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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.

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.

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.

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.

UL System President and CEO Rick Gallot talks the legislature and higher education throughout the state. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray comments on various political topics including the house senate race and the upcoming midterm election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Morning Edition host Diane Mack reflects on her more than 30 years in public radio as she heads towards retirement. Plus, in honor of March Madness, we look back on a story about the first integrated high school sports game in Louisiana.

Democratic Candidate for United States Senate Nick Albares talks his campaign and candidacy and also comments on world issues including the war in Iran. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various local topics including the upcoming elections and prospective candidate debates.

Reporter for The Advocate and president of the Louisiana Capital Correspondents Association Charles Lussier talks the return of "The Gridiron Show". Former U.S. ambassador Francis Rooney comments on Pres. Trump and the ongoing war in Iran. Literary critic and author Ruth Franklin talks her latest work, "The Many Lives of Anne Frank".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the immigration crackdown is leading to a worker shortage in the state’s crawfish industry. We also discuss a new documentary series on the history of Louisiana’s HBCUs and learn about an LSU symposium on the future of AI in the business sector.