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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why several Catholic Churches in Orleans Parish are consolidating or closing. We also learn about a new French-language newspaper launched by the Télé-Louisiane media outlet, and catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, celebrate Creole Heritage Month by learning about Creole history, culture and language in Louisiana and the Caribbean. Plus, we hear about the newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, conservative Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about efforts to get the family home of Oretha Castle Haley onto the National Register of Historic Places. We also learn about a New Orleans-based intentional living community for veterans, and hear what might happen next in Louisiana’s redistricting case.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about updated guidelines for blood donations across the country and in Louisiana. Plus we learn about an artifact identification program in Poverty Point, and catch up on this week in politics.

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.