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Today on Louisiana Considered, we look at the history of Rosenwald schools, some of the first to teach Black children in the U.S. Plus we hear about a new direct carbon capture program planned in southwest Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about growing concerns over Louisiana’s unapproved, non-traditional schools. We also discuss efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Acadiana and hear how anti-LGBTQ laws are causing some doctors to leave the Gulf South.

Lanny Keller from The Advocate reflects on his career over the years on his last day at The Advocate after 25 years. Artist and former Tulane football player Mark Olivari and former LSU player Robert Dow Jr. remember the iconic 1973 LSU vs. Tulane game on its 50 year anniversary.

Longtime LPB producer Dorothy Kendrick speaks on a major upcoming production ,"A Tall Order", regarding the Louisiana State Capital. For more information, visit https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2023/12/04/new-lpb-documentary-looks-at/ . Jim Caldwell from the Baton Rouge Airport gives insight into what's new and also information with the Washington flight. The Advocate/Times Picayune's Tyler Bridges talks the latest with new governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana congressional districts, and the Louisiana Democratic Party.

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Chase Oliver speaks on the libertarian party overall, his nomination, and also his campaign and candidacy. Artistic director for BRBT Molly Buchmann talks her final production, The Nutcracker, amid her upcoming retirement.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why hundreds of nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans voted to unionize last week. We also hear about the New Orleans Police Department’s plan to use drones and speak with actor and singer Rahim Glaspy about his upcoming hometown performance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a deep dive into the history of the Reconstruction Era and its lasting impacts in Louisiana and the South. Plus we hear about a podcast about an investigation into the deadly 1972 shootings at Southern University.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about efforts to get the family home of Oretha Castle Haley onto the National Register of Historic Places. We also learn about a New Orleans-based intentional living community for veterans, and hear what might happen next in Louisiana’s redistricting case.

Today on Louisiana Considered, celebrate Creole Heritage Month by learning about Creole history, culture and language in Louisiana and the Caribbean. Plus, we hear about the newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, conservative Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why several Catholic Churches in Orleans Parish are consolidating or closing. We also learn about a new French-language newspaper launched by the Télé-Louisiane media outlet, and catch up on this week in politics.