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The Quebe Sisters grew up in Burleson, Texas near Dallas-Fort Worth. Grace, Sophia, and Hulda were homeschooled and largely sheltered from the outside world. At a young age, their attention moved from violin lessons to fiddle contests, immersing themselves in traditional Texas swing. While the 1940s fiddle music was little known to their peers, it was the Quebe Sisters’ ticket to ride. They have since shared the stage with country legends Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ricky Skaggs. Here’s Sophia Quebe:

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why some childcare centers are being forced to close or take out loans as a result of the government shutdown. We also learn about property taxes on the Baton Rouge ballot, and hear about findings from the 2025 Gulf hypoxia cruise.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how East Baton Rouge Parish officials are looking to close a $21 million deficit. We also hear about African and Creole influences on architecture throughout the state, and hear about a neighborhood beautification project celebrating a milestone.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a special event this Veterans Day to honor enslaved men who fought in the army during the Civil War. We also hear about a new behavioral health model improving access to care across New Orleans and learn why state officials didn’t sound the proper alarm during a deadly whooping cough outbreak.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry bring us regular features like News of Forever Chemicals, News of Musk Love, News of A.I., News of Smart World, News from the Land of 4,000 Princes, News of Crypto-Winter, The Apologies of the Week, and News of the Warm. He also considers holiday music, Dick Cheney’s passing, and plays great music.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn all about LSU’s new athletic director and hear about some of the names in mind to replace Brian Kelly as head football coach. We also discuss modern and historical efforts to revitalize Louisiana’s indigenous Chitimacha language. That’s just ahead.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest in an increasingly tense race for New Orleans Clerk of Criminal Court. We also learn about a new program to help find commonalities across the political spectrum, and get advice on fall gardening.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the races and runoffs New Orleans voters will weigh in on this weekend. We also hear about honoring veterans and the presence of the National Guard in U.S. cities. And we learn about the latest local restaurants to receive Michelin stars.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss former Governor Huey Long’s history of involvement with LSU football, and how that may have led to Gov. Jeff Landry’s reported role in the firing of Brian Kelly. We also discuss the propositions and amendments on this weekend’s ballot.

As Louisianans, we count among our blessings an abundance of fresh, local seafood and the fishers who spend their days on boats catching that haul for us to devour. However, people in many places do not have access to such natural resources. And even those of us who do have seen favorite aquatic species on the verge of extinction. This week, we talk with three people who are helping to sustain our favorite seafood, making sure they are still around for generations to come.