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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.

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.