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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.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on various political topics including the new Edwards administration, the passing of former Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden, and also the upcoming US Senate Race. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the passing of the budget bill and the reformation of FEMA.

Aviation Director for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Mike Edwards speaks on upcoming updates to the airport and business at present. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory discusses his opinions on the current administration and civil rights movements.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams talks five years since the murder of George Floyd and also the Trump administration thus far. Urologist Dr. Mark Posner gives insight into Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Member of the EBR Parish School Board System Patrick Martin is joined by "Start School Later" head Hannah Amoroso to speak on the pilot program regarding later start times for EBR public schools and the latest with St. George.

Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Michael Duca speaks on the new Pope Leo XIV. Writer and professor of English literature at Louisiana State University Carl Freedman remembers the great actor John Wayne. Author and baseball player turned performance coach Jim Murphy talks his latest work, "Inner Excellence".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new executive order allowing Louisiana colleges to pay student athletes directly for name, image and likeness deals. We also learn how the University of New Orleans was finally able to get out of the red, and hear about services offered to families this Mental Health Awareness Month.