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New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on the return of a classic diner the city almost lost.

We know what the heat in New Orleans feels like, and we know what the data can look like with charts and graphs. But what does it sound like?

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina and its devastating aftermath reshaped New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, we gathered to remember all that was lost, reflect on the lessons learned, and pay tribute to all the good that has been done in the two decades since. And, we look to the future: where do we go from here, and how can this region not just survive but thrive?

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on how a hospitality community started building back at Hurricane Katrina.

On this week's episode, we stir the pot from the Saturn music venue in Birmingham, recorded on August 9th, 2025.

The Historic New Orleans Collection spotlights Dr. Denise Reed. The British-born scientist describes her culture shock upon arriving in Cocodrie, Louisiana shortly after receiving her Ph.D. at Cambridge University.

A Baton Rouge author shares how he made sure his mother's Medicare Advantage plan made good on its promise – and wrote a book about it. We'll also look at the new "conservative" alternative to the ACT and SAT, and we hear from LSU's president about campus growth and growing pains.

The fire is finally out at the Smitty’s Supply facility in Tangipahoa Parish, but the cleanup effort is just starting. Parish President Robby Miller shares a progress report. Also, a new study shows the little lizards that skitter around New Orleans patios and landscapes have developed what you might call a super power. What can we learn about how they’ve adjusted to the toxins in their environment?https://lailluminator.com/2025/09/09/lead-lizard/