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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a repatriation ceremony to honor the lives of 19 Black New Orleanians whose skulls were unlawfully sent to Germany in the 1880s. We also hear how LSU Shreveport made history when their baseball team won all 59 games in their season.

We've dug through our archives to bring you some of our favorite moments over the past decade and a half, with an emphasis on Louisiana culture and cuisine. The very first episode of Louisiana Eats broadcast on June 9, 2010. That year also marked the 125th anniversary of New Orleans' streetcar line. We look back at our very first field piece, when we took a streetcar ride with the late, great historian Michael Mizell-Nelson.Then, we revisit our conversation with Priestess Miriam Chamani, who presides over North Rampart Street's Voodoo Spiritual Temple.Next, we return to Pascal's Manale's oyster bar for a once-in-a-lifetime shucking experience with celebrity oyster shucker "Uptown T" Thomas Stewart, before wild man Joey Fonseca takes us on a virtual alligator hunt.Finally, we rediscover our 2014 field trip to Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport, where we learn all about what makes the flavor profile of craft beer in the Shreveport-Bossier area distinctive.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger talks the city of New Orleans and the uncertainty in terms if tourism. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various Louisiana political topics.

This week Keith sits down with Scott "Scoot" Paisant, WWL radio host with over 50 years of on-air experience.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of A.I., News of Musk Love, News of Crypto-Winter, News of Smart World, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of the Godly, News of the Atom, The Apologies of the Week, and excellent music.

This Continuum program is devoted to two instruments: one that's plucked (the harpsichord), and one that's bowed (the cello).

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from LSU’s new interim president Matt Lee about his goals for the school as they search for a new leader. We also hear why Louisiana kids rank nearly last when it comes to well-being despite strides in education.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about escalating anti-deportation protests across the state. We also take a look at two new performances debuting this week: a jazzy musical tribute to Fats Waller, and a piano concerto by the New Resonance Orchestra.

From the front of the house to the back, across Louisiana and the entire country, there is a substance abuse problem in bars and restaurants. On this week's show, we speak with Will Arendell, a renowned substance abuse counselor, who demystifies the psychology and physiology of addiction. We then meet ice cream savant Sam Caruso and baker Martha Gilreath – two New Orleanians who overcame addiction and a host of challenges to find a sweeter life for themselves.

Down here in Louisiana, we're currently enjoying one of the longest king cake seasons possible. On this week’s show, we explore our favorite Carnival treat with Matt Haines, author of the "The Big Book of King Cake." Matt uncovered amazing historical facts and chronicled the lives and cakes of 75 bakers while writing his new coffee table tome.For Martha Gilreath, king cake is more than just a seasonal treat. It represents a fresh start. These days, you’ll find Martha online at her pop-up bakery Nolita, serving up her signature king cakes, but she had to overcome huge odds to get there. Martha tells us about her journey.We also remember our friend Will Samuels, the entrepreneur behind the King Cake Hub – a concept that has helped New Orleanians discover king cakes from far and wide. Will was taken by cancer in September of last year at the age of 52. Jennifer Samuels is currently continuing the family business following her husband's death.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.