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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the YMCA is helping kids stay cool and safe in the pool this summer. We also get a sneak peak of an upcoming production of a Tennessee Williams classic, and hear a forecast of this year’s hurricane season.

Former State Representative Troy Hebert comments on the upcoming presidential election and it's candidates with Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee and also Joe Biden's recent "farewell speech" amide his withdrawal from the election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming presidential election and the potential democratic VP nominee. President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the decision for LaMont Cole as the Superintendent for the EBR Parish School System.

Award-winning journalist Clarence Page talks various topics and also comments on American political topics including the presidential election and its candidates amid the upcoming debate. Education Curator at West Baton Rouge Museum Jeannie Luckett is joined by photographer and set designer Lynn Rossi to speak on the latest exhibit, "Evolution of the Revolution ". For more information, visit westbatonrougemuseum.org. Author James Charles Smith talks his latest work, "Flightless Falcon".

ESSENCE has a special meaning for New Orleans as the festival began in the city back in 1995.

Today on Louisiana Considered: Garrett Graves isn’t running for reelection this fall. We’ll discuss what that means for state and national politics. We also learn that Louisiana drivers use firearms to express their road rage more often than residents of other states. And, we hear an update on Dollars to Dreams, a high school financial literacy program run by former New Orleans Saints players.

President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the upcoming vote regarding the new EBR Parish School System Superintendent and it's candidates. Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor and Democratic blogger Dayne Sherman to discuss state and national political topics including the Landry administration thus far and the upcoming presidential election and it's candidates. Executive Director at Adult Literacy Advocate Gary Robertson is joined by author Rannah Gray to talk important issues within our community regarding adult literacy and also the upcoming event, "“An Afternoon with the Author”. For more information, visit https://www.adultliteracyadvocates.org/great-authors-634128-536846.html.

Investigative reporter John Rupolo talks the latest on the EBR Superintendent search and its candidates. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools Caroline Roemer gives her take on charter schools throughout Louisiana and also recently passed bills effecting these schools. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the Democratic Party, Joe Biden stepping down, and also the upcoming presidential election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on last week’s ruling for more safety measures for farm line workers at Angola. Plus, we hear about a climate change report from the National Academies of Science.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear from two players and the general manager leading the NOLA Gold rugby team to the playoffs. Plus, we hear about a new children’s book that explores the relationship between a grandson and grandmother with Alzheimer’s, and learn about signs, symptoms and advice for patients with the disease.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new $50,000 grant for youth-led climate initiatives in New Orleans. We also hear about Big Freedia’s climate activism and how incarceration rates are impacting gun violence in Shreveport. Plus, we discuss why some public housing residents might soon receive financial assistance for expensive summer AC bills.