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James Chambers took the name Jimmy Cliff to reference the heights he would climb as a musician, singer, and actor. Since Cliff’s birth during a hurricane in rural Jamaica, people believed he was special. Cliff’s dissatisfaction with country life led him to Kingston where he met Chinese-Jamaican record producer Leslie Kong, who helped launch his career with a 1962 hit, “Hurricane Hattie.” Cliff helped Jamaican music go global performing in the film The Harder They Come. Jimmy Cliff told me how his voice carried him out into the world.

Summers in Louisiana tend to linger longer than elsewhere in the U.S., and for many locals, the heat is a perfect excuse to skip town for more exotic destinations. But for those of us who plan to stick around, there are plenty of ways to take a vacation without needing to pack a bag.On this week's show, we travel virtually to the French Riviera with New Orleans chef Samuel Peery. Finding inspiration from coastal brasseries in French cities like Nice and Marseille, Sam has created a menu at the Kimpton Hotel's King Brasserie that offers a taste of the Côte d'Azur only half a mile from the Mississippi River.Over at The Bell, a British-inspired pub in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood, locals can stop in for an ale or lager served in imperial pints – or dine in a room decked in tartan fabrics, dark woods, and Union Jack flags. Owner Andrew Bell tells us how he went from a career in professional soccer to become a British publican in the Pelican State.Finally, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Exhibition Hub's newest immersive exhibit in New Orleans. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage takes visitors back to 1912 to experience the ship as a passenger on its ill-fated maiden voyage. Executive producer John Zaller tells us about the exhibition and the important role food played on the luxury liner.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks the latest on various political topics including Pres. Trump, Mike Johnson, and Liz Murrill. MLB legend Denny McLain comments on the world of baseball and MLB trade deadline.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the case that inspired a new police accountability law. We also learn about the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s efforts to reach out to an older audience, and learn about free writing workshops in New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a closer look at the impact of the EPA’s exemptions for a dozen petrochemical plants in Louisiana. We also learn how a New Orleans-based glass recycling organization is expanding, and catch up on the week in politics.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Musk Love, News of the Atom, News of the Olympic Movement, News of Crypto-Winter, Trump Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of A.I., The Apologies of the Week, and News of the Godly. He also plays music by Tom Lehrer, who passed away this past week at 97.

Music performed by one of America's leading early music ensembles, The Waverly Consort, is presented on this Continuum.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Mid-Barataria sediment diversion plan was recently scrapped – and what comes next. We also learn about efforts to make parks, pools and playgrounds more accessible and get details on The Summer Lyric Theatre’s latest show.

Each year in July, cocktailians by the tens of thousands descend on New Orleans for an industry convention unlike any other: Tales of the Cocktail. This week, we take you behind the scenes of the annual five-day event and meet some of the people you might run into there.

Lawyer and former head of the ACLU Marjorie Esman comments on several political topics including Pres. Trump and the Epstein files. Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser gives the latest on tourism throughout the state. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers Chuck Mangione, Hulk Hogan, and Ozzy Osborne.