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Tommy and Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

As the Supreme Court begins a new term, we can't ignore what else is going on in our country – attacks on the rule of law, weaponization of the Department of Justice, the militarization of American cities, disruptive and chaotic immigration enforcement, and a government shutdown. Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman are back for a new season of Respecting Religion to bring thoughtful conversations to these issues and more at the intersection of religion and the law. In the season 7 premiere, they focus on the current Supreme Court term, including a case with an egregious violation of a person's religious freedom rights that brought together unlikely allies.   SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): Welcome back to season 7 BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty) is also the home of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Amanda's book is titled How to End Christian Nationalism, and it is available wherever you get your books.:  Video of our episodes are now on YouTube! Click here for the season 7 playlist.  Do you want to receive special emails about the show? Click here to sign up for our email list!    Segment 2 (starting at 07:26): A disturbing case on religious freedom coming to the Court Read about the three cases from last term in this article from BJC's magazine, Report from the Capital: Supreme Court issues decisions on religious charter school, exemptions and opt-out rights Amanda and Holly mentioned Steve Vladeck's One First newsletter. BJC joined a friend-of-the-court brief in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections. Click here to read the brief and see the groups that came together across other ideological lines. Read more about the case in this article on our website. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Landor on November 10. Here's another preview piece, by Amy Howe at SCOTUSblog: Court to decide whether government officials can be held personally liable for violating inmate's religious liberty     Segment 3 (starting at 26:42): What else can we expect from the Court? Read more about Chiles v. Salazar in this article by Amy Howe for SCOTUSblog: Majority of court appears skeptical of Colorado's “conversion therapy” ban   You're invited! Join us in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Oct. 21-23 for a special event focussed on the Sanctuary movement. We're honored to welcome Dr. Sergio González, historian, author, and co-creator of the podcast Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State, to explore the history, challenges, and future of the movement. Visit BJConline.org/ShurdenLectures for more details and links to sign up. Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. Your gift to BJC is tax-deductible, and you can support these conversations with a gift to BJC.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

Progress Report: Medicaid Beneficiaries with No Services: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that reviews the progress the Louisiana Department of Health has made with its processes to identify Medicaid beneficiaries who do not use Medicaid services and determine whether they are still eligible. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is one of the most divisive topics among whitetail hunters. In this episode, we sit down with Johnathan Bordelon, Deer Program Manager and Whitetail Deer Biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and John Hanks, LDWF's Large Carnivore Biologist, to unpack the science, the rumors, and the regulations surrounding CWD. From management zones to testing, this conversation sheds light on what's really happening behind the state's decisions and what it means for us Louisiana deer hunters moving forward.https://www.spotteddogsportinggoods.com/

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about fire prevention and some good news for crawfish season.

Sarah Isgur and David French spend today's episode reviewing nine cases the Supreme Court will decide during the upcoming term, from the intricacies of tariffs to the legality of conversion therapy. The Agenda:—The tariffs cases—Justice Brett Kavanaugh's past comments on Humphrey's Executor—Transgender participation in sports cases—Conversion therapy cases—No love for damage claims—Campaign finance reform—Death penalty and IQ tests—Who can quash a subpoena?—Implications of the stay order in the Federal Reserve case Show Notes:—Trump v. V.O.S. Selections—Trump v. Slaughter—Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety—Louisiana v. Callais—Little v. Hecox—West Virginia v. B.P.J.—Chiles v. Salazar—National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission—First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin—Hamm v. Smith Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of our articles, members-only newsletters, and bonus podcast episodes—click here. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Wild & Uncut, we're at the 2025 SCI Convention in Nashville, TN sitting down with Madison Sheahan (at the time of recording was Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries) and Maria Davison the Large Carnivore Program Manager for the SCI Foundation. We had a great discussion about an incredible conservation success story that has transpired due to the hard work of many groups and individuals, in the state of Louisiana. The season marked an end to a ban that had been in place since the late 1980s. The Louisiana bear population has rebounded thanks to conservation efforts, leading the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to re-establish a limited, lottery-based season with 11 permits issued to hunters. The Wild & Uncut Podcast is brought to you by Ruger, Marlin, Safari Club International, and OnX Hunt. Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to make sure you catch every bit of Wild & Uncut!

