The Illuminator LA Illuminator

Host Julie O'Donoghue talks to state Sen. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans. Carter is running for Congress in Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District -- which includes New Orleans and parts of Baton Rouge.

Host Julie O'Donoghue interviews Julia Letlow, who is running for Congress in Louisiana's 5th District. Letlow is the widow of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, who died of COVID-19 in December.

Host Julie O'Donoghue interviews candidate Karen Carter Peterson about running for Congress in Louisiana and Baton Rouge.

Ryan Richard, a critical care specialist in Baton Rouge, talks about treating COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit.

Racheal Hebert, head of the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response organization, discusses the recent LSU sexual assault scandal and Louisiana's approach to sexual assault services in general.

Julie O’Donoghue interviews Rev. James Gaddy of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic church in Cameron Parish about the church's hurricane recovery.