© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Louisiana map ignites debate over race and representation

Season 2026 Episode 98 | 8m 08s

With its House primary contests off the calendar for now, Louisiana is taking another step to redraw its political battle lines. The move comes after the Supreme Court once again pared back landmark civil rights protections. Once the lines are settled in Louisiana, the impacts will be visible in blue and red, and Black and white. Liz Landers reports for our series, Race Matters.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
May 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Inflation could hit 4% next month and stay elevated for rest of year, economist warns
Hegseth grilled over direction of Iran war and costs for Americans
What’s at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi
Inside Izyum, the Ukrainian frontline city facing the threat of a 2nd Russian occupation
Students question value of college as costs rise and AI reshapes jobs
News Wrap: FDA head Marty Makary resigning after uneven tenure
Helen Zoe Veit and Amna Nawaz discuss picky eaters on 'Settle In'
News Wrap: Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mifepristone
Robert Kagan on why he believes U.S. faces likely defeat in Iran