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2 things to do in New Orleans this weekend: Queen Nefertari exhibit, Janis Joplin musical
Season 1 Episode 277
Treasures from Ancient Egyptian Civilization spark a sense of wonder and admiration at the latest exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art: Queen Nef…
4 years, 1 month ago
New Orleans Public Libraries launches new locally-sourced music streaming service
Season 1 Episode 276
As the school year wraps up, so has a film competition for middle and high school students across Louisiana. The Film Prize Junior 2022 festival feat…
4 years, 1 month ago
Finding hope in a storm-battered city: one reporter reflects on his year in Lake Charles
Season 1 Episode 275
The Advocate’s Mike Smith spent the last year living and reporting on Lake Charles, Louisiana. Today he joins Patrick Madden and the Advocate’s Edito…
4 years, 1 month ago
In honor of National Rescue Dog Day, a conversation on why the day was founded
Season 1 Episode 274
On Monday, we heard a conversation between two Starbucks employees – one in Birmingham and one in New Orleans – about their unionizing attempts. The …
4 years, 1 month ago
Xavier University in New Orleans has plans to open a medical school
Season 1 Episode 273
LSU Professor and Associate Dean John White is making a name for himself, as he recently won a National Academy of Sciences award for his research on…
4 years, 1 month ago
Bayou Boogaloo returns to New Orleans for the 1st time since 2019; here's what to expect
Season 1 Episode 272
A beloved New Orleans neighborhood festival is making a comeback for the first time since 2019 as the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo, presented by the Frien…
4 years, 1 month ago
State lawmakers take major steps to limit use of solitary confinement for youth in Louisiana
Season 1 Episode 271
Back in February we spoke to Beth Schwartzapfel from the Marshall Project who, along ProPublica and NBC News, found horrific conditions at the Acadia…
4 years, 1 month ago
Gov. Edwards on how he hopes to fix polarization amid Louisiana abortion debate
Season 1 Episode 270
This week, Louisiana lawmaker Danny McCormick introduced a bill allowing prosecutors to charge patients with homicide if they get an abortion. But af…
4 years, 1 month ago
Upcoming Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to those lost in the line of duty
Season 1 Episode 269
As the state legislature is in the national spotlight for a controversial bill that would criminalize abortion, WWNO/WRKF Capitol Access reporter Pau…
4 years, 1 month ago
Friend or foe? A lesson on Louisiana snakes and how to interact with them
Season 1 Episode 268
A recent report showed Louisiana's air quality hasn't gotten worse in the past year the same way it has nationwide, but it hasn’t exactly improved ei…
4 years, 1 month ago