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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a tech entrepreneur and an ALS patient in Louisiana about new efforts towards researching a cure for ALS. Plus we hear from an LSU law professor about the fight between fisherman and oil companies for the right to own drowned land.

Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including the last with Pres. Trump. Chief Executive Officer of Nest Health Rebekah Gee talks her organization and also gives her view on healthcare in America.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards discusses all that is happening in the city including pay raises and the initiative to clean up blight around BR. Veteran journalist JR Ball talks independent news venture "Red Eye", and speaks in depth on the City Park golf course.

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.

Executive director of Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks the current state of the economy under Pres. Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Pres. Trump, the war in Iran, and also upcoming elections.

Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain speaks on the Farm Bureau and also the effect of the war in Iran and tariffs on the farming industry. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the upcoming primary election and its candidates. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Gary Crockett talks his campaign and candidacy in the upcoming runoff election. Communications Director at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Louisiana Avery Davidson talks the 104th Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Convention.