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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about racial equity concerns surrounding plans to close down New Orleans homeless encampments and help connect people with housing. We also learn why the state is expecting an industrial construction boom – and hear about a new documentary detailing the history of the Louisiana State Capitol building.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the school board in East Baton Rouge Parish rejected rehiring its superintendent. We also check in with the state of the economy in the capital region, and learn about the financial impact of last summer’s deadly heat and wildfires.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an upcoming workshop exploring the intersection of visual arts and poetry. We also learn about new infrastructure development projects in the New Orleans area and say goodbye to Gov. John Bel Edwards as he leaves office.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new mental health services being offered to students and parents at Orleans Parish schools. We also learn about the concept of energy resilience – and we preview tonight’s gubernatorial debate with The Times-Picayune | The Advocate's editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new podcast that tells the story of the downfall of New Orleans DEA agent, Chad Scott. Plus we’ll hear from a journalist cycling along the Gulf coast and talking with people he meets along the way about climate change, and learn why the legislature passed a bill to make pecans the state nut.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new effort from the LSU AgCenter to address the problem of feral hogs. Plus, we catch up with the superintendent of New Orleans public schools, Avis Williams, and get a recap this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Louisiana is ranked among the lowest states for children’s health and economic well being. Plus, we learn about recovery efforts in Lake Charles nearly three years after two hurricanes swept through the area, and hear how Gulf South residents are dealing with extreme heat.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we sit down with the new president of Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier Cole, to hear about his vision for the institution. Plus we learn about the potential for new AI gun detectors in schools and catch up on politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an update on the investigation into allegations of abuse against the Baton Rouge Police Department. We also learn about the health of New Orleans trees, and listen back to a conversation with the Republican frontrunner for governor, Jeff Landry.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how student debt, and the new federal plans to address it, may impact Louisianans. Plus we speak with the new director of Le Petit Theatre, and hear an update on qualifying rounds for the governor’s race.