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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. -
Guy and Drena Dodson are the co-directors of 5 Loaves & 2 Fish, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to serving both the practical and spiritual needs of the community. Guided by faith, compassion, and stewardship, they work together to multiply resources and bless others through service. Guy also serves as a bus driver for Bossier Parish, while Drena brings entrepreneurial leadership as a small business owner.
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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The search for survivors is entering a critical stage in Venezuela. NPR'S Eyder Peralta reports from La Guaira where rescue crews are still hoping to find people alive.
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The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end TPS protections for hundreds of thousands of people. Rep. Ayanna Presley talks about what it will mean for Haitian families.
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Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. today say they're offering a different vision for America ahead of its 250th birthday than the Trump administration's Freedom 250 events. NPR's Marissa Lang visited one rally near the White House.
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The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is being tested after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Mideast expert Paul Salem explains what's happened and whether the deal can still hold.
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Covering an Ebola outbreak means taking extra precautions. In this Reporter's Notebook, NPR's Emmet Livingstone takes us behind the reporting in eastern Congo.
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Caleb Caudle's new album 'Heavy Thrill' is rooted in North Carolina and shaped by years on the road. He talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about self improvement and becoming a father.
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What can a steelworkers strike from 1892 tell us about today's economy? NPR's Don Gonyea visits Homestead, Pennsylvania where one of America's most important labor fights unfolded.
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Mike Lawrie/Getty ImagesThis week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Stephen Malmus and panelists Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi -
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors to the U.S. during the World Cup games. -
The U.S. government is asserting a new level of influence over AI, controlling which companies can access Anthropic's new models. OpenAI agreed to let the administration screen users of its new model.
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