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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.

Leading voice for death penalty abolition Sister Helen Prejean speaks on her best selling book turned film, "Dead Man Walking" and also gives her thoughts on the death penalty in Louisiana. Chair of the Board of Louisiana Progress Melissa Flournoy talks the results of the October 14th primary election and what's to come.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about efforts to restore wetlands in the Lower Ninth Ward and St. Bernard Parish. Plus we learn about an organization that connects dads with kids in their community, and dig into the causes and consequences of low voter turnout in the primary election.

Former competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones talks on the importance of knowing how to swim in the black community and also his upcoming exhibition at the BR Gallery "And We Went: 60 Years After the Baton Rouge Swim-In". For more information visit, https://www.batonrougegallery.org/and-we-went. Novelist David Madden speaks on his latest work, "Momma's Lost Piano: A Memoir".

Attorney and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 91st district Mandie Landry discusses various political topics including the potential veto session as well as the initiative law in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we remember the Baton Rouge swim-in of 1963, when African Americans fought for the right to swim in public pools. We also hear about a new production of Little Shop of Horrors at Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre and learn about the end of temporary housing for those impacted by Hurricane Ida.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dig into a new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways on the economic conditions for people living in income-constrained households. Plus we learn about a new podcast from Louisiana State University that aims to amplify the voices of Louisiana veterans.

Chief of Police for East Baton Rouge Parish Murphy Paul gives insight into the crime rate throughout the parish and also talks the recent Shreveport mass shooting. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discuses various political topics including the upcoming governor's election, the potential veto session, and also the congressional delegation.

Former state lawmakers Troy Hebert and Melissa Flournoy discuss various political topics including the upcoming governor's election and its candidates. President at Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills gives his take on political topics in Louisiana.

Journalist and author Robert Fieseler remembers the 1973 Up Stairs Lounge fire by referring to his latest work, "Tinderbox". Veteran anchor-reporter Julie O'Neil reflects on her life and times in the news industry and also speaks on her latest book, "Bold".