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Breaking down the legislative session; NOLA Fair Grounds’ uncertain future
Season 1 Episode 1010
Louisiana’s legislative session wrapped last week with 300 bills now heading to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk. He’s expected to sign many of them into law…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Johnson’s constituents feel about Medicaid cuts; ‘A Chorus Line’, ‘The Imaginary Invalid’ at Tulane
Season 1 Episode 1009
While House Speaker MikeJohnson has been supporting President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” its proposed Medicaid cuts could cause many of his c…
1 year, 3 months ago
Legislative session recap; suit challenges eviction process; reducing Louisiana’s childhood obesity rates
Season 1 Episode 1007
Louisiana lawmakers passed more than 200 bills during this year’s regular legislative session. WWNO/WRKF Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington j…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Light Switch: Foster care in focus
Season 1 Episode 1006
Louisiana counts nearly 2,000 foster homes across the state. There are more than 4,000 children in the foster care system.
Right away, you can see the…
1 year, 3 months ago
City leaders approval ratings; Olympic flag football sparks debate; growing your local small business
Season 1 Episode 1005
It’s Thursday and time for our week in politics with the editorial director and columnist for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate, Stephanie Grace. Today…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why hackers target small businesses; how cuts to research funding will impact LSU; La.’s revenue volatility rating
Season 1 Episode 1005
Cyberattacks on big companies get plenty of attention, but small businesses are hit about four times as often. A New Orleans restaurant owner lost th…
1 year, 3 months ago
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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago