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Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on the New Orleans’ mayor’s race. We also hear why schools are struggling to return to pre-pandemic attendance levels and hear how Louisiana became a leader in the coastal restoration movement.

This is American Routes, remembering Flaco Jiménez, who passed away in July. Leonard “Flaco” Jiménez was the most influential Texas-Mexican accordion player of his time. Flaco’s father Santiago Jiménez Sr. helped create the style called “conjunto” or “la música norteña,” from rancheras to polkas. Flaco Jiménez was born in 1939 in San Antonio and carried his father's sound forward. In addition to singing, Flaco became famous for his rhythmic drive, inventive solos and stage antics. From his 1950s teenage days playing local dances, Flaco emerged in the early ‘70s to record with Doug Sahm and Ry Cooder, and later Linda Ronstadt and Los Lobos. I talked to the squeezebox king about his sound and his name.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll learn how to foster coastal growth friendly to native plants and animals, find out what’s drawing Northern college students to big Southern universities and how best to get a look at hummingbirds migrating for the winter through Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we continue to bring you Wetlands Radio, a series on coastal restoration. We learn how the river builds land, and why people want to imitate it. Plus, we hear about new success in a state-run tutoring program.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like Follow the Dollar, News of the Atom, News of the Godly, News of the Warm, News of Microplastics, News of A.I., and The Apologies of the Week. He also considers Stephen Miller’s influence on American politics, plays great music, and debuts a new feature called News of Time in the Future.

This week, the WWNO Music Hour previews the Black Americana Fest! Host Garrett Pittman chats with festival co-founder Dusky Waters and presents music from classic and contemporary Black Americana artists.

Located at the opposite ends of the country, the states of Louisiana and Maine appear to share little in common at first glance. But take a closer look, and you'll see two places that share a passion for their distinct seafood culture – each home to a galaxy of culinary rockstars who elevate their local cuisine. On this week's show, Louisiana Eats takes you with us as we travel to Maine to explore the food scene in the Pine Tree State.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what’s on deck as Festivals Acadian et Créoles celebrates 50 years. We also hear how Baton Rouge residents can get involved in the city’s website redesign and learn about job recruiting as the United States Space Command moves to the South.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a Japanese culture and heritage festival coming to New Orleans. We also hear about a new podcast series on climate change in the Gulf South, and hear about drug checking in the Netherlands.

Today on Louisiana Considered, why getting a COVID shot is now more difficult across the state — and how you can navigate the obstacles. We also learn about an organization that connects indigenous youth to their food cultures and learn about the protest movement against the proposed Lower Ninth Ward grain train.