Louisiana Considered
Weekdays at noon and 7:00 pm
Louisiana Considered brings you in-depth news and lively conversations about the stories that matter most to South Louisiana.
The news magazine airs Monday through Friday at noon and features the region's top journalists, newsmakers and artists from South Louisiana. The show is produced by the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms and airs in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn more about a festival in New Orleans for self-proclaimed Black sci-fi and comics nerds. We also dive into the recent ruling in the notorious farm line case at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why lawmakers did not pass an annual teacher pay raise as they have in previous years. We also hear some tips for navigating mosquito season and learn what the Baton Rouge Music Census says about the city’s entertainment economy. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington joins us to wrap up the legislative session. We also hear about a new LPB docuseries exploring all 64 parishes, and sit down with the superintendent of NOLA public schools. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how Gov Jeff Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda could impact taxpayers. We also dive into one Louisiana lawmaker’s ties to Meta’s data center in Richland Parish, and how modern examples of diluting Black voting power trace back to the Reconstruction era. We also celebrate the beginning of Pride Month. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Amy Goodman, an investigative reporter and co-founder of Democracy Now, joins us to discuss the documentary on her life and career, “Steal This Story, Please!” She discusses her commitment to truth-telling and the future of journalism. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, the legislative session is in its final week. We break down the latest bills.. We’ll also wrap up the biggest education stories of the school year. Later, we’ll hear from an organization working to empower women leaving the criminal justice system. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Calvin Duncan tells us how he's been fighting back since lawmakers removed his elected position. Plus, a reporter tells us about finding long lost family members after racial divisions drove them apart decades earlier. -
Summer is on its way. And in Louisiana, that means hurricane season. We discuss how to preserve photographs and art during evacuations. We also learn about the statewide referee shortage, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, LSU softball is headed to the Super Regional after an exciting win last week. We hear what it will take for the team to make the Women's College World Series. We also learn about a non-profit seeking to improve financial literacy for families, and hear about the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s latest exhibit. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the Supreme Court blocked a ruling from a New Orleans court to stop the mailing of a medication abortion drug. We also discuss a raise for East Baton Rouge city-parish employees and hear about a nun championing housing stability. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the surprising results of Saturday’s elections. We also hear how the Smithsonian is partnering with Festival Acadiens, and learn about the boycotts of Dryades Street businesses during New Orleans’ Civil Rights Movement. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, writer and professor Nicholas Lemann discusses his latest book — part memoir, part research into New Orleans Jewish history. We dive into “Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries.”
