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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.

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.