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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.

Susan Tedeschi grew up outside of Boston in a family of grocery store owners. Derek Trucks was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, listening to the Allman Brothers, his uncle Butch Trucks’ band. Worlds apart, Susan and Derek each honed their chops at local jams and pursued musical careers destined to collide. Susan attended the Berklee School of Music, toured with the Dead, and released eight solo albums. Derek played guitar in a later lineup of the Allman Brothers for fifteen years and released ten albums under his own name. Now married with two kids, the solo musicians joined forces in 2010 to form the Tedeschi Trucks Band. I spoke to them in 2017.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why at least 25% of the state’s rural health clinics are struggling to stay open.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate Pride month with a look back on Louisiana’s LGBTQ+ history.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Secretary of State Nancy Landry tells us about the latest changes to Louisiana’s voting systems ahead of November’s elections. Plus we learn about the significance of a Juneteenth celebration at a former plantation.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us another edition of “Highlights from the Recent Past.” Throughout the program we’ll hear original music, sketches, long-running features and recurring bits that skewer recent history.