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 continue to bring you Wetlands Radio, a series on coastal restoration. We learn how the river builds land, and why people want to imitate it. Plus, we hear about new success in a state-run tutoring program. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on the New Orleans’ mayor’s race. We also hear why schools are struggling to return to pre-pandemic attendance levels and hear how Louisiana became a leader in the coastal restoration movement. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how cuts to SNAP education programs will impact families across the state. We also dive into new initiatives to help state businesses, and hear how the oil industry boom and bust gave rise to coastal restoration in Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about concerns over bicycle safety in New Orleans. We also explore 260 years of state geologic history, and hear from a musical family trio stopping in their home state of Louisiana on tour. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about innovative rice studies coming out of LSU. We also hear the first episode of the Wetlands Radio series about the history of coastal restoration and the methods Louisiana is using to restore its coast. Then we hear about the impact of rising heat on seniors in the Lower Ninth Ward. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories from LSU. We learn about the university art museum’s latest exhibit uniting 33 artists from across the South. We also speak with a 66-year-old freshman who recently debuted with the Golden Band from Tigerland. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the latest polls in the New Orleans mayor’s race. We also learn about a new cost-saving energy efficiency program, and discuss the Saints’ 2025 season, which kicked off last week. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the state’s surge in whooping cough cases. We also dive into the latest findings on Louisiana’s performance on several policy issues and look at the problems early childcare providers are facing. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a new AI data center in Richland Parish is transforming a small, agricultural town into a tech hub. We also speak with author and illustrator Alex Beard about his new book of artwork and poetry focused on birds. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the findings from Leaders for a Better Louisiana’s recent factbook. We also learn about a documentary on New Orleans jazz funerals and hear about urban farming in the Lower Ninth Ward. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss President Donald Trump’s proposal to send the National Guard to New Orleans. We also hear the unique origin story behind The Nola Project theatre company, and discuss concerns over the city’s new levee system. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what happens next to those convicted by split juries before the Supreme Court ruled the practice unconstitutional, and hear how ICE arrests are concerning the Hispanic community in Kenner. We also learn about the opening of two new food banks and hear how Musicians’ Village was born out of Katrina.
