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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an investigation into why many of Louisiana’s Black communities are not receiving the necessary assistance to recovery from hurricane damage. We also hear one author reflect on his book about coastal land loss two decades after its release, and get an update on this week in politics.

Singer/guitarist Charley Crockett plays what he calls "Gulf and Western" music, a combination of blues, R&B, soul, country and more found along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Louisiana. It makes sense, since that's where he grew up, living with his mother in a trailer. Charley's lived many lives, hitchhiking with his guitar from coast to coast, playing in subways and city streets in New York City, New Orleans, and Paris; working for farms in California, running into trouble with the law and later his health with open heart surgery. He's recorded several highly acclaimed albums and is known for his takes on classic country tunes as well as original songs. But for Charley, the blues is where it all began.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of NiceCorps, News of the Warm, News of Crypto-Winter, News of Musk Love, News of the Godly, News of the Atom, The Apologies of the Week, and also considers Southern California’s changing color palette. All that and more on this week’s program.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we talk with three recipients of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Bright Lights awards. We also hear about new research into a prehistoric skull found by Lake Pontchartrain and reflect on some of the most popular food stalls at this year’s Jazz Fest.

Each week, American Routes brings you Shortcuts, a sneak peek at the upcoming show. This week, we celebrate the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellows. 2022 fellow Shaka Zulu shares about his experience as a drummer, Black masking Indian, and stilt dancer in New Orleans.

Continuum presents selections from recordings of early performances of early music, namely the ensemble Studio der Frühen Musik and harpsichordist Colin Tilney.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us News of NiceCorps, News of the Warm, News of Crypto-Winter, News of the Godly, News of Microplastics, Gary Marcus’ testimony about chat bots, The Apologies of the Week and more.

This week on Le Show: News of the Godly, News of the Olympic Movement, News of Musk Love (including the dropout-riddled Desantis interview), The Apologies of the Week, and more!

This Continuum presents contemporary performances of medieval music.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas tells us about his approach to playing Atticus Finch as the touring production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” heads to the Saenger Theatre. And we learn why Louisiana leads the nation in rates of inmates serving time for crimes they committed as kids.