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Mona Lisa Saloy is a folklorist, poet, professor, and in 2021 was named Louisiana Poet Laureate. Her poems document and celebrate Creole culture in New Orleans, food, language, music, and more. She's written about sidewalk songs, jump-rope rhymes, hand-clap games, and the Black oral tradition of toasting. Mona Lisa's poetry grew from her youth in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, where music was a major part of life.

As Fat Tuesday draws near, we've got a second helping of Mardi Gras fun for you! Most people are familiar with the images of Carnival revelry: the crowds, parades, and flowing libations. But like every other season in New Orleans, Mardi Gras is also all about the food.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a king cake enthusiast on her unique ranking system. We also get an inside look at the balls and parades for the krewes of Rex and Comus, and hear about carnival recycling and cleanup efforts.

Join WWNO and WYES for this free live event on February 17th!

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what happens to Mardi Gras horses after parade season. Plus, we learn about a new grant targeting cervical cancer prevention and learn about childhood hunger in the Gulf South.

Continuum Celebrates its 48th anniversary of being on the air at WWNO.

Insurance experts discussed solutions to the state’s soaring rates at a recent Sea Change live event. Plus, behind the scenes of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical now showing in New Orleans.

Lawmakers in Baton Rouge are debating a bill that would create a voucher-like program that gives public money to parents to pay for private education. Plus, Newt Gingrich donates his political records to Tulane University.

How a massive LNG expansion is changing one Gulf Coast community. Plus, Louisiana lawmakers shot down an abortion rights amendment this week.

An LSU bridge engineer talks Mississippi River shipping safety after this week’s catastrophic crash in Baltimore. Plus, how Louisiana home buying could change after the recent NAR settlement.