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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the second episode in our series on ghost towns, “Place, Erased.” We also learn about a new exhibit in New Orleans that’s amplifying the voices of people who were formerly incarcerated, and we dive into the history and significance of pig roasts in our state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new documentary about New Orleans’ literary history. We also learn about free Thanksgiving food giveaways and dive into the general election results.

Candidate for governor of Louisiana Stephen Waguespack talks his campaign and candidacy as well as his opponents. Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges speaks on the upcoming governors election and compares it to the 2015 election by referencing his book, "Long Shot".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dedicate our entire show to stories about disability rights advocacy in Louisiana. We hear about accessible Mardi Gras krewes, accommodations in state parks, and hear about one Louisianan who has dedicated her career to coaching para-athletes.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome about the scandal around the police department’s unmonitored warehouse interrogation facility dubbed “the Brave Cave.” We also hear about diverse candidates running for sheriff across Louisiana, and learn about the impacts of scorching temperatures on high school football games.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look at the history of Rosenwald schools, some of the first to teach Black children in the U.S. Plus we hear about a new direct carbon capture program planned in southwest Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a deep dive into the history of the Reconstruction Era and its lasting impacts in Louisiana and the South. Plus we hear about a podcast about an investigation into the deadly 1972 shootings at Southern University.

Louisiana student athletes have signed thousands of dollars in sponsorship deals since winning more rights. Plus, a soprano makes her New Orleans Opera debut in new role.

Dollar store chains are bad for employees and threaten local economies, according to a new report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Plus, how NOLA businesses of all backgrounds can register to work for Super Bowl 2025.

Hundreds of doctors across Louisiana are asking Louisiana lawmakers not to pass a bill that would classify abortion medications as controlled substances.