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Republican political consultant Roy Fletcher comments on the recent endeavors to remove LSU from the SEC, and talks the upcoming republican midterm convention. Reporter for the New York Times Jere Longman also speaks on the recent news involving LSU, as well as his perspective of the 9/11 tragedy after writing his book "Among the Heroes: United Flight 93 & the Passengers & Crew".

Today on Louisiana Considered, Lane Kiffin is about to make his season opener debut with LSU. We preview the season, and learn why he’s making headlines. We also listen to the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, about the fight over who has the right to stay on the small Portuguese fishing island of Culatra.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the tax incentives that led SpaceX to launch a major development in Louisiana – and how the project will impact the Vermillion Parish economy. We also discuss the availability of service dogs to the visually impaired in Louisiana, and how that stacks up to other states.

Former state lawmaker and cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana Melissa Flournoy is joined by member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom to discuss various political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the upcoming midterm elections. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest in national and local news including the Louisiana delegation and LSU vs. the SEC. Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves talks the upcoming show "Life, Liberty, and Laughs", and the upcoming "Young Artist Residency Auditions". For more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/.

National college sports reporter and author John Talty talks his latest work on LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, "Lane Being Lane".Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf comments on the latest in local news including the latest column written by Quin Hillyer regarding a new marijuana dispensary in the French Quarter and Pres. Trump and mail-in voting.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is addressing the city’s budget deficit. Plus, we hear about porous pavement and how surfaces that absorb water can help cool cities, mitigate flooding and lower electricity bills.

Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller is joined by former state representatives Ted James and Troy Hebert to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and the candidates. Journalist and writer Eric Schlosser talks the 25th-anniversary milestone of his landmark book, "Fast Food Nation".

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why LSU recently closed two campus cultural centers and how this move is impacting students. We also learn how a rural health clinic serving a native community is managing amid nationwide cuts, and hear about genealogical research projects in Baton Rouge.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why people on parole are often responsible for paying for their community supervision. We also dive into a new study on how gender-based? violence in Louisiana compares to other states. And we speak with Marketplace host Kai Rysdall about his upcoming visit to New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, what happens when leaders across four religious communities walk into a radio station? In honor of 40 years since the founding of the Baton Rouge Interfaith Federation, we hear from four religious leaders about cross-cultural dialogue.