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Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin joins us on his birthday to give his thoughts on the current state of LSU athletics and also the latest in physical fitness throughout the state. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster reflects on the life of former Xavier President Norman Francis, Civil Rights activist Jesse Jackson, and actor Robert Duvall. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the recent deaths of Jesse Jackson and Norman Francis and also the upcoming primary election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the success of recent state laws that helped improve students' reading scores. We also hear from two congressmen during their trip to New Orleans to address the state’s weather-driven insurance crisis.

President of League of Women Voters Louisiana Christy Green talks the upcoming closed primary election. Wall Street Journal Print Editor Alex Martin comments on the latest in world news with Pres. Trump and the war in the Middle East.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library talks the latest at the library including the upcoming "Attic Treasures and Collectibles" event and the upcoming tax vote. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Financial advisor Fred Dent joins for his monthly visit to discuss the current state of the markets with the ongoing war in Iran. Author Stephen Maitland-Lewis talks his latest work, "The Unlikely Huntress".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we preview the upcoming legislative session and hear the details behind an April book festival in New Iberia. Plus, with the Paralympic Games coming up, we revisit a conversation with Baton Rouge-born para snowboarder Brenna Huckaby.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various topics including the war in Iran, Kristi Noem, and the upcoming election. Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss various political topics including the Iranian war and the upcoming legislative session.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how artificial reefs may help to rebuild habitats for vanishing sea life. Plus, we learn why New Orleans might trash a recycling initiative.

Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks the latest in industrial developments throughout Louisiana. Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on various topics including tourism throughout the state, the "Make America Beautiful" initiative and also a new bill regarding a lifetime term limit on Louisiana governors. Executive director of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the upcoming legislative session. Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Dr. Faye Williams remembers Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson amid his recent death.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will raise Louisiana’s costs to run its food assistance program. We also hear how a Tulane lab is leading the way in research into ancient Mayan civilizations, and hear about the return of house call nurses in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss a recent court decision that found state schools must display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. We also hear why the costs to power AI data centers may fall to residents, and hear about the latest exhibit at the Louisiana Children’s Museum.