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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new exhibit that opens up New Orleans’ historic homes to the public. We also hear the details behind Mamma Mia, coming to the Saenger this week. And we hear how veterans are responding to the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why cuts to USAID are detrimental to Louisiana farmers. We also hear how increased patrolling during the Super Bowl could be harmful to sex workers, and learn about a lottery to fund the building of more resilient homes on the coast.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about “What Was Lost,” a new series from Verite News exploring the physical and emotional toll of Hurricane Katrina 20 years later. We also speak with the hosts of two new reality TV shows taking place in Baton Rouge.

This week Keith sits down with Louisiana's own Lauren Daigle, contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter.

Evan Christopher began playing clarinet in junior high school in Long Beach, CA. His first introduction to New Orleans music was hearing Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Sevens with Johnny Dodds and Artie Shaw on his dad’s records. Evan moved to New Orleans in his early 20s. Here he worked as a steamboat clarinetist by day and explored the music scene on Frenchmen Street by night. He went on to collaborate with Tom McDermott, Al Hirt, the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Galactic, and others. His “Clarinet Road” led him from Socal to New Orleans, San Antonio, Paris, and he now resides in New York City. Evan told us how he came to understand the music of New Orleans.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Super Bowl 59 is just around the corner. We speak with an artist, musician and culture scholar to learn how the event can serve as a reflection of the political, social and cultural climate.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the indictment of a New York doctor who allegedly prescribed abortion pills to a teen. We also celebrate 100 years of Xavier University, get to know state senate candidate Quentin Anderson and break down the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about concerns over potential ICE raids in schools and churches. We also hear about how Louisianans are impacted by changes to the state’s tax system and visit an exhibit on the history of parade throws.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the spiritual and cultural underpinnings of Mardi Gras from a Voodoo Queen. We also hear from the Krewe of Alla’s first Black King and Queen and catch up on the week in politics.

This Labor Day Weekend, American Routes brings you the best of American Routes Live and in the studio. Each week, Shortcuts offers a sneak peak into the…