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In “A Muddy Future for Louisiana Crawfish,” Gravy producer Eva Tesfaye traces the aftermath of the summer of 2023, when a severe drought in Louisiana devastated the 2024 crawfish season. The dry soil and extreme heat killed the crawfish while they were still burrowed underground, meaning when farmers flooded their fields in the fall, they found their harvest would be dismal for the spring. That caused both farmers and consumers to suffer. In Louisiana, where crawfish are normally around $3 per pound, prices reached as high as $9 a pound. In Texas, it was even higher, around $12 a pound.   Tesfaye followed this story while it was happening, and it left her with a new question: With climate change bringing more extreme weather, are there ways to protect the state's beloved mudbugs? To answer that question, she talked to Michael Moreaux, a crawfish farmer experimenting with different agricultural practices to attempt to produce healthy crawfish that can weather anything.   By focusing on the health of his female crawfish, using native grasses to feed them and filtering the water in his ponds, Michael seems to be producing tasty, resilient crawfish. He wants farmers and academics alike to take a look at his work, but the way the crawfish industry is set up makes it difficult for farmers to innovate, and academia doesn't have enough crawfish specialists to solve all the problems threatening the state's harvest.   One person interested in Michael's methods is the young farmer Bruno Sagrera, who is struggling to break into the crawfish industry. Having grown up on a crawfish farm, he believes there are dire problems with the way crawfish are farmed today, but can't get his family to buy into the practices he wants to try—so he's on his own.   Both Michael and Bruno want to improve crawfish farming practices so that Louisianans can continue to eat the beloved mudbugs for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 March Madness Tournaments are headed to the Sweet 16 rounds this weekend. While the LSU Tigers women's basketball team is the only Louisiana team left standing, McNeese State made a big splash with a first round upset victory in the men's tournament, and a viral team manager.Reed Darcey, a reporter for the Baton Rouge Advocate, breaks down the recent games and what to expect as LSU prepares to face NC State.The House of Representatives recently voted on a budget plan that aims to cut $2 trillion in mandatory spending over the next decade. This includes $230 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The move could severely impact funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. Roy Chrobocinski, managing director of Save the Children, and Crystal Ellis, Louisiana state manager for Save the Children Action Network, tell us more about how these cuts will impact Louisianans.The Louis Moreau Institute is marking 11 years with a contemporary classical music festival. Founded by New Orleans-native Morris Rosenzweig, the institute aims to celebrate the intersection of traditional classical music and familiar New Orleans sounds. The institute's artistic director Wesley Ducote tells us what to expect as composers from around the world gather for this festival.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. 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!

On Saturday, March 29, Louisianans will weigh in on four harmful amendments to the state constitution. Ashley Shelton, Founder, President, and CEO of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice and attorney William Most join the podcast to discuss the proposals, including the unusual outcome of a lawsuit challenging a misleading tax amendment (Amendment 2). 

Almost a third of people in Louisiana are on Medicaid. And hundreds of providers rely on federal reimbursements to operate.But funding for the program is under threat. The Trump administration – and a majority of Republican lawmakers – say they want to cut funding for Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts. Many patients and providers in Louisiana are watching the debate in Washington closely. Alice Riener, chief executive officer of Crescent Care, a Medicaid provider in New Orleans, and Dr. Peggy Honoré, board president of the New Orleans Musicians Clinic, tell us about how these potential cuts could impact Louisianans. Universities have been cozying up to the fossil fuel industry for decades, and at LSU, the mid-twentieth century oil boom helped grow the institution. Yesterday, we brought you the first part  of “Fueling Knowledge,” an investigation from the Sea Change podcast that explores LSU's relationship with oil and gas. Where we pick up today, we learn about the so-called “golden age” of the fossil fuel industry in Louisiana. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. 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, 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 listeners like you. Thank you!

Louisianans will vote on whether to approve a tax overhaul in just a couple weeks. Tommy talks with Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute

Louisianans will vote on whether to approve a tax overhaul in just a couple weeks. We spend some time going over whether it's a good idea or not.

Louisianans will vote on whether to approve a tax overhaul in just a couple weeks. Tommy talks with Jan Mollier, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana.

Louisianans will vote on a proposed tax overhaul next month. We go over the amendment with Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson and why he supports it.

There has been a flurry of legal activity since Gov. Jeff Landry established protocols to use nitrogen gas to execute people sentenced to death. Judges have set execution dates for at least two people on death row in Louisiana. Greg LaRose, the editor at the Louisiana Illuminator tells us about challenges to the new method. As New Orleans still recovers from the Super Bowl, we wanted to have a conversation about food waste. Super Bowl-related events are typically responsible for thousands of pounds of food waste, but this year, the Food Recovery Network, along with student volunteers from Tulane and LSU, recovered over 12,000 pounds of unused food, and donated it to the New Orleans Mission, a shelter for unhoused Louisianans. Regina Harmon, the executive director of the Food Recovery Network, and John Proctor, the food service director for the New Orleans Mission, tell us about working together to repurpose unused food. A new documentary from VICE takes a deep dive into Cajun Mardi Gras. The film, “Vice's Guide to Mardi Gras,” offers viewers insight into carnival traditions in more rural areas of the state, showing how they contrast with the glitzy spectacle in New Orleans. The documentary's host and producer, Jackson Garrett, and Jourdan Thibodeaux, a local musician featured in the film, tell us more about Acadian Mardi Gras traditions.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. We receive 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!

