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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.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon gives insight into his last days on the job and also various topics regarding the insurance industry. Co-owner and operator of Uptown Climbing Lee Guilbeau talks his start into the business and his journey to this point.

Columnist Louis Avallone speaks on the results of the recent Shreveport election for sheriff. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by reporter Greg Hilburn to talk various local and national political topics.

City-Parish's former chief administrative officer for Mayor Broome Darryl Gissel speaks on various topics including his experience as chief of staff and also his thoughts on the search for a police chief. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the recent passing of Henry Kissinger and the upcoming presidential election year.

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott discusses American and regional political topics as well as the upcoming Founders Luncheon. For more information, visit https://www.wrkf.org/tags/wrkf-events. Jim Engster remembers JFK on the 60th anniversary of his assassination by referencing an appearance from Richard Lipsey and Vincent Bugliosi on The Jim Engster Show ten years ago.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser made his regular appearance on the show. Jim and the Lt. Governor spent most of their time together talking about the crime problem in New Orleans and potential solutions. Numerous callers also expressed their thoughts. The Advocate's Washington D.C. correspondent Mark Ballard was also on for his weekly spot. They continued the New Orleans crime problem discussion, but also discussed the 2024 presidential election, abortion rights and the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Charles Melançon Charles Melançon gives his thoughts on local and national political topics including the new governor Jeff Landry and his administration as well as Mike Johnson and the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on LSU QB Jayden Daniels and the Heisman by referencing Tiger Rag graphic designer Jake McMains' comments from the Tiger Rag podcast.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we have two conversations on reproductive health. Tamika Thomas-Magee explains the newest services at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast’s clinics in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. And the Louisiana Department of Health’s Samuel Burgess breaks down the factors driving a spike in cases of congenital syphilis and solutions.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we revisit a conversation with New Orleans food historian Zella Palmer about pioneering Black female chefs throughout the city’s history. We also hear about efforts to target food insecurity with an urban farm that also focuses on youth development.

Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Democratic blogger and Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national political topics. Writer Joseph McBride gives his thoughts on the latest developments with the JFK assassination.