Dustin Granger Extended Interview (2023)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2023-11-10
Duration: 00:12:39
Subjects: Elections, 2023 | Louisiana State Treasurer election, 2023 | Politics
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Granger, Dustin Interviewee
Description
This extended interview from the November 10, 2023, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s interview with Dustin Granger (D), a candidate in the runoff election for Louisiana State Treasurer. He discusses: how he plans to work with a conservative administration; his priorities; solutions for the insurance crisis; reversing trickle-down economic policies; diversifying the state’s economy; taking a more active role in crafting the state budget; his stance on ESG investing; how he differs from his opponent, Republican John Fleming; and why he decided to run for State Treasurer. This segment is a part of The Way Forward: Election 2023 series.