This weekend, French Quarter Festival is returning to New Orleans and celebrating an important milestone: 40 years. Emily Madero, president and CEO of French Quarter Festivals Inc., tells us how this annual celebration has grown over the last four decades and what to expect this year.

The Musaica Chamber Ensemble is gearing up for an adventurous finale. The 17th season will wrap up next week with a performance dubbed “A Celebration of Relatives.” Musaica president and violist Bruce Owen joins us with the details. 

But first, Dollar General plans to open more than 1,000 new stores across the country this year. But some cities say they already have too many dollar stores, which makes it tough for other businesses to compete. Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom learns how some southern cities are trying to slow the dollar store spread.

Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman and Aubry Procell.

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This weekend, French Quarter Festival is returning to New Orleans and celebrating an important milestone: 40 years. <a href="https://frenchquarterfest.org/the-team/">Emily Madero,</a> president and CEO of French Quarter Festivals Inc., tells us how this annual celebration has grown over the last four decades and what to expect this year.
<a href="https://musaica.org/">The Musaica Chamber Ensemble</a> is gearing up for an adventurous finale. The 17th season will wrap up next week with a performance dubbed “A Celebration of Relatives.” Musaica president and violist <a href="https://lpomusic.com/musician/bruce-owen/">Bruce Owen</a> joins us with the details. 
But first, Dollar General plans to open more than 1,000 new stores across the country this year. But some cities say they already have too many dollar stores, which makes it tough for other businesses to compete. <a href="https://wbhm.org/author/stephan/">Stephan Bisaha</a> of the Gulf States Newsroom learns how some southern cities are trying to slow the dollar store spread.
Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. 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. 
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“Louisiana Considered” showcases South Louisiana's biggest stories and features interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and artists. The show is a collaboration between the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms. 

Airs Monday through Friday at noon. 

&ldquo;Louisiana Considered&rdquo; showcases South Louisiana's biggest stories and features interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and artists. The show is a collaboration between the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms.&nbsp;
Airs Monday through Friday at noon.&nbsp;

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Louisiana Considered Podcast

“Louisiana Considered” showcases South Louisiana's biggest stories and features interviews with journalists, newsmakers and artists. The show is a collaboration between the WWNO New Orleans Public Radio and WRKF Baton Rouge Public Radio newsrooms. 

Airs live on WWNO and WRKF Monday through Friday at noon.

“Louisiana Considered” showcases South Louisiana's biggest stories and features interviews with journalists, newsmakers and artists. The show is a collaboration between the WWNO New Orleans Public Radio and WRKF Baton Rouge Public Radio newsrooms. 
Airs live on WWNO and WRKF Monday through Friday at noon.