The human interventions intended to make Louisiana's coastline habitable and productive over the past century have contributed to the region's most existential threats. Without redress, displaced river sediment, compromised wetlands, and land subsidence will increasingly expose the state to extreme storm surge and sea level rise.  In 2007, following the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Louisiana adopted its Coastal Master Plan. More than 100 projects have been approved under the plan, including the $3 billion Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion. The largest project of its kind, the diversion was designed to regenerate 40 square miles of barrier wetlands by allowing the leveed river to flood the Barataria Basin. Construction began in 2023, but it was ultimately canceled by Governor Jeff Landry in July of 2025 due to financial and environmental objections.  The arc of this project, from its design through its cancellation, exemplifies how complicated and divisive collective decision-making can become in the age of climate change. Projects scaled to meet major resilience issues are rarely able to serve the conflicting priorities, values, and interests of all stakeholders equally—and trade-offs can bring conflict at every step.  The Water Institute CEO Beaux Jones and award-winning environmental journalist Boyce Upholt both return to the podcast—this time for a joint conversation about the dilemmas in Mississippi River management, conflicting interests and negotiations in coastal resilience, and what it all means for Louisiana's future.  Relevant Articles and Resources  Subscribe to receive the Southlands Magazine and newsletter here! Learn more about the 10X Convergence and attending  “'It's a tragedy': Current, former state officials spar over scuttled coastal project” (The Current LA, August 2025)   “What scrapping a $3 billion coastal project means for Louisiana's future” (The Washington Post, July 2025)  “Proponents of Mid-Barataria diversion warn against abandoning wetlands” (Louisiana Illuminator, May 2025)  Mississippi River 100 (The Water Institute)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts  Past and Future Resilience Along the Mississippi with Boyce Upholt  Want to Understand the Future of U.S. Climate Resilience? Look to the Gulf Coast  Mississippi River Mayors Coalesce to Address Shared Climate Risks  CreditsHost: Duke ReiterProducer and editor: Taylor GriffithMusic by: Emanuel Wilde and Johan GlössnerResearch and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guests Beaux Jones is the president and CEO of The Water Institute. Prior to joining the Institute, Beaux was environmental section chief of the Louisiana Department of Justice, where he represented the state on a variety of matters ranging from environmental and coastal law to criminal and appellate law. He previously was an environmental and coastal lawyer for the firm Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer. Beaux also served on the BP spill litigation team with the Louisiana State Attorney General.  Boyce Upholt is the founding editor of Southlands Magazine and the author of The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi. His award-winning environmental reporting has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, and The New Republic, among others.

We have our weekly check-in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry.

This week on Louisiana Considered, we're bringing you Wetlands Radio, a series about coastal restoration from producer Eve Abrams. Today, diversions: how the river builds land and why many people want to mimic it. Then, we dive into dredging, the process of underwater excavation that allows humans to build land from what the river brought us. It's been two years since the Louisiana Department of Education launched the Steve Carter Tutoring Program, which provides $1500 in vouchers for private after-school tutoring for students with reading or math scores below grade level. And after a slow start, the program now has a waitlist.Safura Syed has been reporting on this for Verite News. She joins us for more.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. Today, we break down the latest in the New Orleans mayor's race, including fundraising, poll numbers and what it means to be a “New Orleanian.” Louisiana schools have made some big strides in recent years. Math and reading scores are as high – or higher – than they were before the pandemic. According to one analysis, Louisiana is the only state that has made a full recovery in both subjects and has continued to improve. But there's another data point that's been harder to move: Attendance. Misty Davis, executive director of attendance strategies at the Louisiana Department of Education, tells us more about targeting truancy.This week on Louisiana Considered, we're bringing you Wetlands Radio, a series about coastal restoration from producer Eve Abrams. Between natural disasters, offshore drilling and the petrochemical industry, Louisiana might seem like an unlikely place to lead coastal restoration movements. Today, we learn how Louisiana became a world leader in restoration despite -- or perhaps because -- of the ongoing environmental concerns.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!  Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

We have our weekly check-in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about the Roseland explosion and the aftermath.

