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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a member of the U.S. Blind Soccer team who discusses his journey in the sport and this year’s Paralympics. Plus, we visit the Hansen’s Disease Programs Museum to learn about the nation’s oldest leprosarium.

Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana Tim Temple talks the insurance crisis, the effects of insurance rates due to hurricane season, and the Louisiana fortified roof program. Former Baton Rouge Advocate reporter George Morris remembers the great Paul Dietzel on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Executive Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Louisiana and Mississippi Chapters Meghan Goldbeck gives insight into the statistics of suicide and also the importance of this Suicide Prevention Month. A representative for Hispanic Heritage Month Discovery Day Robert Freeland speaks on the upcoming holiday and its impact throughout the community. For more information, visit https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/event/discovery-day%3A-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month/227791/. Louisiana political analyst Ron Faucheux comments on various political topics including the upcoming presidential and mayoral debates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the findings from New Orleans 2024 Music Census. We also speak with the new president of Grambling State University, the youngest ever in HBCU history, and we return to Rickwood Field to visit a former Negro League Baseball Player on his 100th birthday.

Istrouma High head football coach and candidate for mayor Sid Edwards talks his decision to run for mayor-president and his campaign. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray comments on the upcoming presidential election, the upcoming presidential debate in Philadelphia and also remembers Baton Rouge attorney Mary Olive Pierson.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest updates as Francine prepares to make landfall in Louisiana. We also learn why the New Orleans City Council is cracking down on short-term rental laws and hear how a performance artist is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Today on Louisiana Considered, on the second day since Francine made landfall, we take a look at the damage in the state’s bayou parishes. We also get an update on power outages and we learn how residents can volunteer in recovery efforts.

Former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the November 5th elections including the presidential and its candidates. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the Landry administration thus far, the idea of Louisiana and a fiscal crisis, and also upcoming elections.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks various topics including the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, this hurricane season, and also comments on the upcoming presidential election. Head of Nungesser Consulting and Republican Sally Nungesser talks the upcoming presidential election and its candidates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a HBO docuseries has prompted a Louisiana animal sanctuary to petition against the private possession of chimps. We also learn about the ecological benefits of an artificial coral reef and hear from a lineman who crossed state lines to help restore power.