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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the race for EBR mayor-president and the four constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot. Also, we hear how the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans is celebrating the holidays with George Frideric Handel’s 1741 smash hit, the “Messiah” oratorio.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser was first up on a Black Friday episode of Talk Louisiana. Nungesser spoke about the special session and the survival of the film tax credit and historical preservation tax credit programs. Nungesser also spoke about the upcoming regional litter summits and efforts to prevent littering. State Representative Mandie Landry also joined Jim to talk about the recently completed legislative session. Landry is skeptical the state is in a better business to grow the economy after "moving money around." Wrapping up the show was WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington. Thorington gave her thoughts on the special session and the mayoral race between Sharon Weston Broome and Sid Edwards.

Financial advisor Fred Dent talks Trump's new regime and it's effects on the market. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper speaks on his support for Trump and his backing of mayoral candidate Sid Edwards. Politician Ted James talks his support for mayoral candidate Sharon Weston Broome.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what happened during the state legislature’s special tax session. We also discuss advice for holiday cooking and how to reduce the environmental impacts of our diets, just in time for the holiday season.

Owner of Louie's Café Jimmy Wetherford talks the restaurant business and its success throughout the years. Owner of Zeeland Street Stephanie Phares speaks on her restaurant, New York Time's says is one of America's best. Former LSU football player Ben Jones remembers his father, the great football athlete Dub Jones. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau to talk Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the largest tax reform effort the state has seen in years. We also learn about efforts to curb homelessness and hunger ahead of the Thanksgiving season, and learn about agriculture loans for the state’s youth.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about two new podcasts. One on the investigation into a 1972 shooting at Southern University. The other, celebrating the contributions of French-speaking Cajun servicemen in World War II.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a concert to raise money for instruments for students. We also hear why Louisiana sports teams are all underperforming, and learn why Cancer Alley activists are pushing back against a grain elevator project.

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown discuss local and national political topics including the Louisiana special tax session and Trump's upcoming administration. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau talks the ups and downs of Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on local and national political topics including Trump's Cabinet choices. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks the proposal for an AI Data Center in Louisiana.