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President of the Louisiana Chemical Association Greg Bowser speaks on the chemical industry's impact on the environment and also the liquefied natural gas controversy. President of BHCHP and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School Dr. James O'Connell gives insight into his work with the homeless by referencing his book, "Stories From the Shadows". Board-certified physician and award-winning wellness speaker Dr. Romie Mushtaq talks her latest work, "The Busy Brain Cure".

Rabbi Barry Weinstein of Temple Sinai is joined by chairman of the Islamic Center of Baton Rouge Emad Nofal to discuss their differences in religion as friends. Bible scholar John Dominic Crossan talks scripture in relation to love.

Executive director of the Ports Association of Louisiana Jennifer Marusak speaks on the port system and processes to keep it going. Mass communication specialist Jensen Moore gives a recap on the Super Bowl commercials. Film Programming Manager at Manship Theatre Kelly Swift talks upcoming movies to be shown at the Manship. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers longtime NPR "Moring Edition" host Bob Edwards on his recent passing.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the Justice Department is investigating the police force in a small Mississippi town. We also break down Louisiana’s property taxes and listen back to a story on the history of prohibition in the state.

Washington Post journalist Joby Warrick talks Donald Trump and his recent comments regarding NATO. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the cancellation of the Blue Cross and Elevance merge and also Washington politics. Managing artistic director for the Swine Palace Vastine Stabler and member of the cast Marina Deyoe-Pedraza gives insight into an upcoming production, "The Book of Will". For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/theatre/events/index.php.

Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the upcoming special session on crime, the cancellation of Blue Cross Blue Shield and Elevance merge, and other local and national political topics. Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Dr. Griffin Rogers speaks on the importance of being informed on the importance of kidney health. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers veteran NPR broadcaster Bob Edwards.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why LSU’s “Pistol Pete” Maravich’s NCAA all-time scoring record in basketball may soon be broken. Plus, we listen back to the story of a Jewish philanthropist who helped open thousands of schools for Black children in the south.

Lawmakers in Baton Rouge have approved a new permitless concealed carry law. We’ll hear more, along with an update on the special session on crime. Plus, more on how Lent has evolved.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives his take on various political topics including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and also this presidential election year. Reporter for the Advocate/The Times-Picayune Tyler Bridges talks Jeff Landry and the ending of the special crime session.

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks environmental misconceptions. State representative Mandie Landry speaks on crime amid the ending of the crime session. WRKF's Molly Ryan recaps on the recent crime session and also speaks on the upcoming session.