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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".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we check in with volunteers at Theatre Baton Rouge, who have been working to keep their beloved theater from closing. We also get the latest on coastal restoration efforts and learn about an initiative to get more girls playing trumpet.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the New York-based Skivvies return to New Orleans with their “undie” rock mash-up of holiday favorites. We also learn about efforts to bring tablets to people incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center and hear about new research on the city’s school choice process.

District Attorney Hillar Moore speaks on various local topics including new Baton Rouge police chief, crime throughout the community, and also his work with the prosecution of the Taliban. Screenwriter and film director Karey Kirkpatrick reflects on his life and career throughout the years. Reporter, author and film director Jason Berry gives his thoughts on the pope's decision to bless gay marriages.

Former WAFB sports director Steve Schneider is joined by LRN news and sports director Jeff Palermo to talk LSU QB Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win and Louisiana sports. Lobbyist Joe Mapes speaks on various political topics including upcoming legislative sessions.

Actor and film producer Louis Herthum speaks on his life and career throughout the years, the state of Hollywood amid the Writer's Strike, and also his thoughts on the JFK Assassination. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the latest on house bills and also Donald Trump.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the Hermann-Grima house in New Orleans’ French Quarter has changed the way it tells the story of slavery overtime. We also check in with food banks in the Gulf South and review the year in politics.

Attorney and former communications director for the Democratic Party Susan Nelson is joined by Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to speak on various political topic including Donald Trump and also the Sharon Lewis vs. LSU trial.