Louisiana Public Square is LPB’s monthly public affairs program, provides citizens a forum to voice their opinions and concerns about issues affecting Louisiana to leading experts and key decision makers. Hosted by LPB president and CEO Beth Courtney and Craig Freeman, assistant professor at Louisiana State University’s Manship School of Mass Communication, the program fosters insightful, engaging discussion of current issues in a small-group setting. Topics have included challenges confronting the higher education system and social media.