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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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look back on Mitch Landrieu’s work to expand broadband across the country as he prepares to leave the Biden administration. Plus, the holiday soiree known as the Running of the Santas returns to New Orleans’ Warehouse District.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher is joined by former member of the LA House of Representatives Melissa Flournoy to discuss various topics regarding the political world including the upcoming inauguration of Jeff Landry and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Tiger Rag editor Todd Horne gives insight into the Sharon Lewis vs LSU case.

President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the recent voting against renewing the contract of Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the House of Reps vote on the impeachment of President Biden.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss holiday cooking with chef and culinary expert Randy Cheramie. We also hear about the 18th annual holiday performance of “Christmas without Tears,” featuring local legends Harry Shearer and Judith Owen, and catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about efforts to reduce the impacts of heat islands in Mississippi. We also learn about the screening of a once-lost documentary on Mardi Gras Indian chief Allison “Tootie” Montana and hear about an upcoming holiday performance at Opera Louisiane.

President and CEO of The Water Institute Beaux Jones speaks on the organization as a whole and also his life and career to this point. Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko talks the war between Ukraine and Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskyy plea for aid.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how one Lafayette pianist is exploring the intersection of cajun and classical music in her latest work. Plus, we take a look back at the history of prohibition, bootlegging and speakeasies in Louisiana.

Head of the Dick Gregory Foundation Faye Williams is joined by LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow to discuss several political topics including the pope's recent decision regarding same sex marriage and also congressional delegation. Former longtime editor of the Concordia Sentinel and Adjunct Instructor at the LSU Manship School Stanley Nelson speaks on his work breaking cold cases in Louisiana regarding Black men in the 1960s.

Former head of Dillard University Walter Kimbrough speaks on Roy Fletcher's recent comments on Talk Louisiana regarding Donald Trump and HBCU's. LSU English professor Kevin Cope gives insight into LSU academia and also the ongoing LSU vs Sharon Lewis trial. The director of communications for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Pam Bordelon talks the upcoming project, "Writers of Louisiana Short Stories".