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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a group of local governments are piloting a new insurance experiment to better assist municipalities after natural disasters. Plus, we continue our end-of-year political roundup, and hear the latest on guaranteed income pilot programs.

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's to come at the library in the new year. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various topics including Governor Landry's first year in office, Trump's upcoming inauguration, and the New Orleans tragedy on Bourbon Street.

Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin talks New Year's resolutions and why keeping them can be so difficult. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various topics including Mike Johnson, Trump's upcoming inauguration, as well as the wildfires in California.

Insurance commissioner Tim Temple comments on the wild fire tragedies throughout the Palisades in Los Angeles and it's effect on their insurance rates and also insurance rates throughout our state. Former Head of LSU alumni association Charlie Roberts recalls the late Jimmy Carter's visit to LSU in 1994 at the dedication of The Lod Cook Alumni Center. Music and Film critic John Wirt remembers the great Elvis Presley on what would have been his 90th birthday.

He’s covered education, breaking news, and politics in New Orleans and the state for over 50 years. Today on Louisiana Considered, longtime political reporter Clancy Dubos reflects on his accomplished career and recent retirement.

President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by Director of Arts In Education Mike Esneault to speak on upcoming events from the Arts Council to end out the year and also whats to be expected in the upcoming year. Former Secretary of State of Louisiana Jay Dardenne comments on the 2024 political year and also gives his take on whats to come in 2025 regarding politics.

Minister and head of the Jubilee Pioneers Rev. Chris Andrews talks the winds of fate, what has happened in 2024 year, and how to keep the faith in uncertain times.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives a recap of the year in terms of tourism throughout the state and also whats to come in 2025. Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sharon Weston Broome talks her many years in office and also her plans for the future.

Congressman elect for Louisiana's 6th District Cleo Fields speaks on his objectives as congressman and also his thoughts on the state of the country.

Editorial Director and columnist at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Nola Stephanie Grace, New Orleans native David Bellinger, health equity reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom Drew Hawkins, and Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser all comment on the recent Bourbon Street tragedy and give their thoughts on who's to blame for this act of terrorism.