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MLB legend Denny McLain remembers the great Willie Mays amid his recent passing. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the Ten Commandments in schools and the upcoming presidential election.

Troop NOLA officers conduct traffic stops in crime hot spots around the city, and have so far made over 20 arrests.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, the Sea Change team speaks with members of Louisiana’s coastal Vietnamese communities to learn how climate change impacts their livelihoods. Also, we hear how Willie Mays was remembered this week at the ballpark in Birmingham, Alabama that launched his career.

President of Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills comments on the latest session and the Ten Commandments bill. Robert and Rita Wetta Adams Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Louisiana State University Kevin Cope talks the Ten Commandments bill and other Louisiana political topics. District 15 as a Louisiana State Senator Regina Barrow speaks on the recent surgical castration bill.

On the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, we examine the state of abortion access in Louisiana and hear about the clinic at the center of the court case. Also, we learn how the promise of “40 acres and a mule” came true for some formerly enslaved people after the Civil War — and how the U.S. government subsequently broke that promise.

Columnist for The Advocate Smiley Anders reflects on his career over the years and also the current state of journalism. Author Joyce Malcolm, talks her latest work, "The Times That Try Men's Soul". Writer Tim Wendel talks his latest book, "Rebel Falls". Sports agent Leigh Steinberg speaks on his career and also what's new in the world of sports.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Living School in New Orleans East is closing its doors for good. Plus we learn about a new Shakespeare show that condenses 37 plays into 90 minutes, and hear about a canoe program that teaches kids how to paddle down the mighty Mississippi.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks upcoming events at the library. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray comments on various political topics including the ending of the session and also the Trump trial verdict. Talk Louisiana remembers veteran columnist Smiley Anders.

On the second episode of Road to Rickwood, we hear about the incredible highs and painful lows of playing Negro League baseball in the south.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore remembers "D-Day" on it's 80th anniversary and also comments on the recent legislative session. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the Trump trial verdict.