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Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down Trump’s recent endorsement of Attorney General Jeff Landry for Louisiana governor. We also hear from the 16-year-old New Orleans high school senior who received record-breaking college scholarship offers, and we learn about a new Baton Rouge art exhibit that explores the complexity of addiction.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down Perkins v. Hart, a case centered on law enforcement accountability after deputies were accused of using violence against a St. Tammany Parish woman. Plus, we hear some advice on how to handle the recent influx of termites in New Orleans homes, and learn about an updated report of pollution maps in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear an interview with Shawn Wilson, the democratic candidate running in Louisiana’s 2023 governor’s race. Plus we learn about the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s first Pow Wow since before the COVID-19 pandemic. And we catch up on this week in politics. That’s coming up.

In her book, To Boldly Grow, author Tamar Haspel uses the term "first-hand food" to describe anything you get with your own two hands – meals we grow, fish, hunt, or even forage. According to the Washington Post food columnist, growing and sourcing your own food just makes it taste better. On this week's show, we get our hands dirty and meet some people who have a passion for the great outdoors.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us regular features like News of the Godly, News of Smart World, News of Musk Love, News of the Warm, New of the Olympic Movement, and The Apologies of the Week. He also discusses Donald Trumps’ indictment, shares new original music, and pays tribute to the late Astrud Gilberto.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the New Orleans Public Library’s summer fun and reading challenge. Plus we learn about an upcoming production of Twelfth Night and hear how climate-smart agriculture can also uphold environmental justice.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss what came out of this year’s legislative session. WRKF statehouse reporter Molly Ryan and the Times-Picayune’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace give us their takeaways. Plus, we hear an interview with Louisiana Independent gubernatorial candidate Hunter Lundy.

Each week, American Routes brings you Shortcuts, a sneak peek at the upcoming show. Shemekia Copeland's dad, Texas guitarist Johnny Copeland, moved his family to Harlem, where Shemekia was born and grew up surrounded by hip-hop, but dedicated to the blues. She's been in the blues scene since she was a little girl singing at her dad's shows. We began back in those early days, on stage, with her father.

This Continuum presents music from movie soundtracks featuring early music, including “Henry VIII and His Six Wives” and “Tous les Matins du Monde”.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana state parks are becoming more accessible for people with disabilities. Plus, we hear how the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on redistricting in Alabama may impact a similar case in Louisiana.