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Today on Louisiana Considered, New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia tells us about her new TV series coming this summer. Plus we hear about a new collection of music catered for those in need of healing. And we learn how healthcare staffing shortages are changing emergency care and ambulatory services.

Sportscaster Tim Brando speaks on his life and career to this point and also comments on the recent renaming of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center court. The Voice's Tom Aswell discusses several political topics including the upcoming governors election and its candidates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the Tony-award winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof, debuting in New Orleans tonight. Plus, we learn about the upcoming Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival and get an inside look at prisons where attorneys are guiding immigrants through the asylum process.

EBR Parish libraries assistant director Mary Stein discusses the censorship of library books. Political consultant Roy Fletcher talks the upcoming governors race and its candidates. Multi-media artist Sam Corso gives insight to his life and career and also speaks on his upcoming exhibit. For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/current. Artistic director of Of Moving Colors Productions Garland Goodwin Wilson speaks on several upcoming events. For more information, visit https://www.ofmovingcolors.org/currentwork.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about changes coming to Louisiana’s energy landscape and how they might impact the economy. We also take a look at the state’s expanding tech industry, and hear from attorneys educating immigrants in detention about their rights.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul discusses how the first quarter of the year has been as well as the recent disappearance of Nathan Millard. Former U.S. Senate Candidate for Louisiana Suzanne Haik Terrell talks her career to this point and also her induction into the Political Hall of Fame. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on what's happening in the Belt Way including upcoming elections.

Lamar White, publisher of the Bayou Brief, talks about his upcoming book on the life & times of New Orleans mobster Carlos Marcello. Southern University Music Professor Richard Hobson on an African American musical presentation coming up at First United Methodist Church. And author & journalist Jason Barry talks about his book, "City of a Thousand Dreams" and the documentary film based upon it.

East Baton Rouge Parish board member Patrick Martin discusses the progress within the school system and what is to come. Former state representative Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy for lt. governor. Author Johanna Seigmann speaks on her latest work, "In Good Company".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on the effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Plus, we look back on the history of Black baseball teams in Louisiana and hear about Amish volunteers rebuilding homes destroyed by hurricanes.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a new digital footlocker at LSU is preserving the stories — past and present — of US soldiers. Plus, we learn about new technology when it comes to mosquito research, and learn about the consequences of prenatal drug use in Alabama.