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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.

Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne comments on the state budget, legislative topics, and also the upcoming governor's election. Candidate for the Louisiana governor's race Hunter Lundy talks his book, "Let us Prey" as well as his campaign and candidacy.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how anti-trans legislation in the statehouse met a surprising end. Plus, Richard Dial, son of renowned vernacular artist Thornton Dial, tells us about a new exhibition celebrating his father’s work.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the city of New Orleans is aiming to address high costs of utilities with a smart metering program. Plus, we hear an interview with Louisiana gubernatorial candidate, Republican State Treasurer John Schroder.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we catch up with Queer Eye hero Maryam Henderson-Uloho following a visit by the Fab 5 to her thrift store in Arabi. Plus, we hear about Le Petit Theatre’s production of the Tony award-winning play, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.’

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.