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.

Andreanecia Morris, Vice President of Homeownership and Community Development for Providence Community Housing, talks about HousingNOLA’s 10-year plan to address affordable housing issues in New Orleans. Then, Gia Hamilton, Director of the Joan Mitchell Center, discusses how center’s residency program for visual artists.

Local artist Robert Tannen and Jeanne recap the most compelling social and cultural developments of 2015, including the Black Lives Matter movement, mass shootings and gun violence, the specter of climate change, and the rise of Donald Trump as a political force.

Tulane University architecture professor Errol Barron talks about architecture in New Orleans, and Errol’s career as an artist. Then, local artist Bruce Davenport, Jr. talks about his work depicting marching bands, and the influences on his art. Finally, Katie Tommaseo, head of tourism for St. Bernard Parish, and historian Bill Hyland of discuss the art and cultural history of the parish.

Local politico and Louisiana Justice Institute Co-Director Jacques Morial previews the upcoming runoff election for governor. Then, celebrated dancer Donald Williams, and Jenny Hamilton, Executive Director of the New Orleans Ballet Association, drop by to discuss NOBA’s mission and history, and Donald’s career and ongoing collaboration with NOBA. Finally, New Orleans native Jacqueline Humphries, daughter of jewelry designer Mignon Faget, talks about her influences and her career retrospective at the Contemporary Arts Center.