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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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we chat with filmmaker/director Edward Buckles Jr. about his documentary on the impact of Hurricane Katrina. We also learn about storm preparations in Lake Charles – including an upcoming emergency backpack giveaway.

Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers sports commentator Jack Buck on what would've been his 100th birthday. Journalist Martin Baron comments on Donald Trump and others by referencing his work, "Collision of Power". Actress, singer, daughter of the great Frank Zappa, Moon Unit Zappa talks her memoir, "Earth to Moon".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into a new study on the state’s gender pay gap. We also speak with New Orleans native, LSU alum and two-time Olympian Vernon Norwood about his accomplishments at the Paris Games and the journey to get there.

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks various topics and upcoming events at the library including library cards for children and also the upcoming series, "The Bill of Obligations". Public relations and advertising executive Sonny Cranch remembers the 1971 My Lai massacre amid William Calley's recent passing. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray comments on the upcoming presidential election and its candidates including Donald Trump and J D Vance and potential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris' choice for her running mate, Tim Walz.

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.