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Coming up on Louisiana Considered, the breakaway city of St. George is preparing for its first election. We hear what's on the ballot. Plus, we learn about the Nous Foundation’s trip to the Library of Congress and hear why new data centers in the South are creating few permanent jobs.

Candidate for St. George City Council Shaunn Wyche speaks on the upcoming May 3rd election, and local politics. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua talks the effects of the Trump administration and the future of the Democratic party. Republican Scott Wilfong and Democrat Lamar White debate and discuss the current political climate from opposing sides.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the latest rift between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the city council. We also learn about environmental hopes and concerns over a Mississippi River offshoot, and hear what Black Catholics hope to see from the new pope.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a summer camp for burn survivors brings together kids who share similar scars. We also learn how one woman is preserving her father’s legacy after learning that he co-integrated the minor leagues with Jackie Robinson.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into a study that shows a correlation between extended heat waves and spikes in domestic violence. We also hear about initiatives to offer more educational opportunities and skills training to Louisiana’s maritime workforce. And we hear from a mother whose son survived Hurricane Katrina from a jail cell.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest in an increasingly tense race for New Orleans Clerk of Criminal Court. We also learn about a new program to help find commonalities across the political spectrum, and get advice on fall gardening.

Here & Now co-host Jeremy Hobson started telling stories on the radio when he was a kid and hasn't stopped since.

Cheryl W. Thompson is an investigative correspondent for NPR.

Howard Dean says John Kerry is on the attack against President Bush — exactly what the Democratic senator needs to do to get voters fired up about his campaign.

Coco Gauff's loss in the U.S. Open's fourth round follows a third-round loss by defending men's champion Novak Djokovic, and was the latest in a series of early exits for Gauff in recent weeks.