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In the last few weeks, New Orleans, along with Shreveport and the rural communities Tallulah, Killian and Monterey, faced multiple water main breaks. Today on @LAConsidered @DrRobertCollins joins us to explain why these breaks happen and what to do. wrkf.org

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with @NOLANews’ @stephgracela. Today on @LAConsidered. Today we hear about the proposal to name a bridge after President Trump and @HelenaMorenoLA's latest challenges. wrkf.org

Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered: – How Louisiana spends its rainy day funds – @LSU symposium on the history of news and politics – Baton Rouge cancer center now offers CAR-T cell treatment wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge recently became the first hospital in the region to offer a certain type of blood cancer immunotherapy. We hear all about the innovative CAR T-cell treatment today on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

@LSU’s Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs is gearing up for a presentation all about the intersection of media and politics. The symposium will explore the wide-ranging influence of the news media over the last 250 years. We hear the details today on @LAConsidered.

In 2025, Louisiana’s state reserve funds — often called rainy day funds — fell for the first time since the Great Recession. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear how the rainy day fund compares. wrkf.org

Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered: – Nous Foundation to launch archival initiative – @Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre’s upcoming musicals – How LNG terminals are reshaping local communities wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

Summer Lyric Theatre at @Tulane is gearing up for its 59th season with three big musicals. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear the details behind Chicago, La Cage aux Follies, and A Little Night Music. wrkf.org

In the southwestern corner of Louisiana, a massive buildout of liquefied natural gas export terminals is underway. Today on @LAConsidered, @WADrewHawkins reports on how the industry has reshaped the local landscape and economy. wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

The Nous Foundation, a NOLA-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting Louisiana’s French, Creole and Indigenous cultures and languages, recently received a grant to launch an archival initiative. We learn what this means for language preservation, today on @LAConsidered.

Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered: – Crawfish industry faces labor shortages due to immigration crackdown – New documentary series on Louisiana’s HBCUs – @LSU symposium on AI in the workforce wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

An upcoming event hosted by the LSU Ourso College of Business brings together expert voices at the heart of the AI revolution. Dubbed, the “AI in Action Symposium" the event will explore how to navigate AI in the private sector. We hear the details today on @LAConsidered.

A new series of short films produced by Louisiana Public Broadcasting explores the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across Louisiana. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear about the impact, legacy and history of these institutions. wrkf.org

It’s March and that means – crawfish season. But the industry is facing major labor shortages due to immigration caps. Today on @LAConsidered, two student reporters with @LSU @ManshipSchool, discuss their investigation into how the worker shortage will impact the economy.

Today on @LAConsidered, we hear the second part of the latest episode of Sea Change. Last week, we learned how artificial reefs are helping to restore sea habitats in Alabama. Today, we hear how similar reefs are playing out in Cambodia. wrkf.org

The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane kicks off tonight, and among the featured authors, directors and journalists is @ClintSmithIII, staff writer at @TheAtlantic and New Orleans native. He joins us for more on his author talks, today on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org

Freshwater ecosystems rely on water quality monitoring, but the amount of monitoring we can do, especially along the Gulf Coast, is limited. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear how @LSU scientists are using AI to fill the gaps in monitoring. wrkf.org

They’re calling it a form of green energy, but three majority-Black towns in the deep South are less than impressed by the promises that wood pellet manufacturing brought to their communities. Today on @LAConsidered, we discuss concerns in the wood pellet industry.

Here’s what’s coming up today on @LAConsidered: – New Orleans jail continuously exceeded capacity in 2025 – Hermann-Grima House play explores women’s rights to custody – Artivism Dance Theatre presents “Off-the-Cuff” wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

Artivism Dance Theatre is a New Orleans nonprofit that combines movement and social justice. In classes, workshops and recitals, students communicate social issues through movement. We hear about the organization’s upcoming performance today on @LAConsidered.