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Journalist and former editor for The Advocate and Times-Picayune Peter Kovacs comments on the latest in sports and also talks the world of journalism locally and nationally. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers the great TV host, Larry King on what would have been his 91st birthday.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the Marigny Opera Ballet kicks off the season with two original contemporary dances. Plus we hear from Louisiana jockey and recent inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Ray Sibille.

Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speaks on the president elect's cabinet choices and the US Department of Education. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics in regards to the future Presidential administration. Former USC quarterback Paul McDonald discusses his football career and the recent loss of legendary coach John Robinson.

Former Juvenile Court Judge and Louisiana's first state child ombudsperson Kathleen Richey speaks on the impact in importance of her work with the child welfare system. Director of Center for Religion, Willamette University College of Law Professor Steve Green talks the idea of the Ten Commandments in schools.

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives an overview of the library this year and also upcoming holiday festivities at libraries throughout our city. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events.html#/events/. Louisiana political analyst Ron Faucheux comments on the latest in American politics with Trump winning the presidential election. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf talks President Biden's pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden.

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine comments on the results of the mayoral election with Republican Sid Edwards as the winner, prospects for Industry Makes in the upcoming year, and also various effects on the environment including the upcoming Meta AI Center. Progressive activist Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on the idea of Republican control with the results of the presidential and mayoral race. Author Rachel Kushner talks her latest work, "Creation Lake".

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper talks Sid Edwards mayoral win and gives his thoughts on the Edwards upcoming administration. LSU Vet School's Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives and daughter of Heisman Trophy Award winner Billy Cannon, Bunnie Cannon remembers her father and speaks on the upcoming memorabilia collection exhibition. For more information, visit- https://louisianastatemuseum.org/exhibit/billy-cannon-they-called-him-legend . Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on her article regarding LSU and Title IX.

Author Rev. John Fanestil speaks on Christian Nationalism in American with Trumps return to office by referencing his latest work, "American Heresy: The Roots and Reach of White Christian Nationalism". Former MLB player Denny McLain gives his opinion on MLB player Juan Soto's 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on the results of the mayoral election with a Republican in now office. Musician James Linden Hogg talks his upcoming performance, "Light Up the Holidays". For more information visit, http://www.artscouncilofpointecoupee.org/.

Former US Representative Charles Boustany talks the latest in politics with the the upcoming presidential election. Political analyst Charlie Cook gives his take on the presidential election and its candidates. Editor for the Louisiana Illuminator is joined by WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington to discuss the latest with the voter turnout and early voting as well as the upcoming special session on taxes.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we wrap up our conversations with the top candidates for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President with an interview with the current leader in the race, Ted James. Plus, we hear about early voting statistics in Louisiana.