Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about Sesame Street’s new initiative and special episode aimed at helping families prepare for and recover from natural disasters. We also discuss the importance of a diverse, multicultural registry of organ donors, and learn about efforts to engage kids in summer reading.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is navigating the city’s budget crisis. We also learn why blood donations are falling to a summer low, and dive into an investigation into wrongdoings by a for-profit hospital operator.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive further into an investigation of the more than 50 Louisiana elected officials who have signed non-disclosure agreements regarding industrial projects. We also hear about a new study from Dillard University that shows a correlation between pollution exposure and learning disabilities in children.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the symptoms, prevention and treatment of the cyclospora outbreak. We also discuss a new guidebook for survivors of violent crime and get an update on the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the life and legacy of activist April Dunn, who fought against educational barriers for people with disabilities. We also hear how one man went from Katrina evacuee to principal of a New Orleans high school.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about major holes in Louisiana’s public air monitoring system and why monitors are often located miles from industrial centers. We also hear how Tulane is repurposing Charity Hospital and catch up on the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on the tropical storm headed towards the Gulf. We also hear why teens are struggling to find summer jobs, and we dive into the data on the lack of state job growth in the last 20 years.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about Gov. Jeff Landry’s recent remarks criticizing New Orleans. We also learn why Louisiana Republicans are now targeting centrist democrats, and dive into a new podcast on Negro Leagues baseball history in Puerto Rico.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about plans for an expansion of what’s already a massive data center in Richland Parish. We also dive into efforts to preserve a local War of 1812 battlefield, and we hear about a local Bastille Day celebration.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the implications of the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill. We also hear from one of the three judges recently let go from the Orleans Parish criminal court bench, and learn how an Alabama town is cheering on their hometown hero in his World Cup debut.