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. She tells us about rising tension between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the city council over the city's role collecting taxes  for other government entities.A new report from the Newcomb Institute found that over 10% of Louisiana adults struggle with severe depression and/or anxiety and 9% have either attempted suicide or had suicidal thoughts. Dr. Anita Raj, executive director of the Newcomb Institute, tells us more about this study and how Louisianans can prioritize their mental health and seek treatment. Louisianans are told, it doesn't matter where you live, you should have flood insurance. But many people cannot afford the National Flood Insurance Program's premiums. Now, we're not only seeing more people dropping coverage, but those who do purchase insurance are paying higher rates.Reporter Elise Plunk of the Louisiana Illuminator tells us about the issues that arise when people drop their policies, and the Catch-22 that's created for those who continue to buy insurance.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive 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 pm. 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!

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!

It's the end of the month and that means it's time to catch up on the latest news from Acadiana. Christiaan Mader, founder and editor of The Current tells us how the Lafayette area fared with last week's snow, and about an upcoming special election.A once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm hit the South last week, breaking snowfall records dating back to 1895. Flights were canceled, schools were closed and many Louisianans engaged in their first-ever snowball fights or made their first snowmen!But what does this rare blizzard say about our climate? State climatologist Jay Grimes explains how the historic snowfall affected agriculture and wildlife. This Saturday, ballet will meet flamenco for a reimagination of the classic opera Carmen. The New Orleans Ballet Association is presenting the work in conjunction with Ballet Hispanico, and the performance will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opera. Ballet Hispanico's artistic director Eduardo Vilaro joins us for more.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive 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 Tuesday, January 21st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Cuban pastor released from prison Cuban Protestant pastor Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo was released from prison following the United States' announcement that it would remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.  Pastor Fajardo was one of 553 political prisoners chosen to be released as a gesture of goodwill. He had served about half of a seven-year sentence for trumped-up charges. Franklin Graham cited Daniel 2 and urged Americans to turn to God Before Donald Trump was inaugurated and sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Franklin Graham offered this prayer in which he quoted Daniel 2:21. GRAHAM: “Our Father and our God, Thou hast said, ‘Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.' As the prophet Daniel prayed, ‘Blessed be the name of God forever and ever. For wisdom and might are His. He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings. He raises up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.' “Our Father today, as President Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office once again, we come to say thank You, O Lord, our God Father. When Donald Trump's enemies thought he was down and out, You and You alone, saved his life and raised him up with strength and power by your mighty hand.” Graham concluded his 3-minute prayer with these words. GRAHAM: “We remember to keep our eyes fixed on You and may our hearts be inclined to Your voice. We know that America can never be great again if we turn our backs on You. We ask for Your help. And we pray all of this in the name of the King of kings, the Lord of lords, Your Son, my Savior, and our Redeemer, Jesus, Christ. Amen.” Trump took oath of office Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the presidential oath. ROBERTS: “Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear…” TRUMP:  “I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear…” ROBERTS: “that I will faithfully execute…” TRUMP:  “that I will faithfully execute…” ROBERTS: “the office of President of the United States …” TRUMP:   “the office of President of the United States…” ROBERTS: “and will, to the best of my ability…” TRUMP: “and will, to the best of my ability…” ROBERTS: “preserve, protect and defend…” TRUMP: “preserve, protect and defend…” ROBERTS: “the Constitution of the United States.” TRUMP: “the Constitution of the United States.” ROBERTS: “So help me, God.” TRUMP: “So help me, God.” Argentinian, Ecuadoran, and Italian presidents attended Foreign dignitaries attending the inauguration included Argentinian President Javier Milei, Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.   In addition to U.S. President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton witnessed Trump's inauguration.  Michelle Obama was the only presidential spouse who chose not to attend in order to send a message of disapproval. Trump: "The golden age of America begins right now!” On Monday, President Donald Trump gave a 30-minute inauguration speech inside the Capitol Rotunda beginning with this memorable line. TRUMP:  “The golden age of America begins right now!” (applause) Once he has implemented his policies, he's convinced that America's reputation will dramatically improve. TRUMP: “America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.” Trump affirmed two genders. TRUMP: “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female.” (applause) He encouraged national pride with the caveat that Americans need to remember God. TRUMP: “National unity is now returning to America and confidence and pride is soaring like never before. … We will not forget our country. We will not forget our Constitution. And we will not forget our God. Can't do that.” (applause) And President Trump referred to the first assassination attempt on his life. TRUMP: “Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin's bullet ripped through my ear. But I felt then, and believe even more so now, that my life was saved for a reason. I was saved by God to make America great again!” (applause) Read a transcript of Trump's inauguration speech here. Martin Luther King's niece: MLK Day & Trump Inauguration providential Alveda King, Martin Luther King, Jr's niece, spoke up in an op-ed column on FoxNews.com yesterday. She noted first that “It is no coincidence that on the very same day as MLK Day, we will celebrate the second inauguration of President Trump. I believe that God made it so that these two events would align.”   King's main concern was protecting the lives of the unborn. She wrote, “Let us all praise the Almighty that abortion is no longer a constitutionally protected right in the United States. Yet this does not mean that our work is over as a movement. Instead, as we continue to march in support of the unborn, we will also turn our efforts to the state level to protect life through state legislatures.” Biden issues pardons for his own family minutes before Trump's oath Lame Duck President Joe Biden pardoned several controversial figures who have yet to be indicted for any crime.   The list includes Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, General Mark Milley (Ret.), Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of California, and former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming. Then, just minutes before leaving the presidency, Biden issued blanket pardons for members of his own family including his brother James and his wife, Sara; his sister, Valerie, and her husband, John Owens; and his brother Francis. However, Trump prosecutor Jack Smith, former FBI Director Christopher Wray, and Attorney General Merrick Garland were not on the list of pardons. Trump's executive orders set a new course President Trump immediately went to work signing over a hundred presidential directives, reports CBS News. Among other initiatives, he (1) Closed the border to asylum-seeking migrants. (2) Declared an end to birthright citizenship. (3) Assigned the military to border security. (4) Established biological sex definitions of male and female for federal workers and schools. (5) Declared a national energy emergency for the nation's energy resources and rolled back regulations on energy production. and (6) Opened up Alaska to more oil and gas drilling. Trump released his own cryptocurrency The incoming president, Donald Trump, also released his own cryptocurrency over the weekend, reports USA Today. In less than 24 hours, the Trump Coin increased in value by 18,000% -- with a market cap of over $5 billion. And Melania Trump also got her own crypto coin, now with a market cap of $2.15 billion.   Fartcoin, another joke crypto has got a value of $1.8 billion as of today. The total market capitalization for cryptocurrency is approaching $4 trillion. That's about five times the size of the U.S. oil and gas industry. A few less Americans are investing in 25,000 different crypto-coins. 40% of men and 16% of women invested in 2024 — slightly lower numbers than 2023. People most stressed in Louisiana And finally, WalletHub did a study on the most stressed out state populations in America. Louisianans were the most stressed and Minnesotans were the least stressed. Generally, those in the northern states are not stressed, while people in the southern states are more stressed out -- based on money, work, family, and health-related issues. Philippians 4:6-8 reminds us to “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, January 21st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Uncle Si, who famously despises cold weather, offers some constructive criticism to fellow Louisianans who are freaking out about potential ice and snow. Jay Stone sides with Si in the ongoing battle against Jase over everything. Si admits the reason he never worried about getting his gap-toothed but loveable smile fixed. Martin and John-David put serious thought into who their hypothetical sidekicks would be if they were stranded on an island, and Si's choice of companion is a bit…unorthodox.  Duck Call Room episode #413 is sponsored by: The new gold standard is here. Get started today at https://robinhood.com/gold https://stopboxusa.com/duckcall — Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO on the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @‌StopBoxUSA with code DUCKCALL https://www.mypillow.com/duck — Get wholesale prices on the standard size MyPillow, just $14.98! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Super Bowl is coming to New Orleans in less than a month. And this year's logo was recently revealed, featuring the work of New Orleans artist Queen Tahj. She is the first artist to handcraft a Super Bowl logo and her design honors New Orleans artistic traditions, with specific nods to Black Masking Indians. She joins us more about her design — and her time playing football as captain of the middle school team. The Historic New Orleans Collection is gearing up for its 17th Musical Louisiana series, this time featuring a performance of the earliest known surviving full-length opera written by a Black American composer. Edmond Dédé's ”Morgiane” from 1887 will be performed by Givonna Joseph, co-founder of Opera Créole.Joseph, along with HNOC's director of audience engagement, Amanda McFillen, tell us more about this upcoming production. Louisiana has a long history with the French language. And while most Louisianans no longer speak it, a growing number want their kids to learn. The question is: what kind of French?Education reporter Aubri Juhasz takes us to a school down the bayou that's taking a novel approach — by teaching students to talk like their grandparents. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. 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!

