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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update on the Jackson water crisis and learn about efforts to increase monkeypox vaccination rates. We also discover how a new state grant will expand broadband access in rural areas and learn about a new community college program for legal scholars.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear when and where to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot. We also learn about a new documentary on the history of Cajun music and listen as former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu reflects on the legacy of her father Moon.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what the Louisiana Legislature’s Medical Marijuana Commission accomplished and fell short on in the most recent session. We also hear an encore piece from the late New Orleans author and commentator, Ronnie Virgets, and learn how the state is responding to the Biden administration’s expanded interpretation of Title IX.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the turmoil and turnover at the Louisiana School for the Deaf. Plus, we hear why two Baton Rouge graduate students are investigating a 50-year-old cold case.

US Senate candidate, Luke Mixon, talks his candidacy and campaign, and also comments on his opponents and other political topics. NY Times best selling author and sports journalist, Jeff Pearlman, speaks on the "best athlete" Bo Jackson by referring to his recent book, "The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson".

Candidate for Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Hunter Greene talks his candidacy and comments on his opponents for the upcoming election. Pollster and political consultant Bernie Pinsonat talks several campaign topics including upcoming elections. Music writer and critic John Wirt is joined by Masahiro Sumori to talk Wirt's book "Huey "Piano" Smith and the Rocking Pneumonia Blues" and Sumori's translation of the book into Japanese.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about changes coming to Louisiana’s energy landscape and how they might impact the economy. We also take a look at the state’s expanding tech industry, and hear from attorneys educating immigrants in detention about their rights.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser on reviving state tourism and his opposition to closed primaries. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses the push for closed…

Republican congressional candidate Holden Hoggatt talks his candidacy, his campaign and comments on his opponents. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner and member of the Democratic Party Foster Campbell comments on the upcoming midterm election and its candidates. American writer Peter Orner speaks on his recent book, "Still No Word from You: Notes in the Margin".