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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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the threat of SNAP and EBT benefit theft from card skimmers at retail stores. We also learn about mental health programs offered to service industry workers and learn how inflation is impacting the gumbo pot.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a musician exploring the human-animal relationship through music. Plus, as Louisiana welcomes its 57th governor to office this week, we hear the story of Oscar Dunn, the state — and nation’s — first Black lieutenant governor.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a recent initiative making early childhood education more available to low-to-moderate-income families. We also discuss new state laws effective this month and learn about a photography exhibit on New Orleans’ undocumented workers.

Louisiana politician Eddie Rispone reflects on his campaign for governor in 2019 and also his thoughts on new Louisiana governor Jeff Landry. Director of the Jewish Film Festival Ara Rubyan gives insight into this years Jewish Film Festival. For more information, visit www.brjff.com. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson speaks on LSU's removal of it's diversity statement as well as the renaming of the inclusion office.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser speaks on the upcoming "Tournament of Roses" in Pasadena and also cleanliness throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics.

Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne speaks on his work over the years and also the current political state of Louisiana. Louisiana State Representative and member of the Democratic party Mandie Landry gives her thoughts on how things will be in Louisiana under new administration.

Editor and publisher of LaPolitics Jeremy Alford and state representative Troy Hebert both speak on Jeff Landry and his recent speech at the inauguration ceremony.

Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court judge Don Johnson talks what's new at the courthouse as well as gun violence throughout our community. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on Jeff Landry's recent days in office and also the possibly of a special session.