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Financial advisor Fred Dent gives insight into the current markets and the economy amid this election year. Washington Post sports writer Frederic Frommer talks Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio in comparison to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Former United States Senator Mary Landrieu talks the lobbing world and also various American political topics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the history of one of New Orleans’ most famous Mardi Gras krewes, the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. We also check in with a Lafayette man whose spicy peppers are featured in a new Hulu docuseries, and catch up on this week in politics.

Journalist Stephanie Riegel speaks on the Blue Cross and Elevance Health merge. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks what's going on in Washington politics including the border bill and also Gov. Landry's proposal to send Louisiana troops to the Mexican border.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we chat with the new French consul general in New Orleans. Plus, we take a look at the legislature’s special session on crime and hear about a local startup’s new app that helps NOLA grocery shoppers save money.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the border bill and aid to Ukraine as well as the Baton Rouge crime session.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser gives an assessment of Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Restoration Plan and the CPRA's recent meeting. Louisiana governor Jeff Landry gives an update on the ongoing special crime session. Filmmaker Betsy West talks her upcoming panel discussion at LSU Law Center regarding the ‘My Name is Pauli Murray’ documentary.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a female newspaper publishing pioneer in New Orleans. We also learn about what’s potentially driving pricier home power bills in many Gulf South states.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dig into the history of Louisiana’s prison system. We also learn how Black fraternal organizations played a role in the civil rights movement and hear about an upcoming food festival to raise awareness for coastal restoration.

Volunteer leader with the Louisiana chapter of "Moms Demand Action" Angelle Bradford is joined by her twin sister and community organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua to discuss the recent special session on crime. Project analyst and marketing director from the 2024 The Shades of Success calendar Cecily Holland speaks on the importance of this calendar and honoring Louisiana connected women of color. Designer and design educator Lesley- Ann Noel talks her latest work, "Design Social Change".

Cyclist Mark Martin talks the importance of bicycle safety and also Baton Rouge as a recreational city. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University in Shreveport Jeff Sadow speaks on the opening of the special session and also the presidential candidates for this election year.