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Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Dr. Shawn Wilson speaks on the recent elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas as well as construction details on the new bridge. Libertarian attorney Mike Wolf talks about the Texas shooting. American writer Phil Klay refers to a section from his book "Uncertain Ground" to speak on the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan Juan Cole speaks on the "race replacement theory" in relation to the recent mass shootings. Associate State Director of Advocacy for AARP Louisiana talks about the shelving of recent House Bill in Louisiana. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses the 2nd amendment and its impact since the recent mass shootings.

Today on Louisiana Considered, nearly 60 years after he was arrested and convicted for advocating for integration in his parish, Judge Calvin Johnson finally received a formal apology. And we hear a profile of New Orleans’ incoming Superintendent of Schools, Avis Williams.

Today on Louisiana Considered: with gas prices on the rise, we hear from two sides on the oil extraction debate. And, we learn about an upcoming food and beverage competition in New Orleans.

Journalist and professor at Southeastern Louisiana University Dayne Sherman discusses the congressional maps as well as the insurrection of the Capital. Radio veteran Don Nelson reflects on the life and career of Alan Berg. WRKF's Paul Braun talks about the recent redistricting session.

American best-selling author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea discusses Donald Trump, the insurrection of the Capital, and several other political issues. Award-winning chef, restaurant veteran, and blogger Susanne Duplantis talks about the importance of the repurpose of leftovers by referencing her new book "Lagniappe Leftovers".

Dean of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Oliver Garden speaks on moving to LSU from ivy league UPenn's School of Veterinary Medicine as well as what is new at LSU vet school. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses congressional redistricting, the abortion ban, and the banning of firearms.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ve dedicated our entire show to Juneteenth. We learn how to celebrate the holiday around the country and right here, in Louisiana. And we hear about Freedom on the Move, an online database that seeks to document the lives of fugitives from North American slavery.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a trip to Fred’s Lounge, a world-famous bar that offers visitors music, dancing, and a Cajun French radio broadcast. We also learn why many doctors in states with new abortion restrictions are worried about their own careers, and hear updates on public education alternatives in Louisiana.

District 5 Councilman Darryl Hurst talks a few EBR Parish topics including the raise for police and city employees and the makeup of the parish council. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the voting rights act, the abortion ban, as well as Donald Trump and the recent FBI raid of his home. American author and former Marine Corps Special Operations Team Leader Elliot Ackerman discusses his recent book "The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan".