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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a state constitutional amendment to rewrite the banning of slavery an involuntary servitude. We also hear about the upcoming Louisiana Book Festival and hear about an upcoming symposium at Tulane that focuses on women in sports.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a look at early voting statistics in Louisiana. We also learn about how a program that cleans up abandoned lots is expanding to create more jobs, and hear about an upcoming event that targets racial disparities in food access.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with former federal prosecutor Jared Fishman about his new book that digs into a murder investigation in New Orleans just after Hurricane Katrina. We also learn why advocates are pushing for more protections of burial sites for the formerly enslaved, and we learn about problems with emergency warning systems in rural Mississippi.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how descendants of a victim and a perpetrator of the 1837 Colfax massacre came together to unveil a new memorial that tells the true story of the white supremacist mass murder of Black men. Plus, we hear what’s on deck for the 37th annual Festival International de Louisiane.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss why the EPA is taking emergency action to try and force one chemical plant in Louisiana to reduce or immediately halt its emissions. We also learn about the upcoming Baton Rouge Blues Festival and hear from those objecting to the growth of dollar stores in the Gulf South.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the Jefferson Parish School Board plan to close down six schools and relocate two others. Plus, we hear about the launch of a new nursing program from Ochsner Health and Delgado Community College, and catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why there’s been an uptick in alligator sightings in unusual places. And, WWNO’s Rosemary Westwood and Alana Schreiber tell us about their reporting that recently won Edward R. Murrow journalism Awards. Plus, we hear from one content creator in the Gulf South who went viral for his videos on urban legends.

Louisiana native and holder of the Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living human Aevin Dugas talks her natural hair journey to this point. Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on job opportunities for the formally incarcerated as well as upcoming elections. Author, civil rights lawyer, and executive director of the Justice Innovation Lab Jared Fishman gives insight into his latest work, "Fire on the Levee". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Harry Belafonte.

Live from the Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans, LA, commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain gives insight into the agricultural industry in the state. Candidate for governor Richard Nelson speaks on his candidacy as well as comments on his opponents. Interim Vice President for Agriculture & Dean, College of Agriculture at LSU Matt Lee talks briefly on what's new at the university in agriculture. Director of Communications at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation and co-host of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture Avery Davidson speaks on the significance of the Farm Bureau and also the convention.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how LSU professors are preparing to use artificial intelligence in their classrooms. We also learn about the 50th anniversary screening of a Halloween horror film in New Orleans, and get the latest on the “super fog” that led to a deadly car pileup on I-55.