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Inside Leah Chase School’s renewal; diversifying New Orleans’ economy amid its budget crisis; Endymion turns 60
Season 1 Episode 1128
Thanks to a renewal, the Leah Chase School will operate in New Orleans for at least two more years. The school opened back in 2024 and is named after…
8 months, 1 week ago
Rep. Cleo Fields on foreign policy; economic forecast for the BR Metro; preview of the final BR Jewish Film Festival
Season 1 Episode 1127
Since the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro nearly two weeks ago, the Trump administration has threatened Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Chile …
8 months, 1 week ago
Helena Moreno sworn in as mayor; Le Petit Theatre presents ‘Blithe Spirit’; the return of the New Orleans marathon
Season 1 Episode 1126
Yesterday, Helena Moreno was inaugurated as the 63rd mayor of New Orleans, and former Vice President Kamala Harris swore her in. The Times-Picayune/N…
8 months, 1 week ago
Flu on the rise; new sculpture of Solomon Northup — subject of ‘12 Years a Slave’ — unveiled in Avoyelles Parish
Season 1 Episode 1125
If you have the flu or know someone who does, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Louisiana is among the…
8 months, 1 week ago
Sea Change: Loop Current
Season 1 Episode 1124
The amazing science behind understanding mysterious but critical ocean currents. And specifically, understanding the current in our backyard, the Gul…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sen. Cassidy’s challengers in 2026; Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards reflects on first year in office; Vision 2035
Season 1 Episode 1123
It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s Stephanie Grace. Today, we look ahead …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Opera celebrates life of Joan of Arc; La. native Amanda Gianelloni on her journey to women’s professional baseball
Season 1 Episode 1122
It’s Jan. 6, and that means it’s Twelfth Night, the official kickoff to the Mardi Gras season. While the Krewe of Joan of Arc will be lining up in th…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Much of La.’s opioid settlement money hasn’t been spent; special effects artist on road from taxidermy to Hollywood
Season 1 Episode 1121
It’s been nearly three years since landmark settlements were reached between states and major opioid producers. Since then, roughly $100 million has …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The year in state politics; editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman discusses his career
Season 1 Episode 1120
It’s been a chaotic year in state politics. To recap 2025 and look ahead at 2026, we spoke with The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate’s editorial…
9 months ago
Students miss school in light of immigration raids; NOLA rabbi with Sydney ties on rise in antisemitism
Season 1 Episode 1119
Student attendance dropped in New Orleans-area schools last week as immigration sweeps ramped up across the region. Many parents are keeping their st…
9 months ago