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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the city of New Orleans is aiming to address high costs of utilities with a smart metering program. Plus, we hear an interview with Louisiana gubernatorial candidate, Republican State Treasurer John Schroder.

Since 2021, June 19th – or Juneteenth as it's popularly known – has been a federal holiday commemorating the end of enslavement in the United States. On this week's show, we celebrate the day with a trio of African American chefs who discuss the inspiration they draw from their spiritual ancestors.

Each week, American Routes brings you Shortcuts, a sneak peek at the upcoming show. Pianist, songmaker, and performer Heath Allen has built a career as a cabaret band leader, in musical theater, and creator of the Popera, Andy, an opera about Andy Warhol. Heath has worked with performers ranging from singer-songwriter Susan Werner to a legendary troupe called the Bearded Ladies. Nick Spitzer visited Heath Allen at home in West Philadelphia for conversation and a cabaret piano performance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we catch up with Queer Eye hero Maryam Henderson-Uloho following a visit by the Fab 5 to her thrift store in Arabi. Plus, we hear about Le Petit Theatre’s production of the Tony award-winning play, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.’

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how voter disenfranchisement is not just an issue of the past in Louisiana. Plus, we hear about the culinary influences of absinthe across the state, and learn about a program in Alabama that gives grants to homeowners to make their houses more storm-resilient.

This Continuum presents excerpts from The Las Huelgas Codex performed by the female vocal ensemble, Anonymous 4.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us regular features like News of the Atom, News of Smart World, News of Musk Love, The Apologies of the Week, and great music. He also recounts an experience from high school and discusses what France has to say about “the responsibilities and obligations of influencers.”

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why there’s been an uptick in alligator sightings in unusual places. And, WWNO’s Rosemary Westwood and Alana Schreiber tell us about their reporting that recently won Edward R. Murrow journalism Awards. Plus, we hear from one content creator in the Gulf South who went viral for his videos on urban legends.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane gears up for its 56th season, starting with a production of The Music Man. Plus, we hear about a new climate justice-themed musical theater experience, and learn how the Louisiana legislature is backing crisis pregnancy centers through tax credits.

This is American Routes Live with Don Vappie and friends. Don is from a New Orleans Creole family and is a studied purveyor of jazz banjo. He knows much about the history of the music and the instrument, going back to origins in West Africa. I asked Don about New Orleans banjo players.