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Recent Episodes

Jay Dardenne – Storytelling the Soul of Louisiana – Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi…or Any Place Else!

Posted May 8, 2026 • 00:43:15

Few public servants in Louisiana history have worn as many hats, or told as many stories, as Jay Dardenne. Having served as State Senator, Secretary...

Lafayette Public Library System – Danny Gillane, Director

Posted May 1, 2026 • 00:34:58

Danny Gillane, Director of the Lafayette Public Library System, joins Discover Lafayette for a timely conversation about the evolving role of our parish...

Secretary of State Nancy Landry

Posted April 23, 2026 • 00:54:49

On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Nancy Landry, Louisiana’s 45th Secretary of State and the state’s chief elections officer....

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru – President of University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Posted April 16, 2026 • 00:52:21

Recorded on March 19, 2026 at Vermilionville during the LFT Fiber Powered by Connectivity Summit, this episode of Discover Lafayette captures a powerful...

Destin Ortego – Executive Director of the Opportunity Machine

Posted April 10, 2026 • 00:38:10

Destin Ortego, Executive Director of the Opportunity Machine, known as the “OM,” joined Discover Lafayette to discuss the OM’s role as a driving...