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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana politicians are responding to President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons. We also learn how workers’ rights led to the banning of smoking in casinos 10 years ago, and examine cultural connections between Louisiana and Ghana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how education, empathy, and etiquette are being used to engage economically disadvantaged youth in New Orleans. We’ll get an update on the Super Bowl preparations in the snow’s wake, and a look at Mardi Gras in Washington DC.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in various political topics including Washington Mardi Gras, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and Donald Trump. Lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin remembers Johnny Carson 20 years since his passing.

Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on several political topics including Washington Mardi Gras and Trump's first week of his second term as president. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster flashes back to an interview from R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville on his 84th birthday. Editor at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose talks various local Louisiana news topics including Gov. Landry and the MAGA flag and the latest news with the LSU law school professor.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on the winter weather that left a blanket of snow on New Orleans and the surrounding area. We also learn why researchers are using a common diabetes drug to treat cancer-related muscle weakness, and dive into the history of the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Founder & managing director at ReBirth Brands Jordan Piazza talks his restaurant "The Colonel's Club" and the impact from Covid on the restaurant industry five years later. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on various local political topics including funding for the library. Musician Gary Lewis reflects on his life and times.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein announces the exciting upcoming events at the library. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow talks the recent controversy with LSU Law professor Ken Levy, and breaking news about Cassidy's vote. American blues musician and Christian minister John Lee Hooker Jr. speaks on his life and career. Associate professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons discusses her new book "Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear all about the Super-Bowl related parades, concerts and more coming to New Orleans this week. We also hear about two new exhibits at a French Quarter gallery and hear from a democrat running for a vacant seat in the State Senate.

Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an update on the markets as well as talks his latest work, "Your Legend, Purpose, and Vision Crystalized". Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the Trump regime thus far and Bill Cassidy. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actor Craig Ester to talk their upcoming production, "Red Velvet". For tickets and more information, visit https://lsucmda-internet.choicecrm.net/dist/#/event-details/S0:E164.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest controversies involving Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Second Harvest Food Bank and the city’s professional sports teams. We also learn about the environmental impacts of the Super Bowl and new funding for electric vehicle charging stations.