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Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is working to give police officers a significant raise. Plus, we learn why a federal judge in Lake Charles may soon dismiss a 60-year-old school desegregation order.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why New Orleans may soon do away with curbside recycling. Plus, middle grade author Rachel Marsh is out with a new book all about coastal restoration and the state’s waterways. And we hear how some Mississippi lawmakers are pushing to restore voting rights for former felons.

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray comments on the run off in the Louisiana senate race, and topical political subjects. Council member for District 10 Carolyn Coleman is joined by executive director of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Chris Csonka to talk the upcoming 2026 Community Warrant Resolution event happening Friday, March 27th. For more information or to pre-register, please visit - https://www.ebrcjcc.org/ WRKF Station Manager Paul Maassen chats about the importance of donating to your local public radio station during the ongoing WRKF pledge drive. You can learn more about donating to WRKF here- https://wkrf.donorsupport.co/page/P26S

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how the partial federal government shutdown is impacting Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. We also speak with LSU researchers who have figured out how to filter microplastics out of water, and hear about efforts to grow the state’s tech sector.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy comments on various topics including the staged wreck scheme in New Orleans, the Trump administration, and the upcoming Senate election. Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil speaks on the war in Iran and also the ongoing Legislative Session. Grandson of author Ernest Gaines, Nicholas Smith gives insight into the bill proposal to honor Gaines on a portion of LA Highway 1.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the controversial prosecutor Hugo Holland is now the de facto front runner in a race for Caddo Parish judge. Plus we learn about a radio station designed for blind listeners in New Orleans, and hear about funding woes for Baton Rouge public defenders.

Pastor Donnie Swaggart speaks on his life and work within the ministry over the years. Retired general surgeon Dr. Allen Saxon speaks on his latest work, "Training in Charity". Actor and life coach Michael Graham talks his life and career throughout the years and also his current endeavor, Mindset Matters Consulting.

Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on tourism throughout the state. the upcoming closed primary election, and also the upcoming Louisiana Political Hall of Fame induction. Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest higher education news including LSU's rehiring of Will Wade. Musician and Moody Blues guitarist Justin Hayward reflects on his life and career over the years and also speaks on his upcoming performance. For tickets and more information, visit https://justinhayward.com/pages/current-tour-dates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the water main breaks in New Orleans, Shreveport and rural communities. We also hear about an upcoming banjo and guitar festival, and break down the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories on birds. First, we hear the latest episode of Sea Change to learn about the perils migrating birds face on their journey north. Then, we hear about a bird poop trial dividing the city of Harahan. And we hear why state driver’s licenses and IDs may soon require a citizenship marker.