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Listen as Republican advisor James Baker calls on Gore to drop his legal challenges,

- Host Jacki Lyden speaks with former Secretary of State James Baker, considered the architect of the Middle East peace process for his role in conveneing the first regional peace talks in Madrid five years ago. Baker warns that Israel's intransigence is endangering Middle East peace and the United States must be "forceful and aggressive" in its diplomacy to prevent the collapse of all that has been achieved so far.

Host Liane Hansen talks with novelist Kevin Baker. His new book Paradise Alley takes place in New York City during the draft riots of 1863 when Irish mobs terrorized Manhattan.

Rhythm and blue singer Laverne Baker died Monday at age 67. Hits like "Tweedle-Dee" and "Jim Dandy" earned her a place at the top of the charts during the 1950s. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. (Tape and Copy)

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Carolyn Long, the leading Democratic candidate for Congress in Washington's 3rd Congressional District.

Linda Wertheimer talks with former senator Howard Baker, who was Senate Majority Leader at one point in his career. When he ran for President, he did not resign from the Senate...a move he now views as a mistake.

Linda's interview with former Tennessee senator Howard Baker continues. The political difficulties faced by the Majority Leader are, he feels, no different now than when he was in the Senate but one of the dangers of running for the presidency as Senate Majority Leader is looking vulnerable if you have difficulty keeping your troops together.

Former Vatican ambassador Francis Rooney discusses his book, "Global Vatican"Ornithologist Richard Gibbons talks the joys of Louisiana birdwatching, and…

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear all about the Super-Bowl related parades, concerts and more coming to New Orleans this week. We also hear about two new exhibits at a French Quarter gallery and hear from a democrat running for a vacant seat in the State Senate.

Pastry chef Claire Saffitz explains why baking has become so popular amid the coronavirus pandemic and shares tips for those who want to try baking while stuck at home.