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Former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD and candidate for governor Shawn Wilson speaks on his campaign and candidacy amid the upcoming election. Veteran public service commissioner Foster Campbell gives his thoughts on Louisiana's loss in population in comparison to other states. Local activist Ashley Rankins talks on the importance of voting by referencing the upcoming event, "Bless the Vote". For more information, visit brproud.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a recent settlement that halted the effort to grant clemency to more than 50 death row inmates in Louisiana. We also learn about a new maternal mental health clinic coming to Baton Rouge; and hear how libraries and bookstores across the South are celebrating Banned Books Week.

Writer and journalist Sam Freedman reflects on the life and times of Hubert Humphry by referencing his latest work, "Into the Bright Sunshine". Candidate for Governor of Louisiana Stephen Waguespack speaks on his candidacy and campaign amid the upcoming governor's election. Host of Paradise Louisiana and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana talks about his campaign.

Chief Executive Officer at Allstate Sugar Bowl Jeff Hundley gives insight into the Sugar Bowl and what to expect moving forward. Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Katie Bernhardt speaks on topics regarding the Democratic Party and also the upcoming governor's election. EBR Parish Sherriff candidate Jeff Sanford talks his candidacy and campaign.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn more about the Biden administration’s assertion that 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities – including Southern University in Louisiana – are owed more than $1 billion by the states they’re located in. Plus, we hear about Le Petit Theatre’s spooky season opener coming to the French Quarter.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight into Steve Scalise's run for Speaker of the House and also other local and national political topics. Councilwoman Chauna Banks talks her campaign and candidacy for District 63 Representative amid the upcoming election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we review everything you need to know ahead of the state’s primaries on Saturday. We also speak with Courtney Bryan – the New Orleans musician recently awarded a MacArthur “genius grant” – and hear about the first confirmation hearing for the New Orleans police chief nominee.

Louisiana State Representative Mandie Landry speaks on her campaign and candidacy for reelection amid the upcoming election. Former Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of State Jim Brown is joined by journalist and Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various political topics including the upcoming election and the candidates.

News and sports director at Louisiana Radio Network Jeff Palermo gives his review on what is happening during this election season. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray talks the lay of the land for the upcoming primary. Former Louisiana politician Jim Brown compares qualifying then and now and the latest with the races.

Editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly and The Tracker Jeremy Alford gives insight into where we are with the recent qualifying and the upcoming primary. Republican politician Roger Villere speaks on the current state of the Republican Party locally as well as nationally and also the upcoming primary.