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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the story of Nigel and the Hurricane–how a 4-year-old boy from New Orleans ended up in Montclair, New Jersey after Hurricane Katrina – and how the community rallied around his family.

Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks Hurricane Katrina on its 20 year anniversary. Former Gretna Mayor Ronnie Harris remembers the city of Greta during Hurricane Katrina. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore reflects on his time and role in the comeback following Hurricane Katrina. Former LSU head football coach Curley Hallman gives his thoughts on the LSU Tiger's season opener against Clemson.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss recovery efforts in the aftermath of Katrina. We hear why the Vietnamese community bounced back faster than other groups, and how a people-finding network reunited loved ones after the storm. Plus we learn about the role faith groups played in the direct aftermath of the storm.

Louisiana Illuminator and Tiger Rag reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest on LSU. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including Pres. Trump. troops to New Orleans, and the Epstein files.

Author and former LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business Dean Richard White Jr talks the life, times, and assassination of Huey P. Long on the 90th anniversary of his assassination. Author Claire Bateman speaks on alleged assassinator of Huey P. Long, Carl Weiss.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the findings from Leaders for a Better Louisiana’s recent factbook. We also learn about a documentary on New Orleans jazz funerals and hear about urban farming in the Lower Ninth Ward.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Gov. Landry will be relying on Democrats to pass some of his proposals. We hear what’s on deck for the first-ever NOLA Mural Fest, and speak with a candidate running for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout Louisiana with the upcoming Taylor Swift concert and the Annual Book Festival. Secretary at the Department of Revenue Richard Nelson gives insight into the Landry's tax plan. Dr. Denise Underwood from The National Security Leaders for Louisiana gives insight into the organization and also its work regarding the upcoming presidential election.

Secretary for the Veterans Affair in Louisiana and military officer Joey Strickland speaks on his life and career to this point as well as the upcoming LA Department of Veterans Affairs Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commission. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-dept-of-veterans-affairs-vietnam-war-50th-anniversary-commemoration-tickets-528493386947. Journalist and CEO and founder of The 19th News Emily Ramshaw talks news in the nonprofit world. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses various local news topics and also what's happening in The Beltway.

Chair of the Board of Progress and co-founder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former metro-councilman Darrell Glasper to discuss several political topics including the failure to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Kantrell and Donald Trump. Attending physician and hospitalist at Baylor College of Medicine Dr. Ricardo Nuila talks his latest work, "The People's Hospital".