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Financial advisor Fred Dent gives insight into the increase of interest rates and its effect on the markets, the talk of an upcoming recession, and also Bitcoin. Veteran journalist and writer Teddy McGhee speaks on his article in "Country Roads" on 50 years since the start of the magazine "Gris Gris". LSU's Voice of the Valley Dan Borne talks coming into his 38th season and also the future of the "Catholic Commentator".

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko reflects on life in the Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine War and also the effects of the war. Executive director of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Lucas Spielfogel gives his thoughts on the affirmative action decision.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate the launch of Big Freedia’s new TV series by listening back to a conversation with the Queen of Bounce. Plus, we learn about the New Orleans Massacre, which occurred over 150 years ago this month.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the Coastal Desk’s Halle Parker gives us some advice on how to deal with rising temperatures. Plus we hear about the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s new solar-powered satellite project, and learn about a new app aimed at keeping communities safe during floods.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and Democrat Faye Williams is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper to discuss various topics including the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action and also congressional redistricting. Investigative journalist and founder and publisher of The Bayou Brief Lamar White speaks on the upcoming governor's election and also John Kennedy's comments on crime in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from three of the 2023 inductees into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Walter Imahara tells us how he went from a Japanese internment camp to becoming a national weightlifting champion. Plus former LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri tells us about his love of working with kids, and sports writer Lori Lyons discusses the trail she blazed for women in the industry.

Author and journalist Samuel Freedman remembers former US Vice President Hubert Humphrey by referencing his latest work, "Into the Bright Sunshine". Actor and producer Louis Herthum talks the actors strike and its impact on the industry. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on the upcoming veto session and also remembers Hubert Humphrey.

Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers speaks on the sudden departure of EBR Police Chief Murphy Paul and also various crime issues throughout the parish. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the GOP and Congress.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new law in New Orleans meant to protect tenants rights. We also take a look at LSU’s new cannabis classes and learn how the Tigers made MLB history in the latest draft.

Retired US Army Officer and Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Paris Davis speaks on his time in the military and also the honoring celebration of African American service people at Veteran's Memorial Park on July 19th at 8:30 p.m. Attorney, politician, and member of the Louisiana Senate Cleo Fields gives insight into the upcoming veto session.