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The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on various local topics including the latest with CATS ongoing indictment and also the LSU arena tax. Psychologist, researcher, speaker, and author Dr. Ellen Braaten talks the importance and impact of her work with children with learning and attention issues. Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court judge and court of appeal candidate Dr. Donald Johnson remembers the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and also speaks on his plans as judge for the new year.

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, political parties, and immigration. Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks ICE activity throughout the state and country, and also abortion issues throughout our state. Vice president for institutional diversity at the University of Kentucky Katrice Albert speaks on the rededication of The Miss Jane Pittman Oak and the impact of Ernest Gaines works.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin talks various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Julia Letlow, and the upcoming election. Director at the Louisiana Old State Capitol Mary Durusau speaks on the upcoming unveiling of the permanent exhibit, A More Perfect Union: Reconstruction's Legacy in Louisiana". For more information, visit https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/exhibits-events/a-more-perfect-union-reconstructions-legacy-in-louisiana. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster wishes comedian Bill Maher a happy 70th birthday and plays an encore interview from 2013.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a Missouri abortion case could impact reproductive health access in the Gulf South. We also learn about concerns over a proposed hydrogen plant in Ascension Parish, and look back on the Flambeaux Strike of 1946.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the latest news in politics with Stephanie Grace. We also discuss two cases at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. One affects songwriters’ intellectual property, while the other addresses damages for pollution.

President of the Louisiana NAACP Rebecca Perloff talks stepping into her new role, and future plans and focal points for the local Louisiana branch. Representatives from the Democratic Socialist Baton Rouge chapter Ben Wendt and the New Orleans chapter John Lewis speak on their political philosophies and current political topics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we listen to the second part of the latest episode of “Voices of the Culture,” a podcast about Black Masking Indians. Two Big Chiefs and a Spy Boy discuss the pressures of rising in the ranks, the impacts of COVID and where they’ll be parading on Mardi Gras Day.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the pardoning of Billy Cannon, the upcoming primary election, and the latest on Trump and EPA's Power. Louisiana developer John Miller speaks on the airlines and the idea of a hub in New Orleans. MLB legend Denny McLain reflects on the life and times of MLB left-hand pitcher Mickey Lolich amid his recent death.

On the next Louisiana Considered, we hear how cold weather is leading to fewer blood donations. We also hear about a Black artist finally getting the art installation in New Orleans he longed for during his life. And, we catch up on the week in politics.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including ICE activity in Minneapolis and also the upcoming Congress and Senate elections. Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks various topics including elections throughout the country as well as the current state of politics.