Louisiana Considered
Weekdays at noon and 7:00 pm
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 the region's top journalists, newsmakers and artists from South Louisiana. The show is produced by the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms and airs in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser weighs in on the NDAs state officials have signed with large tech companies. We also hear from a NOLA native performing in The Lion King at The Saenger, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how PAR Louisiana is weighing in on the 10 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot. We also discuss a new documentary film that explores migration due to climate change across six continents. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we find out why the Lafayette Consolidated government is shutting down “nuisance” properties. We also catch up with Tank, of Tank and the Bangas, and learn about a new documentary exploring the historic Dew Drop Inn. -
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.
