Jeanne and Jonathon Glus, CEO of the Houston Arts Alliance, talk about how the City of Houston is working to improve the quality of life and business climate for its young creative entrepreneurs, and how the lessons learned in Houston can be applied in New Orleans -- particularly for lower-income creatives.

Clancy DuBos of The Gambit and Jeanne break down the results from Super Tuesday, and discuss what they mean for Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump. Then artist and activist Imani Brown from Blight’s Out talks culture and politics, and gentrification trends in New York and New Orleans. Finally, Aimee Smallwood of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation and Miranda Restovic of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities promote Culture-Up, a new business incubator for creative entrepreneurs in New Orleans.

First, Rev. Willie Calhoun joins Jeanne to discuss concerns about a new plan to construct homes on more than 200 vacant lots in the Lower Ninth Ward. Then, Mary Beth Romig of the New Orleans Housing Authority details and defends the planning process behind the initiative. Finally callers, including artist Robert Tannen, join in to share their views about redevelopment plans in the wake of Katrina, and community involvement with proposals.

First, Troy Powell, Artistic Director of the Ailey II dance company, talks about his life as a dancer and an upcoming event in New Orleans. Then, Jasiri X, a Pittsburgh-based hip-hop artist, talks about empowering members of marginalized communities to express themselves using music and technology; and we preview one of his tracks. Finally, we’re joined by New Orleans native Anais St. John, a jazz vocalist, to talk about her tribute to Donna Summer and career.

New Orleans native Jacqueline Humphries calls in from Brooklyn to discuss her exhibition of silver and blacklight paintings at the Contemporary Arts Center, and her influences as an artist. Then, opera singer Valerie Francis and Father William Maestri of the Archdiocese of New Orleans promote Dr. Francis’ upcoming “Musical Prelude to the Celebration of Easter” performance at Old Ursuline Convent in town, and the archdiocese’s Lenten Concert Series (ongoing through March 10, 2016). We also hear a sample of Dr. Francis’ performance of a Negro spiritual. Dr. Francis is also an assistant professor of music at Nicholls State University.

Two members of the legendary Batiste family, Damon and David Sr., join Jeanne to discuss the history of their musical family, and the legacies of prominent musical families in New Orleans. Then, New Orleans local Telley Madina of Oxfam America joins the panel to talk about the need to diversify the local economy by investing in the creative industry.

Chuck Perkins fills in for Jeanne, and topics include the Canal Street fire, the case for marijuana legalization, and justice system reform.

Brenda Breaux, Chief Operating Officer of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) and Andreanecia Morris of HousingNOLA join host Jeanne Nathan to discuss housing and development issues in New Orleans, plus Mike Park with the Army Corps of Engineers stops by to discuss recent flooding along the Mississippi River.

Aimee Smallwood, CEO of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation, and stops by to discuss the prospects under a new governor for better support of the state's creative industry. Then, Kiyoko McCrae, Managing Director of Junebug Productions, talks her company’s multimedia civil rights retrospective, and the current controversy over removing Confederate monuments in New Orleans.

New York Times bestselling author John Barry talks about the challenges of flood protection in Louisiana. Then, advertising creative Marlon Lee talks about his career in Amsterdam, and how the City of New Orleans might emulate the Dutch to grow its cultural economy.