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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the ongoing war in Iran is leading to increased oil production in the Gulf — at the expense of a protected endangered species. We also hear about Xavier University’s win at the NAIA cheer national championships, and discuss Better Louisiana’s position on several bills making their way through the state legislature.

Today on Louisiana Considered, Morning Edition host Diane Mack reflects on her more than 30 years in public radio as she heads towards retirement. Plus, in honor of March Madness, we look back on a story about the first integrated high school sports game in Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why New Orleans may soon do away with curbside recycling. Plus, middle grade author Rachel Marsh is out with a new book all about coastal restoration and the state’s waterways. And we hear how some Mississippi lawmakers are pushing to restore voting rights for former felons.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular segments like News of A.I., News of the Atom, News of Smart World, Follow the Dollar, The Apologies of the Week, and Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump. He also speaks with journalist and author Danny Funt about his latest book, Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.

Folks are familiar with New Orleans' home-grown Creole and Cajun cuisines. But the Crescent City is also the perfect place to taste the diverse and vibrant flavors coming out of Latin America.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a New Orleans trial where three people are accused of staging multiple car accidents. We also learn about a new grant to teach compassion in medical schools, and discuss a photography exhibit on Louisiana segregation history.

In her book, To Boldly Grow, author Tamar Haspel uses the term "first-hand food" to describe anything you get with your own two hands – meals we grow, fish, hunt, or even forage. According to the Washington Post food columnist, growing and sourcing your own food just makes it taste better. On this week's show, we're getting our hands dirty and meeting some people who are taking a do-it-yourself approach to food.We begin with Tamar, whose book chronicles the adventures of her and her husband as they go about raising livestock, growing vegetables, and even hunting their own meat. Recounting tales of their successes and failures, Tamar fills the pages with practical tips and hard-won wisdom for those looking to cultivate their own food.Then, we hear from fifth-generation chicken keeper, Lisa Steele, whose blog Fresh Eggs Daily inspired her book of the same name. Lisa shares her story as well as some egg-centric tips and tricks.Finally, we explore one of the South's favorite backyard crops – the mirliton. After our mirlitons drowned in Hurricane Katrina, they were saved from extinction thanks to the efforts of Dr. Lance Hill. We get an update from the good doctor and learn how mirliton lovers from across the globe have connected through his website, Mirliton.org, resulting in the world's largest collection of mirliton recipes.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Singer/guitarist Charley Crockett plays what he calls "Gulf and Western” music, a combination of blues, R&B, soul, country and more found along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Louisiana. It makes sense, since that's where he grew up, living with his mother in a trailer. Charley’s lived many lives, hitchhiking with his guitar from coast to coast, playing in subways and city streets in New York City, New Orleans and Paris; working farms in California, running into trouble with the law and later his health with open heart surgery. He's recorded several highly acclaimed albums and is known for his takes on classic country tunes as well as original songs. But for Charley, the blues is where it all began.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how artificial reefs may help to rebuild habitats for vanishing sea life. Plus, we learn why New Orleans might trash a recycling initiative.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we preview the upcoming legislative session and hear the details behind an April book festival in New Iberia. Plus, with the Paralympic Games coming up, we revisit a conversation with Baton Rouge-born para snowboarder Brenna Huckaby.