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Louisiana: The State We're In

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN, Louisiana's only statewide news magazine, airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m.

What's on SWI - 8/14/26

Skip Bertman: 1938 - 2026

Bertman's impact on Louisiana and the college baseball landscape is immeasurable. 

Cost of Climate: 2016 Flood Rewrote Louisiana’s Insurance Rules

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple and LSU Associate Professor of Environmental Science Tom Douthat discuss how FEMA updated its flood zones to better equip communities to handle severe floods and ongoing climate risks.

The Sea Level Study That Sparked Debate Across Louisiana

Tulane University geologist Dr. Torbjörn Törnqvist explains why Louisiana is one of the world's most vulnerable regions to climate-driven sea level rise.

Exploring the Atchafalaya Basin

Scouts from across the country paddled more than 60 miles through cypress forests to experience one of America's most important wetlands.

How the Classical Violin Evolved into Cajun Music

Originating in 16th-century Western Europe as a classical music staple, the violin underwent a transformation in the 1700's as it traveled down the Mississippi River, ultimately forming the backbone of Cajun music.

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About the Series

Louisiana: The State We’re In, Louisiana's only statewide news magazine. The program airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. p.m. on the six-station LPB network that includes stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport.

This award-winning show combines in-depth coverage about the important issues in the state along with expert analysis. Louisiana: The State We’re In has been a leader reporting on the Louisiana Legislature with a goal to explain how legislation affects the lives of the people of the state. The program also features the art, culture, places, and people that make Louisiana so unique, including stories about everyday citizens who are heroes and helpers to others in their communities.

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