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Today on Louisiana Considered, we air the latest episode of the Light Switch podcast. We dive into the debate over the state’s vanishing wetlands, and hear what a restoration scientist says about our fragile coast. We also learn about the decline of American shipbuilding and catch up on the week in politics.

State Representative Mandie Landry comments on various local bills including insurance and abortion. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks local political topics including law makers and the state budget and also remembers the 52nd governor of Louisiana, Buddy Roemer.

This week on the WWNO Music hour we recognize mental health month by talking to musicians Byron Asher and Paris Achenbach about the unique challenges faced by working musicians in New Orleans. We also explore the role of music in maintaining mental health with songs highlighting themes of loneliness and connection.

On February 5th of this year, Steve Himelfarb, a longtime fixture in New Orleans' food scene and Louisiana Eats producer, passed away at the age of 61 following a battle with cancer. On this week's show, we remember our friend and colleague by bringing you extended versions of two interviews with him over the years. We also speak with sound engineer and producer Lu Rojas, who shares stories of Steve's esteemed music career.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new executive order allowing Louisiana colleges to pay student athletes directly for name, image and likeness deals. We also learn how the University of New Orleans was finally able to get out of the red, and hear about services offered to families this Mental Health Awareness Month.

This is American Routes, I'm Nick Spitzer. It’s no secret, here and worldwide, we’re in a time of turmoil, in government, political attacks, secrecy and war. We asked you, our listeners, to help pick music and musicians that deal with the troubles, and we added a few songs and singers that fit the mood as best we could. They include the Staple Singers, Allen Toussaint, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Toots and the Maytals, Son Volt, Carole King and John Coltrane. ***Content warning: This episode contains the word “Goddamn” at 1:29. It is not bleeped.”

LSU Law Professor Ken Levy talks comments in the classroom that led to his suspension. Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson speaks on Amendment 2 on the ballot as well as others on the March 29th election.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like Let Us Try, News of Crypto-Winter, News of Musk Love, News of the Godly, News of A.I., The Apologies of the Week, News of the Olympic Movement, and News of the Warm. He also shares some thoughts about Mardi Gras, considers the on-again, off-again status of tariffs, and brings a new feature, The Side Effects of the Week.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans emergency rooms prepare for mass casualty events. We also learn how one organization is providing resources for kids in foster care, and learn about the best plants for a Louisiana garden.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the New Orleans city council is aiming to restrict Mayor Cantrell’s travel. We also hear about potential solutions to the lack of adequate truck parking spaces, and reflect on the Lenten season with a local priest.