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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.

Louisiana saw its hottest summer on record last year. And forecasts are predicting this summer could be another scorcher.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about efforts to boost economic growth in the state’s native and rural communities. We also hear concerns over Louisiana’s aging fisherman population, and learn about a new book that pays tribute to the state’s aviation history.

We hear why some Vietnamese shrimpers are adjusting their livelihood from water to land. We also hear how the death of baseball legend Willie Mays impacted a Major League game in Birmingham, and learn how Shreveport residents are responding to a spike in crime.

Political consultant Lester Duhé talks various topics including his WWII veteran father and also the great entity of the WWII Museum amid the anniversary of D-Day. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the WWII Museum James Williams is joined by Vice President of Education and Access Pete Crean to discuss upcoming events at the museum and other WWII topics.

Music and Film critic John Wirt is joined by vocalist Philip Manuel to talk some profound music of Independence Day as well as s few artists important to this date, Bill Withers and Barry White. Author Michael Castleman speaks on his latest work, "The Untold Stories of Books". Writer Jacqueline Gay Walley talks her latest work, "The Waw".