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On the next Louisiana Considered, we hear how cold weather is leading to fewer blood donations. We also hear about a Black artist finally getting the art installation in New Orleans he longed for during his life. And, we catch up on the week in politics.

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.

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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the immigration crackdown is leading to a worker shortage in the state’s crawfish industry. We also discuss a new documentary series on the history of Louisiana’s HBCUs and learn about an LSU symposium on the future of AI in the business sector.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the Nous Foundation’s new archival initiative to preserve Cajun French and Creole languages. We also hear what’s coming up for the Summer Lyric Theatre’s 59th season, and how LNG terminals are impacting the Southwest Louisiana communities they’re built in.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the state’s reserve funds are currently flush with cash — but may not stay that way. We also hear about an upcoming LSU symposium on the history of politics and the media. Plus, we hear about innovative blood cancer treatment in Baton Rouge.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest episode of Voices of the Culture, a podcast hosted by two Black Masking Indians. A spy boy and a big chief share the history behind Super Sunday and St. Joseph’s night. Plus, we catch up on the week in politics.

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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards is working to give police officers a significant raise. Plus, we learn why a federal judge in Lake Charles may soon dismiss a 60-year-old school desegregation order.

Eddie Cotton grew up in the Church of God in Christ in Clinton, Mississippi near Jackson. He heard guitar-playing deacons and preachers. His father was a preacher who bought Eddie his first guitar when he was six with plans for him to play for the congregation. After leading the church band, Eddie went on to study music theory at Jackson State University, where he realized that gospel and blues shared the same form, and developed a sound that incorporated blues, gospel, and soul. He continued playing music in church, but pursued a career in blues, opening for Ike Turner and B.B. King, while sticking with fellow musicians in Mississippi and his family.