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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what to expect at this year’s Symphony Book Fair. We also learn about the 30th anniversary of one of New Orleans’ beloved food events, and hear about a local dance ensemble setting off on a globe-trotting adventure.

You can’t always get what you want. That’s been especially true during these unpredictable times. Now more than ever, there’s something comforting about the familiar – like a restaurant where you can order exactly what you want off the menu and are greeted with a smile whenever you walk through the door.That’s the experience of anyone who walks into Liz’s Where Y’at Diner – one of the happiest places north of Lake Pontchartrain. From the palm trees to the peace signs to the tie-dyed t-shirts, everything about Liz Munson’s diner is laid back. On this week’s show, we speak with Liz, who tells us about her special kind of hospitality, served up with a killer crab meat grilled cheese sandwich.Then, we learn about a crowd-pleasing muffuletta for sale in San Francisco, prepared each day by Peterson Harter at his pop up Sandy's SF. Though he’s far from home, the New Orleans chef has developed a following by staying true to his culinary roots.And you can’t make it as an entrepreneur unless you’ve got a good sense of what people want. Alfonzo Bolden, who, along with his brother Troy, is co-CEO of Cajun Nation Cajun Seasoning Company, based out of Lafayette. While there's no denying their food talents, Alfonzo and Troy's true genius lies in knowing just when to trademark a name – which for them, often precedes the product concept.Finally, we explore food as medicine and an act of love with Merissa Nathan Gerson, author of, "Forget Prayers, Bring Cake." Merissa shares an honest, unwavering look at her life during her year of grieving, and how she learned to listen to her own needs in a time of suffering.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about new legislation to require Louisiana public schools to provide free menstrual products. And, with the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee is just around the corner, we hear from last year’s winner, Zaila Avante-garde, and one of this year’s competitors, Sahil Thorat.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News from the Land of 4,000 Princes, News of Smart World, News of Inspector’s General, The Apologies of the Week, News of the Olympic Movement, News of the Atom, an original sketch, great music and more.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of the Atom, News of Smart World, The Apologies of the Week, News of the Godly, an interview with Amanda Moore about MRGO, great music and more.

Continuum presents early music performed on four different instruments from the medieval and Renaissance periods: the viola da gamba, the Renaissance lute, the organetto, and the recorder.

Today on Louisiana Considered: with gas prices on the rise, we hear from two sides on the oil extraction debate. And, we learn about an upcoming food and beverage competition in New Orleans.

Reginald "Reggio the Hoofer" McLaughlin grew up on Chicago’s south side, where he began his career dancing in the streets and subways. He learned to tap dance using homemade shoes and went on to receive training from prominent dancers Jimmy Payne, Sr. and Ernest "Brownie" Brown. Reggio has taught at the old town school of folk music, where he produces a tap version of The Nutcracker, called The Nut Tapper. He also worked with ragtime pianist Reginald Robinson and the Carolina Chocolate Drops for Keep a Song in Your Soul: the Black Roots of Vaudeville. Here's Reggio.

Today on Louisiana Considered, nearly 60 years after he was arrested and convicted for advocating for integration in his parish, Judge Calvin Johnson finally received a formal apology. And we hear a profile of New Orleans’ incoming Superintendent of Schools, Avis Williams.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we go back in time to learn about Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, which is the latest exhibit at the NOMA. Then, we learn how Le Petit Theatre is celebrating rock & roll queen Janis Joplin.