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The Light Switch podcast from the Louisiana Illuminator brings you an earful weekly on Louisiana politics.

  1. -6 ДН.

    The AI Debate

    There are nearly 20 bills in the Louisiana Legislature dealing with artificial intelligence, covering lots of ground. One thing they have in common is that most have been put on the shelf because President Donald Trump wants the federal government to handle AI regulation. We hear from lobbyists from both sides of the issue.

    24 мин.

  2. 10 АПР.

    Cheap, maybe not affordable

    Gov. Jeff Landry is cheering a brand new rating that shows Louisiana has some of the cheapest electricity prices in the country. Is that reflected in your monthly bill? We talk with a consumer advocate who's looked at the numbers and explains whether there’s any relief in sight.

    23 мин.

  3. 3 АПР.

    Plan C

    There’s a possibility a Louisiana lawsuit could force abortion pills off the market at least temporarily, perhaps permanently. One organization says — regardless of the outcome of this case — abortion drugs will continue to be available. We explore what could lie ahead on the reproductive health care horizon in Louisiana and nationally.

    24 мин.

  4. 27 МАР.

    Plumbing fixtures

    If you’re looking for work in Louisiana, there are plenty of opportunities in the plumbing profession. But you’re looking at thousands of hours of on-the-job training before you actually get your license. Plumbers say the years of hands-on, supervised training are critical because the work involves public health and safety. But one state lawmaker wants to create a fast-track for future plumbers to fill a skilled worker shortage

    23 мин.

  5. 20 МАР.

    Child welfare woes

    The agency that responds to to child abuse in Louisiana faces an uncertain future. One state lawmaker has proposed shutting down the department if there's not dramatic change. How did we get here? We explore that in this episode. Plus, we have news on hunting and the latest effort to remove fluoride from our drinking water.

    22 мин.

  6. 13 МАР.

    Enter the sausage factory

    The 2026 legislative session is under way, and we have a look at two issues where Gov. Jeff Landry should expect a fight, even with his fellow Republicans. We also have an interview with the leader of one of the state’s most powerful lobbying groups, and single out a bill you should be following.

    22 мин.

  7. 6 МАР.

    The closed primary debate

    This year’s congressional midterm elections in Louisiana are the first in decades using closed party primaries — except they’re not really closed. And that’s been a sticking point for some politicians. This week, we hear from two Republican state officials who are on opposite sides of the debate over whether closed party primaries are here to stay — or one and done after this year.

    29 мин.

  8. 27 ФЕВР.

    Food stamp changes

    Louisiana officials have put new rules in place for what you can buy with SNAP benefits, what we often call food stamps. These are big changes, not just for consumers but for the grocery stores where they shop. The Louisiana Department of Health handles SNAP benefits, and we’ll hear from its leader about what you can and can’t buy— and the reasons for all the change.

    20 мин.
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The Light Switch podcast from the Louisiana Illuminator brings you an earful weekly on Louisiana politics.

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    Louisiana Illuminator
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
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