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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the new pope’s Creole heritage and family ties to New Orleans. We also learn about plans to build an LNG plant in Cameron Parish and check in with former Tulane President Scott Cowen, who led the university during Hurricane Katrina and recently released a new book.

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko comments on the latest with Zelensky, Putin, and Trump. Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard talks his plan to lower insurance rates throughout our state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how deportations under the Trump administration have sparked fears in a refugee community in Acadiana. We also look at legal accountability following the recent New Orleans jailbreak, and hear the details behind the Marigny Opera House’s latest performance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, with hurricane season just weeks away, we sit down with former Task Force Katrina commander, Lt. General Russel Honore to get his preparedness tips. And a local priest shares what having an American pope means for the larger Catholic community.

Politician and Economist Phil Gramm weighs in on his political career, and the state of politics in this current administration. Author and close friend of former Mayor Kip Holden Rannah Gray remembers her dearest friend after his passing. World renowned tailor and men's fashion influencer Manuel Martinez discusses dressing for your color-type, the effects of tariffs on his business, and fondly remembers Kip Holden. Former News Director, Anchor, and Producer Bob Courtney talks the legacy of his wife, Beth Courtney, and the passing of former Mayor Holden. Retired Baton Rouge police chief and assistant Chief Administrative Officer for the Mayor's Office Jeff LeDuff speaks on the passing of mayor Kip Holden.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the abortion bills advancing through the state legislature. We also dive into the history of lethal injections in the U.S. and hear about a queer comedy festival coming to New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we air the latest episode of the Light Switch podcast. We dive into the debate over the state’s vanishing wetlands, and hear what a restoration scientist says about our fragile coast. We also learn about the decline of American shipbuilding and catch up on the week in politics.

Assistant editor for The Advocate Deanna Narveson talks her career in journalism. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest with Medicaid and Bill Cassidy. MLB legend Denny McLain talks the latest with the MLB season and also Pete Rose's reinstatement.

State Representative Mandie Landry comments on various local bills including insurance and abortion. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks local political topics including law makers and the state budget and also remembers the 52nd governor of Louisiana, Buddy Roemer.

Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson discusses the state of transportation on a local and national level. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana Democratic Party's executive director Dadrius Lanus talks the vision of the democratic party in Louisiana, and local political topics.