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Former Gretna Mayor Ronnie Harris talks the upcoming LSU Libraries 50th Book Bazaar. For more information, visit https://lib.lsu.edu/25/03/07/2025bookbazaar. Actor and film producer Louis Herthum speaks on his cancer diagnosis and its impact on his career.Former congressman Charles Boustany comments on various political topics including the war in Iran and also the latest with Pres. Trump

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is tackling the issue of blight. Plus, comedian Ryan Rogers discusses his new special, discovering his comedic voice in addiction recovery and this year’s queer comedy festival — LGBTLOL.

Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves is joined by operatic soprano Teresa Perrotta to talk the upcoming performance, "Madama Butterfly". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/madamabutterfly.Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national topics including the upcoming senate election and its candidates and also the latest with Pres. Trump.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library and also the upcoming tax vote. For more information on library events, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the latest in politics including the war in Iran and Pres. Trumps comments. Investigative reporter, author, and film maker Greg Palast speaks on the ongoing war and also election integrity.

Retired United States Marine Corps General Ron Richard gives his perspective on the war in Iran and the current cease-fire. Friends of City Park Organization member Brian Dubreuil talks the importance of preserving the golf course within City Park. Journalist and co-writer of Fred Hickman's "Channeling: My Life On Air, Off Air, and In Living Color" Harrison Golden speaks on the process of formulating the book alongside Hickman.

Coming up on Louisiana Considered, we chat with Drew Hawkins about his investigation uncovering that multiple elected officials signed NDAs related to data centers. We also hear about a New Orleans facility’s involvement in the construction of the Artemis II rocket, and learn about the latest performance coming to Opéra Louisiane.

Senior reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Julie O'Donoghue talks the latest in local news including the ongoing session and the upcoming election. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the war in Iran and Pres. Trump. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers Hugh Hefner on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Southeast Flood Protection Authority is expanding its police force. We also learn why Tulane University owns the largest collection of fish specimens in the world, and catch up on the week in politics.

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore is joined by activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua to discuss various political topics including the legislative session, the ongoing war in Iran and First Lady Melania Trump's latest press conference. US Senate Democratic candidate Jamie Davis gives insight into his campaign and candidacy.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the ongoing war in Iran is leading to increased oil production in the Gulf — at the expense of a protected endangered species. We also hear about Xavier University’s win at the NAIA cheer national championships, and discuss Better Louisiana’s position on several bills making their way through the state legislature.