Conservationists are worried the massive SpaceX launch facility planned for Louisiana will threaten what many consider the state’s optimal setting for wildlife. We look at one endangered species that calls the area home. Plus, a new task force is looking into how Louisiana funds higher education.

President Donald Trump wants to change the recommended regimen for the MMR vaccine to separate shots for each disease. So instead of two trips to the doctor, it would take six to be fully vaccinated. There’s no legitimate science to back up his reasons for the change.We talk with a Louisiana pediatrician who shares how she and others in her field are reacting.

There are more than 4,000 children in foster care in Louisiana, and many of the parents who’ve taken them into their homes aren't happy at the moment. We’ll let them explain why. Plus, listen to our conversation with the state's higher education commissioner.

What do Louisiana ports and shipbuilders have to do with the war in Iran? They’re both part of a defense spending bill that awaits Congress next month — and it’s anybody’s guess how that turns out. We talk with a New Orleans lawyer who, with his business clients, is paying close attention to the outcome.

We'll preview a task force that begins work later this month to update the formula that determines how much state money goes to local public schools. There's also some news to share on the River Parishes refinery that’s let harmful waste escape from its property on several occasions going back more than two years — without any consequences from the state.

A Louisiana organization is part of an initiative to create a safe space for digital information to keep what they consider sensitive data out of the hands of Big Tech. Also, we explore changes the Trump administration has made to the Endangered Species Act, and how they might impact protected wildlife in Louisiana.

It’s estimated that one in every five people in the United States has dyslexia. Just a few years ago, Louisiana was diagnosing dyslexia in just 1.5% of its children — a major difference between the 20% national figure. State officials have taken steps to help schools identify these students and provide them the support they need. We talk with a school leader who’s created a pathway for these students to reach their full potential.

Forecasters expect fewer major storms this hurricane season, but you know what they always say next: it just takes one. So we always have to be prepared, including plans to evacuate at a moment’s notice. But should we count on contraflow being an option to get out of town when a major hurricane’s bearing down on us? We ask that question to the state’s leading expert on the topic.

Louisiana has already experienced its first storm for hurricane season 2026, and it serves as a good reminder to literally get your house in order. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple talks with us about what’s being done to help lower the cost of coverage, ranging from roof improvement grants, homeowner’s premiums, auto rates and commercial coverage.

There’s no sugar-coating it. Louisiana ranks very poorly when it comes to domestic violence incidents that turn fatal. We can see this when we look at crime statistics, an expert says those numbers are just a starting point. She explains why domestic violence victims can’t just leave these situations.