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, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins us to discuss the costs of war in the Middle East. We also hear the latest on pervasive lead contamination throughout New Orleans playgrounds, and hear about a blues music festival coming to Baton Rouge. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why five Evangeline Parish officials were recently arrested on charges of accessing state computers and sharing sensitive information with a criminal defendant. We also get the details behind the New Orleans library’s genealogical festival, and hear how some schools are working together to better support students with disabilities. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Southeast Flood Protection Authority is expanding its police force. We also learn why Tulane University owns the largest collection of fish specimens in the world, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Coming up on Louisiana Considered, we chat with Drew Hawkins about his investigation uncovering that multiple elected officials signed NDAs related to data centers. We also hear about a New Orleans facility’s involvement in the construction of the Artemis II rocket, and learn about the latest performance coming to Opéra Louisiane. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new photography exhibit that features portraits of Holocaust survivors in Louisiana. And, we chat with singer Erica Falls about a new film that shares the story behind her latest album. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the ongoing war in Iran is leading to increased oil production in the Gulf — at the expense of a protected endangered species. We also hear about Xavier University’s win at the NAIA cheer national championships, and discuss Better Louisiana’s position on several bills making their way through the state legislature. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories on birds. First, we hear the latest episode of Sea Change to learn about the perils migrating birds face on their journey north. Then, we hear about a bird poop trial dividing the city of Harahan. And we hear why state driver’s licenses and IDs may soon require a citizenship marker. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how you can get up-close to the original Louisiana Purchase documents at the Old State Capitol Museum next month. We hear more on the water leaks in uptown New Orleans, and the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an investigation showing many elected officials signing nondisclosure agreements related to large-scale developments like the planned datacenters in northwest Louisiana. We also learn about the history of knives in Louisiana and hear about the push for amphibious homes in flood-prone areas. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why recreational gator hunting may soon have an established season in the state. We also chat with an aspiring paralympic power lifter about creating new life goals after a tragic accident. Plus, we hear how the Louisiana Bucket Brigade is celebrating Earth Day. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the controversial prosecutor Hugo Holland is now the de facto front runner in a race for Caddo Parish judge. Plus we learn about a radio station designed for blind listeners in New Orleans, and hear about funding woes for Baton Rouge public defenders. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been roughly one month since the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran. We’ll learn about the economic and human costs of the war, and when it might end. We also discuss the tax breaks incentivizing tech giants to build data centers in Louisiana, and catch up on the week in politics.
