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Today on Louisiana Considered, we talk with three recipients of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Bright Lights awards. We also hear about new research into a prehistoric skull found by Lake Pontchartrain and reflect on some of the most popular food stalls at this year’s Jazz Fest.

Lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin, reflects on the life and times of Carson. Reporter for The Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges speaks on several political topics including the legislative session and debt issues.

Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Dr. Jeff Sadow discusses several local and national political topics including the upcoming governor's election as well as the current debt ceiling.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the oil and gas industry’s response to a new campaign against petrochemical expansion in the Gulf Coast coming from former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. Plus, we hear an interview with Louisiana gubernatorial candidate and former senior official in the Jindal administration, Republican Stephen Waguespack.

Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser discusses the value of the film industry and its funding throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on news at the Capitol and comments on LSU's Lady Tigers. Former US Representative Henson Moore is joined by Les Nicholson from the USS KIDD to discuss the USS KIDD and comment on the debt ceiling.

Newspaper columnist Quin Hillyer gives his take on several political topics including the debt ceiling and the status of the republican party. President and CEO of Louisiana Restaurant Association Stan Harris gives insight into the restaurant industry's comeback since Covid. Psychologist, researcher, speaker, and author Dr. Ellen Braaten talks her latest work, "Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less".

Former EBR Parish city council member and founder of The W Consulting Group and Community Builders, Inc. Tara Wicker gives her perspective on abortion rights. TV news anchor and journalist Andre Moreau reflects on forty years in journalism and the last six as an LPB anchor and also what's in store for him post retirement.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about Indigenous-led campaigns to recognize the legal rights of natural entities. We also hear why enrollment rates at Louisiana community colleges are increasing despite a national decline, and hear about efforts to educate the state’s voting public ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial race.

District 2 Councilwoman Chauna Banks speaks on what's happening with the council as well as crime prevention throughout the parish. Louisiana attorney general and candidate for governor Jeff Landry discusses his candidacy and campaign and also issues throughout the state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, court interpreter Kip Britton tells us how he learned a variety of languages and discusses the importance of language access in the legal system. Plus, we hear how climate-smart agriculture is already benefiting Louisiana farmers, and learn how the end of pandemic-era relief is impacting families in the Gulf South.