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Founder and CEO at SPIRO Stretch Elena Keegan joins us to provide tips on how to improve our fitness and flexibility with her stretching tool, the Spiro. National President and CEO of the National Congress of Black Women Dr. Faye Williams is joined by District Attorney Tony Clayton to discuss the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 94th birthday as well as what has changed in regards to race issues today.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new rules and regulations coming to New Orleans’ short-term rentals. We also check in with Miss Rodeo Louisiana 2022 to hear about her year as queen, and listen to the latest episode from American Routes Shortcuts.

Author Jacinda Townsend speaks on her life and the start to her career as well as her recent book "Mother Country". Louisiana Voice's Tom Aswell comments on several topics including Karen Carter Peterson and also remembers Muhammad Ali on what would have been his 81st birthday. American author and political commentator Jared Yates Sexton talks his recent work, "The Midnight Kingdom".

Today on Louisiana Considered, The New Orleans Opera follows the dream of a jazz icon with its debut of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird. And Italian Mezzo-Soprano Mattea Musso returns to the Marigny Opera House for a concert performance of the Salve Regina.

Rep. Richard Nelson announces his candidacy for governor and gives insight into his campaign. Author Wendy Willis Baldwin speaks on her debut novel "The Sisters We Were".

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein discusses the importance of libraries and books amid Jeff Landry's recent comments and also what new books are to come. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on several political topics including Karen Carter Peterson's recent sentencing and the speaker of the House race.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what the state can learn about how to become more pedestrian-friendly. Plus, we hear about plans to use the muddy Mississippi River to combat coastal land loss.

Head of Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills discusses several topics including his stance on the abortion ban in Louisiana as well as the banning of assault weapons. Executive Editor at Business Report and the head lacrosse coach at Louisiana State University JR Ball speaks on what's happening in the city, including the upcoming mayor's race and also LSU's lacrosse team. Jason Andreasen and Marco Mazzoni from the Baton Rouge Gallery talk the upcoming event, "Surreal Salon". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf reflects on the life and presidency of the 40th US President, Ronald Reagan. Economist Jim Richardson speaks on several political topics including the lifting of the debt ceiling. Washington Post reporter Mariana Alfaro gives insight the upcoming State of the Union Address. Author Goldie Taylor talks about her recent work, "The Love You Save".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new program in Baton Rouge aimed at transforming traffic stop interactions from punitive to supportive. We also learn about innovative addiction treatment at a Louisiana medical center, and hear about watching parades from atop ladders for children.