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On today’s show, we learn how community health centers are providing care to low-income and underserved Louisianans — and saving the state money in the process. Also, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor visits South Louisiana this week to share his story and music.

Attorney and first Republican woman elected to statewide office in Louisiana Suzanne Haik Terrell talks the funding for Louisiana museums. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on American politics with the upcoming presidential election and also Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the second part of the latest episode of Sea Change about the lasting impacts of segregated beaches in New Orleans. Plus, we head to the Historic New Orleans Collection to learn about an exhibit on the connection between slavery and the modern prison system.

Former NPR commentator, poet, and novelist Andrei Codrescu comments on the latest world news with the upcoming presidential election, Republican nominee Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and the ongoing Democratic Convention. Former Democratic Party chair Katie Bernhardt talks her time as chair and also the ongoing Democratic Convention. Entertainment reporter and author William Keck reflects on his life and times in his latest work, "When You Step Upon a Star".

Author David Daley speaks on democracy and voters rights by referencing his latest work "Antidemocratic". Public Service Commissioner for District 5 Foster Campbell talks the recent PSC vote and the idea of it being controlled by a conservative majority. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various American political topics including the upcoming presidential election and its effects on Louisiana politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how property rights legislation may block the state’s access to clean wind energy. We also hear about a new art exhibition in Baton Rouge on a pioneering female architect, and catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new law that gives parents money to spend on private education for their children. We also get a sneak peak of a cultural event that kicks off the New Orleans arts season and visit three climate-smart farms in Mississippi.

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an assessment of the markets thus far. Former EBR Parish city council member and founder of The W Consulting Group and Community Builders, Inc. Tara Wicker gives her perspective on abortion rights and it's impact on the upcoming presidential election. The Washington Post's Emily Wax-Thibodeaux talks on men's perspective on reproductive rights by referencing her Washington Post article "A Louder Voice in Fighting Abortion Bans: Men in Red States".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about new grant funding for projects to address compensation for early childhood educators. We also hear about a traveling art exhibit that sheds light on the toll of the death penalty, and learn about a new treatment for sickle cell disease.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down last week’s Democratic National Convention. We hear a rundown from political consultant James Carville and more about the Louisiana woman who shared her personal story at the convention.