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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".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we check in with Louisiana’s new permitless concealed carry firearm law roughly two months after it’s gone into effect – and learn how it impacts existing gun regulations in New Orleans. Plus we hear why LSU is introducing a new AI stethoscope to monitor the heart health of student athletes.

Emmy award-winning journalist and sports writer Armen Keteyian speaks on his latest work, "The Price : What It Takes to Win in College Football's Era of Chaos". Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by former member of the Louisiana State Senate and Republican John Milkovich to discuss various local and national political topics including the issue on critical race theory in schools and the upcoming presidential debate and its candidates. Co-founder of Disrupt Ready Henry Hays talk the evolution of AI technology.

Author and Pulitzer Prize winner David Rhode talks his latest work, "Where Tyranny Begins". Community Organizer for the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by her twin sister and community activist Angelle Bradford tp discuss Joshua's speech at the Democratic National Convention and the implications and effects the laws on abortions have on the upcoming presidential election. Author Rannah Gray speaks on Baton Rouge TV show host Scott Rogers on the ten year anniversary of his murder by referencing her book "Familiar Evil".

Democratic State Central Committee member Aimee Robinson speaks on the state of the Democratic party in Louisiana and also thoughts on Randal Gaines. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Dr. Jeff Sadow is joined by Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss Louisiana and national politics including Jeff Landry's LSU National Anthem decision and the upcoming presidential election.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks various topics including what's new with tourism throughout the state, hurricane season and the 2025 Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans. Louisiana Lottery's President/CEO Rose Hudson talks the latest with the LA Lottery.

Congressman Troy Carter talks the aftermath of Hurricane Francine and also comments on the recent presidential debate. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on national political topics including the upcoming presidential election and the recent presidential debate in Philadelphia. LSU's first Black football player Lora Hinton talks his football career and also LSU's current football season.