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Anti-ICE protests in La.; Le Petit Theatre presents Fats Waller musical; world premiere of New Orleans piano concerto
Season 1 Episode 1004
Protests against President Trump’s immigration policies and deportations are happening across the country. Over the weekend, raids from Immigrations …
1 year ago
Matt Lee steps in as LSU’s new interim president; why Louisiana children rank low in well-being
Season 1 Episode 1003
At the end of June, LSU president William Tate IV will step down and become president of Rutgers University in New Jersey. While LSU looks for a new …
1 year ago
Honoring 19 New Orleanians whose skulls were stolen in 1880s; LSU Shreveport Baseball makes history with perfect season
Season 1 Episode 1002
Last weekend, Dillard University hosted a memorial service to honor the lives of 19 Black New Orleanians, whose skulls were unlawfully taken to Leipz…
1 year, 1 month ago
Gov. Landry’s legislative agenda; what Nottoway Plantation fire means to descendants; changes to state ethics code
Season 1 Episode 1001
It’s Thursday and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist, Steph…
1 year, 1 month ago
DOJ cuts impact violence prevention; Miss River sediment loss; Tulane a top producer of Fulbright grantees
Season 1 Episode 1000
Nearly two dozen violence prevention organizations in Louisiana stand to lose millions in federal funding as a result of recent Department of Justice…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fortified roof bill heads to Senate floor; Verite series on the legacy of slavery; what’s on deck at Essence Fest 2025
Season 1 Episode 999
A bill recently advanced in the state Legislature that would give a $10,000 tax break to property owners who install a fortified roof. This comes aft…
1 year, 1 month ago
Hurricane season meets budget cuts; novel highlights Plaquemines’ past; lawmakers debate tutoring funding
Season 1 Episode 998
Hurricane season is upon us, and the National Hurricane Center is predicting an above-average season. Preparations are starting, but cuts to both the…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sea Change: The True Cost of Fertilizer Part 2
Season 1 Episode 997
The use of chemical fertilizers has been growing for decades, and despite growing environmental concerns, politicians are adding more protections for…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sea Change: The True Cost of Fertilizer Part 1
Season 1 Episode 996
When we think of fertilizer, most of us probably picture cow manure. But some farms have been switching to a chemical formula that causes radioactive…
1 year, 1 month ago
Landry's executive order protects NIL deals; how UNO fixed budget; Mental Health Awareness Month
Season 1 Episode 995
Thanks to a new executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana colleges can now pay student athletes directly for name, image and likeness (NIL) de…
1 year, 1 month ago