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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the LSU women’s basketball team is shaping up just ahead of March Madness. We also discuss the restoration of Bird Island, and hear how the Mississippi legislature is using funds meant to combat opioid addiction.

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

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.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Smart World, News of the Godly, News of the Olympic Movement, News of NiceCorps, Truth Social Audio with Donald Trump, News of the Warm, News of A.I., and The Apologies of the Week. And, in honor of the Artemis II moon mission, he plays great music inspired by the Earth’s only natural satellite.

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.

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 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.

The Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble carries on a women-led African American spiritual ritual, originally performed by enslaved Africans in the Northeast Louisiana Delta region of Franklin Parish before the Civil War. It combines Christian worship and the West African ring shout tradition. The Easter Rock is held the day before Easter, with call and response vocals and foot-stomping, honoring Jesus as they circulate with a train of swaying ribbon streamers on a large heavy banner representing the burden of the cross to commemorate the death and resurrection of Christ. The Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble are the last known practitioners of the ritual, moving counter-clockwise around a white table representing Christ’s tomb. Leader, the elder Hattie Addison spoke with me and led the group in song and steps.

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.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why recreational gator hunting may soon have an established season in the state. We also chat with an aspiring paralympic power lifter about creating new life goals after a tragic accident. Plus, we hear how the Louisiana Bucket Brigade is celebrating Earth Day.