New podcast on adapting to climate change; Japan Fest comes to NOMA; the case for drug checking

Published on October 7, 2025
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a Japanese culture and heritage festival coming to New Orleans. We also hear about a new podcast series on climate change in the Gulf South, and hear about drug checking in the Netherlands.
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