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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A group of self-described “non-Black voters” is suing Louisiana over the state’s new congressional map. Plus, a trip to ancient mounds in northeast Louisiana.
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Louisiana is one of just nine states that still require students to pass exit exams in order to graduate. Plus, the challenges LGBTQ+ candidates face when running for state office.
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Lawmakers kicked off the Legislature’s regular session in Baton Rouge this week. Plus, how Louisiana food pantries are weathering a $71 million loss in federal assistance.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, a deep dive into the massive tax breaks Louisiana gives large chemical manufacturers and the program’s impacts.
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Faubourg Brewing, one of New Orleans’ oldest beer brewing companies, suddenly shut its doors last fall. We’ll hear why. Plus, we catch up with singer Charmaine Neville.
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Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration last week amid a rough crawfish season, unlocking new aid for farmers. Plus, we take a look at why the state dropped its FAFSA requirement for high school seniors.
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Louisiana lawmakers gavel into their regular session on Monday. We’ll take a look at their biggest priorities. Plus, the New Orleans Public Library has published a new anthology of work submitted to their adult writing contest.
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Construction has stopped on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project due to a lawsuit. Plus, what UNO archaeologists are uncovering beneath New Orleans’ famous St. Louis Cathedral.
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Dollar store chains are bad for employees and threaten local economies, according to a new report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Plus, how NOLA businesses of all backgrounds can register to work for Super Bowl 2025.
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Why the Krewe of Freret has banned plastic beads for Mardi Gras 2025. Plus, the NOLA Project opens an immersive play in the Treme.
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Louisiana’s insurance commissioner’s new plans to address sky-high home and flood insurance costs includes rolling back regulations. Plus, a new exhibition explores the lives of female hunters in South Louisiana.
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Louisiana’s historic special session on crime has concluded after a brisk two weeks. We recap the biggest changes to come out of it. Plus, New Orleans will have its first non-charter public school in years.