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New Orleans Haitians celebrate country’s first World Cup appearance in 50 years; remembering UpStairs Lounge Fire
Season 1 Episode 1235
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and for the first time in 50 years – and second time ever – the country of Haiti is making an appearance. Even t…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Going undercover as a guard at a private prison; how Lafon Arts Center is expanding rural arts education
Season 1 Episode 1234
10 years ago, Mother Jones investigator Shane Bauer went undercover at a private prison in Louisiana. Disguised as a prison guard, he observed the vi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
New Orleanians respond to climate vulnerability studies; formerly incarcerated couple fights to free nephew from Angola
Season 1 Episode 1233
If you live in South Louisiana, you probably saw the headlines last month raising alarm about the region’s vulnerability to climate change. Like this…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Sea Change: It's All Elemental: Part 1–Nitrogen
Season 1 Episode 1232
In this three-part series, we’re giving some of the most misunderstood characters on the periodic table a fuller story. We dive into the fascinating …
3 months ago
PSC and BESE elections; Tropical Storm Arthur drenches La.; Preserving UNO memories
Season 1 Episode 1231
It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to talk politics with The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s Stephanie Grace. Today, we preview the upcomi…
3 months ago
Baton Rouge voters weigh in on library funding; federal funds for crisis pregnancy centers; study on school-readiness
Season 1 Episode 1230
When Baton Rouge voters head to the polls later this month, they’ll have the opportunity to decide on the fate of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library…
3 months ago
WAYMO plans in NOLA; Remembering drag king Stormé DeLarverie; ‘Chicago’ at the Summer Lyric
Season 1 Episode 1229
The driverless car company Waymo announced plans to expand in New Orleans last year. But so far, all of the cars have human drivers, so they aren’t c…
3 months ago
Second judge recuses himself from Hutson trial; 100 Black Men of BR's new mentorship project; Juneteenth in Lafayette
Season 1 Episode 1228
A second New Orleans district judge has recused himself from presiding over the case of former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who was accused o…
3 months ago
New funding towards ALS research; fishermen and oil companies continue battle over rights to drowned land
Season 1 Episode 1227
Earlier this month, the organizations EverythingALS and Vision 2030 announced a partnership with the Allen Institute to accelerate research into the …
3 months, 1 week ago
NOLA to use unspent Katrina funds; new clinic for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; doc ‘GASLIT’ explores LNG terminals
Season 1 Episode 1226
It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to talk politics with The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s Stephanie Grace. Today, we hear why New Orlea…
3 months, 1 week ago