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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.

Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman is joined by former state lawmaker Garey Forster to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Greenland, and Venezuela. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various political topics including the latest in healthcare and the upcoming election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the inauguration of New Orleans’ new mayor, Helena Moreno. We also hear about an upcoming performance at Le Petit Theatre and discuss the return of the New Orleans marathon.

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.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give an update on the markets under the current administration at the start of the year. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks local and national politics along with his upcoming book of poetry.

Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by President Emeritus of Louisiana's NAACP Ernest Johnson to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump, Iran, and congress. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami talks the upcoming River City Jazz Masters show with John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-john-pizzarelli-catherine-russell. Development Director for the Baton Rouge Gallery Gwen Palagi speaks on the upcoming gallery event,, "Surreal Salon". For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’re joined by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields for a discussion about foreign relations. We also hear an economic forecast from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and learn why the Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival is shutting down after its 20th annual event this week.

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.

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.

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.