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It’s Thursday, and @NOLANews’ @steohgracela is here to talk politics. Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a reignited feud between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the city council as the next mayor’s race heats up. wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

After 40 years in the business, New Orleans glassblower Mark Rosenbaum has retired. Today on Louisiana Considered, he discusses his long artistic career and what makes glassblowing “a dance.” wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

Climate change threatens nearly every species – but there are a few animals that benefit from hotter temperatures. Today on Louisiana Considered we bring you the latest episode of Sea Change to hear how Bull Sharks are thriving in warmer waters. wwno.org/podcast/sea-ch…

The last remaining piece of a damaged American ship from World War II has been found. Today on Louisiana Considered we learn how explorers discovered the bow of the USS New Orleans off the coast of the Solomon Islands more than 70 years after the battle

A new Louisiana law will make it harder for prisoners to try and prove their innocence once they’re behind bars. Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how this bill plays a larger role in Governor Jeff Landry’s “tough on crime” agenda. wrkf.org

The ballot for New Orleans’ fall elections is now set, and there were quite a few last-minute surprises. Today on Louisiana Considered, @NOLANews’ Stephanie Grace helps break down the crowded field of candidates. wrkf.org

Last week, the National Federation of the Blind conference came to New Orleans, bringing together the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the conference seeks to create more employment opportunities for the blind.

In 2011, Calvin Duncan was released from prison after serving 28 years for a crime he did not commit, but while behind bars, he also helped others advocate for their innocence. Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new book on his life, “The Jailhouse Lawyer.”

Here’s what’s coming up on Louisiana Considered: – All the names in the NOLA mayor’s race – National Federation of the Blind Conference advocates for employment, accessibility and more – Calvin Duncan on new book, “The Jailhouse Lawyer” wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

Every summer, Baton Rouge General organizes a summer camp for pediatric burn survivors. Kids can enjoy swimming, crafts, horseback riding and more with others who share similar scars. We hear about the camp’s impact from a director and camper-turned-counselor.

Carlis Wright Robinson grew up knowing her father played Negro League Baseball, but later in life she learned that he co-integrated the minor leagues alongside Jackie Robinson. Today on Louisiana Considered, she tells us about her new book on her father’s legacy. wrkf.org

Today on Louisiana Considered: a summer camp for burn survivors brings together kids who share similar scars. How one woman is preserving her father’s legacy after learning that he co-integrated the minor leagues with Jackie Robinson. wrkf.org/show/louisiana…

According to new legislation, law enforcement officers who don’t comply with immigration authorities like ICE could face criminal charges. Today on Louisiana Considered, Bobbi-Jeanne Misick tells us how this will impact local jailers, the Orleans Parish Sheriff, and Louisiana residents.

An observatory, hidden deep in the woods of Louisiana, recently detected the largest black hole merger ever witnessed in human history. Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the significance of this collision – and how the observatory could be impacted by federal budget cuts.

The state recently announced it will cancel the Mid-Barataria sediment diversion plan, the biggest ever coastal restoration project in Louisiana history. Today on Louisiana Considered, Eva ሄዋን tells us why the project was canceled and what comes next. wrkf.org

July is disability pride month. And here Office of Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser Billy Nungesser has made it his mission to improve accessibility throughout the state. Today on Louisiana Considered, he tells us about working to make state parks, public pools, nature trails and fishing docks more accessible.

Louisiana is one of 30 states with laws that criminalize exposing or transmitting HIV, but a body of evidence shows these penalties can hurt prevention efforts. @VeriteNewsNola’s @thehalparker tells us more, today on Louisiana Considered. wrkf.org

Want to learn more about Louisiana’s cultural heritage? LSU Libraries’ Special Collections has plenty of materials of historical significance. And thanks to a new grant, most are available online. We hear more about the digitized archives, today on Louisiana Considered.

The StoryCorps Mobile Tour visited Baton Rouge last November and invited volunteers to record conversations about topics of their choosing. Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a conversation between two participants who discuss poetry and friendship. wrkf.org

Here’s what’s coming up on Louisiana Considered: – How STI criminalization hurts public health efforts – LSU Libraries digitzies archives – StoryCorps Mobile Tour: A conversation on poetry and friendship wrkf.org/show/louisiana…