On today's show, guest host Ian Hoch talks about the Louisiana Department of Health being forbidden to promote the availability of vaccines of any kind. Also, Ian Hoch has on: Dr. Jennifer Herricks, founder of Louisiana Families for Vaccines, and Bethany Lang, Assistant Director at the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts.

No one needs to explain the spiritual aspect of cooking to Louisianans. For generations, the thoughtful preparation and service of food has been our way of loving people and building community. This week, we take a look at folks all around the world who also take a spiritual and community-based approach to food. First, we hear from author Jody Eddy, who spent two years visiting monasteries, temples, and other spiritual communities everywhere from Minnesota to Morocco, discovering the rich culinary rituals of each group. She compiled her experiences in Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes of the World's Sacred Spaces, a fascinating cookbook full of traditional recipes and the stories of their spiritual roots. Then, we explore one of the South's favorite backyard crops that's almost a religious icon in Louisiana – the mirliton. Planted ritually and used in religious ceremonies in Mesoamerica, mirliton has been traditionally planted on Christmas Eve and harvested in August – making regular appearances on Louisiana holiday tables. Our mirlitons drowned in Hurricane Katrina and were saved from extinction thanks to the efforts of Dr. Lance Hill. We get an update from the good doctor and learn how mirliton lovers from across the globe have connected through his website, Mirliton.org, resulting in the world's largest collection of mirliton recipes. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

No one needs to explain the spiritual aspect of cooking to Louisianans. For generations, the thoughtful preparation and service of food has been our way of loving people and building community. This week, we take a look at folks all around the world who also take a spiritual and community-based approach to food. First, we hear from author Jody Eddy, who spent two years visiting monasteries, temples, and other spiritual communities everywhere from Minnesota to Morocco, discovering the rich culinary rituals of each group. She compiled her experiences in Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes of the World's Sacred Spaces, a fascinating cookbook full of traditional recipes and the stories of their spiritual roots. Then, we explore one of the South's favorite backyard crops that's almost a religious icon in Louisiana – the mirliton. Planted ritually and used in religious ceremonies in Mesoamerica, mirliton has been traditionally planted on Christmas Eve and harvested in August – making regular appearances on Louisiana holiday tables. Our mirlitons drowned in Hurricane Katrina and were saved from extinction thanks to the efforts of Dr. Lance Hill. We get an update from the good doctor and learn how mirliton lovers from across the globe have connected through his website, Mirliton.org, resulting in the world's largest collection of mirliton recipes. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Lawmakers are busy in Baton Rouge, attempting to rewrite large portions of Louisiana's tax code. It's the biggest wide-ranging tax reform effort that we've seen in years. And many Louisianans are left asking, how will these tax reforms impact me? And who will be impacted the most? Greg Albrecht, an economist at Louisiana State University has released his analysis of these tax policy changes, and he's drawn a few conclusions. He joins us today with his  predictions. The week before Thanksgiving is designated National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and one local shelter is drawing attention to the issue. The New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter is preparing to open a new facility. It's the largest shelter in the region and the only to accept intact families– including fathers.CEO Dawn Bradley-Fletcher and state senator Royce Duplessis tell us more about issues surrounding hunger and homelessness and the importance of shelters that accept whole familiesThe USDA is known for its programs that assist farmers and keep agriculture booming. What may be less-known is an ag loan program aimed at youth, helping young people operate smaller-scale agricultural projects and gain business experience. USDA farm loan manager Tyler Carlson and 13-year-old ag loan recipient Kashton Lee Malbrough tell us more.–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!

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, and many Republicans in down-ballot races also saw some surprising success, including in East Baton Rouge Parish, where Republican Sid Edwards is headed for a runoff in the Mayor-President race against Democratic incumbent Sharon Weston-Broome.Reporters Aidan McCahill and Drew Hawkins join us with more on the results of races and ballot initiatives throughout Louisiana. The last few presidential elections raised concerns about potential violence at the voting booths and on the campaign trail. Over the summer, President-elect Donald Trump experienced two assassination attempts, and on Election Day, multiple polling sites  in swing states received bomb threats. For many, the modern political violence brings to mind the Colfax Massacre in Louisiana. On April 13, 1878, a mob of armed white men attacked the courthouse in Colfax, a town in Grant Parish, killing at least 80 Black men who were exercising their right to vote. Today, we revisit this story, and how two men with personal connections to the tragedy are working to preserve the truth behind what happened. WRKF's Karen Henderson explores what A Reconstruction-era episode of political violence can teach us in today's divisive climate. ___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, 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!

While most Louisianans are waiting in anticipation for the elections on Nov. 5, Gov. Landry is focused on the following day, when lawmakers will convene for a special session on taxes. The Times Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace tells us about Landry's goals for the session as well as his other proposals.Halloween may bring thoughts of ghouls and goblins, but the day after, All Saints Day, is about rituals to honor the departed. Those rituals are brought to light in the Gallier House's latest exhibit on Creole death and mourning traditions in the 19th century. Curator Katie Burlison joins us for more. In the District 2 race for Public Service Commissioner, the lone Democrat in the race, Nick Laborde, has pledged not to accept campaign donations from any utility companies he might have to regulate – unlike the Republican candidates. For more on campaign finance laws in Louisiana, Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington speaks with LSU Political Science professor Dr. Robert Hogan.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive 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!

Tommy talks with Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR)

On this episode, Nick Laborde, Democratic candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, talks to host Lynda Woolard about the most important regulatory body Louisianans don't know about and the historic opportunity on Louisiana ballots this year. Find out more about Nick at nickforla.com. Follow Nick on Instagram and TikTok. Help talk to voters about Nick's campaign by visiting the Louisiana Democratic Party's “Do Something” page and making calls. Find out if Nick is on your ballot at GeauxVote.com. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

This hour, guest host Dave Cohen talks to Chase Peterson-Withorn, Senior editor at Forbes, about the three Louisianans that made the Forbes 400. Then, Dave asks if you have a million-dollar idea.

Chase Peterson-Withorn, Senior editor at Forbes, joins Dave Cohen to talk about the three Louisianans that made the Forbes 400.

Delaney Dryfoos on the continuing homeowners insurance crisis for Louisianans, and one politicians proposal to fix it. Marta Jewson reflects on covering school closures. The post Behind the Lens episode 250: ‘Insurance Crisis' appeared first on The Lens.

Last week, politicians and celebrities alike gathered in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Over four days, we heard speeches from Joe Biden, the Obamas, and the two names at the top of the ticket: vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Political consultant, author and media contributor James Carville joins us for his major takeaways from the convention and what he believes this means for the future of the Democratic Party. From House Rep. Troy Carter to New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno, to actor and New Orleans native, Wendell Pierce, there was no shortage of Louisianans at last week's DNC. One of them, Kaitlin Joshua, testified about her own experience with Louisiana's restrictions on reproductive health care, saying she was denied treatment while undergoing a miscarriage. WWNO and WRKF's reproductive health reporter Rosemary Westwood tells us more about Joshua's speech and why abortion access was a major discussion point at the convention. __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 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!

The Democratic National Convention wraps up tonight, and plenty of Louisianans – from former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to actor Wendell Pierce – have made appearances. The Times Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us to break down the DNC.Last week, the Louisiana Public Service Commission gave initial approval to the Southern Spirit transmission project that would connect cleaner wind power in Texas to Mississippi . The project would also bring clean energy to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator network, which Louisiana is a part of. But, the project faces obstacles, as this past session state legislators passed a law in an attempt to stop Southern Spirit from crossing North Louisiana.Louisiana Illuminator reporter Wesley Muller explains why these property rights may be slowing Louisiana's access to clean energy. This Friday, the West Baton Rouge Museum will open an exhibition on the life of architect and sculptor Angela Gregory. Gregory contributed to the architecture of many Louisiana buildings – including the state capitol – at a time when female artists struggled to be taken seriously. Curator Elizabeth Weinstein joins us for more on the exhibit and Gregory's legacy.  ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical 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!

To mark  the upcoming 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's, the New Orleans Museum of Art will screen the documentary, Katrina Babies on Aug. 21. The documentary offers a close look at the aftermath of the storm and its impact on youth in New Orleans. Filmmaker and director Edward Buckles, Jr. joins us for more on the legacy of his film and the storm. 2024 was expected to be one of the most highly active hurricane seasons in recent history. Although Louisiana has been mostly spared so far this summer, we aren't out of the woods quite yet.On Aug. 24, the Equality Health Foundation will host a weather ready drive-thru emergency backpack giveaway at Zion Tabernacle Church in Lake Charles. This is just the latest in the organization's ongoing efforts to help prepare Louisianans for threatening conditions.Tomás Leon, the president of the Equality Health Foundation and John Nugent, the managing director of Beacon Community Connections in Lafayette, join us to share more about the storm readiness events. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. 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!

Louisiana's network of oil and gas pipelines — some tens of thousands of miles long — is under scrutiny. Some residents want to know where those pipelines are — and what can be done to protect their communities if there's a leak, the Gulf States Newsroom's Danny McArthur reports. Federally qualified health centers, or community health centers, are the health care safety net for low-income and underserved people. These facilities provide primary care, dental care and mental health services to anyone who walks through the doors — regardless of whether they have insurance or are on Medicaid.Raegan Carter, the director of health policy and governmental affairs at the Louisiana Primary Care Association, tells us how these facilities manage to provide care for one  in 10 people in Louisiana and how they're doing right now.United Auto Workers has been trying to unionize auto workers in the South for a few years now, with notable success at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant. The Gulf States Newsroom's Stephan Bisaha recently spoke with Nissan plant workers in Mississippi about how they're considering a renewed push for a union.As a teenager, Saul Dreier survived three concentration camps, including Schindler's factory, where he lost his entire family. Ten years ago, Dreier founded the Holocaust Survivor Band, a musical group composed of survivors performing around the world to remind people not to forget the Holocaust. Now, at age 99, he's visiting South Louisiana to share his story and music.Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical 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!

On Aug. 1, a slew of new laws passed by the state legislature in the spring will go into effect. Among them are sweeping changes to Louisiana's absentee voting system, and many are worried this will make it tougher to vote by mail for November's elections. Times Picayune/The Advocate's Megan Friedmann tells us more about these laws and why critics are concerned. Then, WWNO and WRKF's Matt Bloom speaks with Andrew Bizer, a lawyer for Disability Rights Louisiana, to hear why his advocacy group has filed a lawsuit.Historically, the images associated with the country music genre don't include the contributions of Black artists. The Black Opry Revue is shedding light on those contributions by celebrating the role Black musicians have played in the folk, country and Americana genres. Black Opry Revue founder Holly G tells us about her desire to to make a space for underrepresented voices in country music, and how the event will give opportunities for Black country musicians to share both their songs and their stories. ___ 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 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!

In the last few months, more than 15,000 Louisianans have been kicked off of food stamps. This comes after COVID-era work requirement waivers expired, with most Louisiana residents losing SNAP benefits in January. Nick Chrastil, a reporter for The Lens NOLA, tells us why thousands more Louisianans are expected to lose their benefits due to a new state law. On Sunday, President Biden announced that he was officially dropping out of the presidential race. Shortly thereafter, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Louisiana's Democrats were quick to pledge their support for Harris, including 51 of the state's 53 democratic envoys to the DNC, Congressman Troy Carter, Democratic Party Chair Randal Gaines, and even famed Democratic strategist and media personality James Carville. But what are the rank-and-file Democrats saying?Devin Davis, a 27-year old political organizer for the group Voters United to Educate who is also running against U.S. Representative Troy Carter in this fall's election joins us with his take. There's a movement in the South to train more nurses to help people following a sexual assault. It's part of a decades-old program that gives medical professionals tools to provide trauma-informed care, and it's now free to attend. The Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins visited one of these trainings to learn how this kind of treatment could help with prosecutions.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical 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!

Tommy starts the hour getting the details on a new report on the high number of Louisianans on food stamps. After that, the Lt. Governor comes on and lays out his case for why the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is a bad plan

Nick Chrastil on changes that have resulted in thousands of Louisianans losing food stamps and a new state law that threatens thousands more. And Delaney Dryfoos on spring flooding in the Midwest and how it can benefit Louisiana. The post Behind The Lens episode 244: ‘More and more extremes' appeared first on The Lens.

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!