Welcome to the first installment of “Stone by Stone,” a new "Inside the Castle" podcast series that is bite size in scope, providing listeners with a shorter, focused update on critical U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-related issues impacting our nation. Listen as we delve into the critical issues facing the Mississippi River with Dr. Robert L. Miller, following the conclusion of the Mississippi River Commission's annual low-water inspection trip. The MRC, a vital part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, works to maintain and improve the Mississippi River system for navigation, commerce, and environmental stewardship. Dr. Miller, a distinguished member of the MRC with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in water resource management, recently completed the journey down the river, assessing conditions and engaging with stakeholders as historically low water levels continue to impact navigation, commerce, and communities along the river system. This annual inspection trip is a cornerstone of the MRC's mission to gather firsthand information and address concerns from local communities. In this insightful interview, Dr. Miller discusses the MRC's observations and ongoing efforts to maintain a navigable river for vital economic activity. He shares insights gleaned from his decades of experience, including his previous roles with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Louisiana State Legislature. We'll explore the impacts on barge traffic, the national supply chain, and the long-term strategies being considered to ensure the Mississippi River remains a crucial artery for the nation.

Welcome to the first installment of “Stone by Stone,” a new "Inside the Castle" podcast series that is bite size in scope, providing listeners with a shorter, focused update on critical U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-related issues impacting our nation. Today, we delve into the critical issues facing the Mississippi River with Dr. Robert L. Miller, following the conclusion of the Mississippi River Commission's annual low-water inspection trip. The MRC, a vital part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, works to maintain and improve the Mississippi River system for navigation, commerce, and environmental stewardship. Dr. Miller, a distinguished member of the MRC with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in water resource management, recently completed the journey down the river, assessing conditions and engaging with stakeholders as historically low water levels continue to impact navigation, commerce, and communities along the river system. This annual inspection trip is a cornerstone of the MRC's mission to gather firsthand information and address concerns from local communities. In this insightful interview, Dr. Miller discusses the MRC's observations and ongoing efforts to maintain a navigable river for vital economic activity. He shares insights gleaned from his decades of experience, including his previous roles with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Louisiana State Legislature. We'll explore the impacts on barge traffic, the national supply chain, and the long-term strategies being considered to ensure the Mississippi River remains a crucial artery for the nation.

Tommy taks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about beef, radioactive shrimp, and more.

Progress Report: Deceased Medicaid Beneficiaries: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that analyzes the progress made by the Louisiana Department of Health with its processes to identify and remove Medicaid coverage for beneficiaries who are deceased and therefore no longer qualify for the state's Medicaid program. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Tommy checks in with Dr. Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about sugarcane, trade, and more.

DOTD is repairing the I-10 Airline ramp that was damaged by a stuck garbage truck. Scott Boyle, District Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, gives us the latest.

John Hanks of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries joins Dave to talk about the lottery process.

Aughie gives listeners a preview of some of the cases that have been accepted for adjudication in the next SCOTUS term, including: Louisiana v. Calais, Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, Hamm v. Smith, Elingburg v. U.S., Chiles v. Salazar, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, and a combination of two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.J.P.

Tommy and Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, talk about tropical weather and the role the Commissioner plays in responses.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about chemicals that can be harmful, dogs getting sunburnt, and those dang screwworms

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about food safety, firework safety, and pet safety.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, the Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about this heat, a Louisiana paper mill closing and what it means for forestry industry, and more.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about undocumented farm workers, taking care of your pets and animals in the heat, and Louisiana crops in the summer.

Louisiana counts nearly 2,000 foster homes across the state. There are more than 4,000 children in the foster care system.Right away, you can see the math doesn't work unless every foster family doubles up on the number of children they take — and of course, that's not feasible or even recommended in lots of cases.This week, we'll get the perspective of those involved in Louisiana's foster care system to see if and how the gaps can be filled.We'll hear from a faith-based group that's the state's go-to for therapeutic foster care.David Matlock, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, the state agency in charge of foster care, will also join us.And we'll learn how people who were once in the system now get a say in how it operates.

Tommy checks in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about food prices, Louisiana cattle, and more.

Scott A. Angelle is the longest-serving Director of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, founder of USA Energy Workers, and has served as Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Chairman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, and Chairman of the Louisiana Water Resources Commission. Projected 35–50% Spike in U.S. Power Demand by 2040. How energy workers are pivoting from a defensive to offensive position.

