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Wife of longtime Baton Rouge columnist Smiley Anders Katherine Anders remembers her husband on the anniversary of his column. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the firing of CBS correspondent Scott Pelley. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the various politics topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the war in Iran.

Retired associate professor and the LSU Manship School Judith Sylvester comments on the evolution of journalism throughout the years and also her work in making LSU a smoke-free campus. Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the upcoming Louisiana senate election and its candidates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, a reporter reflects on the findings from his undercover investigation at a Louisiana private prison 10 years ago. Plus, we learn about efforts to increase arts education in rural areas at the Lafon Arts Center in Luling.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein sheds light on the East Baton Rouge Parish library's dedicated millage, which is on the ballot this weekend- June 27th, 2026. Don't forget to vote! Sportswriter Gil LeBreton speaks on his storied career and his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman talks his upcoming retirement from Southeastern and pertinent political topics.

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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest from the trial of former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson. We also learn about the early successes of a new mentorship program organized by the nonprofit 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, and about Juneteenth celebrations in Lafayette this weekend.

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and executive director of the LA Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus to discuss various political topics including upcoming elections and the parties. LSU professor Kevin Cope announces his retirement from LSU and also comments on the latest in politics including the recent UFC fight at the US Capitol.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why Baton Rouge voters are once again voting on funding for the public library system. We also learn about federal funds used to support pro-life pregnancy centers in Louisiana and dive into a study on the impacts of family literacy on a child’s school-readiness.

Today on Louisiana Considered, WAYMO has made it to New Orleans, but when will these self-driving cars actually be driverless? We also hear the story of a Louisiana drag king who played a pivotal role in the Stonewall riot in 1969, and hear the details behind the Summer Lyric Theater’s first show of the season: “Chicago.”

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in national politics including the upcoming runoff elections, the midterm election, and Pres. Trump. Assistant professor in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond Lauren Nicole Henley talks her latest work "Inquisition for Blood".