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Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a look at early voting statistics in Louisiana. We also learn about how a program that cleans up abandoned lots is expanding to create more jobs, and hear about an upcoming event that targets racial disparities in food access.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we can an update on the state of abortion access in Louisiana. Plus we hear about a new book that looks at male accountability in preventing unwanted pregnancies.

Host of KLSU's Spontaneous Combustion, Zia Tammami, talks the great jazz musician Al Hirt and singer songwriter, Johnny Rivers. American political consultant and author James Carville comments on LSU's win against Alabama and also talks tomorrow's midterm elections.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update on laws governing short-term rentals in New Orleans. We also hear about the findings from a recent quality of life survey in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Plus, we speak to the Baton Rouge teacher who recently won big on Wheel of Fortune.

Today on Louisiana Considered: it’s voting crunch time! We take a last minute look at the ballot and the elections to watch out for. We also take a deep dive into the four major natural disasters that plagued Lake Charles in the last two years. Plus, we hear how a new Baton Rouge exhibit is honoring jazz legend Billie Holiday.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new program from a Baton Rouge district court to help offenders with drug recovery. We also check in with the state of public transportation in New Orleans and learn how to prevent injuries in the kitchen ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and executive director 100 Black Men Metro Baton Rouge Dadrius Lanus talks EBR Parish district race, runoffs, and issues within the school system. Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell comments on several political topics including Ted Cruz and the upcoming Louisiana governor election. David Kneipp and Shannon Abney from Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana talk the school readiness tax credit program. For more information, visit getsmartla.org.

Jazz lovers and photo enthusiasts can unite at the West Baton Rouge Museum where a collection of largely unseen photographs gives viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look at singer Billie Holiday. Museum executive director Angelique Bergeron tells us more about the exhibition, "Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic."

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Louisiana’s most powerful anti-abortion organization isn’t done fighting for a total ban of the procedure. Plus, we hear from the folk-roots group Rising Appalachia and their recent musical tribute to the sounds of New Orleans.

Pollster and former state law maker Ron Faucheux talks the recent midterm elections and also comments on upcoming elections and candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on several political topics including elections and what is going on nationally.