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

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the final installment of our series on rising crime in Shreveport. We also learn how a trampoline gymnast from Lafayette is preparing for his second Olympic appearance, and hear about the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s final show of the season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what the merger of two chapters of the National Association on Mental Illness in Southeast Louisiana means for mental health treatment. We also speak with author Jocelyn Takacs about her novel on oyster farmers and catch up on this week in politics.

Anders Osborne grew up on a remote Swedish island, made his way to the mainland, hitchhiked and sang his way across Europe, and eventually crossed the Atlantic to visit New Orleans. He had heard about the city from his merchant marine grandfather who lived here and also from his father, a jazz musician. In New Orleans, Anders finally felt at home, but his life in music began to mirror the city’s excesses and finally, its resilience.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with para canoe athlete Jillian Elwart about her journey to the 2024 Paralympics. We also hear about efforts to revitalize the dying Maurepas Swamp and hear why some southern grocery stores are struggling to provide fresh produce.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana Democrats are preparing for the upcoming convention. We also get an update on flood insurance policies and hear how the National Weather Service is changing how they alert people about cold and windy weather.

Alice Gerrard has been a musician, researcher, publisher, and advocate for old-time music for much of her life. She's best known for performing and recording bluegrass and country with West Virginian, Hazel Dickens. Alice produced Sprout Wings and Fly, a film about North Carolina fiddler Tommy Jarrell. Her introduction to old-time music happened at Antioch College in the 1950s with husband Jeremy Foster and friends. The couple soon moved to the D.C.-Baltimore area for work and found a community of traditional musicians and their followers. Alice Gerrard recalled those days.

Christian Parish Takes the Gun, also known as Supaman, is an Apsáalooke rapper from Crow Agency, Montana. Supaman grew up in and out of foster care with alcoholic parents. He turned to hip-hop to escape from struggles he faced on the reservation. His music draws on a connection from urban style and words to cultural and spiritual life as a Native American. Supaman preserves his culture with his music and fancy dancing to express himself and uplift those around him.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why COVID cases are on the rise this summer. We also dive into the latest report on Louisianan’s overall well being, and hear about a proposed national historic landmark.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the uncomfortable history of Lincoln Beach and how it led to New Orleans having no public beaches today. Plus, a roundup of how Louisiana athletes performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics.