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Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks various political topics including the issue of abortion and women's rights and their effect on the upcoming presidential election. President of the Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills comments on local politics and also the 2024 Presidential Election. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest local and national political news including issues on women's health rights, Landry's Free Executive Speech order, and the overhaul of state taxes.

Author and historian Max Boot talks his latest work on 40th President Ronald Reagan, "Reagan: His Life and Legend". Retired police officer and author Ron Stallworth recounts his infiltration of the KKK and also speaks on his work, "The Gangs of Zion". Former MLB player Denny McLain comments on the ongoing baseball playoffs.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the reclassification of a drug that can be used to treat abortions. We also hear about what’s on deck for the 9th annual Chamber Music Festival and how to protect pets during natural disasters.

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks whats new at the library and also various upcoming events. Baton Rouge City Court Constable Terrica Williams speaks on her job as constable and also the upcoming reelection. Catering Executive Chef Lulu Chustz gives her thoughts on racism throughout the state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look at protests at local college campuses one year after Hamas invaded parts of Israel. We also learn why Louisiana is giving election advice to swing state North Carolina, and hear how a documentary photographer highlights social justice in her work.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore discusses the future impact of climate change in regards to the presidential election. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf talks the recent federal court's decision regarding the Louisiana 10 Commandments Law. Director of scientific research at Woman's Hospital Dr. Elizabeth Sutton comments on her current research project "The SWEET Study: Can Ozempic Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?"

Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman comments on several political topics including Pres. Trump and the Epstein files. Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives the latest on tourism throughout the state. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers Chuck Mangione, Hulk Hogan, and Ozzy Osborne.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about criminal penalties related to exposing or transmitting HIV. We also hear how a new grant will help LSU Libraries Special Collections digitize their materials and make them available for a wider audience. Plus we hear a conversation from the Story Corps Mobile Tour’s stop in Baton Rouge.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Senator Kennedy, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Pres, Trump, and the Epstein files.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring together a panel of guests from NPR stations in Alaska, Nevada and North Dakota to discuss the potential impacts of federal cuts to public media funding.