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Today on Louisiana Considered, in celebration of Thanksgiving we hear an encore of one of our favorite food-focused conversations. Plus, we hear more about Louisiana’s underground railroad history and get a sneak peek of an upcoming show from The NOLA Project.

Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor and political authority Dayne Sherman to discuss Louisiana politics, including the governor election and potential candidates. American radio show host, author, political commentator, and film critic Michael Medved talks American politics and comments on the 1963 assassination of John Kennedy.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a look back at the largest successful slave revolt in US history. Plus, we hear what the first US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team has to do with Louisiana and the south.

LSU Manship School professor and longtime politico Robert Mann talks what's going on at LSU and also his upcoming book on Huey Long. Longtime Advocate columnist Smiley Anders comments on his column, LSU, and his upcoming 85th birthday. Hollywood acting coach, business trainer and life coach Bernard Hiller speaks on his life and start into the acting coach world.

Today on Louisiana Considered, The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate’s editorial page director and columnist, Stephanie Grace, joins us for a breakdown of the week’s top political stories. Plus, we hear from a photographer who has found a connection between Louisiana and Antarctica from behind his lens, and kids give us advice on how to cope with a changing climate.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser talks several political topics including his potential candidacy for governor. Republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory talks his potential candidacy for lieutenant governor and comments on the upcoming governors election and other political topics.

Jim had a live show on Thanksgiving Day and started the hour by talking with author Ruth Laney about her book "Cherie Quarters, the place and the people that inspired Ernest J. Gaines." Advocate and nola.com reporter Mark Ballard came on for his regular Thursday hit and discussed Senator John Kennedy's big decision on whether he'll run for U.S. Senate. Jim and Mark also discussed inflation and next year's governor's race. The final guest on the show was Robynne Chutkan to discuss her book "The Anti-Viral Gut."

Executive director of the Ports Association of Louisiana Jennifer Marusak talks current developments with the association. Actor and country music singer John Schneider talks his intro into politic s as well as his recent film, "To Die For". Author E.M. Tran speaks on her recent work, "Daughters of the New Year".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what a recently settled lawsuit revealed about the Sun Belt Conference. We also check in with the effectiveness of the new national mental health hotline and hear about two beloved Louisianans appearing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Fred Dent of Dent Financial Advisors talks the the current economic state including inflation and the thought of an upcoming recession. Director Nutrition Obesity Research Center, Douglas L. Gordon Chair in Diabetes and Metabolism, Boyd Professor and Associate Executive Director for Clinical Science Dr. Eric Ravussin talks his obesity research and the impact of obesity in America.