New Orleans politics

With Election Day just weeks away, the clock is ticking for those who plan to register to vote for the November elections.

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we hear from the authors of a pair of Tulane University studies looking at the impact of abortion restrictions and bans. We’ll also learn what tanked efforts to cut the state’s self-imposed red tape on buying voting machines and why it failed this legislative session. And Stephanie Grace gives us the rundown of the week in state politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered: We talk with famed political consultant and columnist James Carville on what is and isn’t working in New Orleans, and we look back on the reporting of celebrated Louisiana author Ronnie Virgets.

Hurricane Zeta may have knocked out power to WWNO's production studio -- cancelling the live show -- but WWNO's Patrick Madden and The Advocate's…

Moon Landrieu entered politics in New Orleans at a flashpoint in the struggle for racial justice. Three years after he was elected councilman at large, he…

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is getting yet another interim director, and three top officials have resigned from the utility. The moves…

Women make up more than half of the population in the US, but they hold less than a third of elected offices. To discuss this disparity, NolaVie's Brian…

Mayoral candidates Desiree Charbonnet and LaToya Cantrell faced off in a historic election on Saturday night, while Districts B and E determine New…

The New Orleans mayoral election is Saturday. WWNO’s Jessica Rosgaard sat down with both candidates. Here is her interview with councilwoman LaToya…

The New Orleans mayoral election is Saturday. WWNO's Jessica Rosgaard sat down with both candidates. Here is her interview with former municipal court…