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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 speak with para canoe athlete Jillian Elwart about her journey to the 2024 Paralympics. We also hear about efforts to revitalize the dying Maurepas Swamp and hear why some southern grocery stores are struggling to provide fresh produce.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why thousands of Louisianans will lose their SNAP benefits this fall. We also hear what Louisiana’s Democrats are saying about the presidential campaign change, and learn why more nurses are getting trained in sexual assault treatment.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, a NASA engineer tells us about Louisiana’s role in an upcoming mission to the moon. We also hear about a nationwide art project’s ties to Baton Rouge, and we travel to Montgomery to learn why a push for unionization among autoworkers in the South appears to have lost steam.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the YMCA is helping kids stay cool and safe in the pool this summer. We also get a sneak peak of an upcoming production of a Tennessee Williams classic, and hear a forecast of this year’s hurricane season.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what President Biden’s departure from the presidential race means for Louisiana and the nation. We also discuss new legislation that tightens restrictions on certain types of photo sharing and summer projects and volunteer opportunities with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what the merger of two chapters of the National Association on Mental Illness in Southeast Louisiana means for mental health treatment. We also speak with author Jocelyn Takacs about her novel on oyster farmers and catch up on this week in politics.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what new research reveals about the conditions of ICE detention centers in Louisiana. We also learn why the East Baton Rouge Parish school system is still without a permanent superintendent, and learn about a shortage of river cane bamboo.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the final installment of our series on rising crime in Shreveport. We also learn how a trampoline gymnast from Lafayette is preparing for his second Olympic appearance, and hear about the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s final show of the season.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak to three Louisianans who found themselves on the same summer baseball team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. And we hear from two Baton Rouge filmmakers on their debut musical drama.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with former Saints player and ALS patient and advocate Steve Gleason about his new memoir. We also catch up on this week in politics and hear why some scientists are considering assigning names to heat waves.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear from two players and the general manager leading the NOLA Gold rugby team to the playoffs. Plus, we hear about a new children’s book that explores the relationship between a grandson and grandmother with Alzheimer’s, and learn about signs, symptoms and advice for patients with the disease.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on last week’s ruling for more safety measures for farm line workers at Angola. Plus, we hear about a climate change report from the National Academies of Science.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why coastal restoration advocates are concerned about the Landry administration’s approach to natural resource management. We also hear what’s on deck at Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre and learn about an international piano competition coming to New Orleans.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new $50,000 grant for youth-led climate initiatives in New Orleans. We also hear about Big Freedia’s climate activism and how incarceration rates are impacting gun violence in Shreveport. Plus, we discuss why some public housing residents might soon receive financial assistance for expensive summer AC bills.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why at least 25% of the state’s rural health clinics are struggling to stay open.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Governor Landry recently vetoed $1 million in funding to Catholic Charities of Acadiana to address the homelessness crisis in Lafayette. Plus we hear about a new photo exhibit from the French Consulate that features the Rougaroux, New Orleans’ first LGBTQ+ rugby team.
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On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisianans are feeling about renewable energy — and, in the case of offshore wind turbines, how they’re training to work in the industry. We also learn what child care workers are doing to protect kids during another exceedingly hot summer in the South.
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We hear why some Vietnamese shrimpers are adjusting their livelihood from water to land. We also hear how the death of baseball legend Willie Mays impacted a Major League game in Birmingham, and learn how Shreveport residents are responding to a spike in crime.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what a new study reveals on increased levels of ethylene oxide in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” Plus we hear from a teacher and a lawyer about the potential impacts of a new state law requiring classrooms to display the 10 commandments.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new exhibit of portraits with unknown subjects. We also hear what a new study reveals about flooding risks, and learn how the Baton Rouge Audubon Society is celebrating 50 years.