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Today on Louisiana Considered, the entire state is voting on whether a breakaway suburb of Baton Rouge gets to have its own school district. We also learn about an organization aiming to foster better conditions for working parents, and learn about upcoming events for Make-A-Wish Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the upcoming state elections and what will — or won't — count on the ballot. We also learn about changes to the annual Bayou Boogaloo festival, and hear about efforts to make the streets safer for bikers and pedestrians.

We are live with BeauSoleil, the venerable Cajun roots, folk and modernist band, looking back and ahead after fifty years. Brothers Michael and David Doucet were joined by Michael’s son Matthew, also a fiddler and a fiddle maker. I asked David Doucet what’s it like being in a band with his brother Michael.

Today on Louisiana Considered, writer and professor Nicholas Lemann discusses his latest book — part memoir, part research into New Orleans Jewish history. We dive into “Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries.”

Since her passing in 2019, Leah Chase's legacy lies in the hands of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. On this week's show, Louisiana Eats sits down members of the fourth and fifth generations of Dooky Chase Restaurant – the crew Leah always referred to as "the grands" – to reflect on their family's history and share what they’re up to today.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Inspector’s General, News of Smart World, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of A.I., News of the Godly, and The Apologies of the Week. He also considers Kash Patel’s trip to Hawaii, the House of Doge, and how American farmers are being impacted by the war in Iran.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the surprising results of Saturday’s elections. We also hear how the Smithsonian is partnering with Festival Acadiens, and learn about the boycotts of Dryades Street businesses during New Orleans’ Civil Rights Movement.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the Supreme Court blocked a ruling from a New Orleans court to stop the mailing of a medication abortion drug. We also discuss a raise for East Baton Rouge city-parish employees and hear about a nun championing housing stability.