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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter on his new leadership role in the Congressional Black Caucus. Plus, we hear the latest tips and tricks to stay safe from COVID this holiday season and dive into the results from Louisiana’s runoff elections.

Legal director of the ACLU Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks several issues affecting our state and also comments on the effects of the abortion ban on health care. Jazz vocalist Phillip Manuel talks the start to his career as well as his upcoming Christmas performance at Snug Harbor in New Orleans on December 17th at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.snugjazz.com. General director of Opéra Louisiane Kathryn Frady talks the upcoming production "Amahl and the Night Visitors" on December 17th and 18th at The Manship Theatre. For more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/tickets.

Attorney William Most discusses Louisiana keeping prisoners behind bars despite being free and other political topics. Director of the Louisiana Budget Project Jan Moller comments on Public Service Commissioner elect Davante Lewis and gives his thoughts on the upcoming governor election. Cardiology Specialist Dr. Carl Luikart speaks on heart disease amid the recent sudden passing of Mike Leach.

Today on Louisiana Considered: it’s been 10 years since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. We learn how one New Orleans-based storytelling collaborative is helping give survivors control over their narratives. Plus, we hear about Opéra Louisiane’s upcoming holiday performance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the return of New Orleans’ treasured light show, LUNA Fête. Plus we hear how the Historic New Orleans Collection is celebrating the holidays and we learn about the return of ancestral remains to tribal nations in Alabama.

Attorney Larry English talks his client Sharon Lewis and her ongoing lawsuit again LSU. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks several political topics including the upcoming governor's election.

On the first live show of 2023, Jim sat down with financial advisor Fred Dent to discuss what the stock market might do in 2023. Tailor Manuel Martinez came into the studio to discuss the latest fashion trends. And environmental and history preservationist Carolyn Bennett stopped by to discuss her work with FEMA.

Former LSU and professional basketball player Rudy Macklin discusses his work as the director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as well as the importance of being physically fit. Musician Rusty Yates talks his upcoming performances tonight at Sullivan's Steakhouse and tomorrow night at Churchills. For more information, visit https://www.225liveevents.com/band/detail/Rusty-Yates/661.

Lawyer, writer, and political activist Mike Wolf talks various political topics including his thoughts on Ketanji Brown Jackson and Donald Trump. Lead consultant of First Financial of Baton Rouge Ameen Walker speaks on Donald Trump's tax return release.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks several topics including the 1/6 committee report and the recent documents found regarding John F. Kennedy's assassination. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster wraps up the holiday show.