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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new study from Tulane University on sea level rise in the Gulf South. We also hear about the problem of worker misclassification in Louisiana and hear about the growing anti-dollar store movement.

On March 17th, 2023, the Dickie Brennan restaurant group purchased the 110-year-old Uptown landmark, Pascal's Manale Restaurant. This new chapter of Manale's guarantees that generations of beloved, delicious authentic traditions will continue to be honored there on Napoleon Avenue. On this week's show, we explore the generational ties that have long existed between Pascal's family – the Defelices – and the Brennan family.

Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers co-founder Chris Hillman is a musician, singer, songwriter, and author. A third-generation Californian, Hillman grew up hearing Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, all on his parents’ hi-fi. He discovered bluegrass and picked up mandolin by way of Bill Monroe and the New Lost City Ramblers. At seventeen Hillman joined his first band, the Scottsville Squirrel Barkers, a bluegrass group that included Eagles’ guitarist Bernie Leadon. He later played with the Golden State Boys, the resident bluegrass band for Los Angeles television’s Cal’s Corral, which became the Hillmen. I spoke to Chris Hillman over Zoom, where he told me how he was recruited to play bass for the Byrds at a studio rehearsal in L.A.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the Jefferson Parish School Board plan to close down six schools and relocate two others. Plus, we hear about the launch of a new nursing program from Ochsner Health and Delgado Community College, and catch up on this week in politics.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of the Week Ahead, Harry Reads the Trades, News from the Land of 4,000 Princes, News of the Olympic Movement, News of the Godly, News of NiceCorps, The Apologies of the Week, News of the Warm, great music and more.

On this week’s episode of Le Show Harry brings us regular features like News of Microplastics, News of Inspector’s General, The Apologies of the Week, News of the Warm, and News of the Godly. Plus he shares thoughts on Disney, Elon Musk, The BP Oil Spill and has a tribute to the late Ahmad Jamal.

On this Continuum you’ll hear medieval and Renaissance dances.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Stephan Bisaha gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his recent reporting about the growth of dollar stores in the region. Plus, we learn about medical neglect in a Louisiana immigration detention center and hear how advocates are trying to address this concern.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about recent proposals on carbon capture – why some lawmakers are embracing it and others are pushing back. Plus, Stephanie Grace sits down with Republican gubernatorial candidate and state House Rep. Richard Nelson to hear more about his platform.

In many places, the cocktail hour is an honored – even sacred – tradition. And in few places is that more true than New Orleans. On this week's show, we explore the fascinating evolution of cocktail culture in the Big Easy – its past, present and future.We begin with craft cocktail master Neal Bodenheimer. Neal, who opened Freret Street bar Cure in 2009, traces the city's long love affair with concocted libations in his James Beard-nominated book, Cure: New Orleans Drinks And How To Mix 'Em.