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Courtesy of Vilma PalaciosToday on Louisiana Considered, we hear from Vilma Palacios, a 22-year old registered nurse who was arrested by ICE, detained for six months and deported to Honduras. We also speak with WWNO’s Rosemary Westwood about her years in health care reporting and her next career move. -
Courtesy of The Krewe of EndymionToday on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the renewal of New Orleans’ only non-charter school. We also hear some suggestions for diversifying the city’s economy, and learn about the Krewe of Endymion’s Mardi Gras milestone.
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We learn about klezmer music from a local band, and some of New Orleans' most beloved musicians share their favorite Christmas songs. -
We review the year in Louisiana politics and look ahead at 2026. Also, we speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman about his storied career. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on arrests targeting immigrants in the New Orleans area. We also break down a year’s worth of news in energy, and discuss why the classic Nutcracker ballet remains a staple of the Christmas season. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear about an exhibit at the Whitney Plantation that shows the artistry and resilience that grew out of the slave-based Indigo trade. We also get the latest on East Baton Rouge Metro Council’s budgetary woes, and hear how Archie Manning reflects on a key game in his college career. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss Tulane’s journey to the college football playoff. We also hear the details behind this year’s Black Film Festival of New Orleans, and how Calvin Duncan went from jailhouse lawyer to Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why some doctors are concerned about Dr. Ralph Abraham’s new role at the Centers for Disease Control. And we learn how the process of college accreditation has changed since the Trump administration started targeting diversity, equity and inclusion mandates. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we talk with an immigration attorney and immigration law professor about the rights of undocumented people as Border Patrol agents begin a sweep in Louisiana. We also hear the findings from the state’s public school report cards. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate the life and legacy of the late New Orleans author Anne Rice. We’re joined by her son and friend, who share how they captured her story in a new documentary. Plus, we hear how a data center with a footprint nearly the size of Manhattan is taking over a small Louisiana town. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll get advice on having Thanksgiving dinner out, find out how Verite’s “Back in the Day,” columnist gets her inspiration and learn why more than 4,0000 anthropologists are descending on New Orleans this weekend. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down ballot questions regarding funds for city initiatives in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. Hear what passed and what failed. We also learn about Arts New Orleans’ latest downtown mural.
