Louisiana: The State We're In
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Stories for SWI 9/5/25
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Solar Plan Goes Dark
The Trump admin cancels $7 billion in federal “Solar for All” grants aimed at helping low and moderate income household install solar panels. Visit the Louisiana Solar Energy Lab at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to find out what’s at stake.
A Conversation with the Governor
Governor Jeff Landry shares his vision for rebuilding Louisiana’s economy, keeping residents here at home, and attracting new investments to the state.
Next Generation of Chef Chase
The Chase family is synonymous with Louisiana cooking and the family’s fourth generation continues the legacy. Visit the set of a new show featuring Chef Dook Chase coming to public television next year!
Remembering Dorothea Wilson
After the unexpected passing of LPB anchor/reporter Dorothea Wilson, we honor her talent and warm spirit by highlighting some of her best work during her time here.
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Louisiana: The State We’re In, Louisiana's only statewide news magazine, is in its 48th season on the air. The program airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. on the six-station LPB network that includes stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport. It also streams at lpb.org/livetv and airs on LPB’s sister station WLAE-TV32 in New Orleans on Fridays at 7PM and on WYES-TV, the PBS station for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, at 7:30PM.
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.
Louisiana: The State We’re In, is anchored by Karen LeBlanc and Dorothea Wilson. Sports journalist Victor Howell puts a new spin on sports for LPB viewers with frequent contributions.