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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 why the defense for Louisiana v. Callais is fearful that the Supreme Court could uproot voting rights. We also hear about a concert presenting songs written by those in concentration camps, and about the upcoming WWNO benefit concert.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the latest legislative session where lawmakers will be making changes to 2026 election dates. We also hear about a program at Loyola to offer higher education to incarcerated students, and catch up on the week in politics.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how changes to federal spending will impact broadband expansion in Louisiana. We also learn about a new study on sepsis prevention in hospitals, and dive into a new law aiming to prevent youth from vaping.