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  • 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.
  • Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why hackers are targeting small businesses more often than large ones. We also learn how research funding cuts will impact universities like LSU, and dissect the state’s revenue volatility rating.
  • On this week's episode of the WWNO Music Hour, we'll take you on a journey through the month of June. A month that's marked by the emergence of our summertime weather, Pride Month and the celebration of Juneteenth. Join host Sara Henegan, for an hour of New Orleans Music that'll have you reflecting, dancing, and considering so many of the things we have to love about New Orleans in June.
  • After a long legislative session, we hear about the bills that passed and the ones that didn’t. We also hear why some judges are incentivized to approve tenant evictions and discuss a new Pennington Biomedical Research initiative to reduce childhood obesity in Louisiana.
  • 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.
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