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Episode 2 of “Little Voices, Big Ideas,” makes the case for discussing the big ideas found in the book that everyone loves to love--or loves to hate--Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree.

The second season of Little Voices, Big Ideas, kicks off with a SPLOT. Daniel Manus Pinkwater’s 1977 book, The Big Orange Splot, highlights a key tension encountered by all of us living in a shared democracy: that of individual freedom versus collective responsibility. Where does one end and the other begin?

In this episode, we explore what makes this tale so endearing--and enduring--and why Where the Wild Things Are allows parents and children to have tame talks about the pain of punishment, and the healing power of the imagination.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we check in with volunteers at Theatre Baton Rouge, who have been working to keep their beloved theater from closing. We also get the latest on coastal restoration efforts and learn about an initiative to get more girls playing trumpet.

Today on Louisiana Considered, the New York-based Skivvies return to New Orleans with their “undie” rock mash-up of holiday favorites. We also learn about efforts to bring tablets to people incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center and hear about new research on the city’s school choice process.

For foodies and food lovers, eating is more than just a daily necessity – it's an all-consuming passion. While this can be mostly a good thing, the long term effects of food obsession can have their drawbacks. Nationally prominent comedian and actor Dan Ahdoot knows these downsides all too well. In his debut memoir, Undercooked, Dan examines his emotional relationship with food starting from childhood, and provides both an honest and comedic look at where that has gotten him.

December is upon us, and we're making merry this festive season by discovering new mixed drinks and getting the stories behind some iconic cocktails.

Continuum celebrates the season with early Christmas music with connections to New Orleans Musica da Camera.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Crypto-Winter, The Apologies of the Week, and News of the Godly. He also reminds us that NFTs aren’t dead yet, debuts a new segment called News of Car Trouble, and with the approaching winter solace in mind, plays great music inspired by the nighttime.

This week Continuum features Christmas music performed by three early music ensembles: The New York Pro Musica Antiqua, the Waverly Consort, and the New Orleans Musica da Camera.