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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what new research reveals about the conditions of ICE detention centers in Louisiana. We also learn why the East Baton Rouge Parish school system is still without a permanent superintendent, and learn about a shortage of river cane bamboo.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with para canoe athlete Jillian Elwart about her journey to the 2024 Paralympics. We also hear about efforts to revitalize the dying Maurepas Swamp and hear why some southern grocery stores are struggling to provide fresh produce.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives insight into the first six months of his third term, tourism throughout the state of Louisiana, and also politics throughout the state. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks on local and nation news including upcoming elections and also his thoughts on potential democratic nominee for president Kamala Harris.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana Democrats are preparing for the upcoming convention. We also get an update on flood insurance policies and hear how the National Weather Service is changing how they alert people about cold and windy weather.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on various local news topics including the latest with the metro council, Downtown Baton Rouge and the new LSU Arena. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the latest in the political world with the upcoming presidential election and its candidates. Attorney and media personality Faith Jenkins talks her life and success throughout the years along with her latest endeavors.

Attorney and candidate for mayor Ted James talks his campaign and candidacy for the upcoming mayoral election. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson speaks on higher education in Louisiana with a pay raise for LSU President William Tate and also Tate's comments on the Olympic Games. Attorney and former Louisiana politician Phil Preis gives insight into what's next following the verdict of the Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme.

State Representative Mandie Landry gives an assessment of the Legislature and also speaks on other political topics including the upcoming presidential election. The Advocate's Andrea Gallo talks various local topics including the Landry administration thus far and also the idea of executive privilege in Louisiana. Writer Barbara Sims remembers the great Elvis Presley on the 47th anniversary of his death.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why COVID cases are on the rise this summer. We also dive into the latest report on Louisianan’s overall well being, and hear about a proposed national historic landmark.

Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown speaks on various political topics including the upcoming Democratic National Convention with Democratic nominees Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the upcoming presidential election, and also Brown's latest work regarding his Jerusalem journey, "Jesus, Jews, Jihad & Me". Republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory talks his campaign and candidacy for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the uncomfortable history of Lincoln Beach and how it led to New Orleans having no public beaches today. Plus, a roundup of how Louisiana athletes performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics.