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The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various local topics including the upcoming US Senate election and congressional redistricting. Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the upcoming primary election and the candidates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the recent Tulane University study that outlines the risks of living near a vanishing coastline and how to prepare for potential relocation. Plus, we get the details behind the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s opening production.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including the upcoming "Fix-It-Faire". For more information, visit, https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/. Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the latest in tourism throughout the state and also the closed primary election. Visual artist Jeremiah Ariaz talks his upcoming exhibit at the Baton Rouge Gallery. For more information, visit, https://www.batonrougegallery.org/ariaz-may2026.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll learn about the first Filipino settlement in America, built in the swamps of St. Bernard Parish. We also hear about an organization caring for adult survivors of child abuse, and catch up on the week in politics.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on the latest on the Supreme Court ruling regarding congressional districts and also the suspension of the US House election. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua comments on various topics locally and nationally including redistricting, upcoming elections, and amendments.

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.

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, 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.

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/

State Representative Mandie Landry comments on various political topics including the recent legislative session and the current state of the Democratic party. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner for District 1 Eric Skrmetta talks his roll as a PSC, the upcoming Meta data center in Richland Parish, and other local political topics.