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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore discusses news regarding Russia and Ukraine as well as his role in the GreenARMY. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers Joe Namath and also the film "Live and Let Die" on its 50th anniversary. Musician James Linden Hogg talks his upcoming performance at the Louisiana Peach Festival and gives a sample of his latest album. For more information, visit https://www.lapeachfest.com/schedule and jameslindenhogg.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how voter disenfranchisement is not just an issue of the past in Louisiana. Plus, we hear about the culinary influences of absinthe across the state, and learn about a program in Alabama that gives grants to homeowners to make their houses more storm-resilient.

Senior political strategist and partner at Ourso Beychok Trey Ourso is joined by former Louisiana state representative and politician Troy Hebert to discuss several political topics including the upcoming governor's race and its candidates as well as the debt ceiling. Scientist from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center Dr. Claire Berryman gives insight into Pennington's research regarding altitudes effect on health.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul discusses crime throughout the city over the past month. Former member of the Louisiana State Senate and candidate for Louisiana lieutenant governor Elbert Guillory talks his candidacy and also how film effects tourism in the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on Louisiana's upcoming governor's election as well as the debt ceiling.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher talked with Jim about the governor's race and the latest attack ad that's out. Todd Rossnagel, spokesperson for the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, was in the studio to discuss the 95 churches that disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church. Legendary Advocate Columnist Smiley Anders finished out the show talking about his 44 years of published columns.

Financial advisor Fred Dent speaks on the debt ceiling resolutions and also comments on the current market. Investigative journalist and author Dan Moldea remembers Robert Kennedy on the 55th year anniversary of his assassination and also the talks the debt ceiling. Author Amy Brady talks her latest work "ICE".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why there’s been an uptick in alligator sightings in unusual places. And, WWNO’s Rosemary Westwood and Alana Schreiber tell us about their reporting that recently won Edward R. Murrow journalism Awards. Plus, we hear from one content creator in the Gulf South who went viral for his videos on urban legends.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane gears up for its 56th season, starting with a production of The Music Man. Plus, we hear about a new climate justice-themed musical theater experience, and learn how the Louisiana legislature is backing crisis pregnancy centers through tax credits.

Louisiana native and holder of the Guinness World Record for the largest afro on a living human Aevin Dugas talks her natural hair journey to this point. Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on job opportunities for the formally incarcerated as well as upcoming elections. Author, civil rights lawyer, and executive director of the Justice Innovation Lab Jared Fishman gives insight into his latest work, "Fire on the Levee". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Harry Belafonte.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down House Bills 466 and 81, which are targeting the rights of LGBTQ+ youth in schools and attempting to ban discussions of gender and sexuality in the classroom. We also hear an update on the LSU lakes system and take a look back at the first New Orleans Jazz Fest after Hurricane Katrina.