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Today on Louisiana Considered, we continue our interviews with candidates in the New Orleans mayor’s race in a conversation with state senator Royce Duplesis. Then we hear about a new book that dives into the horrors of solitary confinement.

On the next Louisiana Considered, we hear how Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is responding to the possibility of the National Guard coming to Louisiana. We also learn about the feasibility of electric vehicles for all of our car needs.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a 2,000-year-old headstone went from a museum in Italy to a New Orleans backyard. We also speak with a local writer and editor about his recent appearance on Jeopardy, and dissect the Saints’ disappointing season.

Karen Rowley speaks on her involvement with the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery and their upcoming event, "Come Meet the Saints & Sinners of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery". For more information, visit https://www.saintjosephcemeterybr.org/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including redistricting and the ongoing government shutdown. District 5 Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst talks the revitalization of Plank Road.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their thoughts on the markets during their monthly visit. Author Mark Kram Jr talks iconic boxing match between Ali and Frazier billed "The Thrilla in Manilla" on the 50th anniversary of the bout. Author Brian Boone discusses his latest book "Uncle John's Know It All Bathroom Reader".

Executive director of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller speaks on the government shut down and it's potential effects on the state of Louisiana. President and CEO of Capital Area United Way George Bell talks community organization and the United Way's upcoming event "Jambalaya Jam". For more information, visit here- https://www.cauw.org/jamjam Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 29 Edmond Jordan discusses the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on congressional redistricting.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into a study that shows a correlation between extended heat waves and spikes in domestic violence. We also hear about initiatives to offer more educational opportunities and skills training to Louisiana’s maritime workforce. And we hear from a mother whose son survived Hurricane Katrina from a jail cell.

Longtime politico James Carville comments on various local and national political topics including upcoming elections, the ongoing government shutdown, and the Trump administration. MLB legend Denny McLain talks the latest in sports including Chauncey Billups and the upcoming opening of the World Series.

Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow talks various topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, the government shutdown, and Mike Johnson. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the several political topics including Billy Cassidy, John Kennedy, and Pam Bondi.

Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman is joined by former state lawmaker and French Quarter resident Garey Forster to speak on various political topics including congressional redistricting. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose comments on the latest in Louisiana news including his recent story regarding Louisiana and the mailing of abortion medication.