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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about two exhibitions by and about Latin American artists. Plus, we hear stories about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from those who met him.

The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans started as teenagers in 1996 after bandleader Walter "Whoadie" Ramsey heard a performance by Rebirth Brass Band. Walter combined members of two rival high school bands, and they later added hip hop, funk, and R&B into the setup. The Stooges grew up to play local clubs and jazz second line parades. They went global with videos with hip hop producer Mannie Fresh. Back home they won local Red Bull Street Kings competitions twice since 2010. Kicking it off: The Stooges on American Routes.

Today on Louisiana Considered, following Tulane’s historic Cotton Bowl win, we break down the game with wide receiver Jha’Quan Jackson. Plus, we learn about new resources for children with developmental disabilities and delays in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the ballot and offer voter information just days away from the midterm elections. Plus we learn about a new documentary that highlights three Louisianans coming of age alongside a changing climate. And, we learn why pro-choice supporters continue to show their support and a now-closed reproductive health clinic.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate Halloween…with a sustainable twist. We learn how Houma’s Rougarou Fest is advocating for coastal restoration and hear what trick or treating can tell us about neighborhood safety. Plus, we learn how to keep your leftover Halloween costume out of the trash.

Today on Louisiana Considered we hear about the mission behind the New Orleans to Angola Prison bike ride. We also get the details for the upcoming New Orleans Film Festival and learn about broadcast journalist Dave McNamara’s photographic journey that took him across Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a sneak peak at some upcoming fall festivals that celebrate the harvest. We also learn about the cultural significance of the Louisiana Book Festival and hear more about Byram, Mississippi’s fight to separate from Jackson’s water system.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about ways to protect your phone and computer from cyber hacks in a work-from-home world. And we learn about a new exhibit that commemorates Mardi Gras in the nation’s capital.

On this week's show, we’re trekking across the Causeway once again to explore the culinary scene in St. Tammany Parish. We begin at Backwater Farmstead in the rural town of Bush, Louisiana. There, Ross McKnight and his family make foie gras, a luxury food they hope to make more accessible in our state.After we tour the farm, we head over Olde Town Slidell to meet Jeremy and Alyssa Reilly of Restaurant Cote and the Maple Room. These high school sweethearts have carved out a very special place in the hearts and stomachs of the Slidell community for nearly 10 years.We then speak with Nick Asprodites, the proprietor of two dockside restaurants and bars: the original Blue Crab on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain and a second iteration at the Pointe Marina in Slidell.Finally, we meet Chef Jeff Mattia. Jeff opened his first restaurant, Pyre Provisions, in Covington just months before the Covid-19 pandemic began. Though Pyre Provisions closed its doors this year, Jeff has found continued success in his newest restaurant concept, Pyre BBQ on the Mandeville Trace.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of Microplastics, News of the Olympic Movement, News of the Godly, The Mar-Apprentice, News of the Atom, News of the Warm, The Apologies of the Week, then explains NFTs and also considers the blue checkmarks on Twitter after Elon Musk’s acquisition of the media platform.