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Novelist Greg Iles talks his latest work, "Southern Man". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various national and local political topics.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we hear from the authors of a pair of Tulane University studies looking at the impact of abortion restrictions and bans. We’ll also learn what tanked efforts to cut the state’s self-imposed red tape on buying voting machines and why it failed this legislative session. And Stephanie Grace gives us the rundown of the week in state politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring together a panel of journalists to discuss media coverage in the aftermath of the storm. We also hear how local newsrooms sought to defy false media narratives, and hear from two students about their family’s Katrina stories.

Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs speaks on his time as a journalist during the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. Former Mayor of Gretna Ronnie Harris reflects on Hurricane Katrina and its effects in the city of Gretna. Senior Policy Advisor at Invest Louisiana Courtney Foster speaks on the impact and importance of Medicaid throughout our state. Author Paula Saunders talks her latest work, "Starting From Here".

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on various upcoming events. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Political speechwriter and author David Litt speaks on his latest work. "Its Only Drowning" and also comments on various political topics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what’s on deck at the upcoming Culture Collision event. We also visit the Mississippi coast to learn why communities devastated by Katrina are still vulnerable to storms, and hear from the latest storyteller with Be Loud Studios.

Interim LSU President Matt Lee talks the search for a full-time president as well as the latest at LSU including the new arena. KSLA reporter Caroline Marston recalls a shooting she as well as Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster witnessed this past weekend in Atlanta. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by Republican activist and member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom to discuss various political topic including the latest with Pres. Trump.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what happens next to those convicted by split juries before the Supreme Court ruled the practice unconstitutional, and hear how ICE arrests are concerning the Hispanic community in Kenner. We also learn about the opening of two new food banks and hear how Musicians’ Village was born out of Katrina.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson discuss the current state of the markets and their investment philosophies. Musician Rusty Yates reminisces on his career. Rabbi Peretz Kazen talks the upcoming event 505 Days: A Powerful Event with Hostage Survivor Omer Shem Tov. For more information visit: https://www.chabadbr.com/civicrm/event/info?id=298&reset=1

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss President Donald Trump’s proposal to send the National Guard to New Orleans. We also hear the unique origin story behind The Nola Project theatre company, and discuss concerns over the city’s new levee system.