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Book banning in Louisiana: A look at the divisive battle in our state's libraries
Season 1 Episode 445
Librarians in multiple south Louisiana parishes are responding to what they are seeing as efforts to censor the materials that they can offer in thei…
3 years, 8 months ago
How the Baton Rouge bus boycott inspired Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Season 1 Episode 443
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, a time to remember the life and legacy of the civil rights icon. While King is largely remembered for his rol…
3 years, 8 months ago
Miss Rodeo Louisiana 2022 reflects on her reign as queen and recent national competition
Season 1 Episode 442
New Orleans is once again gearing up to overhaul its laws governing short-term rentals, like those listed on platforms like Airbnb. And City Hall is …
3 years, 8 months ago
A look at Louisiana’s ‘walkability,’ and ways for the state to become more pedestrian-friendly
Season 1 Episode 441
Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America One Step at a Time is a bestselling book on urban planning from the last decade. Author Jeff Speck joins…
3 years, 8 months ago
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge celebrates 50 years of creativity, growth and community
Season 1 Episode 440
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge turns 50 this year, and they’re holding a gala this Thursday to celebrate that milestone. President and CEO R…
3 years, 8 months ago
How a new photography exhibit explores the role of Latin American roofers after Hurricane Ida
Season 1 Episode 439
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, multidimensional artist José Torres-Tama photographed laborers repairing homes. He joins us for more on his new ph…
3 years, 8 months ago
How a New Orleans assembly facility is playing a role in getting astronauts back to the moon
Season 1 Episode 438
NASA's new multibillion-dollar spacecraft Artemis 1 successfully returned from the moon December 11th, taking the agency one step closer to getting U…
3 years, 8 months ago
Voting maps proposed by Republican state officials could change who counts as Black in Louisiana
Season 1 Episode 437
A push from Republican state officials could specifically dilute the voting power of Black people by changing who counts as Black in voting maps. Thi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Encore: Political consultant James Carville discusses politics, strategy and Louisiana culture
Season 1 Episode 436
Back In July, famed American political consultant and strategist James Carville joined us to discuss his letter to The Advocate | The Times Picayune …
3 years, 8 months ago
Tulane won its first major bowl in 83 years. What might this mean for the school’s football future?
Season 1 Episode 435
On Monday, Tulane University amazed the nation when the school’s football team won the 2023 Cotton Bowl, beating football powerhouse USC 46-45. The h…
3 years, 8 months ago