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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new SPLC report that revealed the state’s overwhelming majority of white male sheriffs and prosecutors. Plus we check in with two krewes getting ready to roll this weekend, and hear an update from the Louisiana special session on insurance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new art exhibit that displays similar climate crises in Louisiana and Alaska. We also get a political update from The Times-Picayune | The Advocate’s Stephanie Grace, and hear how to protect yourself from various diseases this Mardi Gras season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an upcoming service that combines New Orleans jazz with spirituals and hymns. We also get a sneak peek of a musical tribute to Tina Turner, and take a look inside one of Mississippi’s pregnancy resource centers.

Head football coach at Tulane University Willie Fritz speaks on their successful season and how they got to this point. Writer and the late Norman Mailer’s archivist and authorized biographer J. Michael Lennon is joined by author, actor, and son of the late Norman Mailer John Buffalo Mailer to remember Norman Mailer on what would have been his 100th birthday and also to talk their recent work, "A Mysterious Country".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a new modeling system from LSU could help communities better prepare for natural disasters. Plus, we hear from two Baton Rouge teachers who recently won prestigious awards, and listen to two Mardi Gras Indians discuss making their costumes.

Renowned sports writer Dave Kindred reflects on his life and career and also his writings on Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell. Attorney Mary Olive Pierson discusses several topics including the proposal of St. George and the tragic death of LSU Manship student Madison Brooks.

Today on Louisiana Considered, in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day we look back on a time when a group of survivors confronted neo-Nazis in New Orleans. Plus, we hear the fifth episode of our musical segment, Liner Notes, featuring Baton Rouge artist Dalton Hamilton, also known as BandG33k.

Executive Vice President of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation John Spain discusses his life and career as well as several major projects throughout the city including the passenger rail system and the preservation of the LSU Lakes. Archivist and Head of the Ernest J. Gaines Center Cheylon Woods remembers the great author and gives insight to the center. For more information, visit https://ernestgaines.louisiana.edu/.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the star of “The Color Purple,” at Le Petit Theatre tells us about the timelessness of the musical story. Plus, we hear what’s on deck at the Musaica Chamber Ensemble and explore Mardi Gras morning with the Northside Skull and Bones Gang.

Political reporter for The Washington Post Leigh Ann Caldwell reflects on her journey to this point and also discusses politics in Washington including President Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's new in Washington politics as well as the upcoming Louisiana governor's race.