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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.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on the latest in politics including the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the upcoming senate election. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on various political topics including the 250th anniversary of the United States, upcoming elections, and the indictment of Liz Murrill.

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.

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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the final stretch of the state Republican Senate primary runoff. We also hear about a vital piece of land rapidly disappearing in New Orleans East, and the University of New Orleans’ first marching band in 50 years.

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.

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.

Economist and president and founder of Loren C. Scott & Associates Loren Scott talks the latest on tariffs and their effect and impact on the economy. Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Susan Bourgeois speaks on economic development and on the effects of data centers throughout the state.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a growing community of Afrikaners moving to the Mississippi Delta. We also learn why increased prices are keeping many families from sending their kids to summer camp. And we discuss recent changes to the state’s HIV exposure laws.