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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.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their perspective on the past and current markets as we prepare to say farewell to 2025. Professor of law and author Bernadette Atuahene reflects on racial injustice when it comes to housing in America and speaks on her new book "Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Home". President and CEO of Strada Education Foundation Stephen Moret fondly remembers former President and Chancellor of LSU William Jenkins.

The Advocate's Jan Risher comments on the latest in local news. Editorial cartoonist Fred Mulhern talks his career throughout the years and also the world of editorial cartoons. Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael speaks on her latest work, "Can I Say That". Musician and author James Linden Hogg talks their latest works as well as upcoming holiday performances.

Renowned tailor Manuel Martinez comments on the fashion choices of new LSU coach Lane Kiffin and new Southern coach Marshall Faulk and also Trump's comments on airport attire. President and CEO of Build Baton Rouge Deidre Robert speaks on the importance and impact of the organization in our community as well as whats new. Journalist and author Ace Atkins talks football and also his latest work, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".

Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s official: Lane Kiffin is the new head coach of LSU. We hear what his mid-season move from Ole Miss says about the state of college football. We also hear the findings from a Tulane University study on violence in the state, and learn about Louisiana’s first turtle hatchling program.

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.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives her final EBR Library update of the year as we prepare to roll into 2026. For more info on library events visit: https://www.ebrpl.com/ Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong speak on their opposing political perspectives after a fond remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. by Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss Tulane’s journey to the college football playoff. We also hear the details behind this year’s Black Film Festival of New Orleans, and how Calvin Duncan went from jailhouse lawyer to Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court.

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’ll hear about an exhibit at the Whitney Plantation that shows the artistry and resilience that grew out of the slave-based Indigo trade. We also get the latest on East Baton Rouge Metro Council’s budgetary woes, and hear how Archie Manning reflects on a key game in his college career.