Moderators Eric Paulsen and Charisse Gibson sit in front of John Schroder, Sharon Hewitt, Stephen Waguespack, Hunter Lundy and Shawn Wilson during the first televised debate of the Louisiana governorÕs race at the WWL-TV Studios in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. The debate was sponsored by the Advocate, WWL, WBRZ, KATC, KBTS, PAR and Urban League. (Pool Photo by Sophia Germer)
