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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about worsening conditions at an ICE lockup facility in Pine Prairie, Louisiana. We also learn how the Louisiana Main Street program works to bolster local economies through historic preservation, and hear about at-home childcare alternatives.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including federal troops throughout our state and also the latest with Pres. Trump. District Attorney and chair of the Southern University System Board of Supervisors Tony Clayton comments on new SU football coach, NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and new LSU football coach, Lane Kiffin.

Executive director of Real Reform Louisiana Ben Riggs talks the insurance crisis throughout our state. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers Sammy Davis Jr. and Jim Morrison. Reporter for The New York Times and author Ken Belson talks his latest work, "Every Day Is Sunday".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in and around New Orleans. We also hear why Louisiana ranks low among states in child support payments and learn about a new United Way initiative called Prosperity Centers.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new book that discusses environmental concerns caused by plastics production, and offers potential solutions. We also hear about a new grant to study the impacts of alcohol on patients with HIV-AIDS.

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the upcoming primary election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the races and runoffs New Orleans voters will weigh in on this weekend. We also hear about honoring veterans and the presence of the National Guard in U.S. cities. And we learn about the latest local restaurants to receive Michelin stars.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various local and national topics including Pete Hegseth's comments and the government shutdown. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks various topics including Clay Schexnayder and Gov. Landry's running for reelection.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss former Governor Huey Long’s history of involvement with LSU football, and how that may have led to Gov. Jeff Landry’s reported role in the firing of Brian Kelly. We also discuss the propositions and amendments on this weekend’s ballot.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll get advice on having Thanksgiving dinner out, find out how Verite’s “Back in the Day,” columnist gets her inspiration and learn why more than 4,0000 anthropologists are descending on New Orleans this weekend.