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The late Aurelio Martínez grew up in the Garifuna village of Plaplaya on the Caribbean coast of Honduras. He was a percussionist, singer and guitarist who played in noted musical groups of Honduras and maintained connections to his Garifuna roots while living in the Bronx, NY. Aurelio was a native speaker of Garifuna and Spanish and a member of the Honduran Congress. We began our conversation talking about his first instrument.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on the 2025 March Madness tournaments. We also learn why Louisianans might soon be losing food assistance benefits, and hear about an upcoming festival of contemporary classical music.

Coming up on Louisiana Considered, the breakaway city of St. George is preparing for its first election. We hear what's on the ballot. Plus, we learn about the Nous Foundation’s trip to the Library of Congress and hear why new data centers in the South are creating few permanent jobs.

Whether it's through television, books, or blogs – Louisiana's food culture is reaching audiences far beyond our borders. On this week's show, we meet three unofficial ambassadors who represent our state and cuisine on the world stage.We begin with Chef Isaac Toups of Toups' Meatery in New Orleans' Mid City neighborhood. In 2016, we discovered just how much the camera loved Isaac when he was voted fan favorite on Bravo Network's "Top Chef." In the years since, Isaac has successfully promoted Cajun cuisine and culture thanks to his popular cookbook, "Chasing the Gator."George Graham has called Acadiana home his entire life and has made it his mission to preserve and promote Cajun and Creole culture through stories and recipes. George shares his obsession through his nationally recognized blog and book, "Acadiana Table: Cajun and Creole Home Cooking from the Heart of Louisiana."Finally, Chef Kevin Belton tells of his journey from a child growing up in New Orleans to PBS cooking show host – a job that has him introducing the cuisine of the Bayou State to countless foodies.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of Musk Love, News of Smart World, The Side Effects of The Week, News of the Olympic Movement, News of A.I., News of the Atom, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of the Godly, The Apologies of the Week, News of Crypto-Winter, and What the Frack?. There’s also great music and a cameo appearance by none other than Vincent Price.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a family in Metairie recently deported by ICE. They say they were tricked. We also learn how college athletes at smaller schools across the state are making their own NIL deals and hear from a New Orleans artist about her new album.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why New Orleans was named the best food city in the world by Time Out, and continue to look at the ties between LSU and the fossil fuel industry, and the strings attached to big oil money.

The late Jesse Colin Young’s career began in Greenwich Village during the 60’s folk revival. After releasing solo albums, Jesse teamed up with guitarist Jerry Corbitt, keyboardist and guitarist Lowell "Banana" Levinger, and drummer Joe Bauer to form the Youngbloods. Their iconic 1967 hit “Get Together,” originally by Dino Valenti, called for peace and unity. Young moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1969, but relocated to Hawaii after he lost his house in a fire in 1995. He used music to get through those hard times and suffering from Lyme disease. His music also increasingly dealt with political disaster, raising concern about the environment and war. Born Perry Miller, Jesse’s dreams of a free life began in Queens with his father and music at home. Jesse Colin Young passed March 16, 2025.

This week on Continuum you’ll hear two very different performances of the earliest known song cycle, the Cantigas de Amigo, by the mid 13th century troubadour composer, Martin Codax.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Louisiana Senate race is already creating buzz ahead of the 2026 election. We also learn about efforts to fight increasing flood risks in the Mississippi River, and a computerized system preventing Louisiana inmates from getting parole board hearings.