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Events to mark 20 years since Katrina; Louisiana Biomedical gets big grant amid nationwide funding cuts

We are live with BeauSoleil, the venerable Cajun roots, folk and modernist band, looking back and ahead after fifty years. Brothers Michael and David Doucet were joined by Michael’s son Matthew, also a fiddler and a fiddle maker. I asked David Doucet what’s it like being in a band with his brother Michael.

Every Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands of members of the LGBTQ community from around the world gather in New Orleans for the five-day party known as Southern Decadence. To celebrate, this week, we bring you stories of culinarians expressing queerness through food.

After Aretha Franklin signed with Atlantic Records in 1967, producer Jerry Wexler brought her to record in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Known for its local recording studios, including FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound, the Tennessee River town produced many hits and allowed the Black and white music worlds to coalesce. In 1967, Aretha recorded her first big hit, “I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)” at FAME studios, but all did not go smoothly. Studio guitarist Jimmy Johnson tells the story.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss escalations of political violence in the digital age. We also learn about Usher Syndrome, and hear why it’s more common among Cajun populations. And we hear from a man who experienced Hurricane Katrina from inside prison walls.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we celebrate 150 years of the St. Roch Market and learn about the important role the food hall plays in New Orleans' history. We also learn how oyster shells can play a role in coastal restoration.

Crescent Classical helps Musaica Chamber Ensemble kick off their 20th season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Pennington Biomedical is addressing childhood obesity. We also learn about New Orleans Public Library’s expanding collection of local music, and hear about the 10th annual Crescent City Chamber Music Festival

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about concerns over bicycle safety in New Orleans. We also explore 260 years of state geologic history, and hear from a musical family trio stopping in their home state of Louisiana on tour.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how cuts to SNAP education programs will impact families across the state. We also dive into new initiatives to help state businesses, and hear how the oil industry boom and bust gave rise to coastal restoration in Louisiana.