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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about potential new public funding for a program that sends kids to private schools. We also hear how Louisiana Catholics are responding to the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV. And we learn about rock band music education in schools.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in LA politics with Gov. Landry and the election delay. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf speaks on the redrawing of LA congressional maps and gerrymandering.

Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert is joined by member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus to discuss the latest in LA politics including the postponing of the House primary election. Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman comments on the effect and implications of postponing the election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how Black Masking Indians helped promote the very first Jazz Fest. We also get the latest in the Angola farm line trial, and dive into Tank and the Bangas’ new album, The Last Balloon.

Financial advisor Fred Dent joins for his monthly visit and speaks on the current state of the markets. Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Randal Gaines talks current political topics including the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory talks various political topics including congressional redistricting. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus responds to Sen. Jay Morris' remarks at the recent committee meeting regarding LA's congressional map. Award-winning producer Melissa Berton talks "The Pad Project". For more information, visit www. thepadproject.org.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into a new WNYC podcast about the history of FEMA and its uncertain position in the Trump administration. We also learn about a Baton Rouge composer’s new musical tribute to boxing great Muhammad Ali.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in the political world including the results of the recent primary election, Cassidy, Letlow, and Fleming. Commissioner of insurance Tim Temple speaks on the latest in the insurance industry.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the Supreme Court blocked a ruling from a New Orleans court to stop the mailing of a medication abortion drug. We also discuss a raise for East Baton Rouge city-parish employees and hear about a nun championing housing stability.

Summer is on its way. And in Louisiana, that means hurricane season. We discuss how to preserve photographs and art during evacuations. We also learn about the statewide referee shortage, and catch up on the week in politics.