Search results for

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives a review of the markets amid the recent jobs report. Political consultant Michael Beychok talks mayoral election and its candidates, the presidential election with Kamala Harris' VP choice Tim Walz, and also remembers the 50th governor of Louisiana Edwin Edwards.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by journalist and activist Lamar White to discuss what's going on in the world of politics including the upcoming presidential election with potential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster plays the 2014 interview with the late prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi reflecting on the prosecution of Charles Manson and the Manson Murders on the 50 year anniversary.

Novelist David Wroblewski reflects on his life and works and also talks his latest book, "Familiaris". Baton Rouge digital creator Johnnie Domino gives insight on his life, speaks on his community news & media company GhettoWaze and also gives his thoughts on the upcoming mayoral race and its candidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the upcoming presidential election, its candidates, and Kamala Harris' pick for VP, Tim Waltz.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why a decades-old law to limit lawsuits from inmates is thwarting attempts to improve medical conditions at Angola Prison. We also hear an update on the status of New Orleans’ City Park’s Grow Dat Youth Farm , which has been threatened by redevelopment plans, and hear how Mississippi filmmakers are continuing to tell the story of Emmett Till.

Founder of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Brandon Landry reflects on his career journey to this point. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst gives insight to his campaign for re-election. Chair for Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge Deborah Sternberg talks the Academy over the years and it's positive impact on young adults in the community.

A fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center Patrick J. Brown talks his latest work for the New York Times on Donald Trump's pro-life stance, "Opinion: Trump Has Abandoned Pro-Life Voters". The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various political topics including Donald Trump's recent comments regarding the racial identity of the potential democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry talks his journey to this point and also gives insight into various state government topics including recently passed bills and also his administration thus far. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges speaks on local and national politics including various upcoming elections and also the candidates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why disability rights advocates are concerned that new absentee voting laws might make it more difficult to cast ballots. And we hear about an event showcasing Black musicians in country music.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a festival reuniting Louisiana Cajuns with long lost Nova Scotian relatives. We also learn about Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre’s final production of the season and hear the details behind this weekend's White Linen Night art stroll.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a plantation museum’s approach to telling a fuller, more complex story, and hear about efforts to thwart saltwater intrusion. We also travel to Sulphur to learn how neighbors are helping each other better prepare for storms, and hear from a Mississippi Olympian going for gold in the high jump.