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Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the legislative session with a panel of reporters. We also hear why the future of New Orleans’ Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots is in peril.

Take a listen to Keith's guest this week, Sidney Smith, who carved out a reputation as one of rock and roll's best lensmen, and started New Orleans' most popular tour company, Haunted History Tours.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Red River Radio in Shreveport is down to just one remaining full-time employee. He tells us what proposed federal budget cuts could mean for the station’s future. We also hear how feral hogs are contributing to coastal erosion and learn how other countries are changing their approach to the opioid crisis.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana public health workers are looking to Ukraine for strategies to combat the opioid epidemic. We also get a sneak peak of the upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane.

Who was Harry Smith? The short answer about the 20th century polymath and hustler might be divined in his legendary Anthology of American Folk Music from 1952, an LP collection of mostly Southern US folk music on 78rpm records. The Anthology established a cult of listening and influenced popular and folk revival artists from John Sebastian and the New Lost City Ramblers to rockers like Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead and Beck. In addition to music recording and wide ranging research into tribal and other cultures, Harry Smith was a painter on canvas and on film. He was a profound thinker and worker in the American vernacular.

Who was Harry Smith? The short answer about the 20th century polymath and hustler might be divined in his legendary Anthology of American Folk Music from 1952, an LP collection of mostly Southern US folk music on 78rpm records. The Anthology established a cult of listening and influenced popular and folk revival artists from John Sebastian and the New Lost City Ramblers to rockers like Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead and Beck. In addition to music recording and wide ranging research into tribal and other cultures, Harry Smith was a painter on canvas and on film. He was a profound thinker and worker in the American vernacular.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear about an Historic New Orleans Collection exhibit that takes viewers into the local Civil Rights movement through a multimedia experience. We also learn how Café Reconcile is celebrating 25 years of impact, and catch up on the week in politics.

French culture holds a special place in Louisiana's heart, whether it's music, language, or food! On this week's show, we travel to France virtually and bring home a taste of their lifestyle and cuisine.We begin with Makenna Held, author of "Mostly French: Recipes from a Kitchen in Provence," which is both a cookbook and a chronicle of life in the French countryside, where she runs an innovative cooking school at Julia Child's former home.Then, James Beard Award-winning author Aleksandra Crapanzano lets us in on the sumptuous secrets of Parisian home bakers found in her book, "Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes."Next, we revisit our 2015 trip to Paris, when Paris By Mouth's Jennifer Greco introduced us to a charming charcuterie in the Marais called Caractère de Cochon, a play on words that means "pigheaded."Finally, we head back to New Orleans to speak with Dominique Rizzo of Celtica Bakery. The French-born chef moved here decades ago to share his passion for the food of his native country.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

On this edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Musk Love, News of Crypto-Winter, News of the Warm, News of the Godly, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, The Dr. Bill Show, The Apologies of the Week, and great music.

The music of the 12th century philosopher, abbess, architect, polymath and composer, Hildegard of Bingen, is featured on this Continuum.