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State representative and chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Edmond Jordan talks the latest in the legislature with congressional redistricting. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including Pres. Trump and the upcoming midterm elections.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the entire state is voting on whether a breakaway suburb of Baton Rouge gets to have its own school district. We also learn about an organization aiming to foster better conditions for working parents, and learn about upcoming events for Make-A-Wish Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the upcoming state elections and what will — or won't — count on the ballot. We also learn about changes to the annual Bayou Boogaloo festival, and hear about efforts to make the streets safer for bikers and pedestrians.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including congressional redistricting and the upcoming senate elections. Chief Policy Officer of Leaders for a Better Louisiana Barry Erwin talks the upcoming election and the amendments on the ballot. Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster remembers journalist and film critic Rex Reed by playing an encore interview from 2012 amid his recent death.

Today on Louisiana Considered, writer and professor Nicholas Lemann discusses his latest book — part memoir, part research into New Orleans Jewish history. We dive into “Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries.”

Today on Louisiana Considered, Calvin Duncan tells us how he's been fighting back since lawmakers removed his elected position. Plus, a reporter tells us about finding long lost family members after racial divisions drove them apart decades earlier.

Legendary blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy reflects on his life and career over the years and also his upcoming performance at the Saenger Theatre. For more information, visit https://www.buddyguy.net/#tour. Author and journalist Danielle Crittenden talks her latest work, "Dispatches From Grief". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on the latest in the entertainment world including Stephen Colbert's last episode of "The Late Show", the anniversary of the the last episode of the Johnny Carson Show, Cher's 80th birthday.

Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump, the Texas primary runoff, and the upcoming midterm elections. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers legendary jazz musician and saxophonist Sonny Rollins amid his recent death.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the legislative session is in its final week. We break down the latest bills.. We’ll also wrap up the biggest education stories of the school year. Later, we’ll hear from an organization working to empower women leaving the criminal justice system.

LSU physics professor and observatory head of LIGO Livingston Joseph Giaime discusses the vital funding for LIGO that is in a precarious state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks current political topics including the war in Iran, and the Louisiana senate race.