Louisiana Considered
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY LIVE AT NOON AND REBROADCAST AT 7:00 P.M.
Louisiana Considered brings you in-depth news and lively conversations about the stories that matter most to South Louisiana.
The news magazine airs Monday through Friday at noon and features top journalists, newsmakers and artists from the region. The show is produced by the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms and airs in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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Latest Episodes
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about efforts to revitalize Louisiana’s slowing film and television industry. We also hear the details behind a spooky Halloween event at a former funeral home, and learn why Hyundai is committing to manufacturing in the U.S. despite immigration concerns. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the firing of LSU’s head football coach, Brian Kelly. Plus, we celebrate two centennials: 100 years of Xavier University of Louisiana and the 100th anniversary of the State Library of Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the latest legislative session where lawmakers will be making changes to 2026 election dates. We also hear about a program at Loyola to offer higher education to incarcerated students, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into a study that shows a correlation between extended heat waves and spikes in domestic violence. We also hear about initiatives to offer more educational opportunities and skills training to Louisiana’s maritime workforce. And we hear from a mother whose son survived Hurricane Katrina from a jail cell. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the defense for Louisiana v. Callais is fearful that the Supreme Court could uproot voting rights. We also hear about a concert presenting songs written by those in concentration camps, and about the upcoming WWNO benefit concert. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Lafayette man accused of participating in the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. We also speak with Oscar-nominated director Benh Zeitlin about a class he’s teaching at the New Orleans film festival, and learn how Tulane is paving the way for food waste initiatives on college campuses. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a 2,000-year-old headstone went from a museum in Italy to a New Orleans backyard. We also speak with a local writer and editor about his recent appearance on Jeopardy, and dissect the Saints’ disappointing season. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how changes to federal spending will impact broadband expansion in Louisiana. We also learn about a new study on sepsis prevention in hospitals, and dive into a new law aiming to prevent youth from vaping. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Mayor Cantrell is reigniting an old feud by seeking a short-term sanitation provider in the French Quarter. We also check out the lineup at the upcoming New Orleans Film Festival, and hear about the Marigny Opera Ballet’s 12th season. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the results of Saturday’s elections in New Orleans. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s Stephanie Grace joins us for more. We also hear the latest on investigations involving a former LSU football star and about STEM resources for New Orleans-area teachers.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, with the New Orleans mayoral primary approaching this weekend, we bring you a roundtable of reporters to discuss what the candidates are saying about key issues. We also hear about threats of violence at Southern University and hear what law enforcement has learned about evacuating inmates during storms. -
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. -
On the next Louisiana Considered, we hear how Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is responding to the possibility of the National Guard coming to Louisiana. We also learn about the feasibility of electric vehicles for all of our car needs. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a Japanese culture and heritage festival coming to New Orleans. We also hear about a new podcast series on climate change in the Gulf South, and hear about drug checking in the Netherlands. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what’s on deck as Festivals Acadian et Créoles celebrates 50 years. We also hear how Baton Rouge residents can get involved in the city’s website redesign and learn about job recruiting as the United States Space Command moves to the South. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we continue our interviews with candidates in the New Orleans mayor’s race in a conversation with state senator Royce Duplesis. Then we hear about a new book that dives into the horrors of solitary confinement. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, why getting a COVID shot is now more difficult across the state — and how you can navigate the obstacles. We also learn about an organization that connects indigenous youth to their food cultures and learn about the protest movement against the proposed Lower Ninth Ward grain train. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with New Orleans mayoral candidate Oliver Thomas about why he is joining the race 15 years after he was released from prison on bribery charges. We also trace the complex history of a 19th-century painting. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Pennington Biomedical is addressing childhood obesity. We also learn about New Orleans Public Library’s expanding collection of local music, and hear about the 10th annual Crescent City Chamber Music Festival -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss escalations of political violence in the digital age. We also learn about Usher Syndrome, and hear why it’s more common among Cajun populations. And we hear from a man who experienced Hurricane Katrina from inside prison walls.
