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R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". Rabbi Peretz Kazen from the Chabad of Baton Rouge talks the upcoming documentary "The Honey Girl" on Holocaust survivor Esther Basch. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=184. Author and speaker Race Relations Specialist Cleo Scott Brown speaks on her latest work, "Witness to the Truth". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers the tragedy on this date twenty-two years ago, 9/11.

Capitol Access Reporter started off Friday's show by recapping Thursday night's televised gubernatorial debate featuring five of the seven major candidates. The Voice of Tiger Stadium Dan Borne talked about Saturday's home opener against Grambling State. Melissa Flournoy, board chairman of 10,000 Women Louisiana and political blogger Lamar White also talked with Jim about Thursday night's gubernatorial debate. Nola.com entertainment reporter Keith Spera looked back at the life of Jimmy Buffet and his strong connection with New Orleans.

Manship Chair in Journalism at Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann speaks on his book, "Kingfish U: Huey and LSU" and also comments various political topics. Dean of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Oliver Garden gives insight into what's new at the Vet School. Writer Gaylon White talks his latest work, "Coach of a Lifetime". Writer Jeremy White talks his book "The Girl at the Bottom of the Picture."

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a recap of Saturday’s election results that led Republican Jeff Landry to an outright victory. Plus, outgoing First Lady Donna Edwards tells us about her work fighting human trafficking in Louisiana.

Writer for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges is joined by Louisiana Politico Ron Faucheux to give a recap on the primary election. Commander for the 310th Sustainment Command Brig. Gen. Justin Swanson talks LSU's upcoming game against ARMY.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the New Orleans Ballet Association’s season-opening performance and look into healing traditions in South Louisiana. Plus, we hear why residents of Plaquemines Parish went more than three months without safe drinking water.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray is joined by civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers to discuss Louisiana politics moving forward after the recent governor's election. Writer John Ed Bradley remembers legendary LSU football coach Charles McClendon on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why New Orleanians are frustrated with the city’s lack of accessible sidewalks. We also hear updates on one of the state’s oldest medical studies and discuss the growth potential for Louisiana’s offshore wind energy industry.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update Caddo Parish sheriff’s race: The Republican candidate lost by a single vote – and is taking the results to court. We also hear about the opening of a new hotel and art gallery in New Orleans and learn about a new voluntary police surveillance program in Alabama.

Vice president and chief development office for Volunteers of America Shannon Abney speaks on the organization and also the latest with tax relief. For more information and to donate, visit https://www.voascla.org/our-ministry-of-service. Former editor for The Advocate Peter Kovacs talks the world of journalism locally and nationally. Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an update on the markets and beyond as we approach an election year.