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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how agricultural workers are being affected by record-breaking heat. We also learn what’s causing Baton Rouge’s school bus driver shortage and take a second listen to an interview with gubernatorial candidate Sharon Hewitt.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about research on the impacts of climate change on rice. Plus, the often-overlooked story of Johnny Wright, the New Orleans native who almost became the first Black pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Louisiana student athletes have signed thousands of dollars in sponsorship deals since winning more rights. Plus, a soprano makes her New Orleans Opera debut in new role.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss Gov. Jeff Landry first month in office. We also speak with one of the founders of the National World War II Museum and hear about the economic impacts of Mardi Gras.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why coastal restoration advocates are concerned about the Landry administration’s approach to natural resource management. We also hear what’s on deck at Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre and learn about an international piano competition coming to New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we continue our interviews with candidates in the New Orleans mayor’s race in a conversation with state senator Royce Duplesis. Then we hear about a new book that dives into the horrors of solitary confinement.

Do you know why ice forms on the top of a pond? Or that red hair is the rarest? Kee Malesky does. The venerable NPR librarian has been dubbed "the source of all human knowledge." She shares her fact-finding prowess with the world in a new book, All Facts Considered.

Motel 6 has settled a class-action lawsuit filed after it was found the hotel had given private guest information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The chain agreed to pay $7.6 million.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions in front of a jury in the country's first trial about whether social media is addictive and harming young people.

The pop artist's new album debuted on the Billboard charts about two months ago, but has returned due to an expanded "deluxe edition."