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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about Sesame Street’s new initiative and special episode aimed at helping families prepare for and recover from natural disasters. We also discuss the importance of a diverse, multicultural registry of organ donors, and learn about efforts to engage kids in summer reading.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is navigating the city’s budget crisis. We also learn why blood donations are falling to a summer low, and dive into an investigation into wrongdoings by a for-profit hospital operator.

Author, political organizer, and co-founder/president of Run for Something Amanda Litman talks the impact and importance of young people in politics by referencing her latest work, "When We're In Charge". The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in local and national politics including candidate qualifying in Louisiana, the upcoming US Senate election, and the latest on Pres. Trump.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how bots and internet-spread misinformation may have killed a solar farm in Acadiana. We also hear about a new location for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana, and catch up on the week in politics.

Executive Director at the Manship Theatre Jason Langlois discusses upcoming events at the Manship Theatre including two events to celebrate Barbra Streisand. For more information visit: https://manshiptheatre.org/ President and CEO of Deep South Today Warwick Sabin speaks on the current state of journalism and the pursuit of keeping people living in news deserts informed. Political analyst Pearson Cross comments on Louisiana politics including the 5th and 6th districts, and Bill Cassidy.

Author and columnist Humberto Fontova speaks on the impact and effect of leadership of former Cuban President Fidel Castro on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the upcoming November election and Pres. Trump and mail-in voting. Author David Hill talks his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas on its 150th anniversary.

Lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne remembers legendary LSU baseball coach, Skip Bertman amid his recent death and also talks the life and legacy of football star Billy Cannon by referencing his upcoming documentary, "Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry speaks on various local topics including Meta centers throughout the state, NDAs, SpaceX, and AG Liz Murrill.

Co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America Baton Rouge chapter Jessica Converse speaks on the current administration and the philosophy of the DSA. Minister and Executive Director of Non-Profit at Jubilee Pioneers Reverend Chris Andrews is joined by former educator Elizabeth Dent to discuss topical local news such as Billy Tauzin's engagement announcement.

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into what's new at the library in the month of August. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various political topics including the announcement by John Cornyn of and Thom Tillis to confirm Todd Blanche as AG and also division within the Democratic Party. Author, historian, professor, and dean Jonathan Earle talks his latest work, "He Has the People".

Former councilwoman Chauna Banks speaks on various local issues including the new arena, her time on the council, and also talks her upcoming event, The Black Business Insiders Expo and Convention. For more information, visit https://conventioncenter.raisingcanesrivercenter.com/event/black-business-insiders-expo-and-convention-2026/69/. Veteran journalist and co-founder of Red Eye JR Ball comments on the latest in local news including LSU funding and the athletic department. Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court Judge Don Johnson speaks on his career throughout the years and also upcoming political endeavors.