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 why a Metairie pastor was recently convicted of stealing from his church. We also dive into the legal turmoil over the start date for the incorporated city of St. George, and hear from an LSU professor leading the Rural Sociological Society. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, listen to the podcast American Colony. We take a deep dive into the history of Negro Leagues Baseball players in Puerto Rico, who discovered a success and equality they never experienced in the U.S. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about major holes in Louisiana’s public air monitoring system and why monitors are often located miles from industrial centers. We also hear how Tulane is repurposing Charity Hospital and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a growing community of Afrikaners moving to the Mississippi Delta. We also learn why increased prices are keeping many families from sending their kids to summer camp. And we discuss recent changes to the state’s HIV exposure laws. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on the tropical storm headed towards the Gulf. We also hear why teens are struggling to find summer jobs, and we dive into the data on the lack of state job growth in the last 20 years. -
Today on Louisiana Considered: the consequences of rising temperatures. We hear what risks heat can pose to animals, and hear how the summer months see spikes in mental health crises. Plus, we learn about a series of Louisiana summer camps for people with various medical conditions or disabilities. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about Gov. Jeff Landry’s recent remarks criticizing New Orleans. We also learn why Louisiana Republicans are now targeting centrist democrats, and dive into a new podcast on Negro Leagues baseball history in Puerto Rico. -
In light of the America 250 celebrations, we look back on the Battle of Baton Rouge, a chapter of Revolutionary War history that took place in Louisiana, today on Louisiana Considered. Plus, we hear about adaptive water skiing for kids with disabilities. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about plans for an expansion of what’s already a massive data center in Richland Parish. We also dive into efforts to preserve a local War of 1812 battlefield, and we hear about a local Bastille Day celebration. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a Baton Rouge community fridge is keeping fresh food available all summer long. We also break down the weeklong New Orleans celebration of spirits, Tales of the Cocktail. And we discuss the life and legacy of state Senator Larry Selders, who died recently.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the implications of the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill. We also hear from one of the three judges recently let go from the Orleans Parish criminal court bench, and learn how an Alabama town is cheering on their hometown hero in his World Cup debut. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new proposals to fix New Orleans’ outdated stormwater drainage system. We also measure the success of economic development in the state’s industrial sector, and hear about a discussion on Huey Long’s political legacy at the state capitol. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the legal turmoil surrounding Attorney General Liz Murrill, and how the state Supreme Court is getting involved. We also discuss wildfire season and an upcoming show at the Tulane Summer Lyric Theater. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from three current and former LSU students who investigated the killings of two Black World War II veterans in Louisiana more than 70 years ago. We also dive into an executive order to protect data centers, despite concerns for ratepayers, and catch up on the latest news in Acadiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll find out what Donaldsonville area residents think about the new Hyundai steel plant. We also get an update on the Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience in New Orleans, and hear the latest on teacher stipends. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Mississippi, unlike other states, has yet to approve vouchers for private schools. We also learn how land can be used simultaneously for solar power and agriculture, and chat with WDSU’s new chief meteorologist, Scot Pilié. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams is under attack for taking a high-profile case with his private law practice. Plus, we dive into queer history and activism during the AIDS epidemic in Northwest Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we review the results from Saturday’s Senate primary, and what this means for the general elections in November. We also discuss the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Year in Hate and Extremism report, and talk to the doctor behind the first Louisiana patient to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the final stretch of the state Republican Senate primary runoff. We also hear about a vital piece of land rapidly disappearing in New Orleans East, and the University of New Orleans’ first marching band in 50 years. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Haiti may be knocked out of the World Cup, but local fans are still celebrating the country’s appearance on the global stage. Plus, we remember the UpStairs Lounge fire, which took 32 lives at a gay bar in the French Quarter 53 years ago.
