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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about concerns over potential ICE raids in schools and churches. We also hear about how Louisianans are impacted by changes to the state’s tax system and visit an exhibit on the history of parade throws.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the spiritual and cultural underpinnings of Mardi Gras from a Voodoo Queen. We also hear from the Krewe of Alla’s first Black King and Queen and catch up on the week in politics.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on the mayor's proposal of diverting East Baton Rouge Parish Library funds to the parish general fund. Writer Joseph McBride discusses secret service agent Clint Hill and the tragedy of the Kennedy assassination. Former LSU Head Women's Tennis Coach and board member of Team Luke: Hope for Minds Tony Minnis talks his involvement with the non-profit Team Luke.

Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission from the third district and Democrat Davante Lewis talks his demotion as vice chair from the PSC and his comments regarding Gov. Landry.

LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow is joined by columnist and writer Quin Hillyer to discuss various local and national political topics including Donald Trump and Ukraine. Veteran anchorman George Sells talks the big changes in the world of media news.

Executive Director at Teach For America Greater Baton Rouge Laura Vinsant speaks on the latest news regarding education in our city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Pres. Trump and the latest with his policies. Arkansan painter and sculptor Kevin Kresse talks his great Johnny Cash sculpture in the US Capitol.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate Mardi Gras with a North American Carnival roundtable. From the snow in Quebec to the streets of St. Louis and the beaches of Galveston, we learn how these cities are making Mardi Gras their own.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on the upcoming Mardi Gras season as well as a recap of the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on the impact of reproductive rights throughout our state and county. Executive Director of PASA Jackie Lyle talks her friendship with the late great Roberta Flack and also the upcoming event "Omnium Circus". For more information, visit https://pasaonline.org/omnium-circus-1.

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including Gov. Jeff Landry and Amendment 2 as well as Donald Trump and higher education. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on several topics including the latest in education, and Clay Higgins and the U.S Senate race.

Author Vanessa Priya Daniel talks her latest work, "Unrig the Game". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Donald Trump and the US Delegation. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Louie's Café chef Frenchie Cox, singer Jerry Butler, and singer in the band The Youngbloods, Jessie Colin Young.