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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the United Auto Workers’ organization attempts in the South. We also explore the connection between Louisiana and Haiti through artwork and learn about the latest mural in downtown NOLA.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss where Louisiana falls nationally in terms of its “school choice” policies. We also hear about a report that says Louisiana has the 10th most regressive tax system in the country.

Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication Bob Mann gives his take on local and national politics including Donald Trump vs Nikki Haley and also Cleo Fields running in District 6. Washington Post reporter Meryl Kornfield talks the New Hampshire primary. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster celebrates both Aaron Neville and Neil Diamond on their 83rd birthday.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new podcast that looks at the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 13 years ago. Plus, we hear about a new call-in radio show dedicated to exploring political middle grounds and catch the latest utility bill of the month.

Vice President of the EBR School Board Patrick Martin speaks on the upcoming meeting regarding the succession plan and other issues within the school board. Journalist and published of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various political topics including the New Hampshire Primary. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers investigative reporter John Camp amid his recent passing.

The Voice of the Valley Dan Borne talks his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame and the LSU Lady Tigers against South Carolina. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Cleo Fields and Garret Graves.

Former LSU basketball and NBA player Rudy Macklin speaks on his role with the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and its importance and also New Year's resolutions. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the 2024 election year and also the special session.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by attorney and 2023 governor candidate Hunter Lundy to discuss various political topics including the closed primary and congressional redistricting. Neda Parandian and Mark Aubanel from the LSU Digital Media Center talk the upcoming gaming event "LSU Global Game Jam 2024". For more information, visit https://dmae.lsu.edu/events/2024/2024-01-22-lsuggj-24/.

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.