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Today on Louisiana Considered, a deep dive into the massive tax breaks Louisiana gives large chemical manufacturers and the program’s impacts.

Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration last week amid a rough crawfish season, unlocking new aid for farmers. Plus, we take a look at why the state dropped its FAFSA requirement for high school seniors.

Dollar store chains are bad for employees and threaten local economies, according to a new report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Plus, how NOLA businesses of all backgrounds can register to work for Super Bowl 2025.

Louisiana’s insurance commissioner’s new plans to address sky-high home and flood insurance costs includes rolling back regulations. Plus, a new exhibition explores the lives of female hunters in South Louisiana.

An LSU bridge engineer talks Mississippi River shipping safety after this week’s catastrophic crash in Baltimore. Plus, how Louisiana home buying could change after the recent NAR settlement.

Former Metro Councilman Darrell Glasper speaks on the world of collegiate activities and the idea of "pay for play". The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Mike Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Louisiana lawmakers gavel into their regular session on Monday. We’ll take a look at their biggest priorities. Plus, the New Orleans Public Library has published a new anthology of work submitted to their adult writing contest.

Journalist and author Jeffrey Marx talks his life and career to this point and also his upcoming appearance on "Antiques Roadshow". WRKF's Molly Ryan gives a preview on the upcoming Legislative Session and other political topics.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and democrat Faye Williams is joined by Republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory to discuss this year's presidential election and its candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the upcoming State of the Union address.

Construction has stopped on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project due to a lawsuit. Plus, what UNO archaeologists are uncovering beneath New Orleans’ famous St. Louis Cathedral.