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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".

Baton Rouge lobbyist Jim Nickel fills in for Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster and speaks to Engster briefly on his journey to this point in radio as well as LSU's upcoming football season. LSU’s Communications Director and Associate Athletics Director Michael Bonnette joins Nickel to discuss LSU athletics and their upcoming seasons.

On todays’ Louisiana Considered, 80% of Louisianans with disabilities live below the poverty level. Sarah Berthelot, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of United Ways, joins us to provide some perspective on the effects of the pandemic on people with disabilities. And Putumayo World Records’ Dan Storper joins us to talk about the innovative approach of this New Orleans-Based company.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update on monkeypox cases across the state. We also learn why many New Orleanians are burdened by housing costs and hear about organizing efforts at local Dollar General stores.

Former breast cancer surgeon, wife of Senator Bill Cassidy, and the founder of Louisiana Key Academy talks her life leading up to the start of the school for dyslexic children, its importance, as well as the opening of LKA in North Shore. Attorney Lewis Unglesby discusses several political matters including President Biden, the 1/6 Commission, and the 2nd Amendment.

Healthcare economist from Blue Cross Blue Shield Mike Bertaut speaks on the affordable care act as well as the inflation reduction act. Lead Consultant for First Financial Baton Rouge Ameen Walker is joined by employ retention credit specialist Heather Kleinpeter to discuss employ retention credit. New York Times bestselling author and associate editor at The Washington Post David Maraniss talks about his latest work, "Path Lit by Lightening: The Life of Jim Thorpe".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the story of Cedric Dent, who was recently released from prison after a wrongful conviction kept him behind bars for a quarter-century. We also learn more about Court Appointed Special Advocates – or CASAs – and why Louisiana is currently facing a shortage of these volunteers.