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Today on Louisiana Considered, the older sister of Tennessee Williams is in the spotlight with the local premiere of ‘Miss Rose, a Cabaret Play.’ Plus, we hear about a new environmental documentary series highlighting unsung heroes fighting the climate crisis in New Orleans.

Attorney and former Louisiana politician Phil Preis reflects on his career to this point and also discusses the upcoming governor's election and the collapse of the Stanford group. Author and attorney Michael H. Rubin talks his latest work, "A White Hot Plan". Author Shelley Puhak speaks on her book, "The Dark Queens". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Vida Blue and comments on several other topics.

Angelle Bradford from Moms Demand Action gives insight into several bill proposals including a concealed carry bill. National President/CEO of the National Congress of Black Women and lawyer Dr. Faye Williams is joined by libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss several topics including the current debt ceiling.

President at Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine speaks on the rejection of the minimum wage increase as well as the state of labor in Louisiana. Musician, singer, producer, and friend of the great Frank Sinatra Tony Oppedisano remembers Sinatra on the twenty-fifth year of his passing. Author Ruta Sepetys talks her latest work, "You the Story".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the details behind this year’s Bayou Boogaloo. Plus we speak with the Louisiana Philharmonic’s outgoing director Carlos Miguel Prieto, and hear about recently completed construction on New Orleans schools that were damaged during Hurricane Katrina.

American historian and author Joshua Zeitz speaks on his latest work, "Lincoln's God". The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses local and national political topics including John Kennedy's comment on Mexico and Donald Trump's town hall.

LBP News reporter Kara St. Cyr gives insight to the start of her career as well as comments on Donald Trump's town hall. Author Christine Yu talks her latest work, "Up to Speed". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on several topics including the upcoming governor's election. Marketing director for the Baton Rouge Airport Jim Caldwell speaks on the new flight option to Washington, DC.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas tells us about his approach to playing Atticus Finch as the touring production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” heads to the Saenger Theatre. And we learn why Louisiana leads the nation in rates of inmates serving time for crimes they committed as kids.

Former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and candidate for the governor's election, Dr. Shawn Wilson gives insight into his candidacy and also comments on issues throughout the community. Author John Barry talks his latest work, "Lessons from the Covid War".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the 6th annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival returning to the state capital this weekend. Plus we hear about a new ban on hoodies for students at Ascension Parish high schools, and learn about a new doula training program in Alabama. That’s coming up.