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 dive into the results from last night’s elections. We’ll head to Mississippi, where the Democrat has a narrow lead over the Republican in a race that’s too close to call. We’ll also discuss the two Louisiana U.S. House races headed for runoffs, and hear what the big blue waves means for Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s election day! Three politics professors from Louisiana universities discuss record-breaking early voting, why Black voters are motivated and whether or not they think the democrats will take back the House and Senate. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from political strategist James Carville on the Nov. 3 midterm elections. We also check on the race for Julia Letlow's old House seat, and hear how a leading Louisiana pollster collects data and makes his predictions. -
Tomorrow is Halloween, and New Orleans is frequently cited as one of the most haunted cities in America. A former French Quarter ghost tour guide and Tulane Professor tells us how New Orleans honors its dead, and how those traditions keep the past alive. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how Republican Senate candidate Julia Letlow is responding to Democrat Jamie Davis’ rise in the polls. We’ll hear more about an organization that offers support to families grappling with death, and hear how the BP Oil Spill continues to impact biodiversity in the Gulf. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis, who shares his views on economic development, non-disclosure agreements and working across the aisle. Plus, we get the details behind the 50th Louisiana Book Fest. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, former Republican strategist and commentator Tim Miller shares his take on the Nov. 3 midterm elections and the potential Blue wave predicted by polls. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been 50 years since the worst ferry disaster in U.S. history. We learn how the tragedy in Lulling changed maritime law. We also dive into the race for East Baton Rouge district attorney, and hear how the midterm elections are heating up in Mississippi. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser weighs in on the NDAs state officials have signed with large tech companies. We also hear from a NOLA native performing in The Lion King at The Saenger, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how PAR Louisiana is weighing in on the 10 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot. We also discuss a new documentary film that explores migration due to climate change across six continents. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we find out why the Lafayette Consolidated government is shutting down “nuisance” properties. We also catch up with Tank, of Tank and the Bangas, and learn about a new documentary exploring the historic Dew Drop Inn. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss how a maintenance mishap accidentally misclassified 67,000 Louisiana voters as inactive. We also hear about the rise in kratom use, and learn about a new exhibition imagining how New Orleans can better navigate rising water levels.
