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Coming up on Louisiana Considered, we chat with Drew Hawkins about his investigation uncovering that multiple elected officials signed NDAs related to data centers. We also hear about a New Orleans facility’s involvement in the construction of the Artemis II rocket, and learn about the latest performance coming to Opéra Louisiane.

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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories on birds. First, we hear the latest episode of Sea Change to learn about the perils migrating birds face on their journey north. Then, we hear about a bird poop trial dividing the city of Harahan. And we hear why state driver’s licenses and IDs may soon require a citizenship marker.

Our guest, Lil Ray Neal, has been referred to by his fans as the “Gentle Giant of the Blues.” You may know his father, who he is named after, Baton Rouge blues giant, Raful Neal. Or you may have heard his brother Kenny Neal on a previous American Routes show. Born in Erwinville, LA, now based in Baton Rouge, Lil Ray Neal has been working as a blues guitarist and vocalist for over 40 years, playing with artists John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Little Milton, Bobby Rush, Bobby “Blue” Bland, and B.B. King. Here on American Routes live, he’s taking the stage solo for a rare intimate performance at the The West Baton Rouge Museum, beginning with “Darlin’ You Know I Love You.”

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Southeast Flood Protection Authority is expanding its police force. We also learn why Tulane University owns the largest collection of fish specimens in the world, and catch up 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 dig into the back-and-forth between the 5th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court about the availability of Mifepristone via telehealth. We also dive into the latest population data on Louisiana, and chat with legendary Motown singer Martha Reeves about her life and career.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss what the recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting means for the state’s upcoming election. We also learn about a nurses' strike at University Medical Center and hear from Willie Birch, a New Orleans artist with a traveling exhibition.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about potential new public funding for a program that sends kids to private schools. We also hear how Louisiana Catholics are responding to the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV. And we learn about rock band music education in schools.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the constitutional amendments state voters will soon weigh in on. We also discuss the Supreme Court decision to invalidate Louisiana’s voting map, and hear from NOLA singer Robin Barnes as she prepares to close down Jazz Fest.