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Louisiana State Representative and candidate for governor Richard Nelson gives insight on his candidacy and campaign for governor. The Advocate and Times-Picayune's Stephanie Grace discusses various political topics throughout the state including the upcoming election and its candidates. Former member of the Louisiana State Senate and candidate for Lt. Governor Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy and other political issues.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Stephan Bisaha gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his recent reporting about the growth of dollar stores in the region. Plus, we learn about medical neglect in a Louisiana immigration detention center and hear how advocates are trying to address this concern.

Lt. Gov. of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming governor's election and the candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses local and national political topics.

Blues musician Chris Thomas King speaks on his life and career to this point and also his latest book, "The Blues". Manship Chair in Journalism for LSU Manship School Robert Mann gives insight to the life and times of Huey P. Long by referencing his book "Kingfish U". President and executive director of the Manufacturing Institute Carolyn Lee talks the institute and what's going on in the manufacturing world.

Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Geno McKneely talks his years in law enforcement as well as crime throughout the city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses various national and local political topics including the rejection of the minimum wage increase. Author Michael Lind speaks on his latest work, "Hell to Pay".

Former state lawmakers Melissa Flournoy and Garey Forster discuss various Louisiana budget bills including the rejection of the minimum wage increase as well as the pay raise for teachers. Widow of former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, Trina Edwards, talks her upcoming nuptials to former state senator John Alario.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about recent proposals on carbon capture – why some lawmakers are embracing it and others are pushing back. Plus, Stephanie Grace sits down with Republican gubernatorial candidate and state House Rep. Richard Nelson to hear more about his platform.

Attorney Larry English gives insight into his client, Sharon Lewis' lawsuit against LSU. Tiger Rag Magazine editor Todd Horne discusses the Sharon Lewis case and its upcoming trial.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the state’s latest Coastal Master Plan. We also hear about a new climate study that found increased risk of hurricanes in the Gulf Coast, and learn about a new federal grant aimed at expanding free broadband internet access in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an investigation into why many of Louisiana’s Black communities are not receiving the necessary assistance to recovery from hurricane damage. We also hear one author reflect on his book about coastal land loss two decades after its release, and get an update on this week in politics.