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Marketing Director of Louisiana Marathon Mike Wattigny talks the upcoming Louisiana Marathon. For more information, visit https://www.thelouisianamarathon.com/. Author John Smith Jr. is joined by chair of The Adams Memorial Commission and president of the Adams Memorial Foundation Jackie Cushman to speak on the importance and impact of the upcoming memorial for the Adam's family. For more information, visit https://theadamsmemorial.org/ .

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks on what's new at the library amid the new year. Author Greg Palast gives his thoughts on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore recalls the insurrection at the Capitol on its five year anniversary.

Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been nearly three years since landmark settlements were reached between states and major opioid producers. We learn why much of the settlement money hasn’t been spent. We also hear from a special effects designer on his journey from Morgan City to Hollywood.

Author Monte Burke talks his latest work, "Men of Troy". Vice president of the Pointe Coupee Historical Society Greg LaCour speaks on the rededication of The Miss Jane Pittman Oak on this Sunday, Jan. 18, at 3p.m at 11850 LA-416, Lakeland. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump and also the recent raid of a Washington Post reporter.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from Vilma Palacios, a 22-year old registered nurse who was arrested by ICE, detained for six months and deported to Honduras. We also speak with WWNO’s Rosemary Westwood about her years in health care reporting and her next career move.

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.

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.

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.

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.