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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.

Insurance professional Tim Temple speaks on his candidacy for insurance commissioner as well as the crisis in the insurance industry. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses several local and national political topics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, NPR’s Miles Parks recently wrapped up an investigation into how the far right tore apart one of the country’s best weapons against voter fraud. This investigation took Parks across the country, and hear how Louisiana played a major role in this system’s takedown.

LSU's Department of Computer Science & Cybersecurity Professor Dr. Abe Baggili speaks on the impact of the recent massive cyber breach at the Office of Motor Vehicles. Writer and commentator for National Public Radio Andrei Codrescu discusses various topics including homicide rates in America and also Donald Trump.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a conversation with Flau’jae Johnson from the NCAA March Madness-winning LSU Women’s basketball team. Plus, we hear criticisms over the leadership of the New Orleans Musicians Clinic, and hear about efforts to reverse rising roadway deaths in New Orleans.

Louisiana State Representative for District 85 in Gretna Joe Marino speaks on the recent massive cyber attack on the Office of Motor Vehicles and several other topics including his success in addressing dyslexia. Co-founder of Key Academy Dr. Laura Cassidy joins Marino to discuss Key Academy, a school for dyslexic children. Senator Franklin Foil talks several political topics including budget issues and the recent session.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down Perkins v. Hart, a case centered on law enforcement accountability after deputies were accused of using violence against a St. Tammany Parish woman. Plus, we hear some advice on how to handle the recent influx of termites in New Orleans homes, and learn about an updated report of pollution maps in Louisiana.

On today’s Louisiana Considered, we get an update on a series of attempts to amend Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban. Also, we hear from two investigative journalists who examined the Internal Affairs Division at the Baton Rouge Police Department and cataloged misconduct, complaints, and community mistrust of law enforcement. Finally, we learn about a group of musicians bringing live performances to area homeless shelters.

Lobbyist and politician Billy Tauzin reflects on his life and career on his 80th birthday and also comments on several political topics including the upcoming governor's election. Criminal Defense attorney John McLindon speaks on Donald Trump's recent arraignment. SBA Public Information Officer Susheel Kumar gives insight into the importance of the SBA.