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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’ll find out what Donaldsonville area residents think about the new Hyundai steel plant. We also get an update on the Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience in New Orleans, and hear the latest on teacher stipends.

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.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout the state and his opposition to the closed primary election. Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert is joined by state representative and chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Edmond Jordan to discuss various local political topics including the upcoming primary runoff and its candidates.

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.

Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf and Republican activist and member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom debate their opposing political philosophies in regards to current political topics. Real estate professional Jerry Del Rio comments on the present conditions of the real estate market. Former professional baseball player Denny McLain talks his storied career and the current state of the league.

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.

Longtime politico James Carville talks various topics including the war in Iran, the upcoming midterm elections, and also the replacement of Graham Platner as Maine's Democratic nominee. Journalist and author Leo Honeycutt reflects on the life and times of the 50th Governor of LA, Edwin Edwards. Democratic Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray and associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow chime in on Edwin Edwards and also discuss the latest in local and national politics including upcoming midterm elections and the candidates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from legal experts about the arguments behind the state postponing U.S. House primary elections. Plus, we remember longtime Times-Picayune theater critic David Cuthbert, with a conversation about the time the cast of Saturday Night Live came to Mardi Gras.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a Baton Rouge community fridge is keeping fresh food available all summer long. We also break down the weeklong New Orleans celebration of spirits, Tales of the Cocktail. And we discuss the life and legacy of state Senator Larry Selders, who died recently.