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Music and Film critic John Wirt remembers singer Mama Cass on the 50th anniversary of her passing. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on upcoming presidential election and its candidates including Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray talks the latest in Paris with the 2024 Olympic Games and also comments briefly on the latest in politics.

Leader of Jubilee Pioneers Rev. Chris Andrews speaks on incivility in our world and the potential effects of the upcoming presidential election on our community. Political consultant Roy Fletcher comments on the upcoming presidential election and its candidates including who potential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will choose as her running mate.

Longtime politico James Carville talks various topics including local and national politics with the upcoming presidential election and its candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on a few matters including the release of American citizens from Russia.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why doctors are concerned that a drug to treat hemorrhaging will soon be labeled a controlled and dangerous substance. We’ll also hear from two Louisiana Republicans who are not voting for Trump this November, and remember New Orleans civil rights icon, Sybil Morial.

On the next Louisiana Considered, we bring you an in-depth conversation with the Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force, General B. Chance Saltzman. We also hear how the New Orleans Public Library is helping residents prepare to vote, and recap the week in politics.

Vocalist Phillip Manuel remembers the lives of four greats in the entertainment industry; Tito Jackson, Sergio Mendez, James Earl Jones, and Frankie Beverly. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the latest with tax and budget problems throughout the state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into a new podcast that celebrates the intersection of food and culture. We also learn about a new civics and voter guide and hear about an oral history project on folk artist, Clementine Hunter.

Director of inpatient perinatal for Woman's Hospital Dr. Kelly Cannon is joined by executive vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer at Woman's Hospital Cheri Johnson to speak on the importance of perinatal health and also Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and new mothers, Woman's PMHU. Founder, president, and CEO of Dialogue on Race Louisiana Maxine Crump talks the idea of racism and the construct of race.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with a 24-year-old filmmaker who’s changing the narrative about his small Louisiana hometown with a new movie. We also meet the newest general and artistic director of the New Orleans Opera and hear why food insecurity will be a top issue in Alabama’s upcoming elections.

Author and editor in chief for Louisiana Illuminator Greg LaRose talks various Louisiana news topics including local politics and also comments on Louisiana treasurer, John Fleming. Author John Ed Bradley speaks on his career and works such as "It Never Rains in Tiger Stadium" and "Restoration". Singer song-writer Peter Himmelman reflects on his life and career throughout the years and also speaks on his latest work,, "Suspended by No String".