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 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, 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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is working to give police officers a significant raise. Plus, we learn why a federal judge in Lake Charles may soon dismiss a 60-year-old school desegregation order.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Morning Edition host Diane Mack reflects on her more than 30 years in public radio as she heads towards retirement. Plus, in honor of March Madness, we look back on a story about the first integrated high school sports game in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the water main breaks in New Orleans, Shreveport and rural communities. We also hear about an upcoming banjo and guitar festival, and break down the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the Nous Foundation’s new archival initiative to preserve Cajun French and Creole languages. We also hear what’s coming up for the Summer Lyric Theatre’s 59th season, and how LNG terminals are impacting the Southwest Louisiana communities they’re built in.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest episode of Voices of the Culture, a podcast hosted by two Black Masking Indians. A spy boy and a big chief share the history behind Super Sunday and St. Joseph’s night. Plus, we catch up on the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the New Orleans jail continually exceeded capacity in 2025. We also hear about two upcoming performances that highlight social – and in one case, legal– justice.