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It's Carnival time in New Orleans! But the Big Easy isn't the only place people are celebrating. Just across Lake Pontchartrain sits St. Tammany Parish, a combination of bedroom communities and small towns that embrace nature and a laid-back existence. There, folks in towns such as Slidell, Mandeville, and Madisonville have developed their own unique forms of Mardi Gras merriment. On this week's show, we hear from three of those revelers.

Today on Louisiana Considered, a deep dive into the massive tax breaks Louisiana gives large chemical manufacturers and the program’s impacts.

Lawmakers kicked off the Legislature’s regular session in Baton Rouge this week. Plus, how Louisiana food pantries are weathering a $71 million loss in federal assistance.

We hear New York Times investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, in conversation with former New Orleans Mayor, Mitch Landrieu. Nikole Hannah-Jones is most recognized for her work on the 1619 Project, which has won numerous awards, including a Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2020. The 1619 Project became the target of public critique from Republican governor, Ron Santis, in his crusade against "CRT" and "wokeness" in academia. Nikole Hannah-Jones recounts how she became involved in journalism, talks about the origins of the1619 Project and the importance of national "creation myths," and responds to her most vocal critics.

Louisiana student athletes have signed thousands of dollars in sponsorship deals since winning more rights. Plus, a soprano makes her New Orleans Opera debut in new role.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Crypto-Winter, and The Apologies of the Week before bringing us more Highlights from the Recent Past. We’ll hear all sorts of original sketches and music, including a tribute to David L. Lander, excerpts from Harry’s comedy troupe The Credibility Gap, Clintonsomething, and more.

This week, Continuum features a recording by early music ensemble Atalante.

Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration last week amid a rough crawfish season, unlocking new aid for farmers. Plus, we take a look at why the state dropped its FAFSA requirement for high school seniors.

Faubourg Brewing, one of New Orleans’ oldest beer brewing companies, suddenly shut its doors last fall. We’ll hear why. Plus, we catch up with singer Charmaine Neville.

This is American Routes for St. Patrick's, with singers, fiddlers and pickers from Ireland to Appalachia live in this hour. Sharing Irish, bluegrass and country tunes with one another at the 80th National Folk Festival. Beginning with brothers Rob and Ronnie McCoury playing banjo and mandolin on stage in Salisbury, Maryland, 2021 with Ronnie's tune, " Quicksburg Rondevouz."