Louisiana Considered
Weekdays at noon and 7:30pm
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 hear an update on the investigation into allegations of abuse against the Baton Rouge Police Department. We also learn about the health of New Orleans trees, and listen back to a conversation with the Republican frontrunner for governor, Jeff Landry. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear more about a judge’s recent ruling to remove youth being housed at a former death row facility at the state prison at Angola. Plus, we continue our interviews with gubernatorial candidates by listening to an encore of our conversation with Republican attorney – and former CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry – Stephen Waguespack.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about last weekend’s events marking the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham. We also learn about an upcoming celebration of New Orleans’ nonprofit arts organizations, and take a second listen to an earlier interview with gubernatorial candidate Shawn Wilson.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how agricultural workers are being affected by record-breaking heat. We also learn what’s causing Baton Rouge’s school bus driver shortage and take a second listen to an interview with gubernatorial candidate Sharon Hewitt.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the indictment of retired New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker, on charges rape and kidnapping related to the sexual abuse of minors during his time in the ministry. We also learn about the impacts high temperatures have had unhoused people and hear about accessible arts programming in Baton Rouge.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss New Orleans’ police officer shortage and learn about Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s pick to lead the department. We also hear about a new financial literacy program for high schoolers and preview the upcoming gubernatorial debate.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the impacts of the state’s controversial habitual offender law. We also hear about an exciting slew of local speakers on deck for a TEDx event in Baton Rouge, and listen to the latest story from our Utility Bill of the Month series.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why a Louisiana school district is suing TikTok and Instagram. We also learn about a rarely produced Tennessee Williams play taking the stage in New Orleans, and learn how to register to vote ahead of a deadline this week.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new multi-million dollar research project to look at maternal mortality in the Gulf South. We also get to know Louisiana’s outgoing consulate general of France and hear about the state’s next insurance commissioner.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new mental health services being offered to students and parents at Orleans Parish schools. We also learn about the concept of energy resilience – and we preview tonight’s gubernatorial debate with The Times-Picayune | The Advocate's editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome about the scandal around the police department’s unmonitored warehouse interrogation facility dubbed “the Brave Cave.” We also hear about diverse candidates running for sheriff across Louisiana, and learn about the impacts of scorching temperatures on high school football games.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the life and legacy of David Berger, a Jewish New Orleans-based weightlifter who was murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics, 51 years ago today. And we hear from a member of the Musaica Chamber Ensemble as the group gears up for its 18th season.
