Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the latest developments in the field of preventive medicine in Louisiana and across the country. We also hear why one organization is traveling to New Orleans with 11 colorful pianos in tow, and get a roundup of the week’s top political stories.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the LSU women’s basketball team is shaping up for their next game of the March Madness tournament. Plus, we hear from the recently-resigned head of Louisiana’s Department of Environmental Quality and learn about a European polyphonic singing group in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back on a conversation with one inspiring Louisiana woman: physician-assistant, commercial astronaut and author, Hayley Arcenaux. Plus, in honor of March Madness, we hear about the basketball game that integrated Louisiana high school sports.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about two upcoming performances: ‘Madame Butterfly’ at the New Orleans Opera Association and ‘Night of the Iguana’ brought by the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company. Plus, we get an update on the future of the Homer Plessy Community School in the French Quarter.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what’s on deck at the Patois New Orleans Human Rights Film Festival and hear the details for the upcoming Big Bass Rodeo “fishtival.” Plus, Bobbi-Jean Misick tells us about a recent hunger strike at a Louisiana ICE detention center.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new LSU lecture series that emphasizes the importance of ethical journalism during polarized times. Plus, we hear about an upcoming bull riding event in New Orleans and get a roundup of the week’s top political stories.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about hopes for better transportation systems across the Gulf South. We also hear from a luthier and violinist about how to care for old instruments, and learn about Irish immigration history in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the dangers posed by sugar cane field burning and hear from one nonprofit about their research into alternatives. Plus, we hear about the findings from a recent survey on how Southerners feel about reparations.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about BirdFoot Festival’s upcoming performances as it celebrates its 11th season with chamber music in venues across New Orleans. Plus, performances of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof continue at Le Petit Theatre in conjunction with the Tennessee Williams Festival in New Orleans, and we hear about a team of attorneys and advocates that have been visiting detention centers in Louisiana to teach detainees about their legal rights.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from the chiefs of two different Native American tribes in Louisiana who tell us about their struggles for recognition. We also learn about a new permanent exhibit at the USS KIDD Veterans Museum in downtown Baton Rouge, and get an update on New Orleans short-term rentals rules.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Center for Green Schools is aiming to make New Orleans school buildings more environmentally-friendly. Plus, we learn more about the ongoing World Baseball Classic and catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the hotel industry is reshaping after COVID across America. Plus, the Washington Post’s Brady Dennis joins us for more on a new report on worsening hurricane winds in the Gulf South.