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Talk LA host Jim Engster talks various politic topics including the recent Capitol Hill lunch. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in politics including Sen. Cassidy and Pres. Trump's recent exchange and the upcoming Senate election. Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin remembers LSU's first black coach Ron Abernathy amid his recent death.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Haiti may be knocked out of the World Cup, but local fans are still celebrating the country’s appearance on the global stage. Plus, we remember the UpStairs Lounge fire, which took 32 lives at a gay bar in the French Quarter 53 years ago.

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.

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.

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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a sneak peak of the June 27th ballot. We also hear about the impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur and learn about a new project to preserve memories of the University of New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the implications of the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill. We also hear from one of the three judges recently let go from the Orleans Parish criminal court bench, and learn how an Alabama town is cheering on their hometown hero in his World Cup debut.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple gives an recap of the recent legislative session and also talks insurance throughout the state amid hurricane season. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the results of the recent Senate election, Bill Cassidy, and Pres. Trump.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from three current and former LSU students who investigated the killings of two Black World War II veterans in Louisiana more than 70 years ago. We also dive into an executive order to protect data centers, despite concerns for ratepayers, and catch up on the latest news in Acadiana.

Former state lawmaker Garey Forster talks the latest in local political news including Orleans criminal court judges recusing themselves from the indictment of Liz Murrill. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national politics including the upcoming midterm elections and Maine Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner.