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On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Musk Love, News of Smart World, News of the Godly, News of A.I., The Apologies of the Week, and News of Crypto-Winter. He also considers snacks with additives in them and speaks with Dewey Gordon, a leading star of the oft-forgotten pop group, Boys ‘R Us.

On this week's show, we trace the rich history and flavors of coffee and tea in Louisiana and beyond. We begin by exploring the historical origins of Luzianne, a New Orleans purveyor of tea and coffee since 1902. Historian RL Reeves Jr. shares what he discovered while researching his article on Luzianne and tells us the role William B. Reily, the man behind the brand, played in bringing iced tea to the South.Then, we head to The English Tea Room & Eatery, a charming teahouse in downtown Covington, where Jan and Tim Lantrip host us for a traditional afternoon tea. Jan, a compound pharmacist, talks about the extensive varieties of tea and how these different brews can boost our well-being. Dr. Erika Siegel also stops by the studio again to fills us in on the health benefits of hot water, with or without tea.Finally, we hear from Suzanne Stone and David Feldman, as we take a deep dive into their book, New Orleans Coffee: A Rich History. They tell the story of coffee in the Crescent City, which came to the forefront in the late 1700s.For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest from the trial of former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson. We also learn about the early successes of a new mentorship program organized by the nonprofit 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, and about Juneteenth celebrations in Lafayette this weekend.

Today on Louisiana Considered, WAYMO has made it to New Orleans, but when will these self-driving cars actually be driverless? We also hear the story of a Louisiana drag king who played a pivotal role in the Stonewall riot in 1969, and hear the details behind the Summer Lyric Theater’s first show of the season: “Chicago.”

Spend some time with Keith Spera this week as he sits down with Cajun accordionist and songwriter - Bruce Daigrepont.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why Baton Rouge voters are once again voting on funding for the public library system. We also learn about federal funds used to support pro-life pregnancy centers in Louisiana and dive into a study on the impacts of family literacy on a child’s school-readiness.

Salvador Dalí once said, "A real connoisseur does not drink wine but tastes of its secrets." On this week's show, we sit down with wine experts and wine vintners to unlock those secrets and better understand the world of fermented grapes. And a bonus – they're all female!

The Gullah Geechee people are descendants of those enslaved in the Sea Islands of Florida, North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina. Because of the remoteness of the plantations, the Gullah Geechee were able to retain some of their African traditions, including the ring shout. It’s a ritual in which participants move counterclockwise in a circle while shuffling and stomping their feet and clapping their hands, in call and response fashion. The tradition is rooted in West African culture, mixed with elements of Christianity. The Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters from Darien, Georgia have preserved this ancestral heritage through performance and education since 1980. They joined us on stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum where they started with a song you will probably recognize, that came from the Gullah Geechee culture.

On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Musk Love, News of the Atom, News of the Godly, News of A.I., ICE, ICE Baby, The Apologies of the Week, and Follow the Dollar. He also makes a plea for pure, unadulterated pity and listens to the latest release from The Stephen Miller Band.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about reactions to a viral Tulane study suggesting New Orleanians will have to relocate due to climate change. We also hear about a new documentary on a couple’s ongoing fight to free their nephew from Angola.