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The origins of our food and foodways are usually not well known and can sometimes be hard to track down. After all, how do you figure out the origins of something that’s been around for centuries? On this week’s show, we learn the history behind dishes that define our American cuisine and the traditions surrounding them.We begin with Dr. David Shields of the University of South Carolina. His book, "The Culinarians" explores the lives and careers of those who had a hand in creating the first age of American fine dining.Then, we find out whether whiskey is bourbon or bourbon whiskey? We’re joined by author and spirits historian Fred Minnick. He answers that question for us as well as who really taught Jack Daniel to distill.Next, we speak with Gabrielle Langholtz, author of "America: The Cookbook." Gabrielle’s encyclopedic tome explores our nation’s identity through the immigrant stories and recipes that created American food as we know it.Finally, we learn the history of Chinese restaurants in the U.S. with U.C. Irvine professor, Yong Chen. Chen's book, "Chop Suey, USA," follows the history of Chinese cuisine in America – from the first four restaurants in California during the Gold Rush, to the nearly 50 thousand Chinese restaurants found across the country today.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Former United States Representative Billy Tauzin comments on various political topics including Bill Cassidy, Pres. Trump, and ICE Centers in Louisiana. Japanese-American, six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime Baton Rouge resident Walter Imahara reflects on his life and times on the 80th anniversary of the Bombing of Nagasaki.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us News of A.I., Let Us Try, News of Crypto-Winter, Trump Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of the Godly, News of Microplastics, The Apologies of the Week, News Of Musk Love, The Side Effects of the Week, News of the Warm, great music, and more.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about back-to-school changes in Baton Rouge. We also learn how an upcoming performance of “The Tempest,” explores the story’s connection to New Orleans, and hear how sounds of heat are impacting musicians.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry sits down with author Edward Niedermeyer for a conversation about Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, the auto industry, and electric vehicles. Niedermeyer is the author of Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors and is currently working on another book about self-driving cars. The program also contains regular features like News of A.I., Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, and The Side Effects of the Week.

This week Continuum presents A Flemish Feast, featuring music of the Netherlands — including songs and dances that were very popular during the Renaissance.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans’ Desire Area never fully recovered since Hurricane Katrina. We also hear the first episode from our new series on caregiving, and learn why this industry is in a crisis in the Gulf South.

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy talks various topics including his move to the Republican party, Pres. Trump, and Louisiana political news. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including Hurricane Katrina and the latest with Pres. Trump.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of the Warm, News of Bees, News of the Godly, News of the Atom, The Side Effects of the Week, News of A.I., and The Apologies of the Week. He also discusses the upcoming 20th anniversary of the federal flooding of New Orleans, listens in on a phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, and discusses the on-going conflict in Gaza.

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