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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the long-term impacts that COVID-19 has on the brain. And, in honor of National Native Plant Month, we learn how to incorporate more Louisiana plants into our gardens.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a preview of tonight’s do-or-die Pelicans game and learn how cities across the Gulf South are trying to deal with poverty. Then, in honor of Yom Hashoah, we revisit a conversation with survivor Irving Roth.

Former State Representative Ted James talks about his part in the Biden Administration and addresses several political issues. Denny McLain reflects on his time in the MLB and his thoughts on the league today. Sayantani DasGupta speaks on her life as a physician and an author as well as her recent book "Debating Darcy".

Mark Ballard covers conversion therapy ban, Senate bill 151 and raising the State minimum wage. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks about his recent home invasion, Louisiana tourism including the recent Strawberry Festival, upcoming Garth Brook's concert and Jazz Fest, and Dr. Dana Suskind discusses her new book Parent Nation- Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the resignation of Cedric Richmond from his position in the President Joe Biden White House. We also get the latest news from the State Capitol and learn about violations of prisoners rights at the Mississippi State Penitentiary.

Jan Moller, discusses Louisiana's minimum wage, Andrew Muhl of AARP talks about House bill 645 and how it would benefit everyone in the state, allowing seniors to stay in their own homes longer and Steve Binder relives the Elvis '68 Special and what it meant for both of their careers.

Best-selling author Charlotte Dennett gives details on her book "Follow the Pipelines: Uncovering the Mystery of a Lost Spy and the Deadly Politics of the Great Game for Oil". Judge Freddie Pitcher Jr. talks about his many years as Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center and the life and impact of Johnnie Jones. Political scientist Yascha Mounk discusses his book "The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what’s on deck for the 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest. Then, acclaimed trumpeter and composer Jamil Sharif tells us about his latest releases.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about allegations of contract-fixing in Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s "smart city" project. Then, we talk to a radio station in Ville Platte, Louisiana to learn about their years of promoting Cajun French on the airwaves.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Patrick Madden and Stephanie Grace give us a roundup of the week’s political news. We also hear about the latest developments of a train from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, and learn about this weekend’s Migratory Bird Celebration in Grand Isle.