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 how a maintenance mishap accidentally misclassified 67,000 Louisiana voters as inactive. We also hear about the rise in kratom use, and learn about a new exhibition imagining how New Orleans can better navigate rising water levels. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election. We also hear about the 2026 Louisiana Shrimp Fest, and a new exhibition at Tulane about Louisiana’s Spanish colonial history. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what Hurricane Isaias revealed about the state of tropical weather forecasting. We also dive into the problem of keeping incarcerated people past their release dates in Louisiana prisons, and learn about the upcoming entomology event, NOLA BugFest. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we mark Hispanic Heritage Month by looking at the work of the immigrant-led organization Union Migrante. We also hear about how NOLA Funk Fest celebrates Louisiana’s musical tradition. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we survey the damage from Hurricane Isaias after it struck down on the Florida and Alabama coasts. We also dive into a new book on the unlikely story of the first American pope, and we speak with a Baton Rouge weight loss specialist on the GLP-1 craze and why the drugs don’t work for all body types. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest on Hurricane Isaias as it gets closer to making landfall. Then, Grover from Sesame Street tells us how to best prepare for storms, check on neighbors and cope with fear. We also learn about an upcoming performance that explores the relationship between jazz music in New Orleans and West Africa. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the issues and races on the Nov. 3 ballot. We’ll also learn more about the 37th annual New Orleans Film Fest and the more than 300 filmmakers whose work is featured. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new HBO docuseries “The Pet Cemetery Murders,” telling the story of a 1985 cold case that recently broke open. We also hear how the Institute of Ministry at Loyola University in New Orleans is exploring the intersection of faith and artificial intelligence. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we talk to Lauren Jewett, a candidate for Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District, about the political positions guiding her campaign. We also hear about a jazz symposium inspired by the removal of Confederate monuments coming to New Orleans this weekend. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the latest data regarding ICE arrests throughout the state. We also hear about a new video series from the ULL that connects contemporary artists with archival music, and we travel to Tupelo, MS, where the locals still remember an Elvis Presley concert 70 years ago.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we sit down with five local filmmakers who discuss their work debuting at The New Orleans Film Festival. We dive into two documentaries, two narrative features and one experimental piece, and hear what the films tell us about our larger community -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the ties between Meta and the media group that runs the Times Picayune/The Advocate. We also look at how proposed budget cuts could affect New Orleans Police officers on the street. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss New Orleans’ “9 to 5” day second line for Dolly Parton. We also learn about a new annual event in Baton Rouge to discuss activism, awareness and resource-building for neurodivergent people, and hear about the return of the Baton Rouge Arts market. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, a New Orleans influencer discusses the responsibilities of sharing breaking news through social media. We hear from the owner of a popular music venue on why he’s suing a major ticket reseller. And we discuss redistricting efforts in Mississippi. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the SpaceX development in Vermillion Parish is impacting Acadiana. We also hear from a linguist on the loss of an iconic New Orleans accent, and we check in at LSU New Orleans to hear how the transition back to the LSU system is faring. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the latest budget proposal for New Orleans’ upcoming fiscal year. We also hear why the state may strip funding from a state housing initiative, and learn about a new effort to build tiny homes for people with mental health needs. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why people on parole are often responsible for paying for their community supervision. We also dive into a new study on how gender-based? violence in Louisiana compares to other states. And we speak with Marketplace host Kai Rysdall about his upcoming visit to New Orleans. -
An end-of-summer COVID surge; New Orleans students make academic gains; Black Americana Fest previewToday on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the recent rise in COVID cases. We also dive into a new report that found New Orleans students are making some of the biggest academic gains in the country, and preview the upcoming Black Americana Fest. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why LSU recently closed two campus cultural centers and how this move is impacting students. We also learn how a rural health clinic serving a native community is managing amid nationwide cuts, and hear about genealogical research projects in Baton Rouge. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, what happens when leaders across four religious communities walk into a radio station? In honor of 40 years since the founding of the Baton Rouge Interfaith Federation, we hear from four religious leaders about cross-cultural dialogue.
