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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest out of the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee’s plans for state medical marijuana programs.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn who Black women entrepreneurs went from domestic to cooks to chefs and restaurant owners. And, we learn why the state sales tax reform is ripe for readdressing.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the debut of a performance that tells the story of Argentina’s Evita Perón. Then, we learn about the return of the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the Mississippi River to learn about efforts to protect the habitat and research on species of fish. Then, we hear about the musical journey of New Orleans jazz and soul singer John Boutte.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how medical marijuana patients are responding to the state’s turbulent rollout of the medical marijuana product, “flower.” Then, we get an inside look at the status of Louisiana’s club and music industry.

Rhonda Vincent grew up in a five-generation musical family from Greentop, Missouri, a tiny town near the Iowa border. Her father led the family band, the Sally Mountain Show, as they traveled the Midwest bluegrass circuit in the 1970s. Rhonda was Missouri State Fiddle Champion. She's gone on to become a bluegrass band leader with her group, The Rage, winning a Grammy and being inducted at the Grand Ole Opry. Her daughters Sally and Tensel are also musicians. For Rhonda, it all started when her dad needed more players at a family gig.

On this weeks edition of Le Show Harry brings us What the Frack?!, News of Smart World, News of the Atom, News of the Warm, The Apologies of the Week, original music, and explains that Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't recall.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the long-term impacts that COVID-19 has on the brain. And, in honor of National Native Plant Month, we learn how to incorporate more Louisiana plants into our gardens.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a preview of tonight’s do-or-die Pelicans game and learn how cities across the Gulf South are trying to deal with poverty. Then, in honor of Yom Hashoah, we revisit a conversation with survivor Irving Roth.

This is American Routes with a tribute to the legendary New Orleans drummer, James Black. Black also composed tunes like "Monkey Puzzle" and "Dee Wee," both recorded by Ellis Marsalis' ensemble in the early 1960s. As a composer, Black received support from the National Endowment for the Arts.