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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new research from LSU into one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. We also discuss a new online tool that helps assess the impacts of education policy decisions. And, we attend a king cake baking class.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a reimagined production of Hamlet taking the stage at The Nola Project. We also speak with a New Orleans filmmaker whose documentary will be screened at the upcoming Olympics. And, we hear about the New Orleans Saints' upcoming trip to Paris.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Washington Post layoffs, the upcoming election, and the latest with Pres. Trump.

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks his time as mayor 13 months into his term. Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster remembers actor Demond Wilson after his recent passing, and pays homage by playing a past interview. Louisiana developer John Miller speaks on his career in development projects in Louisiana and his current project with Spirit Airlines.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the Thrive proposal and also gives insight on upcoming events at the library. Political consultant George Kennedy comments on the world of political consulting and also various political topics. Writer, researcher, and cultural analyst Ashley Farmer talks her latest work, "Queen Mother".

Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards talks the latest in Baton Rouge including the upcoming tax initiative election. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, congressional redistricting, and the latest with the Trump administration. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actress Christine Saenez to speak on the upcoming show, "Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley". For tickets, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/theatre/events/2025-26_season.php.

President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami to talk the upcoming River City Jazz Masters performance by ARTEMIS. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-artemis and use code ENGSTER50 for discount off your ticket purchase. They also speak on Johnny Rivers amid his upcoming 83rd birthday. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on local and national political topics including this election week and the Democratic party.

Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry talks the latest in local and national news with the government shutdown and LSU. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the ending of the shutdown as well as the latest regarding the Epstein files.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we remember the contributions of French-speaking Cajun servicemen in World War II. We also hear about a revived ballet performance to honor the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Civil rights attorney, activist, and author Gloria Browne Marshall discusses various political topics and her new book "A Protest History of the United States". Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on the importance of the upcoming vote for the Thrive EBR partnership. Musical artist David St. Romain shares details on the upcoming Songs of Survivors workshop for veterans. For more information, visit- https://sosmusic.org/sos4vets-signup/