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 get the latest on the Baton Rouge Mall shooting that left one dead and five injured. We also dive into an investigation into federal judges who have investments in oil companies. And, we hear about the capture and occupation of New Orleans during the American Civil War.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you the latest episode of Voices of the Culture, a podcast hosted by two Black Masking Indians. Spyboy Horace Anderson and Big Chief Dowee Roabair discuss winding down their season, where to catch them at jazz fest and how they’re getting started on next year’s suits.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the latest in the state’s Republican Senate primary race. We also hear about efforts to resize and combine New Orleans courts, and see how the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has fared one year after its budget was slashed.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a conservative organization aiming to influence LSU student government elections. We also hear about new opioid and stimulant addiction treatment methods at LSU Health, and dive into the history of crawfish in our state.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss health impacts for residents living near an AI data center. We also hear about efforts that would keep a formerly incarcerated and newly-elected official from taking office. And we get a sneak peak of the upcoming season of events at Music Box Village.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a lawsuit filed by the parents of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy against state police. We also learn about some possible changes coming to the Department of Children and Family Services.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the false promises of liquified natural gas terminals, and how they’re spiking energy bills. We also speak with the band LSD Clownsystem ahead of their French Quarter Fest debut.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s National Autism Month. We hear about events that promote acceptance of neurodiversity. We also learn why Shreveport is seeing a spike in earthquakes, earthquakes and get an update on the week in politics.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Pelicans' minor league affiliate is leaving Birmingham for Kenner. We also look back on 50 years of the LSU Libraries' annual Book Bazaar and hear about the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum’s latest presentation.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is tackling the issue of blight. Plus, comedian Ryan Rogers discusses his new special, discovering his comedic voice in addiction recovery and this year’s queer comedy festival — LGBTLOL.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins us to discuss the costs of war in the Middle East. We also hear the latest on pervasive lead contamination throughout New Orleans playgrounds, and hear about a blues music festival coming to Baton Rouge.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why five Evangeline Parish officials were recently arrested on charges of accessing state computers and sharing sensitive information with a criminal defendant. We also get the details behind the New Orleans library’s genealogical festival, and hear how some schools are working together to better support students with disabilities.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Southeast Flood Protection Authority is expanding its police force. We also learn why Tulane University owns the largest collection of fish specimens in the world, and catch up on the week in politics.
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Coming up on Louisiana Considered, we chat with Drew Hawkins about his investigation uncovering that multiple elected officials signed NDAs related to data centers. We also hear about a New Orleans facility’s involvement in the construction of the Artemis II rocket, and learn about the latest performance coming to Opéra Louisiane.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new photography exhibit that features portraits of Holocaust survivors in Louisiana. And, we chat with singer Erica Falls about a new film that shares the story behind her latest album.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the ongoing war in Iran is leading to increased oil production in the Gulf — at the expense of a protected endangered species. We also hear about Xavier University’s win at the NAIA cheer national championships, and discuss Better Louisiana’s position on several bills making their way through the state legislature.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories on birds. First, we hear the latest episode of Sea Change to learn about the perils migrating birds face on their journey north. Then, we hear about a bird poop trial dividing the city of Harahan. And we hear why state driver’s licenses and IDs may soon require a citizenship marker.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how you can get up-close to the original Louisiana Purchase documents at the Old State Capitol Museum next month. We hear more on the water leaks in uptown New Orleans, and the week in politics.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an investigation showing many elected officials signing nondisclosure agreements related to large-scale developments like the planned datacenters in northwest Louisiana. We also learn about the history of knives in Louisiana and hear about the push for amphibious homes in flood-prone areas.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why recreational gator hunting may soon have an established season in the state. We also chat with an aspiring paralympic power lifter about creating new life goals after a tragic accident. Plus, we hear how the Louisiana Bucket Brigade is celebrating Earth Day.