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…

Americans' use of GLP-1 medications has quadrupled since 2024. The latest studies suggest roughly 11% of adults are on some form of weight loss medication. Today on @LAConsidered, we dive into the GLP-1 craze and why the drugs don’t work for everyone. wwno.org

When Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as pope last year, very little was known about him. Shortly thereafter, researchers discovered his New Orleans Creole ancestry. @NPR’s @scottdetrow and Daniel Burke discuss their new book on Pope Leo XIV, on @LAConsidered.

Communities across Florida and Alabama are in cleanup mode in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. At least four people were killed. @NPRDebElliot surveys the damage in the Panhandle town of Milton, today on @LAConsidered. wwno.org

Grover from @SesameStreet joined @ayyschreib to discuss hurricane preparedness. He tells us how to get ready for storms, cope with fear and rebuild our communities. Tonight on @LAConsidered. wwno.org/2026-10-09/a-storm-…

The Gulf South isn’t the only spot dealing with hurricanes. Earlier this year, a storm hit Sesame Street. Today on @LAConsidered, longtime @sesamestreet resident Grover tells us how to prepare for storms, cope with fear and rebuild in the aftermath. wwno.org

Isaias has been upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane and is set to make landfall overnight. Meteorologist Dan Holiday gives us the latest update on the storm, today on @LAConsidered. wwno.org

Today on @LAConsidered, we break down predictions for the midterm elections — both across the country and in Louisiana. We also hear about the New Orleans Film Festival, and the plethora of screenings, panels and events coming to the Crescent City. wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…

The 37th annual New Orleans Film Festival returns in late October. Screenings and events take place across the city, serving audiences featuring as many as 350 filmmakers. We get a breakdown of the event today on @LAConsidered. wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…

The midterm elections are just weeks away, and the polls are predicting a blue wave that might be strong enough to shift the House and Senate to Democratic control. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear how this wave might play out in Louisiana. wwno.org

Today on @LAConsidered, we hear about a new HBO docu-series that explores the mysterious murder of a pet cemetery owner in St. Bernard Parish. And, we learn how @Loyola_NOLA is navigating the relationship between AI and spirituality. wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…