Karen Henderson

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about President Biden’s recent visit to New Orleans to mourn the loss of the victims of the Bourbon Street attack. We also hear from a trauma and disaster expert who shares advice on coping and healing strategies.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about “What Was Lost,” a new series from Verite News exploring the physical and emotional toll of Hurricane Katrina 20 years later. We also speak with the hosts of two new reality TV shows taking place in Baton Rouge.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we interview Baton Rouge’s new mayor, Sid Edwards. We also learn about the upcoming senior games at McNeese State University and catch up on the latest news in Acadiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, NPR host Mary Louise Kelly joins us for a conversation about her new memoir, “It. Goes. So. Fast.” We also hear from former coastal reporter Halle Parker as she prepares to take on a new role at Verite News. And we catch up on the latest news from the Acadiana region.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Louisiana Senate race is already creating buzz ahead of the 2026 election. We also learn about efforts to fight increasing flood risks in the Mississippi River, and a computerized system preventing Louisiana inmates from getting parole board hearings.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the federal grand jury indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Plus, we hear how the Baton Rouge film trail spotlights Hollywood movies filmed in the area, and dive into the caregiving crisis in the Gulf South.

This week on Louisiana Considered, we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with discussions about ecological restoration, climate change, and community health initiatives in the Ninth Ward

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll learn how to foster coastal growth friendly to native plants and animals, find out what’s drawing Northern college students to big Southern universities and how best to get a look at hummingbirds migrating for the winter through Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss escalations of political violence in the digital age. We also learn about Usher Syndrome, and hear why it’s more common among Cajun populations. And we hear from a man who experienced Hurricane Katrina from inside prison walls.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Lafayette man accused of participating in the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. We also speak with Oscar-nominated director Benh Zeitlin about a class he’s teaching at the New Orleans film festival, and learn how Tulane is paving the way for food waste initiatives on college campuses.