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Chief Executive Officer for the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Adonica Duggan talks the latest regarding the EBR School Superintendent election controversy and the candidates. The Washington Post's Steven Mufson speaks on the effects of climate change in Louisiana by referencing his latest work, "The Drowning South". Educator, writer, and philosopher Theodore Richards talks his latest work, "Reimagining the Classroom".

Cofounder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss local and national politics including the Landry administration thus far, issues throughout our community such as climate change, and the upcoming presidential election and the parties. Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin gives his take on national political topics including the upcoming presidential election and it's candidates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with former Saints player and ALS patient and advocate Steve Gleason about his new memoir. We also catch up on this week in politics and hear why some scientists are considering assigning names to heat waves.

Pollster Bernie Pinsonat is joined by political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray to discuss various political topics including upcoming local elections, the the final day of qualifying for the November 5th election, the latest regarding the presidential election, and Donald Trump's speech at the recent Republican National Convention. Vocalist Phillip Manuel talks his upcoming performance at Snug Harbor. For tickets and more information, visit, https://www.ticketweb.com/event/phillip-manuel-with-michael-pellera-snug-harbor-jazz-bistro-tickets/13746053.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what President Biden’s departure from the presidential race means for Louisiana and the nation. We also discuss new legislation that tightens restrictions on certain types of photo sharing and summer projects and volunteer opportunities with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why thousands of Louisianans will lose their SNAP benefits this fall. We also hear what Louisiana’s Democrats are saying about the presidential campaign change, and learn why more nurses are getting trained in sexual assault treatment.

Politician and the former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Charlie Melançon speaks on various local and national political topics including the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Attorney and first Republican woman elected to statewide office in Louisiana Suzanne Haik Terrell talks the Trump administration amid the upcoming presidential election. The Washington Post's Frederic Frommer reflects on the 1979 "Malaise" speech of Jimmy Carter and it's impact on politics today.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the final installment of our series on rising crime in Shreveport. We also learn how a trampoline gymnast from Lafayette is preparing for his second Olympic appearance, and hear about the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s final show of the season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what the merger of two chapters of the National Association on Mental Illness in Southeast Louisiana means for mental health treatment. We also speak with author Jocelyn Takacs about her novel on oyster farmers and catch up on this week in politics.

President & CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Jill Kidder gives insight into the impact Visit Baton Rouge plays on the positives of the Capital city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the latest on the Republican Convention, JD Vance, Donald Trump and also Nancy Pelosi's comments on Joe Biden and the Democratic party.