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Conservative newspaper columnist and writer Quin Hillyer speaks on congressional redistricting in Alabama and its effect on Louisiana as well as various political topics. Writer and Adjunct Professor Peter Atwater talks his latest work "The Confidence Map".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a musical celebration to honor the life of New Orleans singer/songwriter Leigh “Little Queenie” Harris. Plus we hear about Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre’s final production of the season, and get an intimate look at life on the Gulf Coast from the Next Generation Radio project.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an upcoming symposium exploring the stories of families enslaved throughout the state. Plus, we learn about a new dance performance with themes of motherhood and racial violence, and hear what recent polling says about the fall gubernatorial election.

Criminal defense and personal injury attorney John McLindon gives his take on various topics including Kevin Spacey and Hunter Biden. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks Gov. John Bell Edwards testifying on Capital Hill and also the upcoming governor's election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about updated guidelines for blood donations across the country and in Louisiana. Plus we learn about an artifact identification program in Poverty Point, and catch up on this week in politics.

Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks various topics including the upcoming election, out migration in Louisiana, and also tourism throughout the state. Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk speaks on the Democratic Party as a whole and also the upcoming governor's election.

Executive director of Louisiana CASA Amanda Moody gives insight into the organization and its importance in the community. Criminal defense attorney Jim Boren speaks on the death penalty in Louisiana. Lawyer Mary Olive Pierson talks the St. George case as well as the upcoming governor's election.

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives a review of the 2023 markets and what is to come. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson is joined by LSU English professor Kevin Cope to discuss the recent firing of Marcus Venable. Louisiana Attorney General and candidate for governor Jeff Landry talks his candidacy and campaign.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the efforts to promote French and Spanish in schools across the state by inviting international teachers into Louisiana classrooms. Plus, we hear about a new exhibit featuring work by famed Louisiana artist George Rodrigue, and learn about historic preservation in the state’s chemical corridor.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an upcoming festival honoring jazz legend Louis Armstrong’s life and legacy. Plus, we learn what’s on deck for this year’s White Linen Night, and hear how Mississippi is remembering Emmett Till on what would have been his 82nd birthday.