Start your day RIGHT with our new coffee brand Little Ground Top by ordering your bags here www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe Help us hire a staff for these labor-intensive episodes. It'll only take a few thousand of ye! ;-) Become a Patron and learn more about the Civil War with over 300 episodes just for you. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   During the early morning hours of July 2, an already sleep-deprived Union Army of the Potomac commander, George Gordon Meade, arrived at Gettysburg to find fresh Federal soldiers reinforcing the battered elements of the army from the previous day's battle. After conferring with his subordinates, Meade rode out to look at the ground. He decided to stay and fight.    The Union position was a strong one.   Cemetery Hill dominated the surrounding landscape and offered the Union defenders a strong artillery position. Two key roads that led into Gettysburg from Maryland intersected just north of the hill. Those two roads were crucial avenues of resupply and, if necessary, retreat for the Union Army. The side controlling the hill controlled the field, but the position had one weakness. When he arrived the previous day to act in Meade's stead, Union Second Corps Commander Winfield Scott Hancock assessed the position and reported to Meade that it was strong, but the Confederates could turn its left flank. This fact didn't escape Robert E. Lee's experienced eye, either. He astutely turned his attention to planning the action for July 2, devising a strategy that would test the mettle of the Union Army.   With Meade deciding to stay, Lee needed to determine the best way to knock the Federals off their strong position. A direct assault on Cemetery Hill could prove devastating for Lee's infantry as they would have to cross open farm fields to attack the hill. Subordinate commanders convinced Lee not to attack the Union Right near Culp's Hill. Just before dawn, Lee dispatched reconnaissance parties to determine the terrain on the Union left and the dispositions of the Army of the Potomac. One such party returned and reported no Union soldiers in the area of Little Round Top. After conferring with his commanders, Lee made his decision. James Longstreet, his trusted second-in-command, his "old warhorse," would take two divisions and, under concealment, get into position to attack the flank of the Union Line. Once Longstreet was in position. His orders directed him to attack north, along the Emmitsburg Road, and roll up the Union left. While Longstreet was executing this move [getting into position?], Ewell's Second Corps would demonstrate on the Union Right to prevent reinforcements from being sent to meet Longstreet. Ewell's demonstration would become an attack if Ewell thought it feasible. [Chas Fennell on this part of the plan]   It was a bold plan. One that Confederate General James Longstreet did not care for, but, ever the consummate soldier, he followed orders.   Longstreet's Corps, consisting of three divisions under Generals McLaws, Pickett, and Hood, was initially delayed due to the absence of Pickett's division, which was still over 20 miles away. Despite Longstreet's request to wait for Pickett, Lee urged action but acquiesced to Longstreet's request to wait for one of the brigades from Hood's division before commencing the attack. It would be nearly One in the afternoon before Longstreet's march began.   While Lee dealt with the logistics of implementing his plans, Meade had his own difficulties with Daniel Sickles, a New York politician-turned-general and Meade's Third Corps Commander.   Meade had assigned defensive positions to all of his commands in what is now known as the Fish Hook line. The reason for Sickles' assigned position was either not made apparent to him or was certainly not to his liking. Throughout the morning, Sickles tried to get Meade's permission to redeploy his Corps to what he thought was a better position on higher ground along the Emmitsburg Road. Sickles believed that if the Confederates occupied that ground, they could use it as an artillery platform and make Sickles' position, and much of the rest of the Union line, vulnerable.     Every time Sickles tried, Meade brushed him off until he eventually reiterated his original order. Still nervous, Sickles ordered a reconnaissance into a stand of woods just west of the Emmitsburg Road. The reconnaissance discovered Rebels extending the Confederate lines along Seminary Ridge. This information convinced Sickles to take his entire Corps and occupy the ground he desired.   However, Sickles' decision to advance detached his Corps from the rest of the army, leaving his command exposed on neutral ground. This decision would prove to be a turning point, almost leading to the destruction of his Corps and having severe consequences for the Army of the Potomac. But it also had the effect of confounding Lee's plans that day. [Jim Hessler on Sickles' thinking] It was nearly one in the afternoon when Longstreet's Corps began its march to the south. During the march, fears of having been discovered by a signal station on Little Round Top led him to order a countermarch to remain concealed. [Jim Hessler on Countermarch] This countermarch had eaten up precious time, and by the time Longstreet's men were in position, they discovered that the Union Army had changed its position since Lee conceived the plans. Instead of finding nothing on the Emmitsburg Road, Longstreet found the entire Third Corps blocking his attack path. This unexpected turn of events forced Longstreet to modify the plan and position of his troops on the spot. [read the following, but you probably won't need it] Longstreet determined to attack with the division of John Bell Hood first, finding and attacking the new Federal left flank. When that attack developed, McLaws' Division was to crash through whatever was in its front. Longstreet's Corps' objective was still Cemetery Hill, but Sickles' new position ensured Longstreet wouldn't get there without a fight.   Around 4 in the afternoon, the Confederates launched their attack, forever immortalizing places like the otherworldly place called Devil's Den and Little Round Top. [Licensed Battlefield Guide Tracy Baer]   The pastoral landscape of Gettysburg was transformed into a battleground, with ranks of Butternut and Gray clashing among the rocks and hills. The ferocity of the fighting was such that the air was thick with the sounds of gunfire and the cries of the wounded, creating a scene of intense drama and tension.     Meade, realizing almost too late the danger the army was in, rushed reinforcements to the scene. Each new reinforcing command escalated the desperate fighting.   One Union officer in the Wheatfield remembered, "The men were firing as fast as they could load. The din was almost deafening."   By 6 in the evening, Hood's attack had stalled; Hood himself had been wounded early in the fighting.  That was when Longstreet ordered McLaws forward.    Barksdale's brigade of Mississippians crashed through the Union position at the Peach Orchard at the intersection of the Emmitsburg and Millerstown Roads, plunging the Union defense into a chaotic and intense struggle for survival, a scene that was both overwhelming and terrifying.    [Licensed Battlefield Guide Ralph Siegel]   The Confederate attacks, cascading from South to North, shattered the Third Corps. Longstreet's Corps fought fiercely, pursuing the remnants of the Federal commands. AP Hill's Corps joined the attack over the Codori Farm, including one small brigade from Florida.   [LBG Paul Bailey] Wright's brigade briefly broke through the Second Corps line near a copse of trees on Cemetery Ridge.     In previous battles, a situation like this might have unnerved the Army of the Potomac, leading to a defeat. But this time, the soldiers stood their ground, their determination and courage preventing a potential disaster.   [Licensed Battlefield Guide Mike Rupert]   Timely reinforcements, brave counterattacks from the Pennsylvania Reserves, and men from Maine, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont would stem the Confederate tide as darkness fell across the battlefield.    Longstreet would claim that it was the best three hours of fighting that his men had experienced during the war. They had captured some ground and, in the process, had badly mauled elements of three Union Corps. The Third Corps alone would suffer over 4,000 casualties-- some 40%--  including the wounding of their commander, Dan Sickles.  The Federals could also rightly claim this was their "best three hours of fighting." They had fought desperately and had not yielded. The shank of the Fish Hook line had held.   Though daylight began to wane, the fighting had not, and one New York brigade was about to fight for its life. To bolster the Union left, George Meade had ordered the entire Twelfth Corps to abandon its position on Culp's Hill. But he was soon convinced to allow one brigade to remain. That brigade was that of 62-year-old Brigadier General George Sears Greene.   As darkness descended, Confederate Second Corps commander Richard Ewell decided to turn the demonstration into an attack.   [Chas Fennel on Greene's Brigade]   [RECORD ALL CULP'S HILL STUFF, BUT IT PROBABLY WON'T BE NEEDED IN THE EDIT] Confederates would attack Culp's Hill and East Cemetery Hill, sometimes using the muzzle flashes to locate their target.    On Culp's Hill, a Union brigade of New Yorkers under the command of 62-year-old George Sears Greene would be successful in repulsing or halting an entire Confederate division. Greene's little brigade was not enough to cover the whole of the position, and the Confederates did capture some fortifications, but timely reinforcements and the tenacity of Greene's men staved off disaster.   At East Cemetery Hill, Louisianans and North Carolinians would brave the incline of the hill and almost make it to the Baltimore Pike before the timely arrival of the Gibraltar Brigade from the 2nd Corps, featuring the 7th West Virginia which, as legend has it, had attached a star "borrowed" from the colors of another regiment to its flag to represent the recently inducted state, pushed back the vaunted Louisiana Tigers. Here again, on this side of the field, the Confederates had some success. However, the tenacity of the Union defenders and the oncoming darkness meant the Union position had bent but was far from broken. [Jessie Wheedleton]   General Meade called a Council of War for that night. Corps commanders arrived at his headquarters even as they could hear the dying din of battle in the distant darkness.   Meade had received information from his Bureau of Military Information that, up to this point, they had engaged all of Lee's Army except for Pickett's Division. The Army of the Potomac had been bloodied that day, but fresh soldiers from the 6th Corps had arrived after a forced march of over 30 miles that day.   In a room of the Lydia Leister House, Meade asked the opinion of his subordinates on what they should do next. The Union commanders decided that they would stay and fight.    General Lee did not call a similar Council of War. Instead, in his official report, he claimed the plan for the next day remained unchanged, and the attack would renew on the flanks of the Union Army.   July 2, 1863, was a costly day. In intense fighting, both armies combined would sustain over 21,000 casualties. As a point of comparison, The Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American military history, had 23,000 casualties. And still, some of the more dramatic scenes of the war were yet to come.

