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Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a look at who’s financing the recall attempt of Mayor Cantrell. Plus we get a preview of the Pelicans preseason game in Birmingham and dive into the complicated legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Alabama native Hugo Black.

Chair of the Board of Louisiana Progress and co-founder of 1000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former metro councilman Darrell Glasper to discuss upcoming midterm elections and its candidates. Author Mark Kram Jr. talks sports by referring his biography on Joe Frazier entitled "Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier" and also remembering Joe Don Looney.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how years of heavy groundwater removal is impacting the infrastructure in New Orleans’ Village de l’Est neighborhood. We also hear about what to expect at this weekend’s Festivals Acadien et Créoles in Lafayette.

United Nations Peace Ambassador, an accomplished attorney, entrepreneur, civic leader and activist Dr. Faye Williams is joined by Louisiana Republican operative Scott Wilfong to discuss several political topics including upcoming elections and its candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the 1/6th committee hearing and upcoming elections.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a deep dive into Louisiana’s forest industry. Plus, following last night’s season opener, we get an update on the New Orleans Pelicans and preview the rest of the basketball season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a look at the legacy and influence of the Spanish Colonial Period in Louisiana. Plus we get a preview of this weekend’s Rougarou Fest and get a political update from the Advocate’s Stephanie Grace.

Director of Programming for the Manship Theatre of Baton Rouge John Kaufman talks about their upcoming events including Nicki Lane, tonight at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit www.manshiptheatre.org. Southeastern professor and political authority Dayne Sherman comments on several political topics including Steve Scalise. American physicist, systems neuroscientist, and author Dani Bassett is joined by Associate Professor of Philosophy at American University, author, and twin, Perry Zurn, to discuss their recent book, "Curious Minds: The Power of Connection".

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon discusses several topics including causality insurance costs as well as his thoughts on running for re-election next year. Author Catherin Musemeche talks her recent book "Lethal Tides".

Hanukkah has already begun, and Christmas and Kwanzaa are just around the corner. Today we hear about creative ways to celebrate the holidays across the state. Plus, we hear how Cameroonian asylum seekers have found themselves in Deep South detention centers.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why an immersive, historical play is extending its New Orleans run for a second time. Plus, we learn about taking care of pets over the holidays and dive deeper into the story of Cameroonian asylum seekers in Louisiana.