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677. This week, we talk to Dustin Granger about Louisiana politics. As a seasoned financial advisor with over two decades of experience, Dustin Granger has built his career helping Louisiana families navigate the turbulent waters of the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recurring hurricanes that shape life on the Gulf Coast. A lifelong resident and LSU alumnus, Granger now serves as the Treasurer of the Louisiana Democratic Party. Granger is a leading voice for economic reform and climate resilience. He advocates for a "New Louisiana" that breaks away from traditional corporate-heavy investments to embrace renewable energy, fair taxation, and sustainable infrastructure. In this interview, we discuss his recommendations for the current voting season, his strategies for stabilizing property insurance, his commitment to strengthening the state's middle class, and his ongoing work to revitalize the Democratic infrastructure across the Bayou State. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Charles Asbury Stephens. The Ark of 1803. It was a voyage of untold perils. Every year an increasing number of white outlaws, hidden in the caves along the river, harried and robbed the boatmen who floated down from the upper settlements. There were lurking bands of hostile Indians. And there was the river itself with its treacheries; its snags; its mud bars and its floods. It was no unusual thing for an ark to set out as this one was about to do, provided against all foreseeable disasters, and never be heard from afterward. Some were wrecked, some were robbed and their crews obscurely murdered. But no tidings of their fate came back to the solitary homes on the upper Ohio. To set out on such a voyage with a single man or boy who could not be trusted, might mean the loss of the boat or even of every life on board of her. This week in Louisiana history. May 8, 1823. First gas lighting used in the American Theater of New Orleans. This week in New Orleans history. May 8, 1884: The World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition opened in what is now Audubon Park, showcasing New Orleans as a global trade hub. This week in Louisiana. Creole Nature Trail All‑American Road Louisiana Highway 27 & Highway 82 Corridor Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes, LA Open year‑round; ideal for spring wildlife viewing and coastal drives Website: creolenaturetrail.org Email: info@visitlakecharles.org Phone: (337) 436‑9588 The Creole Nature Trail is one of America's first National Scenic Byways, offering 180 miles of Gulf Coast marshes, beaches, wildlife refuges, and birding hotspots throughout the year: Scenic Wildlife Drives: Alligators, wading birds, and migratory species visible from roadside pull‑offs. Gulf Beaches: Access to quiet stretches of shoreline along the Cameron coast. Refuge Access: Connects to Sabine, Cameron Prairie, and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuges. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
Apologies this is late, we were waiting on some updated information regarding a horrific mass shooting that occurred in our area in the past 24 hours and wanted to bring you as much updated information as possible.Timestamps:00:31 Tragedies in Louisiana05:30 Press Conference Reactions11:37 Accountability in the Judiciary16:28 The Impact of Gun Violence18:22 A Shift in Baton Rouge18:44 Shreveport Mass Shooting22:16 The Aftermath of Domestic Violence24:56 Police Pay Raise in Baton Rouge30:47 A Bizarre Attack in Hawaii36:17 Teacher Misconduct in Miami38:18 A Fire Captain's Brutal Crimes43:03 Cleaning Lady Assault in Ohio48:53 Disturbing Case in Wales52:30 A Shocking Fraud Scheme57:14 Foolish Actions of a Delivery Driver
Apologies this is late, we were waiting on some updated information regarding a horrific mass shooting that occurred in our area in the past 24 hours and wanted to bring you as much updated information as possible.Timestamps:00:31 Tragedies in Louisiana05:30 Press Conference Reactions11:37 Accountability in the Judiciary16:28 The Impact of Gun Violence18:22 A Shift in Baton Rouge18:44 Shreveport Mass Shooting22:16 The Aftermath of Domestic Violence24:56 Police Pay Raise in Baton Rouge30:47 A Bizarre Attack in Hawaii36:17 Teacher Misconduct in Miami38:18 A Fire Captain's Brutal Crimes43:03 Cleaning Lady Assault in Ohio48:53 Disturbing Case in Wales52:30 A Shocking Fraud Scheme57:14 Foolish Actions of a Delivery DriverBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.
Louisiana has passed a number of laws since the pandemic meant to improve students' reading scores — and they appear to be working. In 2019, Louisiana's fourth graders ranked 50th in the country for reading. As of last year, they'd risen to 16th. WWNO and WRKF's education reporter Aubri Juhasz joins us with more. Earlier this month, Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter and Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse paid a visit to the Bayou State. They addressed problems like climate change, failing infrastructure, and the weather-driven insurance crisis. Louisiana Considered's Managing Producer Alana Schreiber caught up with them at a construction site where they discussed finding both short and long-term solutions to these issues.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
Attorney General Liz Murrill is going after Gavin Newsom and some California doctors for shipping abortion care pills into the Bayou State - not much is clear about what will happen next
The LSU Museum of Art recently opened a new exhibit, “A Bayou State of Mind,” that tells individual stories of the Louisiana experience. Chief Curator of Exhibitions Michelle Schulte brought together 33 artists and over 100 contemporary artworks that tell different stories about Louisiana. Schulte joins us to discuss the exhibition, along with one of the featured painters, New Orleans-based multimedia artist Carl Joe Williams. This year, LSU's Golden Band from Tigerland introduced a new member, Kent Broussard. But the freshman isn't your typical student. The 66-year-old retired accountant is roughly 40 years older than his bandmates. By marching in the purple and gold, he is living out a lifelong dream. Kent joins us now for more on his history-making role in the band.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
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635. Part 2 of our talk with Kyle Crosby about his project, Louisiana Dread. "Louisiana Dread is a cultural project that shares and preserves stories of Louisiana history, culture, and folklore. Under the umbrella of Dreadful Productions, LLC, "Louisiana Dread" aims to bring awareness to important cultural aspects of Louisiana through several online series, such as LA Quick History, LA Drinks, LA Estates, LA Lingo, and LD Live. Each highlight in Louisiana history that have otherwise been forgotten or misinterpreted, as well as share local horror stories that have been told for generations. Whether based on fact or complete fiction, Louisiana is seeping with horror stories that all share one common feature: the haunting setting of Louisiana. Along with the online series, a ten-episode television anthology script has been completed and awaits funding. To donate, please contact us at kyleladread@gmail.com The description can be seen below. "Louisiana Dread" is a video horror anthology series based on haunting Louisiana history, folklore, and culture. Set all throughout the Bayou State, each episode holds its own sinister tale of misfortune and evil" (Louisiana Dread). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! Catharine Cole (Martha Field). "The Story of the Old French Market." Journalist Martha Field wrote under the pen name of Catharine Cole. She wrote this glimpse of the history of the old French Market in 1916 as an advertisement for French Market Coffee. Now 109 years later, we still think of the old French Market in New Orleans along with its world famous coffee. Time passes differently when we sit in the French Market and drink French Market coffee. Have a cup of coffee and read this wonder reminiscence of the French Market today! "I sit in a dim corner, where the tide of life passes me by, and muse and dream of days that are gone when all was unlike its present form save for the old Market and the selfsame aroma of the only coffee in all the world that has lived and thrived while the centuries passed, swiftly and silently, down the pathway of time." This week in Louisiana history. July 19, 1799. Interim governor Nicholas Vidal takes command of Louisiana. This week in New Orleans history. On July 19, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald was fired from the Reily Coffee Company "...because his work was not satisfactory and because he spent too much time loitering in Adrian Alba's garage next door (at 618 Magazine Street), where he read rifle and hunting magazines." This week in Louisiana. Tammany Trace 21490 Koop Drive Mandeville, LA 985-867-9490 crt@stpgov.org Website Originally a corridor for the Illinois Central Railroad, the Tammany Trace is now a hike and bike trail that spans from downtown Covington, through Abita Springs, Mandeville and Lacombe and ends in Slidell. A separate equestrian path parallels the Trace in several places. St. Tammany Parish government purchased the abandoned Illinois Central Railroad corridor on December 20, 1992. With the help of grants and federal dollars, St. Tammany Parish government has asphalted 31 miles, remodeled railroad trestles into pedestrian bridges, and maintained the Trace. Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pellera Trio play at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
634. Part 1 of our talk with Kyle Crosby about his project, Louisiana Dread. "Louisiana Dread is a cultural project that shares and preserves stories of Louisiana history, culture, and folklore. Under the umbrella of Dreadful Productions, LLC, "Louisiana Dread" aims to bring awareness to important cultural aspects of Louisiana through several online series, such as LA Quick History, LA Drinks, LA Estates, LA Lingo, and LD Live. each highlight in Louisiana history that have otherwise been forgotten or misinterpreted, as well as share local horror stories that have been told for generations. Whether based on fact or complete fiction, Louisiana is seeping with horror stories that all share one common feature: the haunting setting of Louisiana. Along with the online series, a ten-episode television anthology script has been completed and awaits funding. To donate, please contact us at kyleladread@gmail.com The description can be seen below. "Louisiana Dread" is a video horror anthology series based on haunting Louisiana history, folklore, and culture. Set all throughout the Bayou State, each episode holds its own sinister tale of misfortune and evil" (Louisiana Dread). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. One of our recent additions is a COVID diary by Frank Perez, who wrote about his experiences in the French Quarter during COVID. Saturday, March 21, 2020. 12:15 pm. "I receive a text from my friend Ben, an Episcopal deacon who lives a few blocks away, asking if I know anyone who is hungry. Ben is making dozens of brown bag lunches and delivering them around the Quarter to anyone in need. He assures me that he wears gloves and a mask while preparing the meals. I'm hungry now and heat up spaghetti leftovers from yesterday." At the end of his diary, he notes, "The Quarter itself is a poem. The souls are old here, and each has a story to sigh into any willing ear." (Perez). This week in Louisiana history. July 12, 1934. Birthday of famous pianist Van Cliburn who was a Musical prodigy who won the first quadrennial Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in 1958 when he was only 23. This week in New Orleans history. Happy Birthday, Tom Benson born in New Orleans on July 12, 1927. He ran car dealerships and also bought the Saints. This week in Louisiana. Tales of the Cocktail July 20-25, 2025 The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans 921 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70112 Email: info@talesofthecocktail.com Website Enjoy a week-long celebration of cocktails and mixology at the 23rd annual Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC) event, taking place from July 20-25, 2025. This global cocktail conference, organized by the nonprofit organization Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, aims to educate, advance, and support cocktail professionals and enthusiasts alike. Hosted by the Ritz Carlton in the French Quarter, this event is set to be a gathering of the brightest minds in the industry. This year, TOTCF has chosen the theme “Evolve” to celebrate the ongoing transformation of the cocktail industry with a dynamic lineup of signature programming, including educational seminars, Beyond the Bar events, tastings, Futures Labs, and much more. Postcards from Louisiana. Lawrence Cotton. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
Steve Raggio, co-owner of Bayou State Pawn & Jewelry, joins Discover Lafayette to share the remarkable story of his dual life as a successful business owner and newly published poet. His book, Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul, has quickly become a best-seller in its category and has touched hearts across the country. “If I can touch just one person in getting closer to God by reading the poems…it's worth it to bring joy into their life,” Steve shared. Steve's journey into the pawn business started unexpectedly. “I was two years into college…and I was looking at ads in the paper and it said manager trainee, no experience necessary…so I pull up to it and it was Big State Pawnshops back then…so I pulled up and I said, uh oh. What? Pawn shop? I said, what the hell? But I used to trade marbles and stuff when I was a kid. Let's try this out.” Eventually, Steve and his brother Jeff opened Bayou State Pawn in 1986 on Johnston Street in Lafayette, later adding a location in New Iberia. “We opened the first store on Johnson Street. Our family members were all supportive. My father cosigned the loan for us to get it started.” Over the years, they built inventory from garage sales, electronics from other pawn shops, and sheer hustle. “We built it up from ground one.” Bayou State Pawn serves everyone: “There are two aspects of the business. You either buy stuff or sell, or you can do a pawn loan, which is where you bring in your merchandise and borrow money, and you come back and pick it up. Jewelry, musical instruments, guns, lawnmowers, bicycles, everything." Yet it's his book of poems that is stealing the show. Inspired during a time of personal healing while staying at his camp on False River, Steve found that poetry offered him a way to let his emotions out. “These poems just started hitting me in the head. It was like I'd be looking at the water or something, and it would just come to me and I'd write a poem in 3 to 5 minutes.” He adds, “A lot of them have ‘start a new day, make a new start.' I end up with a lot of them because a lot of people are looking for a new start. It's never too late.” One short and powerful verse reads:“The sun has come to brighten your day,to shed light as you make your way.Start your path to touch someone's heart.Bring joy to their life so they can make a new start.” Steve's reflections on the value of expressing emotions are powerful: “We all hold a lot of stuff in…you just have to get it out, you know, whether it be journaling, whether it be writing…or talking to somebody…once you get it out…it frees you up.” He encourages aspiring writers: “I'll say go for it…any avenue like this to get what you feel or what you want to say out…it's a big healing process, because everybody's going through a struggle or they're going to go through some kind of struggle.” Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul features 175 short poems and is available at https://www.steveraggio.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers. And for those wondering about pawn shop curiosities he has seen through the years? “Elephant tusk. And they came back and picked those up…we had an old Egyptian parchment that came through, and they picked that up, too.” Ultimately, Steve hopes his work leads others toward peace and faith. “If it helps some people get closer to God and then make everybody more kind and compassionate towards each other, this world will be a better place.”
Whether it's through television, books, or blogs – Louisiana's food culture is reaching audiences far beyond our borders. On this week's show, we meet three unofficial ambassadors who represent our state and cuisine on the world stage. We begin with Chef Isaac Toups of Toups' Meatery in New Orleans' Mid City neighborhood. In 2016, we discovered just how much the camera loved Isaac when he was voted fan favorite on Bravo Network's "Top Chef." In the years since, Isaac has successfully promoted Cajun cuisine and culture thanks to his popular cookbook, "Chasing the Gator." George Graham has called Acadiana home his entire life and has made it his mission to preserve and promote Cajun and Creole culture through stories and recipes. George shares his obsession through his nationally recognized blog and book, "Acadiana Table: Cajun and Creole Home Cooking from the Heart of Louisiana." Finally, Chef Kevin Belton tells of his journey from a child growing up in New Orleans to PBS cooking show host – a job that has him introducing the cuisine of the Bayou State to countless foodies. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.
Whether it's through television, books, or blogs – Louisiana's food culture is reaching audiences far beyond our borders. On this week's show, we meet three unofficial ambassadors who represent our state and cuisine on the world stage. We begin with Chef Isaac Toups of Toups' Meatery in New Orleans' Mid City neighborhood. In 2016, we discovered just how much the camera loved Isaac when he was voted fan favorite on Bravo Network's "Top Chef." In the years since, Isaac has successfully promoted Cajun cuisine and culture thanks to his popular cookbook, "Chasing the Gator." George Graham has called Acadiana home his entire life and has made it his mission to preserve and promote Cajun and Creole culture through stories and recipes. George shares his obsession through his nationally recognized blog and book, "Acadiana Table: Cajun and Creole Home Cooking from the Heart of Louisiana." Finally, Chef Kevin Belton tells of his journey from a child growing up in New Orleans to PBS cooking show host – a job that has him introducing the cuisine of the Bayou State to countless foodies. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.
This week, we're in Louisiana discussing Hurricane Katrina and the Orleans Parish Prison. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Bayou State.You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!Sources: ACLU, Wiki - Orleans Parish Prison, Office of Justice Programs, When the Levees Broke (on HBO), NPR, NBC News, The Seattle TimesMusic by Pixabay
This week, we're in Louisiana discussing a woman who was found dead under mysterious circumstances. Then, we'll talk about the Orleans Parish Prison.Please join the Justice for Crystal McCrory Jones Facebook PageBuckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Bayou State.You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!Sources: Crystal McCrory Jones Obituary, KNOE 8 News, Justice for Crystal McCrory Jones Facebook Page, Photos, Reports, and Information Provided by FamilyMusic by Pixabay
It's been just over a week since President Donald Trump took office for the second time. One of his first orders of business was signing pardons to all individuals convicted of offenses related to storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, including some Louisianans. But the pardons were met with mixed reactions from the state's politicians, with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy speaking out against it. Mark Ballard, Washington correspondent with The Advocate Capitol News Bureau, joins us to discuss their response. Ten years ago, New Orleans passed its smoke-free casinos ordinance. It might seem like the status quo, but many remember when restaurants, bars, and casinos allowed for smoking and separate sections.Onjewel Smith, southern states strategist for Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, tells us more about this landmark ordinance and what it meant for workers' rights. An event highlighting the historical cultural connections between Louisiana and Ghana will take place in Baton Rouge on Sunday. The West African nation is responsible for some of the integral elements of Louisiana culture, including dance, food and music. Musicians Andrew Wiseman and Jeremy Thomas tell us more about this upcoming event, “Roots of Our Own: A Legacy Project,” which will take place at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library main branch at Goodwood. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts.Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
When Louisianans heard that snow was coming to our state, many were skeptical. But yesterday, a rare winter storm hit the Bayou State, with the blizzard causing highways, airports and schools to close down.Meteorologist Dan Holiday discusses the record-breaking weather and what this says about a changing climate. A medical study is underway in Baton Rouge that could help determine whether a common diabetes drug could be used to stop muscle weakness associated with cancer treatment.While the drug isn't new, its effectiveness in cancer patients is still being tested. Justin Brown, associate professor and director of the Cancer Metabolism Program at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is the director of this study. He joins us for more. On Feb. 9, New Orleans will host the Super Bowl for the 11th time, tied with Miami for the most hosted by any city. As we get closer to the 59th annual event, we thought we would take a look at the Super Bowls of years past and hear about some of the most iconic games in New Orleans.Mark Cave, senior historian with the Historic New Orleans Collection walks us through the biggest games, the best performances, and the two blackouts – one for the media and one for the lights. __Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts.Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
Robbie was sitting down about to have a banquet at the Hunters Ball in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe when he received a text message. Now that is a feat unto itself, since Zimbabwe does not have a cell carrier that is compatible with Verizon, but somehow Robbie had connected to WiFi and got this text message. All it said was - "Louisiana State Record Whitetail has been broken." The pictures on his phone halfway around the world made his mouth drop. As Tyler Jordan says in this podcast, "probably the biggest typical whitetail that is likely going to be seen." Well, of course we had to podcast about it. It's not often that you get to record right after a history-making buck hits the ground, but that's exactly what we did. Robbie catches up with Drew and Tyler out of the Bayou State about their incredible achievement harvesting the new state record whitetail of Louisiana, a record that has stood since 1939. Hear their incredible story, the heart of the hunt behind it, and the incredible conservation work that goes into producing state record animals for us to enjoy. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Garry Kelly Safaris: https://garrykellysafaris.com/ Encinarejo Outfitters: https://www.encinarejooutfitters.com/ Mashambanzou Safaris: https://www.mashambanzousafaris.com/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams will step down at the beginning of December after leading the almost all-charter school system for two years. WWNO and WRKF's education reporter Aubri Juhasz tells us more about her abrupt departure.Photographer Eric McVicker is out with a new book that captures the wildlife, landscapes and waterways of the Bayou State. Dubbed, "Louisiana: Our Home,” the book takes viewers on an intimate journey through all corners of the state, capturing its natural and unique beauty. Erik joins us now for more on his new book, upcoming gallery show, and how he discovered photography as part of his recovery from addiction.The New Orleans Film Festival wrapped up a few weeks ago, but one documentary short is still generating a lot of buzz. The Buzz of St. Roch follows beekeeper Carl Harrison Jr. as he builds a bee sanctuary on his family's land in St. Roch, working to preserve the legacy of Black beekeepers in Louisiana. Harrison also co-directed this film. He and the film's co-director, Patrice E. Jones joined Louisiana Considered's Alana Schreiber for more. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer Aubrey Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR app and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
Early voting wrapped up Tuesday in Louisiana and voters in the Bayou State broke all kinds of records. WRKF's Capital Access reporter Brooke Thorington speaks with Joel Watson, director of communications at the Louisiana Secretary of State Office, about what early voting statistics can and can't tell us. The November elections are just days away, and in East Baton Rouge Parish, residents are deciding who they want as their mayor-president. Earlier this week, we heard from the incumbent, Sharon Weston Broome, and the top Republican candidate, Sid Edwards. Today, we're speaking with the Democratic challenger Ted James. James is a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and served as a regional administrator in the U.S. Small Business Administration. He joins us to discuss why he joined the race, his top priorities if elected, and the recent scandal surrounding an ad put out by Weston-Broome's campaign. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
It's been a long, hot summer, but fall has finally arrived in Louisiana! As temperatures and humidity go down, the Bayou State comes alive with a colorful array of autumn events and festivals. On this week's show, we enjoy a taste of fall. We begin on the Northshore, where the annual Abita Fall Fest is about to kick off, bringing national acts and local artists to the quaint town of Abita Springs. We meet festival co-founder Anthony Essaied at his restaurant and bar, Abita Brew Pub, to learn about the charming town he calls home. The arrival of October also means Oktoberfest. Chef Horst Pfiffer joins us to talk about the authentic German-style fun on tap at both Middendorf's Restaurants in Manchec and Slidell. Bavarian brews aside, there's perhaps no drink that better complements the joys of fall than a crisp hard cider. At Kingfish Cider in Jefferson Parish, Colleen Keogh is crafting and serving this bubbly alcoholic drink all year-round. Colleen gives us a tour of her cidery and taproom and explains why cider makes a refreshing alternative to traditional options. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.
It's been a long, hot summer, but fall has finally arrived in Louisiana! As temperatures and humidity go down, the Bayou State comes alive with a colorful array of autumn events and festivals. On this week's show, we enjoy a taste of fall. We begin on the Northshore, where the annual Abita Fall Fest is about to kick off, bringing national acts and local artists to the quaint town of Abita Springs. We meet festival co-founder Anthony Essaied at his restaurant and bar, Abita Brew Pub, to learn about the charming town he calls home. The arrival of October also means Oktoberfest. Chef Horst Pfiffer joins us to talk about the authentic German-style fun on tap at both Middendorf's Restaurants in Manchec and Slidell. Bavarian brews aside, there's perhaps no drink that better complements the joys of fall than a crisp hard cider. At Kingfish Cider in Jefferson Parish, Colleen Keogh is crafting and serving this bubbly alcoholic drink all year-round. Colleen gives us a tour of her cidery and taproom and explains why cider makes a refreshing alternative to traditional options. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.
In Episode 18 of our Haunted America series, host Lyle Perez brings listeners deep into the haunted history of Louisiana. From the eerie swamps to the ghostly streets of New Orleans, the Bayou State is filled with dark legends and spectral encounters. Join us as we explore haunted plantations, mysterious mansions, and the lingering spirits of voodoo priestesses in this spine-tingling journey through Louisiana's most haunted places. Featured Haunted Locations: The Myrtles Plantation Address: 7747 US-61, St. Francisville, LA 70775 This historic plantation is notorious for its ghostly history, including the spirit of Chloe, an enslaved woman who poisoned the owner's family, as well as a host of other spirits, from ghostly children to former owners. LaLaurie Mansion Address: 1140 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116 The LaLaurie Mansion is infamous for the horrific acts of Madame Delphine LaLaurie, whose cruel treatment of enslaved people resulted in one of the city's most notorious hauntings. Ghostly cries and shadowy figures haunt the mansion to this day. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Address: 425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112 The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, home to the grave of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, whose spirit still roams the grounds. Visitors report ghostly figures and eerie whispers among the above-ground tombs. The Old Absinthe House Address: 240 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70112 A favorite haunt of pirate Jean Lafitte, this historic bar is known for ghostly patrons and moving objects, with patrons often encountering eerie happenings late at night. Manchac Swamp Address: Manchac Swamp, LA (Boat tours available from various operators) Known as the "Haunted Swamp," this eerie area is said to be haunted by the ghost of Julia Brown, a voodoo priestess, whose curse allegedly caused a devastating hurricane in 1915. Strange voices and ghostly figures are often seen in the misty waters. Gardette-LePretre Mansion Address: 716 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Also known as the Sultan's Palace, this mansion is haunted by the ghost of a mysterious sultan who was brutally murdered along with his entourage. Ghostly music and shadowy figures are still seen within its walls. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar Address: 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116 One of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter, believed to have been used by pirate Jean Lafitte for smuggling operations. Patrons report seeing his ghost in the dimly lit bar, and strange occurrences abound. The Andrew Jackson Hotel Address: 919 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Built on the site of a former boarding school that burned down, killing five children, this hotel is haunted by their playful spirits. Guests report hearing their laughter and feeling their playful pranks. The Bourbon Orleans Hotel Address: 717 Orleans St, New Orleans, LA 70116 This luxurious hotel was once a convent and orphanage, and the spirits of nuns and children still linger. Guests have seen a ghostly dancer in the ballroom and heard the laughter of children in the halls. The Myrtles Plantation A final revisit to this famously haunted plantation, which continues to captivate with its numerous spirits, from Confederate soldiers to shadowy figures in the mirrors. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Louisiana, Louisiana Ghost Stories, Myrtles Plantation, LaLaurie Mansion, Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau, Haunted New Orleans, St. Louis Cemetery, Old Absinthe House, Manchac Swamp, Gardette-LePretre Mansion, Bourbon Orleans Hotel, Haunted America Series Tags: #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #LouisianaHaunts #HauntedLocations #MyrtlesPlantation #LaLaurieMansion #VoodooQueen #HauntedNewOrleans #StaySpooky
Secretary Madison Sheahan is the youngest director of any game and fish agency in the United States, and joins Robbie to talk about her state of Louisiana's incredible black bear success story - from nearly endangered to a huntable surplus population, there's a lot of success to brag about here. Robbie brings this to you recorded on location from the Secretary's office in the Bayou State and is an incredible capstone to last week's Louisiana black bear podcasts. If you are a Louisianan resident you need to apply for the Black Bear Lottery, which closes September 25th, 2024! Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Bergara: https://www.bergara.online/us/ Eberlestock: https://eberlestock.com/ Global Hunters Coalition: https://globalhunterscoalition.org/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io Podcast is brought to you by: Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Hanks, the Large Carnivore Program Specialist of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife And Fisheries, joins us to discuss the Notice of Intent by LDWF to hunt black bears this December. This is the first podcast in a series of podcasts around Black Bears in Louisiana, and will be followed by two more podcasts: 1) with Secretary Sheahan about now what - how the state plans to execute the lottery and the hunt, and 2) with Maria Davidson and the history that led us to this point. John Hanks was Maria Davidson's successor at LDWF, and as Maria's successor, studying large carnivores down in the Bayou State, we hear from John about the resurgence of black bears in the state and how the hunt will be an integral part of that management plan. Do you have a questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Builders Select Stone Company: https://www.buildersselectstonecompany.com/ SCI Michigan: https://www.scimichigan.org/ Cantrell Outdoors: https://www.cantrelloutdoors.com/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io Podcast is brought to you by: Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the small town of Pauanui, New Zealand, to Gonzales, Louisiana, is 8,000 air miles and a world of difference. That's the trek Mike “Kiwi” Robinson made as a young adult, and he's now running the highly regarded Pelican Point Golf Club in the Bayou State. Louisiana summers usually come with heat and tremendous humidity, so Mike has countered with well thought out plant nutrition from the Redox TurfRx™ line, with a variety of products as stables, including K+, NatureCur, C-85, Supreme™, and CA. He said Redox not only helps keep his course in great shape, it has taken a significant amount of his stress away.“Apart from having healthy turf, the biggest thing I get from using Redox is my stress levels are down,” he remarked.
Join us tonight as we sit down with Joey Weimer, the creative force behind "Cajun Girl Outdoors" on YouTube. Raised in the heart of Louisiana, Joey has embraced the state's rich heritage, turning it into a captivating TV show that follows her adventures across the Bayou State. From waterfowling and fishing to hunting and crabbing, Joey's excursions showcase the best of Louisiana's outdoor life. Her journey has resonated with a growing audience on social media, attracting both men and women who share her passion for the outdoors and Louisiana culture. As a rising storyteller of the next generation, Joey brings a fresh perspective to traditional outdoor activities. In this episode, we get to know Joey better and introduce her to those who might not yet be familiar with her work. Tune in and discover the vibrant world of "Cajun Girl Outdoors"! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-stop-waterfowl/support
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28.One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe racer getting ready for her Paralympic debut. She is also a certified prosthetist at Shriners Children's in Shreveport, the same hospital where she was once treated. She joins us to talk about her journey to the Paris Games.This fall, construction will begin on a long-awaited plan to revitalize the Maurepas Swamp in LaPlace, Louisiana. Located on the route between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, the swamp has long been suffering from tangled trees, saltwater intrusion and deforestation that happened decades ago. Glenn Ledet, executive director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, tells us more about the plan dubbed, “River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp.”Dollar General is changing how people in some of the most rural parts of the country get their groceries. The discount chain now says it sells fresh produce at more stores than any other retailer in the country.The Gulf States Newsroom's Stephan Bisaha drove across Alabama to see what this means for towns with few places to buy healthy food.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Ryan Vasquez. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class. If you're a Louisianan spending time in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, you might be surprised to find someone familiar with where you grew up. At least that was the case for three players on the Saskatoon Berries of the Western Canadian baseball league when they discovered they're all from the Bayou State. Ethan Menard of Opelousas, Dominic Archila of Houma, and Bailyn Sorensen of Rayville not only all call Louisiana home, but they all play the same position: catcher. They join us from Canada to tell us more about bringing a taste of Louisiana to Saskatoon.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
Louisiana has a new Governor and he wants you to shut up and stop asking questions! From denying summer lunch programs to poor kids to destroying open records laws, Governor Landry wants to make sure that Louisiana's race to the bottom in all things continues. (except for chlamydia, were number 1 in that category). G. Long and Deb take a deep dive into the various ways the new administration, along with a lickspittle legislature, is working together for a more authoritarian Bayou State. Join us for this week's Long in the Boot as we ask the question: WTF?Thanks For Listening! Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Facebook!Email: longintheboot@gmail.comCall Us: 337-502-9011
On this week's show, we meet inventors and pioneers who have changed the way we eat. We begin with the Bayou State's spiciest new business, Louisiana Pepper Exchange. Founder and CEO Chris White shares the story of the amazing engineering feat he accomplished and how it led to the launch of his company. Then, we learn about plant breeder Dr. Calvin Lamborn, known as the Father of the Sugar Snap Pea. We speak with his son, Rod Lamborn, who is working hard to preserve his late father's legacy. Finally, we hear the fascinating story of Leon Godchaux, Louisiana's own titan of the sugar industry in the 19th century. His rags-to-riches tale comes to life in Peter Wolf's book, The Sugar King: Leon Godchaux, A New Orleans Legend, His Creole Slave and His Jewish Roots. Peter, who is Godchaux's great-great-grandson, tells us how this poor, illiterate Jewish immigrant built a business empire with his innovative spirit. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.
On this week's show, we meet inventors and pioneers who have changed the way we eat. We begin with the Bayou State's spiciest new business, Louisiana Pepper Exchange. Founder and CEO Chris White shares the story of the amazing engineering feat he accomplished and how it led to the launch of his company. Then, we learn about plant breeder Dr. Calvin Lamborn, known as the Father of the Sugar Snap Pea. We speak with his son, Rod Lamborn, who is working hard to preserve his late father's legacy. Finally, we hear the fascinating story of Leon Godchaux, Louisiana's own titan of the sugar industry in the 19th century. His rags-to-riches tale comes to life in Peter Wolf's book, The Sugar King: Leon Godchaux, A New Orleans Legend, His Creole Slave and His Jewish Roots. Peter, who is Godchaux's great-great-grandson, tells us how this poor, illiterate Jewish immigrant built a business empire with his innovative spirit. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.
The Louisiana Team Trail is tops in the Bayou State in total payout of any bass tournament series and this past weekend found Craig & Taylor Kolb from West Monroe, La taking home the $5000 first place prize. Hear how they did it and more.
In This Hour: -- Louisiana state senator and top competitive shooter Blake Miguez explains his bill to make the Bayou State the 28th to enact Constitutional Carry. -- A police officer shoots up his own cruiser because he thinks an acorn which fell on the roof was a gunshot. Lessons we can all learn from this horrible example of dangerous incompetence. -- Surprising no one, the gun banners jumped on the tragedy of the Kansas City shootings to call for restrictions on those who did not shoot anyone. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.18.24 Hour 1
Andrianna's top five strengths are Strategic, Responsibility, Context, Achiever, and Input. Growing up in Cleveland, OH she was determined to change the world and stopped at nothing to make that dream a reality. In 2016 Andrianna moved to The Bayou State to attend Louisianan State University where she double majored in Political Science and English. During her freshman year, she became a member of The Impact Movement. As a member and eventually student leader of Impact, Andrianna grew in her faith. She had a chance to put her faith into action by participating in two annual summer mission trips to South Africa. In 2020, Andrianna graduated from LSU and knew the Lord was calling her into campus ministry. By August 2020, she leaped to become an intern working for Cru and Impact full-time. Now, 4 years later Andrianna is currently serving as The Impact Movement campus coach for LSU where every day she walks alongside students in their walk with Christ. When she's not on campus you can catch Andrianna taking a trip, reading a book, or binge-watching the latest Netflix show! Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths
Opioid overdoses are on the rise in the Gulf South, driven largely by an increase in fentanyl. At one school in Louisiana, medical students are learning how to use Narcan to prevent overdose deaths. As the Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins reports, many of the students have been touched by the opioid crisis themselves. The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics may be months away, but already plenty of Louisianans – both LSU athletes and Bayou State natives – hope to compete on the world's biggest stage.Scott Rabalais covers LSU sports for the Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate and will be going to the 2024 Olympics to follow Louisiana's top competitors. He tells us the athletes to look out for. While athletes' 2024 Olympic journeys end in Paris, for some, they start in Louisiana. In December, Lafayette hosted trials for boxing. And in March, the city of West Monroe will host trials for table tennis. Alana Cooper serves as the president and CEO of Discover Monroe-West Monroe and chairman of the Louisiana Travel Association Board. She joins us for more on the upcoming table tennis event and the impact it could have on the city's economy. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our assistant producer is Aubry Procell and our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dive into a transformative conversation with the incredible Mickey Smith Jr.! In this episode of Aspire to Lead, we explore the art of leadership learning, crafting a life plan, and preparing your vision as a leader. Mickey Smith Jr., renowned educator, musician, and host of "See the Sound" podcast, shares profound insights on how to sync your passion with your leadership journey. Join us for a dynamic discussion that unveils the harmony between leadership and life, and discover the symphony of possibilities that awaits you.
From Orb swarms in the back yard to 18 wheeler sized UFO's hovering over the Mississippi River the Bayou State has it all when it comes to UFO's. Listen in to learn more.
549. This week we're happy to have Louisiana's current poet laureate Alison Pelegrin visiting us. 'Alison was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She received an MFA from the University of Arkansas. Pelegrin is the author of Waterlines (Louisiana State University Press, 2016); Hurricane Party (University of Akron Press, 2012); Big Muddy River of Stars (University of Akron Press, 2007), which received the 2006 Akron Poetry Prize; and The Zydeco Tablets (Word Press, 2002). About Pelegrin's poetry, Martha Serpas writes, “Alison Pelegrin is one of the sharpest wits to come out of the Bayou State in a long time. She can conjure Louisiana's present-tense, unapologetic, tragicomic drama with authenticity.” She teaches at Southeastern Louisiana University and lives in Covington, Louisiana. In 2023, she was appointed the poet laureate of Louisiana through 2025' (Poets.org). This week in Louisiana history. November 18, 1719. The ship Les Deux Freres brings first mass-arrival of Germans to Louisiana. This week in New Orleans history. Royal Street Branch Library Opens November 25, 1907. The Royal Branch at 2110 Royal Street (Royal at Frenchmen), funded by a grant from Andrew Carnegie, was the first NOPL branch to open, on November 25, 1907. Two other branches, Algiers and Napoleon, also built with Carnegie funds, opened shortly afterward and continue to serve the public today. The Royal Branch was a one-story and basement structure of the Doric style of architecture. It was fire-proof, the exterior and interior walls being of pressed brick and the floors of concrete. It occupied a lot 65 by 98 feet, and sat upon a low terrace. The interior space was divided into reading, attendants', janitor's, storage and toilet rooms. The reading-room was 40 by 50 feet with a ceiling height of sixteen feet which had no interior columns or other obstructions — giving the impression of an even larger room. This week in Louisiana. Louisiana Colonial Trails Scenic Byway Distance: 484 miles Duration: Two to three days for a self-guided tour Website Colonial Trails, 484-miles long, offers visitors cultural connections among the French, Creole, Anglo, African American and Native American at sites along the Colonial Trails Byway. Sites include several military fortifications such as Forts Randolph and Buhlow, Camp Beauregard and Fort Polk; fields of cotton and Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gin, Kent House, the oldest standing structure in Central Louisiana, Melrose Plantation, home to primitive artist Clementine Hunter, Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Education Center, the Delta Music Museum and the Louisiana Political History Museum among so many others that tell the overarching story of Louisiana history. Postcards from Louisiana. Thanksgiving Poetry by Aislinn KerchaertListen on Google Play. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
The voters of Louisiana put the Demoncrats on notice. Over the weekend, the Republicans won three major seats in the state's run-offs. In addition to the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, the Republicans now control the Attorney General's Office, the Secretary of State, and the Treasurer. This is the first time since 2015 the Republicans control all state wide offices in a state that has more registered Demoncrats than Republicans. Mike Church reveals how the Republicans won the state with the help from Old Time Democrats and Independents. He will expose why they voted the way they did and how this election is special for Louisiana, and why a New Catholic France is rising in the bayou state.
This summer, the energy company First Solar began construction on a new facility in Iberia Parish in south Louisiana. The $1.1 billion facility marked the beginning of what some say could help turn Louisiana into a robust energy powerhouse rather than just a fossil-fuels economy. Terrence Chambers, director of the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, joins us to talk about the future of solar energy in Louisiana. It's an exciting time for hockey in Louisiana! Not only did we recently saw the sport's return at the minor league level with the Baton Rouge Zydeco, but just weeks later, the first Bayou State native made his debut in the National Hockey League. Baton Rouge-born Mason Lohrei, of Baton Rouge, plays for the Boston Bruins and his father, David Lohrei, once coached Baton Rouge Kingfish, a team that played here from 1996 until 2003. Mason and David Lohrei joined Louisiana Considered's managing producer, Alana Schreiber, for more on their journeys in the sport and what it means to finally have a Louisianan on the NHL ice. Last Saturday was Veterans Day, and one way to honor former service members is to learn a bit more about their history in our region. For many Black soldiers returning from World War I, health care was hard to come by. That changed in 1923, when the Veterans Bureau, now the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, established a hospital in Tuskegee, Ala., to treat Black veterans from around the country. One hundred years later, it's still in operation. NPR's Debbie Elliott paid a visit to learn more. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're in Louisiana discussing a dating scheme that turned deadly. Then we'll talk about the Bayou Strangler who killed at least 23 men. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Bayou State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Hunt A Killer's immersive murder mystery games throw you into the center of brutal murders, eerie disappearances, suspicious poisonings, and even supernatural horrors. And it's up to you to examine the clues, evaluate the suspects, and find the thread that ties the case together. HUNTGA1010 - $10 off any item HUNTGA10 - 10% off Order HUNTGA20 - 20% off 6mo or 12mo Subscription Sources: WWL-TV, NOLA.com, HuffPost, YouTube - Drag Queen Turned Serial Killer, All That's Interesting, Houma Today, Murderpedia - Ronald Dominique Music by Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unitedstatesofmurder/support
It's no secret that 2023 has been a big year for sports in the Bayou State, as Louisiana State University took home two championship titles in women's basketball and baseball. But LSU's accomplishments aren't the only ones worth celebrating, as the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (LSHOF) gears up to induct this year's class honoring some of the best athletes, coaches and journalists the state has ever seen. Walter Imahara is a six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, where he runs a gardening and landscaping business. He joins us for more on his athletic career that led him from a Japanese internment camp to becoming a six-time national weightlifting champion. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame doesn't just honor former athletes, but all those who have contributed to the sporting world, including coaches, agents, journalists and broadcasters. For more, we are joined by two other 2023 LSHOF inductees: Paul Mainieri, former LSU baseball coach who led the Tigers to their 2009 championship win, discusses his love of working with young people. And Lori Lyons, sports reporter for The Advocate, L'Observateur and current journalism and multimedia teacher at Riverside Academy, discusses the trail she blazed for women in the industry. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Kezia Setyawan. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman and Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X
A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X
A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X
A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X
Louisiana native Charles Marsala has done a lot to promote the history of Italian life in the Bayou State. From creating hours of documentary videos to a mobile app that provides a free walking tour of over sixty Italian American points of interest in and around the Crescent City, the President of the American Italian Federation of the Southeast never rests in his efforts to promote the immense Italian heritage of his home state. His latest project is one that clearly has a special place in his big Sicilian heart because Charles is one of the many Louisianans who can claim an ancestor amongst the 60,000 Sicilian immigrants who were recruited between 1870-1920 to work as sugarcane harvesters on the plantations and farms of South Louisiana. And now, this proud descendent of those tireless laborers is returning to one of the area's historic sugar plantations with plans to build a monument in their honor. In this week's episode, Charles returns to the Italian American Podcast to tell us the story of the proposed monument to the Sicilian Sugarcane Harvester. Designed by Franco Alessandrini (creator of New Orleans' beloved Monument to the Immigrant), this stunning piece of public art will forever memorialize the Sicilian experience on the grounds of a former sugarcane plantation. Charles explains how this monument will be located in the heart of the “river parishes” in Louisiana and why sugarcane, the cash crop of the post-Civil War south, attracted so many Sicilian immigrants to a life of back-breaking toil. We're discussing remembrances of our ancestors and why each generation stands on the work-weary shoulders of those who came before. If you are interested in contributing to fundraising efforts for this monument, visit www.sugarcaneharvester.org. This episode is sponsored by Mediaset Italia.
This week we're in Louisiana talking about a father that takes matters into his own hands. Then, we'll discuss a murder by neglect. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Bayou State. You may now join us on Patreon or buy us a Cocktail. Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or, email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Check out our website www.unitedstatesofmurder.com Interested in your own digital "If I Go Missing" file? Get 20% off here: HelpYouFind.Me and be sure to use promo code USOFM Sources: "Why, Gary, Why?" The Jody Plauché Story, All That's Interesting, Jody Plaché (Website), NY Post, The Dehumanisation of Autistic People Must End, Meaww, Music by Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unitedstatesofmurder/support
The story of a son's love, a derelict camper trailer, the Bayou State, and the errors that lead us home. Traditional Cajun music by the Pine Leaf Boys.
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