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The Rice’s Whale is now considered to be critically endangered, with a population in the Gulf of Mexico likely less than 100 individuals.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s support of additional aid for Ukraine has roiled the far-right flank of the U.S. House. Plus, La. teachers are feeling squeezed as wages stagnate.

Black infants in Louisiana are more than three times as likely to die from premature birth as white infants. Mothers also have higher death rates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Don Marshall, executive director of Jazz Fest, reflects on 20 years of bringing music to New Orleanians as he prepares to retire. Plus, we catch up on the week in politics.

This week on Louisiana Considered, we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with discussions about ecological restoration, climate change, and community health initiatives in the Ninth Ward

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look back at Hurricane Katrina’s impact on New Orleans Public Schools. We also hear about one organization’s new curriculum that teaches students about the storm.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new exhibit of portraits with unknown subjects. We also hear what a new study reveals about flooding risks, and learn how the Baton Rouge Audubon Society is celebrating 50 years.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisianans are feeling about renewable energy — and, in the case of offshore wind turbines, how they’re training to work in the industry. We also learn what child care workers are doing to protect kids during another exceedingly hot summer in the South.

WWNO features 4th of July performances from the New Orleans Concert Band

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Governor Landry recently vetoed $1 million in funding to Catholic Charities of Acadiana to address the homelessness crisis in Lafayette. Plus we hear about a new photo exhibit from the French Consulate that features the Rougaroux, New Orleans’ first LGBTQ+ rugby team.