An overwhelming number of  Louisianans support expanding offshore oil and gas drilling in the state and the expansion of renewable energy resources, according to a new survey by LSU researchers. The 2024 Louisiana Survey is the latest in an annual series of statewide surveys from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication. It examines residents' views on energy, environment and coastal issues.Michael Henderson, the survey's director, joins us with a rundown of the results.Summers in the South are getting hotter, and the ways kids spend their summer break are changing by necessity. The Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins reports on how child care workers are adapting to keep kids safe from the heat.Offshore wind farms have yet to make an appearance along Louisiana's coast — but onshore students are already learning how to maintain them. A first-of-its-kind program at Nunez Community College in Chalmette will welcome its first class this fall. It aims to train students as entry-level turbine technicians for the growing wind energy sector. Tristan Baurick is a reporter with Verite News, and he recently wrote about the new program. He joins us with the details.___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!

Dr. Steve Linscombe reports on the 2024 International Temperate Rice Conference he organized that brought researchers from around the world to New Orleans. Then Michael and Lesley talk with Jamison Cruce about the status of the 2024 Farm Bill, and round out the show with an exit interview of USA Rice intern Caroline Hardy, heading back to LSU to finish law school. Plus Michael unveils the new pod studio complete with a sound board that is going to be trouble and Lesley invites the ire of Louisianans with a possible southernism or a word her father made up. With special guests: Dr. Steve Linscombe, Director, The Rice Foundation, Jamison Cruce, VP of Government Affairs, USA Rice, and Caroline Hardy, USA Rice Intern Hosted by: Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

Tommy talks with Greg Upton, Director of LSU's Center for Energy Studies

Full episode transcript HERE.Biscuits, BBQ, and Bodily Autonomy - guess which one you won't find in the South? We are in FULL rampage mode over the latest update out of Louisiana. The clown governor just signed into law a horrifying bill that reclassifies FDA APPROVED AND EXTREMELY SAFE abortion medications as "controlled dangerous substances." What does this mean for pregnant Louisianans? We brought in Tyler Barbarin of Louisiana Abortion Fund to unpack it all. PLUS, Texas hits us where it hurts...TWICE. We drag the Texas Health Department for filth for replacing an actual expert on their Maternal Mortality Committee with ANTI-ABORTION fetus-worshipper, Dr. Ingrid Skop. WAIT - It gets worse! Texas Republicans reaffirmed in their party platform that the penalty for aborting any and all fertilized eggs that colonize your uterus is the DEATH PENALTY.  WE GOT MORE GUESTS!! Slovenia's very own powerhouse activist, Nika Kovač is here! The Founding Director of 8th of March Institute tells us about the My Voice, My Choice abortion access initiative, getting doxxed by the ex-prime minister, and how she's obliterating the patriarchy in Europe. WHERE THE LAUGHS AT? Comedian & Author, Kate Willett, has us laughing our nip hairs off about polyamorous horror stories, her new special "Loopholes," and being loud about abortion in her comedy! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocks SPECIAL GUESTS: Tyler Barbarin IG: @doula_rightthing @LouisianaAbortionFund / TW: @d0ularightthing @NolaAbortionFndNika Kovač IG: @Nikakolac @Institut8.marec @myvoicemychoiceorg / TW: @nikakolac @8marec @MVMC_24 / TikTok: @institut8.marec @myvoicemychoice0Kate Willett IG: @kate.willett TW: @katewillett TikTok: @katewillettcomedy  NEWS DUMP:Texas GOP Appears to Put Death Penalty for Abortion Patients on 2024 Wish ListThe Anti-choice Movement Is Trying to Weaponize a Critical Protection for Abortion ClinicsTennessee Becomes the 2nd State to Enact an ‘Abortion Trafficking' LawLouisiana Banned Abortion Pills. It Also Faces a Maternal Mortality CrisisTexas' Maternal Mortality Committee Loses Advocate, Adds Anti-abortion Doctor GUEST LINKS: Louisiana Abortion FundSIGN: My Voice, My ChoiceMy Voice, My Choice WebsiteWATCH: Kate Willett's Special “Loopholes”Kate Willett Website EPISODE LINKS:Cher and More Stars Raise Money for Aids Research at Amfar Gala Near Cannes6/8 ACTION: NYCLU Tabling at Brooklyn PrideSIGN: Mifepristone PetitionBUY: Reproductive Rights Wall Art!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

There's a lot of uncertainty around whether a popular food assistance program will serve Louisiana families this summer. Gov. Jeff Landry rejected $71 million in federal aid earlier this year to help feed children when schools are closed. Khalil Gillon, a reporter at Verite News, has been covering the fallout from Landry's decision to decline federal funding and shares the latest.  The Gulf South is getting hundreds of millions of dollars from settlements with some of the nation's largest opioid manufacturers and distributors. It's part of a plan to help mitigate damage caused by the opioid crisis. And some are calling for more of the funds to be used for harm reduction to help people and their families. The Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins recently sat down with Maia Szalavitz, author of Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction. Land loss is an issue that most Louisianans are familiar with. But how often do you take stock of exactly what's changed? Virginia Hanusik is an artist who has dedicated her career to capturing the changing coastline. Her photography explores the relationship between landscape, culture and human-built infrastructure. She joins us to discuss her new book, Into the Quiet and the Light: Water, Life, and Land Loss in South Louisiana.  ___ 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louisianans didn't experience complete darkness on April 8 during the total eclipse. But that didn't stop the excitement leading up to the last total solar eclipse to cross the US for the next 20 years. Watchers in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Lafayette witnessed up to 87% coverage. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum in Baton Rouge was one of many gathering points today to view the sight. Marion Mayfield, museum communications manager, joined the program to discuss preparations. Plus, Aaron Ryan, LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy research associate joined the show alongside Caroline Davis, student researcher, to discuss their eclipse observations. They were part of a team that led several experiments during the eclipse in Texas. A puppet show produced by a group of climate activists that tries to bring some joy to the impact of climate change on the Gulf Coast begins performances this month in New Orleans. Halle Parker, Coastal Desk reporter, followed the making of the show ahead of its showcase at the 10th Giant Puppet Festival in New Orleans. 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 ourpitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out ourlistener 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.

On this episode of Our American Stories, Eisenhower said D-Day never would have happened without this man's boat that came out of the swamps of Louisiana. Here's the story of Andrew Higgins, the brash and bold Irishman whose boat building plants employed 1 out of every 5 Louisianans during the war and helped seal the fate of the Third Reich and Imperial Japan. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah Chase, chef and owner of the legendary Dooky Chase's Restaurant in New Orleans talks with documentarian Candacy Taylor in her bustling restaurant for the Occupational Folklife Project “The Green Book: Documenting African American Entrepreneurs.” More than just a James Beard award-winning eating establishment, Dooky Chase's has served patrons that range from Presidents to Civil Rights leaders and celebrities to Louisianans in search of great food – and explains why she had to slap President Obama's hand when he tried to put hot sauce on her gumbo.

Leah Chase, chef and owner of the legendary Dooky Chase's Restaurant in New Orleans talks with documentarian Candacy Taylor in her bustling restaurant for the Occupational Folklife Project “The Green Book: Documenting African American Entrepreneurs.” More than just a James Beard award-winning eating establishment, Dooky Chase's has served patrons that range from Presidents to Civil Rights leaders and celebrities to Louisianans in search of great food – and explains why she had to slap President Obama's hand when he tried to put hot sauce on her gumbo.

It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on politics. Lawmakers in the Louisiana House gave final approval to multiple controversial proposals Wednesday, including a measure that would treat 17-year-olds as adults in the state's criminal justice system. We get the latest from Stephanie Grace, editorial director and columnist with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate.   Later, we discuss Lent with Father John D Cunningham, vice president of mission and identity at Loyola University New Orleans. The Lenten season that follows Carnival's time of excess and indulgence is set aside for many Christians as a period of atonement, introspection, reflection and repentance. But how does that last bit fit into Louisianans' 21st century mindset?    Plus, if you haven't already registered to vote or updated your voting information for Louisiana's upcoming presidential primary, the deadline is this Saturday, March 2. You must register online. Steve Raborn, board member of the Louisiana Registrar of Voters Association, walks us through what voters need to know.  _____ Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich.  Our managing producers are Alana Schreiber and Matt Bloom. Our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.   You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:00 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.

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.

New Orleans voters approved a 20-year property tax to expand free early childhood education for low-to-moderate-income families in 2022. Since then, the number of available seats has more than doubled.  Reporter for Verite News Josie Abugov tells us more about the impacts of expanded access and what we can expect to see in 2024. A slew of new state laws took effect on Jan. 1, on issues ranging from gender-affirming care to fertility preservation and traffic stops. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Greg LaRose tells us which ones are most likely to impact Louisianans.  Multidisciplinary artist José Torres-Tama has a new photography exhibit, “Documenting the Undocumented.” He joins us for more on the exhibition, which tells the story of New Orleans' undocumented Latin American workers who helped rebuild the city after Hurricanes Katrina and Ida. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. 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 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.

Over 100 years ago this month, Congress approved the act that would soon make prohibition the law of the land. While some Louisianans supported the so-called “noble experiment,” most were unhappy with the idea. Not only has the state long been home to carnival celebrations where alcohol plays a prominent role, but the location of New Orleans and Baton Rouge on the Mississippi River made them important port cities for alcohol shipping and distribution.Sam Hyde, professor of history and director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University, joins us for more on the history of prohibition, bootlegging and speakeasies in Louisiana. When you think of cajun music, you might think of an accordion, a fiddle or even a washboard. But some musicians have discovered a relationship between cajun and classical genres, and are incorporating that into their work. Mary Grace Ellerbee is a pianist from Zachary, La. and the inaugural recipient of the Everett G. Powers Fund for Creativity award from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. She joins us to discuss the cajun and classical crossovers in her latest work, “Quatre Chansons Cadiennes.” 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.