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Landry’s appointees; new University of New Orleans president; increasing safety at NOLA crosswalks
Season 1 Episode 663
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for Louisiana Considered to catch up on the week in politics. The Time- Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial direct…
2 years, 7 months ago
Encampment closures raise equity concerns; industrial construction boom; history of Capitol building
Season 1 Episode 662
Last month, we discussed new efforts to close down New Orleans homeless encampments and relocate unhoused people. But now that the project is officia…
2 years, 7 months ago
One-vote difference derails Caddo Parish sheriff’s race; new art gallery hotel in NOLA
Season 1 Episode 661
A police department in Alabama is asking residents and business owners to lend a hand in fighting crime. In November, the city of Birmingham launched…
2 years, 7 months ago
Growing concerns over La.’s non-traditional schools; efforts to combat opioid crisis in Acadiana
Season 1 Episode 660
During the first two years of the pandemic, public school enrollment in the U.S. fell by more than 1.2 million students. While some enrolled in priva…
2 years, 7 months ago
Sea Change: Pardon the Intrusion
Season 1 Episode 659
Today, we are exploring a growing threat to our freshwater supplies in coastal regions all over the country. With climate change, we are experiencing…
2 years, 7 months ago
Half of NOLA sidewalks not ADA compliant; updates on the Bogalusa Heart Study, La. wind industry
Season 1 Episode 657
Three New Orleans residents sued the city in 2021, alleging that the city had failed to ensure wheelchair accessible sidewalks – which, they said, vi…
2 years, 7 months ago
A look back on Mitch Landrieu’s role in Biden administration; Running of the Santas returns to NOLA
Season 1 Episode 656
Water leaks come with some simple math: The longer the leak continues, the more it costs. But utility companies don’t always warn customers about pot…
2 years, 7 months ago
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast expands its pre- and post-abortion services; what’s driving a spike in syphilis among babies
Season 1 Episode 655
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast expanded its service in Baton Rouge this month, following a similar expansion at the organization’s New Orleans locatio…
2 years, 7 months ago
A look back on our conversation with Louisiana Polyglot and court interpreter, Kip Britton
Season 1 Episode 654
Yesterday was Thanksgiving, a time to celebrate family, community and heritage throughout the country. And as all Louisianans know, our state is a ho…
2 years, 7 months ago
At Thanksgiving: The stories of Black female chefs in NOLA – and efforts to fight food insecurity
Season 1 Episode 653
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and to celebrate we are dedicating today’s entire episode to stories about food. Here in Louisiana, we know that food foste…
2 years, 7 months ago