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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from the chiefs of two different Native American tribes in Louisiana who tell us about their struggles for recognition. We also learn about a new permanent exhibit at the USS KIDD Veterans Museum in downtown Baton Rouge, and get an update on New Orleans short-term rentals rules.

Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges discusses Louisiana politics including the upcoming primary and governors election. Attorney and governor candidate Hunter Lundy speaks on his candidacy for governor. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Kate Zernike talks her latest work, "The Exceptions".

Political analyst and Southeastern Louisiana University professor Dayne Sherman speaks on the ongoing Wi-Fi failure issue throughout the campus. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several topics including the Fox lawsuit and the upcoming governors election.

Teach for America South Louisiana's executive director Laura Vinsant speaks on her start with the organization as well as education throughout the community. For more information, visit https://www.teachforamerica.org/south-louisiana. Entrepreneur and civic leader Dr. Faye Williams discusses how politics has changed over the years and also her thoughts on Shawn Wilson in the upcoming governors race. Managing artistic director for Theatre Baton Rouge Jenny Ballard talks the latest project, "Rock of Ages". For more information, visit https://theatrebr.org/tickets.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new program at Loyola University teaching students how to identify fake news from fact-based journalism. We also learn about a new safety initiative in Baton Rouge and hear about renewable energy incentives in Mississippi.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the hotel industry is reshaping after COVID across America. Plus, the Washington Post’s Brady Dennis joins us for more on a new report on worsening hurricane winds in the Gulf South.

Bestselling eco-theologian Rev. Michael Dowd speaks on his stance on the world today and also talks his book "Thank God for Evolution". Louisiana commissioner of agriculture and forestry Mike Strain talks the agricultural world for farmers and his running for re-election. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discusses the upcoming statewide elections including the upcoming governors race.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Center for Green Schools is aiming to make New Orleans school buildings more environmentally-friendly. Plus, we learn more about the ongoing World Baseball Classic and catch up on this week in politics.

Civil rights activist and member of the democratic party Gary Chambers discusses last years senate race as well as the upcoming governors election and it's candidates. Political consultant James Carville comments on Louisiana politics, specifically the upcoming governors election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a inside look at The Road to Damascus, a new production that weaves together a biblical story and a fairy tale with a modern lens. Plus, we hear about a Mardi Gras ball at a nursing home and check in with the New Marigny Theatre.