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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from two women who recently used the LSU libraries to unearth their grandfather’s long lost poetry. And we learn how the library’s extensive collection is committed to connecting families with their ancestors. Plus, we learn how Baton Rouge’s economy has finally recovered from pandemic-era job losses.

From Twelfth Night though Mardi Gras Day, king cake becomes somewhat of a local obsession here in Louisiana. And over the last few years, it seems like the Carnival treat is simply on steroids! Across the state, bakers have expanded the design from the original brioche dough ring decorated with purple, green, and gold sugar to create cakes featuring every kind of filling – both sweet and savory. No one knows more about king cake than Matt Haines, author of "The Big Book of King Cake." Matt uncovered amazing historical facts and chronicled the lives and cakes of 75 bakers while writing his coffee table tome.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us News of Crypto-Winter, News of Smart World, News of the Atom, News of the Warm, The Apologies of the Week, original sketches, great music and more.

On this week's show, we explore the ways culture and identity can collide at the table. We begin the hour with a conversation with Andrea Wang, author of the award-winning picture book, Watercress. With illustrations by Jason Chin, Andrea's book is an autobiographical tale of a child of Chinese immigrants discovering and connecting with her heritage.

On this Continuum you'll hear a wide variety of music from The Baltimore Consort.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new program at Loyola University teaching students how to identify fake news from fact-based journalism. We also learn about a new safety initiative in Baton Rouge and hear about renewable energy incentives in Mississippi.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Center for Green Schools is aiming to make New Orleans school buildings more environmentally-friendly. Plus, we learn more about the ongoing World Baseball Classic and catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from the chiefs of two different Native American tribes in Louisiana who tell us about their struggles for recognition. We also learn about a new permanent exhibit at the USS KIDD Veterans Museum in downtown Baton Rouge, and get an update on New Orleans short-term rentals rules.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us News of Crypto-Winter, Harry Reads the Trades, News of the Atom, News of the Olympic Movement, and The Apologies of the Week. He also debuts a new segment called Side Effect List of the Week and shares great music.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the hotel industry is reshaping after COVID across America. Plus, the Washington Post’s Brady Dennis joins us for more on a new report on worsening hurricane winds in the Gulf South.