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The Gulf of Mexico Whale is going extinct; hear from a scientist working to save it
Season 1 Episode 386
Voting on the Healthy Homes ordinance – a landmark housing proposal that proponents hope would hold landlords accountable for the wellbeing of their …
3 years, 6 months ago
The American Cancer Society’s “Shuck Cancer” event is an oyster party with a purpose
Season 1 Episode 385
Byram, Mississippi wants independence. It won that about a decade ago by successfully breaking off from Jackson. But the two cities are still tied to…
3 years, 6 months ago
How docu-series Making Black America is sharing often overlooked Black narratives
Season 1 Episode 384
After decades of exploration – or exploitation – Louisiana is covered with thousands of orphaned wells. Now, there are new efforts to plug up these s…
3 years, 6 months ago
How the Spanish Colonial period preserved Louisiana’s French language and culture
Season 1 Episode 383
Midterm elections are fast approaching and early voting is just around the corner. The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate’s editorial page directo…
3 years, 7 months ago
How Louisiana’s lumber trade and pine products industry fared during the pandemic
Season 1 Episode 382
Fall is officially upon us, and as the leaves start to change colors we decided to take a look at Louisiana’s forests and the industries behind them.…
3 years, 7 months ago
Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge pays tribute to D.C. Mardi Gras with new exhibit
Season 1 Episode 381
Nearly a dozen companies that wrote property and homeowners insurance policies have gone under since the devastating hurricane seasons of 2020 and 20…
3 years, 7 months ago
Amid ongoing war, Kyiv Ballet comes to Louisiana with traditional dance and message of resistance
Season 1 Episode 380
Last Spring, the New Orleans Public Library launched a new music streaming service. But unlike Spotify or iTunes, this website exclusively features a…
3 years, 7 months ago
18th Annual Louisiana Book Festival is headed to Baton Rouge. Here’s what you need to know
Season 1 Episode 379
The 18th Annual Louisiana Book Festival is coming to Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 29th. Louisiana Center for the Book Assistant Director Robert W…
3 years, 7 months ago
The recall attempt of Mayor Cantrell: who is behind it and how is it being funded?
Season 1 Episode 378
The committee to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has raised more than $63,000 for the effort. But where exactly are all these contributions …
3 years, 7 months ago
How nonprofit organizations and small country stores are addressing the problem of food deserts
Season 1 Episode 377
This week is Fire Prevention Week: a time to learn a bit more about fire safety. In honor of the week we encore a conversation with Louisiana Fire Ma…
3 years, 7 months ago