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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 hear how a new AI data center in Richland Parish is transforming a small, agricultural town into a tech hub. We also speak with author and illustrator Alex Beard about his new book of artwork and poetry focused on birds.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the state’s surge in whooping cough cases. We also dive into the latest findings on Louisiana’s performance on several policy issues and look at the problems early childcare providers are facing.

Growing up in East Texas, Lyle Lovett learned to do chores on the family farm, milking cows and taking care of the horses near the town of Klein. These are things that he still often does today when not on tour. Music, not farming, turned out to be Lyle’s calling, and storytelling songs: his trademark. Today, Lyle Lovett can be found in front of his Large Band spinning some tall Texas tales. You may have even seen him at the movies, acting in Robert Altman films. When I talked to Lyle, he told a story about traveling with his grandma.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories from LSU. We learn about the university art museum’s latest exhibit uniting 33 artists from across the South. We also speak with a 66-year-old freshman who recently debuted with the Golden Band from Tigerland.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the latest polls in the New Orleans mayor’s race. We also learn about a new cost-saving energy efficiency program, and discuss the Saints’ 2025 season, which kicked off last week.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us two interviews about the federal flooding of New Orleans that took place 20 years ago. First he’ll speak with Delaney Nolan, a journalist for The Lens, and then talk to David Waggonner, the founder of an architecture and environment practice in New Orleans. He’ll also have regular features like News of A.I., News of Microplastics, News of the Atom, News of the Godly, and great music.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about innovative rice studies coming out of LSU. We also hear the first episode of the Wetlands Radio series about the history of coastal restoration and the methods Louisiana is using to restore its coast. Then we hear about the impact of rising heat on seniors in the Lower Ninth Ward.

Crescent Classical is delighted to welcome New Orleans Friends of Music to the program, featuring performances from the Escher String Quartet.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with New Orleans mayoral candidate Oliver Thomas about why he is joining the race 15 years after he was released from prison on bribery charges. We also trace the complex history of a 19th-century painting.