Newell: Louisiana population shrunk by 60,000 since 2020; we could be forfeiting congressional seats by 2030

Recently, the Census Bureau released a report that got a lot of attention throughout the state.

In case you haven’t heard, Louisiana’s population is shrinking. And New Orleans is the fastest shrinking metro area in the country.

Dr. Allison Plyer, Chief Demographer for the Data Center , has studied the demographics and migration patterns in Louisiana for decades, and she joined the show to break down the report and assess the implications of what could happen if we stay on this dangerous course…

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