We get an update on the stuck garbage truck with Scott Boyle, District Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Progress Report: Medicaid Residency: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that analyzes the progress made by the Louisiana Department of Health with its processes to identify and remove Medicaid coverage for beneficiaries who no longer live in Louisiana and therefore no longer qualify for the state's Medicaid program. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about Louisiana seafood and getting ready for hurricane season.

A garbage truck crash on I-10 is causing lingering problems. We get the details on what happened and how long repairs could take with Scott Boyle, District Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Tommy and Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, talk about the big threat screwworms pose

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about crawfish farming, the legislative session, and more.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about what's going on in the legislative session, increasing food prices, seafood, and more.

Tommy checks in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about seafood safety, the crawfish supply, and more

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about making sure you get Louisiana seafood, not imported stuff.

Tommy checks in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

Tommy and Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, discuss President Trump's tariffs and look ahead to the upcoming legislative session.

Guest Allyson Montgomery, the Executive Director for The Children's Museum at Port Wonder, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground for one of the podcast's most anticipated episodes. The trio discusses the completion and soon-to-be grand opening of Port Wonder on the lakefront! Port Wonder will house both the Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana and a Nature and Science Center run by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.   Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Stop by Bayou Boards for your charcutier needs or a fresh bite for lunch with their sandwiches and flatbreads!  Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC. 

On today's program, Pat O'Donnell (of YoungWilliams) continues a very special topic, with another very special group of women on the podcast.  Join On Location as we conclude our salute to Women's History Month highlighting women who continue to make significant contributions to the child support program.  Pat talks with Konitra Jack (Child Support Enforcement Director, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services) and Erin Frisch (Michigan's Title IV-D Director and Director of the Office of Child Support).  Konitra and Erin share who inspires and energizes them personally and professionally, and more.  This episode comes to you from Louisianna, Michigan and Illinois.

Maternal Health Outcomes: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health's efforts to improve maternal health outcomes. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Maternal Health Outcomes: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health's efforts to improve maternal health outcomes. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Managed Care Incentive Payment Program: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health's design and oversight of the Medicaid Managed Care Incentive Payment Program, which totaled $2.39 billion from September 2019 through March 2024. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Managed Care Incentive Payment Program: Data Analytics Manager Chris Magee recaps a new LLA report that evaluates the Louisiana Department of Health's design and oversight of the Medicaid Managed Care Incentive Payment Program, which totaled $2.39 billion from September 2019 through March 2024. | https://LLA.La.gov/go/podcast

Louisiana's ranking on the Nation's Report Card – a standardized test to measure academic performance of students across the country – climbed again last month. The state now ranks 32nd out of all 50 states and three jurisdictions. This is quite the climb from before the pandemic when Louisiana ranked 49th. Education reporter Aubri Juhasz breaks down the results and what this says about the direction of our state's education system.In the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, many downtown New Orleans businesses were expecting a big uptick in patrons and profits, considering an estimated 125,000 visitors flocked to the city. But according to many local business owners, the Super Bowl didn't spur an economic boost –  some say they even saw fewer patrons than usual.Scott Wood, owner and head brewer at Courtyard Brewery, and Remy Diamond, owner of C'Mere NOLA, a food, jewelry and art shop in the French Quarter, tell us more about the lack of Super Bowl-related economic activity. It's time to file your taxes. At least, you'll have to file sometime before the state deadline of May 15. Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington spoke with Louisiana Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson about  when and how to start filing. –Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Jeb Linscombe, is the alligator program lead for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Jeb and Robbie have been talking for some time about the incredible success story that is Louisiana Alligators. Recently, Robbie and Jeb connected in person in Louisiana on a secret filming project (with an A List Celebrity no less!) tied to the sustainable use of alligator leather. The two discuss one of the top conservation success stories across the world, the recovery of the American alligator, and about sustainable use of alligator leather. There is such a strong connection with conservation and utilization of wildlife - this story is the poster child for it! Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Legacy Land Management: https://definemylegacy.com/  Rowesborg: https://www.instagram.com/rowesborg/  McGhee Insurance: https://www.mcgheeinsurance.com/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices