Red River Radio News
A soft launch of Arkansas Medicaid work requirements and new SNAP standards, banning sodas and candy, go into effect Wednesday, July 1, the beginning of the 2027 fiscal year.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Rebecca Bonnevier, Executive Director of Artspace Shreveport, brings a wealth of experience in arts management and community engagement. She leads efforts to support local artists, activate public spaces, and make the arts accessible to all across downtown Shreveport. -
Host Janice Bezanson speaks with Romey Swanson from the Devils River Conservancy. -
Alex T. Ray Shreveport-born changemaker and owner of On A Mission LLC and Hyssop Care Sober Living Home, Alex champions recovery, purpose, and community. He also founded the Shreveport Father’s Day 5K Run & Walk and brings advanced training in psychology, human services, and organizational leadership to every initiative. -
Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Dr. Anand Bhat will be joined by Dr. Sarah Baker, dermatologist with Ark-La-Tex Dermatology, to talk about skin protection– including facts about sunscreen–skin cancer prevention and treatment, and other skin care topics. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502. That’s Health Matters, Thursday at 6 p.m. -
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 100 diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of arthritis, which remains the leading cause of disability in America, impacting millions of lives every day. Many people think of arthritis as a condition affecting older adults, but nearly 300,000 children in the U.S. are living with juvenile arthritis. On this episode of Health Matters, we will learn about risk factors and symptoms of arthritis, what we can do to limit its effects, and the latest treatments and research.
Spotlights
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Host Kermit Poling speaks with the Honorable Mayor Tom Arceneaux, mayor of Shreveport, about the many America250 celebrations this year that the city has planned. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with music director Michael Butterman and saxophonist Timothy McAllister about this weekend's concerts by the SSO. -
Never-before performed at Shreveport Opera, The Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny-Songspiel provide an intriguing ending to our 2025-26 season and feature our SOX artists. The Seven Deadly Sins tells the story of two sisters who leave Louisiana in search of fame, while Mahagonny-Songspiel tells of the rise and fall of a Sodom and Gamora-esque town.
Local Events
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Red Shift presents Parables, performed Saturday and Sunday, June 20–21, 2026, at University United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, with tickets at $30 general admission / $15 students, available at www.redshiftchoir.org.
In March 2020, Red Shift went quiet mid-season. We never called it an ending — but six years is long enough that silence starts to feel like one. It isn't. On June 20 and 21, Red Shift sings again: Parables — four small stories about what gets lost, what comes home, and what happens after silence. Conducted by Dr. Trey Davis, our professional choir combines talented vocal artists from Baton Rouge and from across the country who come together for projects of forgotten music of the past beside unexpected new works from the present. -
At the conclusion of Noel UMC’s upcoming Lemonade Day U camp, each team of campers will design, build, and run their very own lemonade stand. The public sales event will be held on the church grounds, 10-11 am, on Thursday, June 25. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out and show their support for these young entrepreneurs—and to enjoy some delicious lemonade! For more information, contact mail@noelumc.org. -
We'll be watching a 2004 summer blockbuster about a race to find an old treasure whose clues are hidden in America's history. Drinks and popcorn on us! -
Get ready to unleash your imagination! Create the wildest, silliest, most wonderfully wacky masterpiece that you can dream up. There are no mistakes and no rules here—just lots of art supplies, big creativity, and plenty of fun!
News Feed
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch about how this term's Supreme Court decisions are reflected in President Trump's approach to his signature issues and executive power.
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Alyson Hurt/NPRAs the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. -
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesA major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches. -
Alex Wong/Getty Images North AmericaPresident Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses. -
David StreeverFederal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but another agent found his hotel hundreds of miles away. -
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress after Colorado primary, some World Cup matches will contend with major U.S. heat wave.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that states can bar trans girls and women from participating in school sports teams. But states that choose to may also allow trans athletes to participate.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with acclaimed television showrunner and writer Mara Brock Akil about her debut novel, "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne."
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Chris Mosier, the first openly transgender man to represent the U.S. in international competition, about the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender athletes.
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On its final day of its term, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order that tried to limit birthright citizenship but sided with the White House in many other disputes.
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