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Columnist Quin Hillyer discusses his latest column regarding Garret Graves and also various political topics. Mayor-President of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rogue Parish Sharon Weston Broome speaks on the future of the new city, St. George. Louisiana Voice's Tom Aswell talks the prospect of a constitutional convention and also the war on public records.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Don Marshall, executive director of Jazz Fest, reflects on 20 years of bringing music to New Orleanians as he prepares to retire. Plus, we catch up on the week in politics.

Journalist, author and Hopkins P. Breazeale Professor of Journalism at the LSU Manship School John Maxwell Hamilton talks what's going on in the world of journalism and also his latest work, "The French 75". The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses various local and national political topics.

This week on Louisiana Considered, we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with discussions about ecological restoration, climate change, and community health initiatives in the Ninth Ward

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look back at Hurricane Katrina’s impact on New Orleans Public Schools. We also hear about one organization’s new curriculum that teaches students about the storm.

Environmental engineer Bob Jacobsen talks Louisiana preparedness for as well as potential effects of this hurricane season. Associate Vice President for Campus Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Response at LSU Michael Antoine speaks on his role during Hurricane Katrina as a firefighter. Actress and dancer Ruta Lee reflects on her life and career throughout the years. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers best-author Greg Iles.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new exhibit of portraits with unknown subjects. We also hear what a new study reveals about flooding risks, and learn how the Baton Rouge Audubon Society is celebrating 50 years.

Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson gives insight into whats new regarding higher education in Louisiana with the latest bills and university faculty. Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana Tim Temple talks the latest veto session and the ongoing insurance crisis in our state.

Assistant Library Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks what's going on at the library on this upcoming 4th of July holiday. District attorney Hillar Moore gives an update on crime in comparison to last year, thoughts on the recent concealed carry law, drugs, truancy, and other community issues. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams speaks on the recent Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity.

Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed gives her take of various political topics including the recent Ten Commandments law, abortion rights throughout our state, and the Supreme Court's decision regarding presidential immunity. Political consultant Roy Fletcher is joined by SU professor Dr. Albert Samuels to discuss where we are amid the upcoming presidential election.