MRS Brain and Metabolism Imaging in Chronic Disease Dr. Owen Carmichael discuss the affects physical fitness has on dementia as well as a health event held this Saturday, July 9th at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Former Causeway Police Chief Nick Congemi reflects on the Pan-Am 759 Plane Crash which happened 40 years ago today in Kenner, LA. Professor at LSU Julia Ledet and Australia native Jenny White join Nick Congemi and remember their parents who lost their lives in the horrific crash. Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Reach University and Innovative Programs Coordinator in West Baton Rouge Schools Kimberly Eckert talks teaching in the parish as well as the shortage of teachers.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a team of blind cyclists who tackled the world’s toughest bike race. And, we hear the latest on today’s hearing over the state’s abortion trigger laws.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Gulf of Mexico might be the site of a new reproductive health clinic. We also learn about new efforts to target food insecurity across Louisiana and hear about the state of country stores across the rural South.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival is closing its season with a historical drama. We also learn about an upcoming piano competition and take a look inside hurricane go-bags.

Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell talks about Karen Carter Peterson, abortion, and several other political matters. American reporter for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges discusses the start of qualifying for state office, upcoming elections, as well as his new book "Five Laterals and a Trombone: Cal, Stanford, and the Wildest Finish in College Football History", which is set to be released on November 1st.

Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 19 Francis Thompson talks running for re-election as well as redistricting and term limits. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several political matters including the US Senate qualifiers and upcoming elections.

Today on Louisiana Considered, in honor of national zookeeper week, we check in with Baton Rouge and New Orleans zoos. And, we learn about two new soccer teams coming to the Crescent City.