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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why auto insurance rates are climbing and hear about a volunteer cleanup crew in Baton Rouge. And, we listen to an encore interview with the late Holocaust survivor Iriving Roth.

When Tanya Tucker was just thirteen, she had something most teenagers couldn’t even imagine: a recording contract with Columbia Records and the studio guidance of Country’s leading producer: Billy Sherrill. In 2019, over 45 years later, Tanya returned to the studio with the help of singer Brandi Carlile to record While I’m Livin’, an album filled with songs that speak to her personal history. Tanya Tucker’s road to Nashville started in Wilcox, Arizona, where she lived with her parents. Her dad worked as a welder, following jobs across the Desert West but he always dreamed Tanya would become a country singer, encouraged her talent, and sought opportunities to share his young daughter’s tremendous voice. I asked Tanya about those early days singing on stage.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new report that detailed ways the pandemic has impacted the state’s nonprofit sector.

This week, Continuum is devoted to Spanish Baroque Music.

Mardi Gras 2022 may just be the year of the king cake – at least on Louisiana Eats it is! A few weeks back, we devoted an entire episode to the topic. This week, we're back for seconds!We begin with Patrick Bordnick. Like Pavlov’s dog before them, Patrick's three canine companions have been conditioned to salivate whenever they encounter king cake. Nearly every day from Twelfth Night to Mardi Gras, Patrick and his pups sample a new one and rate it. Patrick then posts their conclusions on his Instagram page, where the whole family enjoys a following.Then, we hear more from Matt Haines, author of "The Big Book of King Cake." We explore the countless varieties of king cakes from across the state, and the bakers behind each innovation.Finally, we meet king cake baker extraordinaire Dominique Rizzo of Celtica Bakery. Like his popular baguettes and croissants, Dominique's authentic French galette des rois is a game changer in New Orleans.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the proposal for a new passenger rail to connect Gulf Coast States. And, we learn about scientific research on how to achieve the health benefits of physical activity without actually exercising.

Houston Texan Annika Chambers is a rare old school blues and soul singer in her early 30s. During two tours of duty in the U.S. Army, including Iraq, Chambers started to reach a wider public when a colonel heard her singing gospel and asked her to do the National Anthem. She then brought her big voice to the blues playing Army base shows and finally debuting in 2015 with the CD Making My Mark. We caught up with Annika the morning after a triumphant late night show in Butte, Montana 2018. Annika told us that her parents were young teens and took us back to her own youth raised by grandma.

Down here in Louisiana we love any excuse for a party. Our very Catholic culture dictates that Ash Wednesday is supposed to usher in 40 days of fasting and abstaining, but thanks to a few saints whose feast days fall during that Lenten period, our party just continues.First comes St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone's Irish for the day. Then, just two days later, on St. Joseph’s Day, it's the Italians' time to party. Tulane History Professor Laura Kelley joins us to talk about the Irish in New Orleans. And historian Laura Gucionne reveals secrets of 19th century St. Joseph Day celebrations that will shock you! The story even involves Rex, King of Carnival.This year, before those Catholic feast days, there’s the Jewish feast of Purim – sometimes called Jewish Mardi Gras. We learn all about Purim with the help of Benay Bernstein, who provides us with an introduction to a holiday unlike any other on the Jewish calendar.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a sonic journey through the last two years of living in the COVID-19 pandemic. We also hear about the latest dance show at the Marigny Opera House and learn about an award-winning period piece set in 1830s New Orleans.

Continuum presents a highly spirited program of joyful songs and dances of the late-medieval period.