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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss New Orleans’ police officer shortage and learn about Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s pick to lead the department. We also hear about a new financial literacy program for high schoolers and preview the upcoming gubernatorial debate.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about young people being held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola — and the fight to relocate them. Then, we discuss a new study on the lasting impacts of incarcerating minors at adult facilities. And, we catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look at a new program to train low-wage workers in Louisiana to identify labor violations. Plus efforts to prevent frequent flooding of Louisiana homes and hear the latest on the investigation into the so-called “Brave Cave” that has already led one Baton Rouge police officer to resign.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how people are preparing as the saltwater wedge moves up the Mississippi River – and how to avoid panic-buying bottled water. We also hear what’s on the ballot in New Orleans for October’s election, and learn about the history of Black quarterbacks in the NFL.

Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman remembers C.B. Forgotston and also speaks on various political topics including the upcoming presidential election and inauguration of Jeffery Landry. Kelvin Wells of the Sierra Club of Baton Rouge talks the organizations work with CATS bus system and also the upcoming Holiday Listening Session. For more information, visit https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002HpR7AAK&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Holiday%20Listening%20Session%20on%20The%20Public%20Transportation%20Experience%20in%20BR@30.457901,-91.152178. Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new with the library.

R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville reflects on his life and times by referencing his autobiography "Tell It like It Is". New Orleans native and newfound novelist David Bellinger reflects on his life and times and also his latest work, ""A Memoir of an Office Affair". Playwright and author Kat Mustatea talks her latest work, "Voidopolis".

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser gives insight into his third term as well as his thoughts on what's to come with the Landry administration. State senator Cleo Fields talks running for congress and also congressional redistricting.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various political topics including Jeff Landry's upcoming inauguration and Steve Scalise. Baton Rouge attorney Eric Guirard talks why he was dumped because of his support for Donald Trump".

Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson speaks on various local political topics including transportation throughout the state, the state of the Democratic party, and also the idea of a closed primary.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a look at Gov. Jeff Landry’s busy first week in office. We also learn about ways to donate blood this month and celebrate the Saenger Theatre’s 97th birthday next month with a look back at its history.