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Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak to the author of a new book on the impact of social media during disaster recovery. Plus, ahead of the upcoming governor’s race, we look back at a conversation about Louisiana’s – and the nation’s – first Black governor.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the story of an LSU student who responded to tragedy with a plan to make a Baton Rouge neighborhood safer and more welcoming. Plus, we hear from Baton Rouge’s newest poet laureate on the importance of teaching literature.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray speaks on the upcoming governor's election and its candidates and also the latest on the litigation regarding Baton Rouge schools. The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives insight into the recent Milwaukee Republican debate as well as the 2024 presidential election.

Lt. Gov of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming election and his candidacy for lieutenant governor as well as crime and tourism throughout the state. WRKF and WWNO Capital Access Reporter Molly Ryan talks briefly on the insurance crisis throughout Louisiana. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper and also former state representative Troy Hebert to discuss the upcoming governor's election and it's candidates.

Chief Print and Writing Editor at The Wall Street Journal Alex Martin speaks on the lay of the land in regards to NYC politics as well as his colleague's detainment in Russia. Parent advocate Fairleigh Jackson gives an update on public schools amid the bus driver shortage. Writer Ana Homayoun talks her latest work, "Erasing the Finish Line".

Mayor-president of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston-Broome gives insight into the state of the city this year. Pastor and former American football player and coach Denny Duron talks his life and times, his part in the evangelical movement, and also his latest work, "God, Family, Football". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Hurricane Katrina on it's 18th anniversary.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why one disability rights activist is inviting local leaders to navigate their cities in a wheelchair. Plus we discuss teen mental health, and hear how two parents responded to their son’s death by suicide with a call to action.

Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Dr. Libbie Sonnier speaks on the organization and also the importance of early childhood care and education. Director of Museums at the Old State Capitol Mary Durusau remembers Huey P. Long on his 130th birthday. Writer Rannah Gray talks her book on Scott Rogers, "Familiar Evil".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a landmark civil rights investigation in Louisiana – and why it fizzled out. And we speak with Matthew Kraemer, the new director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain shares the latest on the wildfire outbreak across Louisiana and the multistate response. And we dive into new findings from the Council for a Better Louisiana on state residents’ wellbeing.