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Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards gives his review on his first five months in office. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various political topics including Trump and "TACO".

Louie's Café owner Jimmy Wetherford talks the upcoming celebration of life for longtime Louie's chef Frenchie Cox .The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest on tariffs, Bill Cassidy and the upcoming senate race, and insurance reforms throughout the state.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout the state as well as various political issues throughout Louisiana. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon speaks on various topics including Louisiana and Trump, the congressional delegation, and the upcoming closed primary election.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson discuss the markets and their philosophies on investing. Wife of Louisiana legend Katherine Anders remembers her dear husband Smiley Anders. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan speaks on her new children's book "Marianne the Maker".

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks November 15th voting and also upcoming events at the library including Movies on the Plaza and the Summer Reading Challenge. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with GOP's bill.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what the loss of the Nottoway Plantation House means to descendants of people enslaved in the river parishes. We also break down changes to the state’s ethics laws and catch up on the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about debates over fortified roofing in the state Legislature. We also learn about a new series of essays exploring the legacy of slavery in New Orleans and take a look at the lineup for this year’s Essence Fest.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how grant cuts at the Department of Justice could impact violence prevention programs in Louisiana. We also hear why sediment, essential to rebuilding the Mississippi River’s coastline, is getting lost in the Gulf. Plus, a law professor tells us how Tulane University has become a top producer of Fulbright grantees.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into the library's upcoming events as well as funding for the library. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown joins us on his 85th birthday to talk various local and national political topics. Vice President of Federal Affairs at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Brian Connell speaks on the impact of potential Medicare and Medicaid cuts.

Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves talks the upcoming production, "Pagliacci". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/. Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy to discuss various local and national political topics including tariffs, Pope XIV, and the definition of “coerced abortion” in Louisiana.