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Louisiana political analyst Ron Faucheux gives insight into the lay of the land after qualifying and also the upcoming elections and candidates. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Democratic blogger and Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss what's going in Louisiana politics including the upcoming primary.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about recovery efforts in Lake Charles two years after two hurricanes swept through the city. Also, we revisit a conversation with Tulane history professor and award-winning biographer Walter Isaacson.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate the beginning of the new school year by going back to the archives to learn about the first women to live on LSU’s campus. We hear first person accounts from a home economics major, a lawyer, a performer, and the first woman of color to live in the dorms.

Louisiana State Representative and candidate for Louisiana Treasurer gives insight into his candidacy and campaign. District Attorney Hillar Moore comments on Gov. John Bell Edwards' clemency request for death row inmates, homicide rates throughout the city, and also the recent indictment of Donald Trump.

Republican and former metro councilman Darrell Glasper is joined by Democrat and Professor of Political Science and the Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at Southern University Albert Samuels to discuss the recent indictments of Donald Trump and also the upcoming governors election. Author Jane Leavy talks her book on Babe Ruth on the 75th anniversary of his passing, "The Big Fella".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with acclaimed operatic tenor and New Orleans native Jamez McCorkle. Also, the Marigny Opera Ballet is under new leadership. We chat with executive director Evan Hammond as the company prepares for its 2023-2024 season.

Author, veteran, and subject matter expert in mental health and untreated trauma Tonja Myles speaks on the opioid crisis by giving insight into her own personal experiences and also the latest program for addicts, "When You Are Ready". For more information, visit https://www.whenyouarereadybr.com/. State Representative and candidate for governor Richard Nelson talks his campaign and candidacy.

On today’s show, we hear the latest on the controversial Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. Also, we learn the storied history of Shreveport Little Theatre, and look back at a conversation about Colony, Alabama.

Filmmaker Scott Sullivan talks his latest film related to gun violence, "Chances". For more information, visit https://www.sulliscope.com/. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates. Candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State Brandon Trosclair gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest on the candidates who are running for state office this fall. Also, we learn about a new survey of violence in Louisiana, and compare the data with a similar study conducted in California.