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Very soon you'll be able to charge your phone in seconds, your Electric Vehicle in minutes, and afford solar panels so all the power is free. And believe it or not, all of this comes out of New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a play that tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen set to make its New Orleans debut. And we hear about the exotic animal races returning to the Fairgrounds Racecourse.

This week, Continuum features music composed by King Henry VIII and readings from his love letters to Ann Boleyn.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a roundup of this week’s top political stories. And we learn how New Orleans public officials are responding to an uptick in crime.

Today on Louisiana Considered, a conversation with District Attorney Jason Williams on the ongoing crime sprees sweeping the Crescent City.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new partnership that aims to increase access to lactation services, specifically in rural areas. We also discuss the legacy of Saints head coach Sean Payton and hear how New Orleans parents are responding to the vaccine mandate at public schools.

Southeast Louisiana is home to an unusually wide range of family owned and operated restaurants, shops, and companies. Some have just started, while a surprising number of them are generations old. On this week's show, we look at three different flavors of family businesses in the greater New Orleans area.First, we have a taste of Chisesi Brothers spicy Cajun meats and hear the delicious story of their 100-plus year-old family history from 5th generation Nicholas Chisesi and his octogenarian dad, Philip.Then, we visit father-son duo Carlos and Will Avelar at their new family business, Mawi Tortilleria in Metairie. Will was a rising star in the culinary world when he and his father decided to join forces to provide fresh, authentic corn tortillas to the community.And finally, we speak with Bryan Batt and Katy Danos, authors of Pontchartrain Beach: A Family Affair. Founded by Bryan’s grandfather Harry Batt in 1928, the amusement park was a summer destination for 55 years.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

This week on Le Show Harry brings us News of the Olympic Movement, News of the Atom, News of the Godly, Mind Your Own Business, What the Frack?!, News of Microplastics, The Apologies of the Week, plus great music, thoughts about Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, Catalonian witchcraft, and more.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the upcoming season of Queer Eye taking place in New Orleans. And, we hear the details behind the latest production of Hamilton opening tonight at the Saenger Theatre.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how descendants on both sides of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision came together to start a foundation over a century after the case. And, we hear how one organization is aiming to better equip Louisianans with electricity during natural disasters.