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 discuss the cold front that hit Louisiana over the weekend. We also learn about Spanish colonial Louisiana’s role in the American Revolution. And we hear about the new and improved Krewe of Oshun, celebrating 30 years since its founding. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the impact of federal immigration enforcement’s time in New Orleans, and why officers fell short of their goal. We also hear from two Black Masking Indians who discuss their cultural traditions and their new podcast. -
Trump endorses Sen. Cassidy challenger; 2 cases at Fifth Circuit could have big impacts in LouisianaToday on Louisiana Considered, we break down the latest news in politics with Stephanie Grace. We also discuss two cases at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. One affects songwriters’ intellectual property, while the other addresses damages for pollution. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the numbers for the new and returned train ride between New Orleans and Mobile. We also hear about what LSU’s Center for Energy Studies reported in its 2026 energy outlook, as well as why Chagas disease is a growing concern in Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a Missouri abortion case could impact reproductive health access in the Gulf South. We also learn about concerns over a proposed hydrogen plant in Ascension Parish, and look back on the Flambeaux Strike of 1946. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from Vilma Palacios, a 22-year old registered nurse who was arrested by ICE, detained for six months and deported to Honduras. We also speak with WWNO’s Rosemary Westwood about her years in health care reporting and her next career move. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the renewal of New Orleans’ only non-charter school. We also hear some suggestions for diversifying the city’s economy, and learn about the Krewe of Endymion’s Mardi Gras milestone. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’re joined by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields for a discussion about foreign relations. We also hear an economic forecast from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and learn why the Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival is shutting down after its 20th annual event this week. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the inauguration of New Orleans’ new mayor, Helena Moreno. We also hear about an upcoming performance at Le Petit Theatre and discuss the return of the New Orleans marathon. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why Louisiana ranks high among states with the most cases of the flu. Plus, we learn about a new sculpture honoring Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, the Baton Rouge mayor-president assesses his first year in office. We also hear about New Orleans and Company’s Vision 2035 plan for the region, and get our first Week in Politics of 2026. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the new state laws taking effect in 2026. We also learn why many rural areas lack adequate heart health care, and hear how Act 44 aims to revive the local film industry. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new opera production telling the story of a French heroine — and honoree of a Mardi Gras parade — Joan of Arc. We also speak with a La. native making her debut with the new Women’s Professional Baseball League. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been nearly three years since landmark settlements were reached between states and major opioid producers. We learn why much of the settlement money hasn’t been spent. We also hear from a special effects designer on his journey from Morgan City to Hollywood. -
We learn about klezmer music from a local band, and some of New Orleans' most beloved musicians share their favorite Christmas songs. -
We review the year in Louisiana politics and look ahead at 2026. Also, we speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman about his storied career. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why some students are staying home from school amid fears of immigration raids. We also hear from a New Orleans rabbi who discusses rising antisemitism and his ties to the Sydney Jewish community. We also learn how an education nonprofit is addressing learning differences. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on arrests targeting immigrants in the New Orleans area. We also break down a year’s worth of news in energy, and discuss why the classic Nutcracker ballet remains a staple of the Christmas season. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a wrap-up on a year of news in the Acadiana region. We also hear the details behind an upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou.” And we speak with the Tulane quarterback leading the team to the College Football Playoff against Ole Miss. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear about an exhibit at the Whitney Plantation that shows the artistry and resilience that grew out of the slave-based Indigo trade. We also get the latest on East Baton Rouge Metro Council’s budgetary woes, and hear how Archie Manning reflects on a key game in his college career.
