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This is American Routes, about to go into the studio with Creole jazz and soul singer John Boutté. You may know him for singing his theme for the TV series Tremé. John comes from an African, French, Spanish, Native, and Irish family background that begins in the mid-18th century New Orleans. His immediate family numbered ten kids; singing was a household and street corner pastime. John counts the influence of jazz elders, like Paul Barbarin, Louis “Big Eye” Nelson, and Danny Barker, as well as New Orleans piano and vocal heroes like Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, and James Booker. The quality of his voice has been recognized by Stevie Wonder. He's been paired in shows with Lou Rawls and Herbie Hancock. A New Orleans vocal icon who was raised in a storied, musical neighborhood. I asked John about it.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we look at the history of Rosenwald schools, some of the first to teach Black children in the U.S. Plus we hear about a new direct carbon capture program planned in southwest Louisiana.

The elves are busy in Santa's workshop at this time of year! So as we head into the big holiday gift-giving time, Louisiana Eats is talking with some home-grown, Louisiana elves for delicious inspiration. We speak with Jady Regard, Chief Nut Officer of Cane River Pecan Company, visit New Orleans chocolatier Christopher Nobles of Piety and Desire Chocolate, and celebrate 40 years of Orleans Coffee with Bob Arceneaux.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about growing concerns over Louisiana’s unapproved, non-traditional schools. We also discuss efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Acadiana and hear how anti-LGBTQ laws are causing some doctors to leave the Gulf South.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why hundreds of nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans voted to unionize last week. We also hear about the New Orleans Police Department’s plan to use drones and speak with actor and singer Rahim Glaspy about his upcoming hometown performance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a deep dive into the history of the Reconstruction Era and its lasting impacts in Louisiana and the South. Plus we hear about a podcast about an investigation into the deadly 1972 shootings at Southern University.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why several Catholic Churches in Orleans Parish are consolidating or closing. We also learn about a new French-language newspaper launched by the Télé-Louisiane media outlet, and catch up on this week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, celebrate Creole Heritage Month by learning about Creole history, culture and language in Louisiana and the Caribbean. Plus, we hear about the newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, conservative Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about efforts to get the family home of Oretha Castle Haley onto the National Register of Historic Places. We also learn about a New Orleans-based intentional living community for veterans, and hear what might happen next in Louisiana’s redistricting case.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about updated guidelines for blood donations across the country and in Louisiana. Plus we learn about an artifact identification program in Poverty Point, and catch up on this week in politics.