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Today on Louisiana Considered, we catch up with New Orleans “night mayor” Howie Kaplan as he reflects on a year in office. And we hear about a production of the musical “Wicked” coming to the Saenger Theatre – and about a jiu-jitsu league taking off in Decatur, Ala.

Louisiana Attorney General candidate Lindsey Cheek speaks on campaign and candidacy moving towards the run-off election. Region VI Administrator Ted James gives insight into the Democratic party following recent elections. Writer Morris Ardoin reflects on his life by referencing his memoir, "Stone Motel". Essayist Robert Boyers talks his latest work, " Maestros & Monsters".

Financial analyst Fred Dent remembers the 1987 stock market crash, "Black Monday" on its 36 year anniversary. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives an update on national and local politics. Photographer David Alexander talks his latest work, "Pictures of Time".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about how one New Orleans high school teacher is approaching conversations with his students about the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Plus we learn why Jeff Landry’s gubernatorial win prompted one LSU professor to resign – and we catch up on this week in politics.

EBR Parish Police Chief Murphy Paul speaks on the days leading up to his departure from the force and also comments on the recent tragedy in Maine. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest on the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Local citizen involved in the I-55 pileup Brandon Jolly gives his take on the tragedy. Co-artistic director of BRBT, co-owner of The Dancers’ Workshop and retired Director of Dance for the LSU Department of Theatre Molly Buchmann talks various upcoming events from the theatre including Ballet Magnificat in "The Scarlet Cord". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/ballet-magnificat-in-the-scarlet-cord.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look at states’ declines in granting parole and early release across the country and in Louisiana. And we hear from Lindsey Cheek and Liz Murrill, the two candidates running for Louisiana attorney general.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Baton Rouge community members are rallying to save a beloved theater. We also take a deep dive into the politics, policies and backstory of the new U.S. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and we hear the third and final episode of our series on ghost towns, “Place, Erased.”

Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann speaks new governor Jeff Landry impact on his decision to resign from LSU and also what's to come for him. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives his thoughts on Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson.

Member of the Louisiana State Senate Cleo Fields gives insight into the transition following the October 14th election. MLB legend Denny McLain reflects on his life and career throughout the years.

President of Louisiana Federation of Teachers union Larry Carter discusses the union's stance on appealing standard test scores to aid some high school students in receiving their diploma. Executive director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy Michael Bell speaks on the opening of the last pavilion at the WWII Museum in New Orleans. BR Gallery Development Director Gwen Palagi talks the upcoming event, "Kinetics and BRG". For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/kinetics.