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Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks various local and national political topics including the war in the Middle East and the upcoming US Senate race. Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs comments on the world of media and journalism today.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we'll preview the upcoming season for the New Orleans Ballet Association. We'll also hear how the state improved elementary school reading scores and hear the case for more tech industry growth in Mississippi.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we examine the history between the U.S. and Iran and ask “what’s next,” after the U.S. struck three of the country’s nuclear sites. We also hear how neighborhood sounds were never quite the same after Hurricane Katrina.

Insurance commissioner Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Trump's "big beautiful bill". Director at the Louisiana Old State Capitol Mary Durusau speaks on the Fourth of July festivities at the capitol. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LAOldStateCapitol.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give an update on the markets under President Trump and also how the passing of the "big beautiful bill" will impact t the markets. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell comments on several political topics including the LA Meta project and Bill Cassidy and also remembers Pastor Jimmy Swaggart. Musician and author James Linden Hogg joins the show to discuss his latest book, A Day the War Stopped.

Cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana and Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow to discuss various local and national political topics. Educator Laci Lemoine talks the latest on education throughout the state including teacher pay and the impact of implementation of AI in classrooms. Author Heather Clark speaks on her latest work, "The Scrapbook".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how House Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents feel about proposed cuts to Medicaid. We also learn more about two upcoming performances at Tulane: a classic Broadway musical and a 17th century comedy.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a repatriation ceremony to honor the lives of 19 Black New Orleanians whose skulls were unlawfully sent to Germany in the 1880s. We also hear how LSU Shreveport made history when their baseball team won all 59 games in their season.

President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger talks the city of New Orleans and the uncertainty in terms if tourism. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various Louisiana political topics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from LSU’s new interim president Matt Lee about his goals for the school as they search for a new leader. We also hear why Louisiana kids rank nearly last when it comes to well-being despite strides in education.