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Today on Louisiana Considered, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins us to discuss the costs of war in the Middle East. We also hear the latest on pervasive lead contamination throughout New Orleans playgrounds, and hear about a blues music festival coming to Baton Rouge.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is tackling the issue of blight. Plus, comedian Ryan Rogers discusses his new special, discovering his comedic voice in addiction recovery and this year’s queer comedy festival — LGBTLOL.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Pelicans' minor league affiliate is leaving Birmingham for Kenner. We also look back on 50 years of the LSU Libraries' annual Book Bazaar and hear about the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum’s latest presentation.

Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s National Autism Month. We hear about events that promote acceptance of neurodiversity. We also learn why Shreveport is seeing a spike in earthquakes, earthquakes and get an update on the week in politics.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Forever Chemicals, News of the Atom, News of Musk Love, News of Smart World, News of the Godly, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of A.I., News of the Olympic Movement, News of the Warm, and News of Crypto-Winter.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why five Evangeline Parish officials were recently arrested on charges of accessing state computers and sharing sensitive information with a criminal defendant. We also get the details behind the New Orleans library’s genealogical festival, and hear how some schools are working together to better support students with disabilities.

We celebrate the cultural minglings in New Orleans with a visit to the 2019 French Quarter Festival. This week, we’ll hear from Irma Thomas, the late Ellis Marsalis, the Preservation Hall Brass Band, Don Vappie and Evan Christopher, Bruce Daigrepont, Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony, the New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars and Dejan’s Olympia Brass Band.

This is American Routes live in the studio with a few friends. The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans started as teenagers in 1996 after bandleader Walter "Whoadie" Ramsey heard a performance by Rebirth Brass Band. Walter combined members of two rival high school bands, and they later added hip-hop, funk, and R&B into the setup. The Stooges grew up to play local clubs and jazz second line parades. They went global with videos with hip-hop producer Mannie Fresh. Back home they won local Red Bull Street Kings competitions twice since 2010. Kicking it off: The Stooges on American Routes.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down politically-themed floats that rolled during Mardi Gras. We also hear why state industries are betting on blue ammonia, and discuss a risk assessment of our electrical grid.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of the Godly, News of Crypto-Winter, News of Smart World, News of A.I., Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of the Atom, News of Musk Love, The Apologies of the Week, and News of the Olympic Movement. There’s also great music, including a new original piece and great Carnival themed tunes.