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Author and film producer Essie Chambers speaks on receiving the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for her debut novel, "Swift River". Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks economic developments under the Landry administration. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau comment on LSU head football coach Brian Kelly and the season thus far. Owner of the women-only, alcohol-free club designed for women 25 and older, "The 5 to 9 Club", Alyssa Lundy talks the start and inspiration behind her business.

Historian and author Diane Ravitch talks her latest work, "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else" and also comments on the dismantling of the Department of Education. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf comments on various political topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting and the latest with the U.S. military.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the defense for Louisiana v. Callais is fearful that the Supreme Court could uproot voting rights. We also hear about a concert presenting songs written by those in concentration camps, and about the upcoming WWNO benefit concert.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the latest legislative session where lawmakers will be making changes to 2026 election dates. We also hear about a program at Loyola to offer higher education to incarcerated students, and catch up on the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how changes to federal spending will impact broadband expansion in Louisiana. We also learn about a new study on sepsis prevention in hospitals, and dive into a new law aiming to prevent youth from vaping.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Lafayette man accused of participating in the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. We also speak with Oscar-nominated director Benh Zeitlin about a class he’s teaching at the New Orleans film festival, and learn how Tulane is paving the way for food waste initiatives on college campuses.

Talk Louisiana plays and encore interview with lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin on Carson's 100th birthday. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming special session and the ongoing government shutdown.

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray discusses her career, politics in Louisiana, and the tragedies that occur due to political violence. Olympian and Republican politician Claston Bernard speaks on his religious philosophy and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Actress and writer Rani Jessica Jain adulates the late Robert Redford and his legacy.

Veteran attorney Lewis Unglesby comments on various political topics including JD Vance's comments on NGO's and Charlie Kirk and also the latest with the US Supreme Court. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers actor Robert Redford.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about concerns over bicycle safety in New Orleans. We also explore 260 years of state geologic history, and hear from a musical family trio stopping in their home state of Louisiana on tour.