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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how student debt, and the new federal plans to address it, may impact Louisianans. Plus we speak with the new director of Le Petit Theatre, and hear an update on qualifying rounds for the governor’s race.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we sit down with the new president of Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier Cole, to hear about his vision for the institution. Plus we learn about the potential for new AI gun detectors in schools and catch up on politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new effort from the LSU AgCenter to address the problem of feral hogs. Plus, we catch up with the superintendent of New Orleans public schools, Avis Williams, and get a recap this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the threat of SNAP and EBT benefit theft from card skimmers at retail stores. We also learn about mental health programs offered to service industry workers and learn how inflation is impacting the gumbo pot.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a musician exploring the human-animal relationship through music. Plus, as Louisiana welcomes its 57th governor to office this week, we hear the story of Oscar Dunn, the state — and nation’s — first Black lieutenant governor.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a recent initiative making early childhood education more available to low-to-moderate-income families. We also discuss new state laws effective this month and learn about a photography exhibit on New Orleans’ undocumented workers.

This week, we take a look at three Louisiana companies that each have satisfied local appetites for the last 100 years. We begin with Vince Hayward, CEO of Camellia Brand. We also hear from Pepper Baumer, third-generation producer of Crystal Hot Sauce, before heading to Ponchatoula to visit Elmer Chocolate, the candy company behind Heavenly Hash – a popular Easter treat that commemorated the century mark in 2023.

Le Show welcomes you to 2024! On this first edition of the new year, Harry brings us News of the Godly, News of the Olympic Movement, News of Musk Love, News of Smart World, News of Microplastics, and The Apologies of the Week. He also reminds us about problems with polling and with our memories, and also plays great music.

Continuum begins a month-long look at one of the most-noted singers in early music, Montserrat Figueras, with this program concentrating on her early recordings.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Grambling State University is reinvesting in efforts to support student parents. We also learn how researchers are hoping to use the state’s wetlands to fight climate change and hear about a new exhibit on the history of New Orleans’ fraternal organizations.