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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Louisiana medical school where students are learning how to use Narcan to prevent overdose deaths. We also discuss Louisiana athletes looking ahead to the 2024 Olympics and hear about trial competitions throughout the state.

Two tornadoes touched down in Slidell, north of New Orleans, earlier this month. The severe weather damaged hundreds of buildings in the area and many residents are still displaced.

Gov. Jeff Landry and Republican lawmakers are pushing to rewrite the state’s constitution this summer. Plus, a first-of-its kind report about intimate partner violence finds huge economic impacts.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down last week’s Democratic National Convention. We hear a rundown from political consultant James Carville and more about the Louisiana woman who shared her personal story at the convention.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the ballot measures voters are deciding on this election season. We also hear about a Day of the Dead bike ride in Baton Rouge, and hear about the movement to end prison labor in the South.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest in the investigation into the attack on Bourbon Street. We also hear how local leaders and politicians are responding to the tragedy and working to improve security conditions.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Olympic bronze medalist Frederick Richard tells us how he’s preparing for the upcoming U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans. We also commemorate the anniversary of the 1866 Mechanics Institute Massacre in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we wrap up our interviews with New Orleans mayoral candidates with a conversation with Helena Moreno. We also speak with Arthur Hardy, who’s retiring after decades of creating and publishing the annual Mardi Gras Guide.

Madelyn Beck is a regional Illinois reporter, based in Galesburg. On top of her work for Harvest Public Media, she also contributes to WVIK, Tri-States Public Radio and the Illinois Newsroom collaborative.

It has been delightful to see so many immigrant coming-of-age stories in American pop culture this year, but it's also time to leave the Immigrant Kid Handbook behind.