"ALICE lives in every town and every parish in our state — working as child care providers, aides for the elderly, cashiers, mechanics, and waiters and waitresses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed countless ALICE workers provide essential services on the front lines, often times without adequate healthcare access and optimal childcare supports. They are our friends, family, and people we rely on every day – through good times and hard times." — Sarah Berthelot, LAUW President and CEO.

We’ll talk with Sarah about some discouraging findings regarding Louisianans living with disabilities and what in means to live below the "ALICE" line. 

Once described by the New York Times as a last holdout in the CD music industry, Putumayo still tempts you at the checkout. With its colorful artwork and inviting celebration of world music, Putumayo has held on for three decades. The New Orleans-based company has pushed into different media, always holding to that celebration of our differences - and our similarities. Dan Storper built the company on music playlists he personally curated, and he joins us to talk about Putumayo.

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

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