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Each December 24th, along the Mississippi River above New Orleans, families gather around massive bonfires–some shaped as log cabins or animals–to light the way for Santa Claus or Papa Noel. It’s a holiday tradition that goes back to colonial times along what is now called the Côte des Allemands, the German Coast. I caught up with CJ and his young son CJ Jr. who were tending to a big bonfire on the levee in Lutcher, LA.

This edition of Louisiana Eats takes a look back at the year that was 2025 – and there’s plenty to celebrate! First, we hear from mixologist extraordinaire, Chris Hannah. His Jewel of the South tavern, named one the 50 best bars in the world in 2025, serves as both a center of cocktail innovation, and an homage to Crescent City highball history.

We learn about klezmer music from a local band, and some of New Orleans' most beloved musicians share their favorite Christmas songs.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry tackles 2026 head-on with regular segments like News of Microplastics, News of A.I., News of Crypto-Winter, News From the Land of 4,000 Princes, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of Musk Love, News of Smart World, and The Apologies of the Week. He also plays great music and reminds us that this week’s invasion of Venezuela is not the first time American forces have had “boots on the ground.”

Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been nearly three years since landmark settlements were reached between states and major opioid producers. We learn why much of the settlement money hasn’t been spent. We also hear from a special effects designer on his journey from Morgan City to Hollywood.

We review the year in Louisiana politics and look ahead at 2026. Also, we speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman about his storied career.

Songwriter and singer Joan Shelley prefers to make music in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky rather than the industry centers of Nashville and New York City. She’s recorded a series of well-crafted contemplative albums with guitarist Nathan Salsburg at home in Louisville, at Jeff Tweedy’s Loft in Chicago, and even in Iceland. You’ll find references to rivers, waterways, and oceans in her songs and albums. We began asking her what the Ohio River means to her.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why some students are staying home from school amid fears of immigration raids. We also hear from a New Orleans rabbi who discusses rising antisemitism and his ties to the Sydney Jewish community. We also learn how an education nonprofit is addressing learning differences.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry sits down with author Gary Marcus for another extended interview about Artificial Intelligence. We then get a taste of Harry’s Holiday Playlist with music by Judith Owen, Jill Sobule, and more.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the presence of immigration enforcement could lead to a decline in Mardi Gras tourism. We also hear about the newest annex of the Acadian Museum of South Louisiana, and hear about a local guitarist’s latest tour.