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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about efforts to boost economic growth in the state’s native and rural communities. We also hear concerns over Louisiana’s aging fisherman population, and learn about a new book that pays tribute to the state’s aviation history.

We hear why some Vietnamese shrimpers are adjusting their livelihood from water to land. We also hear how the death of baseball legend Willie Mays impacted a Major League game in Birmingham, and learn how Shreveport residents are responding to a spike in crime.

Since ancient times, the Eastern Mediterranean has been one of the most significant regions in the world. Sitting at the crossroads of trade routes, the area – which, broadly defined, includes Israel, Syria, Greece, and Turkey – has long been a melting pot of cultures and culinary influences. On this week's show, we meet local restaurateurs who are showcasing the rich heritage of the region and learn about the Lebanese diaspora in Louisiana.

This week on Continuum, Milton and Thais play various types of folk music melodies as performed by early music performers.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of AI, News of the Warm, News of Musk Love, News of NiceCorps, News of Smart World, News of Crypto-Winter, The Apologies of the Week, and News of the Warm. We’ll also hear about the problem with polls, how butterflies are being impacted by our changing climate, and listen in on a private phone call with Rupert Murdoch.

What do a group of Buddhist monks, a New Orleans-based Chinese bakery, and a non-profit that educates young girls in Nepal all have in common? Why, dumplings, of course! This week, we explore three groups of people who are doing their best to make their mark on the world and the role that dumplings play in each of their stories.First, local chef Angela Wilson tells us about Empower Nepali Girls, a group dedicated to providing education to young women, whose opportunities are otherwise as landlocked as their South Asian country.Next, we hear from Aisha Chen of Wishing Town Bakery, who, along with Vivi and Kevin Zhen, is helping expand New Orleanians' palates with a creative take on traditional Chinese desserts and dim sum.Finally, we take part in an extraordinary evening, when a lucky gathering of locals eats a traditional Tibetan meal, prepared by visiting Buddhist monks.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

We’re celebrating the NEA National Heritage Fellows, and I thought we’d honor a past group of fellows; New Orleans’ Treme Brass Band received the award in 2006. They’ve since brought the tradition forward into the present. It’s the Treme Brass Band live at Artisound Studios in the 9th Ward, with “Shake It and Break It” on American Routes Live.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of Musk Love, News from the Land of 4,000 Princes, The Apologies of the Week, News of Crypto-Winter, News of Smart World, News of the Godly, News of the Warm, News of the Olympic Movement, great music and more.

This week, Continuum concentrates on chants that predate Gregorian chants.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what a new study reveals on increased levels of ethylene oxide in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” Plus we hear from a teacher and a lawyer about the potential impacts of a new state law requiring classrooms to display the 10 commandments.