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 hear about LSU’s new nursing program in Baton Rouge and dive into the history of trade wars in the auto industry. Plus, we meet the artist behind the last eight jazz fest posters. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with captains of Xavier University’s rowing team – the first HBCU coed crew in the country. Plus we learn about the consequences of a proposal to ban fluoride in Louisiana’s drinking water. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the state Senate is debating legislation on restaurant reservation trading. We also speak with the winner of the Crescent City Classic’s wheelchair division, and hear about New Orleans-native Lil Wayne’s upcoming Jazz Fest performance. -
On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we dive into Major League Baseball’s “torpedo bat” trend with a trip to a bat manufacturer in Baton Rouge. We also talk about an upcoming conference on big towns, and hear about this year’s winners of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ Bright Lights awards. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is impacting students in Louisiana. We also hear about the season finale for the Musaica Chamber Ensemble and learn how a sculpture exhibit in Baton Rouge is drawing attention to wrongful convictions. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Louisiana Senate race is already creating buzz ahead of the 2026 election. We also learn about efforts to fight increasing flood risks in the Mississippi River, and a computerized system preventing Louisiana inmates from getting parole board hearings. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, in light of the state’s first execution in over a decade, we speak with anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean about her fight against capital punishment, and the re-release of her most famous book. Plus we catch up on the week in politics. -
On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we discuss federal funding cuts to state cultural programs and HIV prevention. We also learn about a new tech competition coming to Baton Rouge. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the ways you can get involved this National Autism Awareness Month. We also learn what’s on deck at this year’s Summer Lyric Theatre, and hear how an artist is offsetting her own carbon emissions. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a preview of the state legislative session, which kicks off Monday. We also hear about a new Creole language TV series and what to expect at this year’s Festival International de Louisiane. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, award-winning author and New Orleans native, Michael Lewis, joins us to discuss his new book, “Who is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service.” -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with a member of the touring cast of “Hamilton,” about his musical theater journey and his New Orleans roots. We also hear about the latest news affecting coastal Plaquemines Parish and catch up on the week in politics.
