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Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks a variety of city subjects including cleaning up blight and crime. Public affairs specialist for the US Small Business Administration Michelle Genovese is joined by media relations specialist for FEMA Nate Custer to expound upon their work involving disaster relief for parishes affected by tropical storm Arthur. Southern University professor of political science Albert Samuels discusses political topics including the trials amidst the aftermath of redistricting.

In light of the America 250 celebrations, we look back on the Battle of Baton Rouge, a chapter of Revolutionary War history that took place in Louisiana, today on Louisiana Considered. Plus, we hear about adaptive water skiing for kids with disabilities.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about Gov. Jeff Landry’s recent remarks criticizing New Orleans. We also learn why Louisiana Republicans are now targeting centrist democrats, and dive into a new podcast on Negro Leagues baseball history in Puerto Rico.

Veteran journalist and co-founder of Red Eye JR Ball talks the latest in local news including City Park Golf Course, and community pools. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the upcoming midterm elections and the latest with Pres. Trump.

Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory talks various political topics including the Republican party, the upcoming midterm election, his candidacy and campaign for mayor of Opelousas, and the latest on Pres. Trump. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers speaks on the latest in local politics including the upcoming senate election and the potential changes to City Park.

Today on Louisiana Considered: the consequences of rising temperatures. We hear what risks heat can pose to animals, and hear how the summer months see spikes in mental health crises. Plus, we learn about a series of Louisiana summer camps for people with various medical conditions or disabilities.

Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on the latest in politics including the Nov. 3rd runoff Senate race, recent Supreme Court decisions, and Pres. Trump. Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper speaks on various topics including the recent altercation involving Central Pastor Tony Spell and his neighbor, the results of the recent Senate race, and the Supreme Court decisions.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we review the results from Saturday’s Senate primary, and what this means for the general elections in November. We also discuss the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Year in Hate and Extremism report, and talk to the doctor behind the first Louisiana patient to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease.

Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann comments on the latest in politics including the recent primary election and Pres. Trump. Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher talks the results of the recent primary election and its candidates.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library including the recently approved millage continuation. Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua to discuss various political topics including allegations against Graham Platner, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the latest with Pres. Trump.