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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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Amy Goodman, an investigative reporter and co-founder of Democracy Now, joins us to discuss the documentary on her life and career, “Steal This Story, Please!” She discusses her commitment to truth-telling and the future of journalism.

Author, actor, and political commentator John Fugelsang talks various political topics in regards to religion. Former congressman Charles Boustany speaks on his first-hand experiences in Kiev and his perspective on the war in Ukraine.

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, Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington joins us to wrap up the legislative session. We also hear about a new LPB docuseries exploring all 64 parishes, and sit down with the superintendent of NOLA public schools.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why lawmakers did not pass an annual teacher pay raise as they have in previous years. We also hear some tips for navigating mosquito season and learn what the Baton Rouge Music Census says about the city’s entertainment economy.

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks the happenings in the city over the past month, and introduces "Mayor President for the day" Serenity Smith as a guest. Democratic candidate for congress in Louisiana's 5th District Lindsay Garcia speaks on her political philosophy, and gives her perspective on the offensive exchange that occurred during the recent committee hearing over redistricting. Author Tom Clavin discusses his newest book "Vengeance: The Last Stand of Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull". Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami promotes the final River City Jazz Masters' performance of the year happening at the Manship Theatre. For more information visit- https://manshiptheatre.org/

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.”

Democratic Candidates for United States Senate Nick Albares, Gary Crockett, and Jamie Davis speak on their views and policies. Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10,000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper to talk the latest on local politics including congressional redistricting.