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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection that tells the story of Black women fighting for their right to vote. We also learn about an oral history project capturing the memories of past Jazz Fests, and hear about a Ukrainian family resettling in Birmingham, Alabama.

Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives Joe Marino discusses the bill proposal to increase pay for state law makers. Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs reflects on his time at The Advocate and also talks the current state of the paper and journalism as a whole. AARP of Louisiana's Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl speaks on the bill proposal regarding senior citizens. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers legendary trumpeter Al Hirt.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a new TV cooking series honors the legacy of legendary New Orleans chef Leah Chase. We also hear the details behind this year’s Jazz Fest and learn about plans to expand The Advocate newsroom to Shreveport.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an upcoming cook-off event in Lafayette to benefit Team Gleason, an organization dedicated to improving life and providing technologies for ALS patients. Plus, we hear about an upcoming art exhibit that celebrates the life of a Baton Rouge native.

Robert and Rita Wetta Adams Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Louisiana State University Kevin Cope gives his view on LSU's Audubon Day. Musician, composer, producer and promoter Henry Turner Jr. talks the blues and its background as well as his upcoming performance at the Soul Food Festival. For more information, visit https://bontempstix.com/events/6th-annual-baton-rouge-soul-food-festival-5-18-2023. Station manager and WWNO general manager Paul Maassen talks the state of the station and this years Spring Member Drive. To contribute, visit https://www.wrkf.org/become-a-member.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down Trump’s recent endorsement of Attorney General Jeff Landry for Louisiana governor. We also hear from the 16-year-old New Orleans high school senior who received record-breaking college scholarship offers, and we learn about a new Baton Rouge art exhibit that explores the complexity of addiction.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea discusses Donald Trumps liability in the recent sexual abuse and defamation case as well as the debt ceiling. Former LSU gymnast and Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Susan Jackson gives her thoughts on NIL deals and also comments on LSU Lady Tiger's Angel Reese. Environmentalist Bob Jacobsen gives insight into flood issues and insurance throughout the area.

Public health policy expert and founder and CEO of Nest Health Dr. Rebekah Gee gives insight into primary healthcare specifically for women throughout the country amid the abortion ban. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the current debt ceiling as well as Donald Trump's liability in the sexual abuse case and the recent CNN town hall.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an interview with Shawn Wilson, the democratic candidate running in Louisiana’s 2023 governor’s race. Plus we learn about the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s first Pow Wow since before the COVID-19 pandemic. And we catch up on this week in politics. That’s coming up.

Commissioner of Insurance for the state of Louisiana Jim Donelon discusses the legislative session as well as insurance issues throughout the city. President of the East Baton Rouge Parish school board Dadrius Lanus talks budget issues and the overall East Baton Rouge Parish education system. Author Stephanie McNeal speaks on her latest book, "Swipe Up for More!".