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Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with another one of Baton Rouge’s top mayoral candidates, Republican Sid Edwards. Plus, we break down a ballot measure that’s confusing voters in the capital city.

We’ve got jazz trumpeter from Preservation Hall, Wendell Brunious with his New Orleans All Stars. Wendell Brunious is from a famed New Orleans Creole jazz family. He is the son of Nazimova Santiago and John Brunious, Sr., a trumpeter who played with Onward Brass and Young Tuxedo Brass Bands, and Paul Barbarin. Wendell Brunious’ brother was the late John Brunious, Jr., also a trumpeter who lead the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Over the years, Wendell Brunious sang with Chief John and the Mahogany Hall Stompers in the 1960s. He studied at Southern University, worked with Danny Barker in the ‘70s, and later played on Bourbon Street and with Kid Thomas Valentine, Eureka Brass, Lionel Hampton, Linda Hopkins, Sammy Rimington and Louis Nelson. Right now it’s Wendell Brunious and band on American Routes Live.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the life and legacy of a man who helped put Xavier University’s pre-med program on the map. We also get a sneak peak of the NOCCA Foundation’s annual holiday concert, and catch up on the week in politics.

Celebrate the holidays with two new episodes featuring local music organizations, New Orleans Concert Band and Lyrica Baroque!

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why a pregnancy center is accused of violating patients’ private information. We also learn about “mid-skill” job training for New Orleans teenagers, and chat with gay rights activists working to replace a stolen memorial.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Grammy Award-winning Cajun fiddler Louis Michot brings a fresh perspective to Louisiana French music as he gears up for a solo concert. Plus, we review the year in politics, including Landry’s first year in office and the new 6th Congressional District.

This week Keith sits down with legendary guitarist and co-founder of The Meters, Leo Nocentelli.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a group of local governments are piloting a new insurance experiment to better assist municipalities after natural disasters. Plus, we continue our end-of-year political roundup, and hear the latest on guaranteed income pilot programs.

This week Keith is joined by Herb Alpert, American trumpeter, pianist, songwriter, record producer, arranger, conductor, painter, sculptor and theatre producer.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Ten Commandments law is faring as it goes into effect as of the beginning of the year. Plus, we learn about the late President Jimmy Carter’s role building affordable houses for Louisianans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.