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How descendants of Plessy and Ferguson united more than 100 years after famous court decision
Season 1 Episode 306
126 years ago, the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case established separate but equal and led to decades of segregation. Today, descendants from ei…
3 years, 10 months ago
A new documentary chronicles the friendship of two historians that led to founding of WWII Museum
Season 1 Episode 305
A new documentary tells the story of how a friendship between two historians led to the founding of the National World War II Museum. Dubbed, “Founde…
3 years, 10 months ago
Encore: Avis Williams and Richardson Funeral Home
Season 1 Episode 304
Dr. Avis Williams is just days away from stepping into the role of superintendent of New Orleans public schools. Today we look back on her interview …
3 years, 10 months ago
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class of athletes, coaches, and journalists
Season 1 Episode 303
Over the weekend, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches inducted its 2022 class. And from football, to gymnastics, to rodeo, this year’s …
3 years, 10 months ago
FBI investigates decades-old reports of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans
Season 1 Episode 302
The FBI has opened an investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades. Investigators are looking specific…
3 years, 10 months ago
New facility opens on the North Shore to provide a home for children with behavioral health issues
Season 1 Episode 301
In a week chock full of Supreme Court news, justices recently weighed in on the redistricting debate taking hold in Louisiana by putting a temporary …
3 years, 10 months ago
“School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play” wraps regional premiere in New Orleans
Season 1 Episode 300
School is out for students and for the NOLA Project, as the theater ensemble is closing out its season with the regional premiere of “School Girls; O…
3 years, 10 months ago
Breaking down the legal fight over Louisiana's abortion trigger laws
Season 1 Episode 299
For the last few months, public health reporter Rosemary Westwood's new podcast BANNED has been following the increasing restrictions on abortion in …
3 years, 10 months ago
A conversation with Louisiana reporters on what’s next for the state after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Season 1 Episode 298
Earlier this morning the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion that has been upheld for near…
3 years, 10 months ago
How Louisianans are taking the state’s litter problem into their own hands
Season 1 Episode 297
Louisiana’s litter campaign gained some momentum in April when the Love the Boot campaign encouraged residents to pitch in and pick up. Melissa Ken…
3 years, 10 months ago