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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their opposing perspectives on the market, past, present, and future. Community activist Dr. Angelle Bradford and founding member of Tax Busters Elizabeth Sumrall discuss their differing views on current topics such as President Trump, Planned Parenthood, and climate change.

Today on Louisiana Considered, an ALS patient and advocate tells us about the crucial role caregivers play in supporting people with ALS. We also hear about an uptick in Islamophobia following the Bourbon Street attack. And we hear from French Quarter residents on how to make the area safer.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we review the biggest news in the Acadiana region. We also hear about the Louisiana health department’s controversial new vaccine policy, and how many Black residents of West Feliciana Parish found economic prosperity during the Reconstruction Era.

Libertarian Mike Wolfe and Republican Scott Wilfong argue opposing points of current political events. Cyclist Mark Martin gives insight to pedestrian and cyclist travel through the city of Baton Rouge.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the lineup of musicals coming to the Saenger Theatre next season. We also learn about horse adoptions after Mardi Gras and why some krewes are abandoning plastic beads.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Super Bowl 59 is just around the corner. We speak with an artist, musician and culture scholar to learn how the event can serve as a reflection of the political, social and cultural climate.

Today on Louisiana Considered, with lawsuits and political opposition standing its way, we get the latest on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. We also learn how a new app is trying to help our climate by cutting food waste and catch up on the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how proposed industrialization projects could harm people in the Lower Ninth Ward. We also discuss what cuts to FEMA could mean for emergency preparedness in the Gulf South and hear about an artistic movement at Mississippi State Penitentiary.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the state Senate is debating legislation on restaurant reservation trading. We also speak with the winner of the Crescent City Classic’s wheelchair division, and hear about New Orleans-native Lil Wayne’s upcoming Jazz Fest performance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the Angola Prison Rodeo. While some see the tradition as an opportunity for inmates to showcase their artistic and vocational skills, others argue it’s dangerous and dehumanizing. Plus, we learn about the state’s whooping cough crisis.