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Today on Louisiana Considered, with the New Orleans mayoral primary approaching this weekend, we bring you a roundtable of reporters to discuss what the candidates are saying about key issues. We also hear about threats of violence at Southern University and hear what law enforcement has learned about evacuating inmates during storms.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Crypto-Winter, News of A.I., Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, The Apologies of the Week, News of Microplastics, and News of Musk Love. He also considers the Army Corps of Engineers, Stephen Miller, and how rent algorithms are driving up the cost of living.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Mayor Cantrell is reigniting an old feud by seeking a short-term sanitation provider in the French Quarter. We also check out the lineup at the upcoming New Orleans Film Festival, and hear about the Marigny Opera Ballet’s 12th season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the results of Saturday’s elections in New Orleans. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s Stephanie Grace joins us for more. We also hear the latest on investigations involving a former LSU football star and about STEM resources for New Orleans-area teachers.

The weather is cooling down here in Louisiana, which means outdoor events are heating up across our state. Out on the Cajun Prairie, Le Grand Hoorah, a festival dedicated to the music, food, and culture of the people of Acadiana, is coming up November 1st. The annual event turns 10 this year – and to celebrate, Louisiana Eats brings you highlights from our road trip to attend Le Grand Hoorah in 2017. We also learn about NOLA Nite Market, an evening bazaar featuring a plethora of authentic Asian street foods created by local mom and pop restaurants, which will take place November 14th and 15th in Westwego.

The St. Tammany Parish Economic Development Corporation appointed a new President and CEO. He discusses plans to develop the area. We also hear how the rescheduled Reggae Fest will now fundraise for victims of Hurricane Melissa. And, we dive into ballot questions and runoffs in the upcoming elections.

The Quebe Sisters grew up in Burleson, Texas near Dallas-Fort Worth. Grace, Sophia, and Hulda were homeschooled and largely sheltered from the outside world. At a young age, their attention moved from violin lessons to fiddle contests, immersing themselves in traditional Texas swing. While the 1940s fiddle music was little known to their peers, it was the Quebe Sisters’ ticket to ride. They have since shared the stage with country legends Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ricky Skaggs. Here’s Sophia Quebe:

Many of us in the South were lucky enough to grow up surrounded by women whose devotion to family and culinary skills filled our lives with delicious food. This week, we pay tribute to those flavor mavens with a trio of interviews celebrating Southern women's culinary voices.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Xavier University will be celebrating 100 years shortly after massive layoffs. We also break down New Orleans ballot measures on capital bonds authorization for infrastructure, water and drainage and affordable housing.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why some childcare centers are being forced to close or take out loans as a result of the government shutdown. We also learn about property taxes on the Baton Rouge ballot, and hear about findings from the 2025 Gulf hypoxia cruise.