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How do you create a life's legacy? If you've ever had a bite of Chef Frank Brigtsen's authentic Creole cooking, you've tasted it. From 1978 through the early ’80s, Chef Frank earned his culinary stripes in the kitchens of Commander's Palace and K-Paul's, working under the watchful eye of Paul Prudhomme. Building on those years of apprenticeship, in 1986, he opened Brigtsen's Restaurant to local and national critical acclaim. The legendary New Orleans chef joins us to look back at his 50-year career in hospitality.If you were ever fortunate enough to imbibe in a drink crafted by legendary British bartender Dick Bradsell, you certainly had a sip of his legacy. He created several cocktails that are now considered to be modern classics, most notably the Espresso Martini. His daughter, Bea Bradsell, is busy carrying on in her late father's footsteps and shares his story with us.Over at Turkey and the Wolf, you'll find legacy in the making as that brash, bold, and fearless Mason Hereford is hard at work turning fine dining on its ear. The best part is, no one is more surprised by success than Mason! He's back on the show again to tell us about his journey from working in barroom kitchens and fancy restaurants to running two acclaimed New Orleans eateries.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

On this week’s episode of Le Show Harry considers Queen Elizabeth’s legacy, brings us News of the Olympic Movement, News of the Godly, News of the Atom, News of NiceCorps, News of the Warm, It’s a Smart World, The Apologies of the Week, original music, sketches, and more.

Don Marshall runs New Orleans' biggest music business, the Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Sig Greenbaum runs its newest, Sig Fest Events

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.