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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the story of Nigel and the Hurricane–how a 4-year-old boy from New Orleans ended up in Montclair, New Jersey after Hurricane Katrina – and how the community rallied around his family. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss recovery efforts in the aftermath of Katrina. We hear why the Vietnamese community bounced back faster than other groups, and how a people-finding network reunited loved ones after the storm. Plus we learn about the role faith groups played in the direct aftermath of the storm.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans’ Desire Area never fully recovered since Hurricane Katrina. We also hear the first episode from our new series on caregiving, and learn why this industry is in a crisis in the Gulf South. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll learn how Jefferson Parish lost its bond rating – and why that matters. We’ll hear more about Nunez Community College’s success with its Wind Energy Technology program, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an event to encourage young readers to pick up a book. We also get a sneak peek of the upcoming season for The Nola Project, and check with the StoryCorp Mobile Tour. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Olympic bronze medalist Frederick Richard tells us how he’s preparing for the upcoming U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans. We also commemorate the anniversary of the 1866 Mechanics Institute Massacre in New Orleans. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a closer look at the impact of the EPA’s exemptions for a dozen petrochemical plants in Louisiana. We also learn how a New Orleans-based glass recycling organization is expanding, and catch up on the week in politics. -
On today’s episode, we get a preview of this weekend’s festivities at the 25th annual Satchmo Summerfest. Also, we learn how a team of researchers is using AI to discover new drugs in an effort to find a cure for ALS. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring together a panel of guests from NPR stations in Alaska, Nevada and North Dakota to discuss the potential impacts of federal cuts to public media funding. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Mid-Barataria sediment diversion plan was recently scrapped – and what comes next. We also learn about efforts to make parks, pools and playgrounds more accessible and get details on The Summer Lyric Theatre’s latest show. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a summer camp for burn survivors brings together kids who share similar scars. We also learn how one woman is preserving her father’s legacy after learning that he co-integrated the minor leagues with Jackie Robinson. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories about people who turned their hardships into opportunities to help others, including a man who’s helped hundreds of incarcerated individuals and another who found his life’s work in helping people who are blind after he lost his sight. That, and the week in politics.
