Karen Henderson

Today on Louisiana Considered, we ask the mayor of Bogalusa how he won as a 23-year-old Democrat in a largely Republican area. We also learn about climate-friendly eating habits and hear about a production at LSU where abortion rights take center stage.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the federal government is getting involved in efforts to decontaminate the Capitol Lakes in Baton Rouge. And we hear from the candidates running to be Louisiana’s next treasurer, Republican John Fleming and Democrat Dustin Granger.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about problems with East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, including teacher shortages and hefty fines. Plus, we hear how the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is dealing with a resurgence of black bears.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about efforts to restore wetlands in the Lower Ninth Ward and St. Bernard Parish. Plus we learn about an organization that connects dads with kids in their community, and dig into the causes and consequences of low voter turnout in the primary election.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a recap of Saturday’s election results that led Republican Jeff Landry to an outright victory. Plus, outgoing First Lady Donna Edwards tells us about her work fighting human trafficking in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a recent settlement that halted the effort to grant clemency to more than 50 death row inmates in Louisiana. We also learn about a new maternal mental health clinic coming to Baton Rouge; and hear how libraries and bookstores across the South are celebrating Banned Books Week.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what a government shutdown would have meant for Louisianans. We also hear about hurdles in the state's emerging wind energy industry and about efforts to ensure hunger-free college campuses across the state.

We hear why Entergy is refusing to reimburse customers impacted by mismanagement. Plus our conversation with state treasurer and gubernatorial candidate, John Schroder.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new multi-million dollar research project to look at maternal mortality in the Gulf South. We also get to know Louisiana’s outgoing consulate general of France and hear about the state’s next insurance commissioner.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why one disability rights activist is inviting local leaders to navigate their cities in a wheelchair. Plus we discuss teen mental health, and hear how two parents responded to their son’s death by suicide with a call to action.