WWNO is celebrating Public Radio Music Day with our second annual benefit concert, Benefest! Tune in to @LAConsidered, to learn how to attend the event, featuring music from @LeylaMcCalla and Tank Ball of @TankandDaBangas. wwno.org

Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered: – Latest in the LA Senate race – What @BillyNungesser has to say about widespread NDAs – The Lion King comes to New Orleans, featuring two locals in the cast wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…

The Lion King is coming to the Saenger Theater, and two NOLA natives are taking to the stage. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear from one of the dancers, who walks us through the show’s longevity and what it means to perform in his hometown. wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…

There have been multiple reports of state officials signing NDAs with tech giants, but Louisiana Lt. Gov. @BillyNungesser says he’s largely been left in the dark. Today on @LAConsidered, Nungesser speaks with @WAdrewhawkins about what this means for the state’s economic deals.

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with @NOLANews @stephgracela. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear how Democratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis is starting to gain some traction against Julia Letlow. wwno.org

The documentary “The Welcome Table” follows people displaced by climate change across six continents, exploring what happens after they lose their homes and how communities respond to those in need. We hear the details ahead of the NOLA premiere on @LAConsidered.

The November 3rd election is quickly approaching, and Louisiana has 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear from @PARLouisiana on each amendment in its independent, nonpartisan review. wwno.org

The city of Lafayette is shutting down so-called "nuisance" properties. Earlier this month they shut two inns with plans to close five more properties this month. We get the latest from @thecurrentlaf, today on @LAConsidered. wwno.org

Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered: – Mishap accidentally labels 67,000 LA voters as “inactive” – Consequences of kratom use – New exhibition explores ideas on how to live with rising water levels wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…

As Louisiana adapts to a changing climate, many are trying to reimagine how we live with water. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear about a new exhibition featuring designs that account for water levels, created by NOLA residents and incarcerated people. wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…

The use of the drug kratom is growing across the country. While the drug is advertised as safe and legal in many states, doctors are warning the stimulant is addictive and runs the risk of contamination. We hear more, on @LAConsidered. wwno.org

Earlier this month, a mishap during routine maintenance accidentally misclassified 67,000 Louisiana voters as inactive. Today on @LAConsidered, we learn why this happened, who was impacted and what this says about our voting systems. wwno.org

A new exhibition at @Tulane traces the struggle for Spanish American independence from the 1760s through the 1820s. The exhibition features rare books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers and early constitutions. We hear more, today on @LAConsidered.

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for our week in politics with @NOLANews’ @stephgracela. Today, we hear about the public response to the constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s ballot and why @LAGovJeffLandry is not expressing his opinion on them. wwno.org

Overdetention is becoming a serious problem in U.S. prisons, particularly in Louisiana. The Justice Department has found Louisiana’s prison system regularly holds people who have served their full sentence longer than their release date. We hear more, on @LAConsidered.

Hurricane Isaias is officially behind us, but our neighbors on the Gulf Coast are still picking up the pieces from the storm’s destruction. Today on @LAConsidered, climatologist Jay Grymes tells us about the state of tropical weather forecasting. wwno.org

Today on @LAConsidered, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a conversation about the work of Union Migrante and what organizers learned since the Catahoula Crunch. We also hear what’s on deck for this weekend’s NOLA Funk Fest. wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…

As we mark Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re looking at the work of immigrant-led organizations across Louisiana. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear how Union Migrante has advocated for immigrant communities in the state, especially during the recent immigration crackdown.

NOLA Funk Fest returns this weekend, celebrating different Louisiana music genres at the Audubon Aquarium Riverfront Park. The festival serves as a precursor to an upcoming museum on Louisiana music. We hear the details, today on @LAConsidered. wwno.org

Today on @LAConsidered: – Surveying the damage of Hurricane Isaias – New book on the life of Pope Leo XIV – Breaking down the GLP-1 craze and why the drugs don’t work for everyone wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…