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 hear from a tech entrepreneur and an ALS patient in Louisiana about new efforts towards researching a cure for ALS. Plus we hear from an LSU law professor about the fight between fisherman and oil companies for the right to own drowned land. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why New Orleans is gaining access to unspent Katrina funds from FEMA. We also learn about a new clinic to address Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and dive into a documentary about liquified natural gas export terminals. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the wave of redistricting sweeping the South following the Callais decision. We also hear about what oak leaves can tell us about the level of carbon in the atmosphere and learn about nutrition education for medical school students. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why a New Orleans immigration court is increasing the number of hearings judges oversee each day. And, we dive into The André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts’ summer initiatives. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the University of New Orleans’ president is departing just as the school is preparing to transition back to the LSU system. We also hear concerns over companies that monitor ankle devices and hear about a rap album made entirely in Louisiana Creole. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn more about a festival in New Orleans for self-proclaimed Black sci-fi and comics nerds. We also dive into the recent ruling in the notorious farm line case at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why lawmakers did not pass an annual teacher pay raise as they have in previous years. We also hear some tips for navigating mosquito season and learn what the Baton Rouge Music Census says about the city’s entertainment economy. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington joins us to wrap up the legislative session. We also hear about a new LPB docuseries exploring all 64 parishes, and sit down with the superintendent of NOLA public schools. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how Gov Jeff Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda could impact taxpayers. We also dive into one Louisiana lawmaker’s ties to Meta’s data center in Richland Parish, and how modern examples of diluting Black voting power trace back to the Reconstruction era. We also celebrate the beginning of Pride Month. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Amy Goodman, an investigative reporter and co-founder of Democracy Now, joins us to discuss the documentary on her life and career, “Steal This Story, Please!” She discusses her commitment to truth-telling and the future of journalism.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, the legislative session is in its final week. We break down the latest bills.. We’ll also wrap up the biggest education stories of the school year. Later, we’ll hear from an organization working to empower women leaving the criminal justice system. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Calvin Duncan tells us how he's been fighting back since lawmakers removed his elected position. Plus, a reporter tells us about finding long lost family members after racial divisions drove them apart decades earlier. -
Summer is on its way. And in Louisiana, that means hurricane season. We discuss how to preserve photographs and art during evacuations. We also learn about the statewide referee shortage, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, LSU softball is headed to the Super Regional after an exciting win last week. We hear what it will take for the team to make the Women's College World Series. We also learn about a non-profit seeking to improve financial literacy for families, and hear about the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s latest exhibit. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the Supreme Court blocked a ruling from a New Orleans court to stop the mailing of a medication abortion drug. We also discuss a raise for East Baton Rouge city-parish employees and hear about a nun championing housing stability. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the surprising results of Saturday’s elections. We also hear how the Smithsonian is partnering with Festival Acadiens, and learn about the boycotts of Dryades Street businesses during New Orleans’ Civil Rights Movement. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, writer and professor Nicholas Lemann discusses his latest book — part memoir, part research into New Orleans Jewish history. We dive into “Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries.” -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the upcoming state elections and what will — or won't — count on the ballot. We also learn about changes to the annual Bayou Boogaloo festival, and hear about efforts to make the streets safer for bikers and pedestrians. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, the entire state is voting on whether a breakaway suburb of Baton Rouge gets to have its own school district. We also learn about an organization aiming to foster better conditions for working parents, and learn about upcoming events for Make-A-Wish Louisiana. -
Tulane study suggests New Orleans will need to be relocated; What’s on deck at NOLA Shakespeare FestToday on Louisiana Considered, we break down the recent Tulane University study that outlines the risks of living near a vanishing coastline and how to prepare for potential relocation. Plus, we get the details behind the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s opening production.
