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Crescent Classical presents performances from some of the participating organizations at this year's Culture Collision!

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss recovery efforts in the aftermath of Katrina. We hear why the Vietnamese community bounced back faster than other groups, and how a people-finding network reunited loved ones after the storm. Plus we learn about the role faith groups played in the direct aftermath of the storm.

I've known pianist, songmaker, and performer Heath Allen for over fifty years. We met at Penn in Philadelphia where Heath studied under composer George Crumb. Heath Allen is originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, but stayed on in West Philly, building a career as a cabaret band leader, in musical theater, and creator of the Popera, Andy, an opera about Andy Warhol, among many other activities. Over the years, Heath has worked with performers ranging from singer-songwriter Susan Werner to a legendary troupe called the Bearded Ladies. Today, at home in the large light filled piano room of his stately West Philadelphia row house, surrounded by electronic keyboards, books, and paintings, Heath Allen sits barefoot at his Steinway Grand Model A, looking out over Japanese maple and Juneberry trees.

New Orleans has long been known for its Spanish, French, and African influences, so it can be easy to overlook the role the Chinese have played in our culture and cuisine since the mid-1800s. On this week's show, we explore the Chinese in the Crescent City – yesterday and today.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the findings from Leaders for a Better Louisiana’s recent factbook. We also learn about a documentary on New Orleans jazz funerals and hear about urban farming in the Lower Ninth Ward.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of the Atom, News of the Warm, News of Crypto-Winter, News of Musk Love, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of A.I., The Apologies of the Week, The Side Effects of the Week, News of the Godly, News of Microplastics, great music and more.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Gov. Landry will be relying on Democrats to pass some of his proposals. We hear what’s on deck for the first-ever NOLA Mural Fest, and speak with a candidate running for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District.

March 19th might be just another day in other parts of the United States, but here in New Orleans it's a day when revelers take to the streets in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph. The tradition of food altars dedicated to Jesus' foster father came to the Crescent City in the late 1800s with immigrants from Sicily, where Joseph is the patron saint. What was called Mi-Carême (or Mid-Lent by the Creoles) was a day when fasting was suspended and festivities abounded. On this week's show, we explore the holiday and join in on the celebration.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back on a conversation with one inspiring Louisiana woman: physician-assistant, commercial astronaut and author, Hayley Arcenaux. Plus, in honor of March Madness, we hear about the basketball game that integrated Louisiana high school sports.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the latest developments in the field of preventive medicine in Louisiana and across the country. We also hear why one organization is traveling to New Orleans with 11 colorful pianos in tow, and get a roundup of the week’s top political stories.