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Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge president Renee Chatelain talks her career over the year and work throughout the community as she prepares to step down. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams gives her take on American politics amid this presidential election year. Author Veera Hiranandani speaks on her latest work, "The Night Diary".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Baton Rouge community’s legal fight to become its own city. We also hear from an education activist on his new book, “Freedom Teaching,” and learn how LSU students are responding after the school removed DEI language from several websites.

Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various Louisiana topics including next year's Super Bowl and crime throughout the state. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore talks liquified natural gas and also the congressional black district.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Louisiana medical school where students are learning how to use Narcan to prevent overdose deaths. We also discuss Louisiana athletes looking ahead to the 2024 Olympics and hear about trial competitions throughout the state.

Political consultant Roy Fletcher talks various local and national political topics including the upcoming crime session, the ending of state and corporate income taxes, and also this election year. Washington Post reporter Michael Brice-Saddler speaks on Joe Biden and minority votes.

Journalist and national correspondent for MSNBC Joy Reid talks her latest work, "Medgar and Myrlie". CEO of OLOL Chuck Spicer is joined by OLOL Children's Health President Jonathan Brouk and lawyer Skip Philips to discuss their collaboration regarding pediatric medicine. Research director for the Public Affairs Research Council Melinda Deslatte speaks on the upcoming Gridiron Show.

Lawmakers kicked off the Legislature’s regular session in Baton Rouge this week. Plus, how Louisiana food pantries are weathering a $71 million loss in federal assistance.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko speaks on the war against Ukraine and the need for funding. Councilwoman Chauna Banks talks the recent major metro council vote.

Mayor-President of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome talks the state of the city and also her candidacy and campaign for the upcoming election. Jack and Mary Frances HopKins Endowed Chair Professor Emeritus at LSU Andrew King speaks on his upcoming presentation, "The War Trial of Robert S. McNamara". For more information, visit https://www.artsbr.org/events/kgyh3a5winh9dhh6ts6fv7227ig0x6.

Louisiana student athletes have signed thousands of dollars in sponsorship deals since winning more rights. Plus, a soprano makes her New Orleans Opera debut in new role.