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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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Grambling State University is reinvesting in efforts to support student parents. We also learn how researchers are hoping to use the state’s wetlands to fight climate change and hear about a new exhibit on the history of New Orleans’ fraternal organizations.

Former BESE president Holly Boffy speaks on Gov. Jeff Landry's revoking of the graduation appeal process. Columnist Quin Hillyer talks various pollical topics including Donald Trump, congressional redistricting, and the idea of the open primary.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss how farmers are adapting to a changing climate. We also learn about the causes behind the state’s crawfish shortage and hear about the history of attempts by the United Auto Workers to unionize in the South.