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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about new efforts to increase teacher hiring across Louisiana. We also learn why some legal cases involving enslaved people are still cited as good precedent in Louisiana courts, and hear from an organization trying to change that.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the first all-female referee crew to call a Louisiana high school football game. We also hear why Regional Transit Authority buses are on delayed schedules and dig into a study on the high rate of Louisianans who die unnatural deaths while in custody.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the ways a group of activists is responding to the prolonged closure of the Central City Library in New Orleans. We also hear about a collaborative study of the depth of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, and chat with Gwen Collins-Greenup, a Democrat running for secretary of state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about research on the impacts of climate change on rice. Plus, the often-overlooked story of Johnny Wright, the New Orleans native who almost became the first Black pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest from an investigation into misconduct at the Baton Rouge Police Department. We also learn how saltwater intrusion can adversely affect plants and wildlife, and hear about efforts to increase Alzheimer’s awareness in the state’s Latino communities.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the second episode in our series on ghost towns, “Place, Erased.” We also learn about a new exhibit in New Orleans that’s amplifying the voices of people who were formerly incarcerated, and we dive into the history and significance of pig roasts in our state.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher speaks on various local political topics including the upcoming November 18th election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives an update on what's new in Washington and also congressional redistricting in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new documentary about New Orleans’ literary history. We also learn about free Thanksgiving food giveaways and dive into the general election results.

Law professor at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Tom Galligan speaks on his career to this point and also various other topics. Board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist Dr. Henry Barham talks his cutting edge research regarding COVID. Columnist for The Advocate Smiley Anders reflects on his life and times on his 86th birthday.

Candidate for reelection for Louisiana State Representative House 70 Barbara Freiberg speaks on her candidacy and campaign for the upcoming runoff election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics.