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Today on Louisiana Considered, why getting a COVID shot is now more difficult across the state — and how you can navigate the obstacles. We also learn about an organization that connects indigenous youth to their food cultures and learn about the protest movement against the proposed Lower Ninth Ward grain train.

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.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, Pete Hegseth's recent comments, and also the idea of sending National Guard troops to our state.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on what's new and upcoming at the library. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy talks her latest work, "Make Me Commissioner" and also comments on the latest in the sports world. City Court Judge candidate Brenden Craig talks his candidacy and campaign amid the upcoming election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a Japanese culture and heritage festival coming to New Orleans. We also hear about a new podcast series on climate change in the Gulf South, and hear about drug checking in the Netherlands.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we remember the life of legendary New Orleans sportscaster Ed Daniels, who was recently inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We also learn about auto industry speed dating and how LSU is testing physical tools in virtual space.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various topics including upcoming Washington Mardi Gras, the latest on Pres. Trump, and Letlow vs. Cassidy. TV anchor, reporter and author Tammi Arender talks her latest work, "Dishes and Devotions".

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges to comment on various topics including the upcoming US Senate race with Julia Letlow and Bill Cassidy. Former Metro Councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper gives his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and the upcoming Senate race and also his current lawsuit regarding LSU's economic development districts. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers TV host Larry King on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from Vilma Palacios, a 22-year old registered nurse who was arrested by ICE, detained for six months and deported to Honduras. We also speak with WWNO’s Rosemary Westwood about her years in health care reporting and her next career move.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the renewal of New Orleans’ only non-charter school. We also hear some suggestions for diversifying the city’s economy, and learn about the Krewe of Endymion’s Mardi Gras milestone.