Louisiana: The State We're In | 11/29/24

TAX SESSION

Governor Jeff Landry wrapped up his third special session this year with reforms aimed at overhauling Louisiana’s tax code and bringing people and businesses back to the state. LBP’s Karen LeBlanc looks at the main pillars of the tax reform package and why they are drawing mixed reviews.

MR. ROGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD VIA NOLA
“Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” has a special and enduring place in the history of public media. And Paul Siefken, President and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions, is taking the legacy of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” to new heights. Join us on this very special edition of LA Speaks as Mr. Siefken walks us through the past, present, and future of Fred Rogers productions and gives us a glimpse of his latest creative work.

LOUISIANA’S POWERLIFTING CHAMP
Denham Springs is home to one of the top American athletes… but maybe not in the first sport that comes to mind. LPB’s sports correspondent Victor Howell introduces you to one of the nation’s top athletes in the sport of power lifting... and SHE is quite the accomplished athlete at the age of 14.