Part-time New Orleans resident Harry Shearer hosts a look at the worlds of media, politics, cyberspace, sports and show business while providing an eclectic array of music along the way.
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Hear celebrated and up-and-coming authors read excerpts from new books and discuss their work with former Times-Picayune book editor Susan Larson.
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New Orleans writer Ian McNulty hosts Where Y'Eat, a weekly exploration and celebration of food culture in the Crescent City and south Louisiana.
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Climate change is scary. Life Raft is not. From WWNO, WRKF and PRX, comedian Lauren Malara and reporter Travis Lux explore your questions about living with climate change. How bad will the flooding get? Is it ever going to be too hot to live here? Have I had my last good oyster? We’ll tackle it all.
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A leaked draft Supreme Court opinion suggests the US Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe versus Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. How did we get here? This is Banned, a new narrative podcast that tells the story of how one Mississippi law could end the right to legal abortions in the United States — and overturn Roe v. Wade. Hosted by journalist Rosemary Westwood, Banned is a production of WWNO New Orleans Public Radio, WRKF Baton Rouge Public Rad ...
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Living on the coast means living on the front lines of a rapidly changing planet. And as climate change transforms our coasts, that will transform our world. Every two weeks, we bring you stories that illuminate, inspire, and sometimes enrage, as we dive deep into the environmental issues facing coastal communities on the Gulf Coast and beyond. We have a lot to save, and we have a lot of solutions. It’s time to talk about a Sea Change. Sea Change is a new podcast hosted by Carlyle Calhoun an ...
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OUT TO LUNCH finds economist and Tulane finance professor Peter Ricchiuti conducting business New Orleans style: over lunch at Commander’s Palace restaurant. In his 9th year in the host seat, Ricchiuti’s learned but uniquely NOLA informal perspective has established Out to Lunch as the voice of Crescent City business. You can also hear the show on WWNO 89.9FM.
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From New Orleans, Louisiana, the world’s incarceration capital, stories at the intersection of human lives and the criminal legal system.
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Four historic clashes between Louisiana politicians and the media, one at a time. The series highlights the tense but necessary relationship between the media and the government, and draws parallels between past moments in our country's history, and today.
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Each episode of TriPod: New Orleans at 300 is devoted to a single story or subjects from New Orleans’ rich history.
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Join host Diane Mack for a conversation with the leading figures of the New Orleans arts and culture scene, each week Inside the Arts. From gallery openings to the performing arts, Diane takes you along on an intimate examination of the people and places that make New Orleans one of America's most interesting cities.
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On Our Watch is a podcast that examines Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis and the ways in which it impacts our communities, industries and culture. This podcast will explore issues facing the Louisiana coast through conversations with local residents, community leaders, and experts.
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Halle Parker is the Coastal Desk Reporter for WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio. She reports on a wide range of environmental topics including Louisiana’s coastal landloss crisis, the energy sector, environmental justice issues, and much more. She is also the co-host of WWNO’s Sea Change podcast. WWNO’s Coastal Desk - https://www.wwno.org/coastal-des…
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The Reading Life: Rory O'Neill Schmitt and Rosary O’Neill
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Where Y’Eat: At Jazz Fest, Every Food Fanatic Needs a Plan
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New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on Jazz Fest food traditions.By Ian McNulty
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Peter Waggonner is the Public Policy Director for Greater New Orleans, Inc., Southeast Louisiana’s regional economic development organization. His portfolio encompasses infrastructure, insurance, and the environment at local, state, and federal levels. He also manages the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) and GNO, Inc.’s resilience w…
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This week on Le Show, Harry Shearer brings News of the Olympic Movement, and takes another backward look into the archives with Brian Williams Misremembers, Dick Cheney Confidential, The Entrepod, The Mar-a-Lago Diet, conversations with Siri, and more!By Harry Shearer
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The Reading Life: Brittany Williams, Nick Mueller
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Where Y’Eat: The Gift of Crawfish Culture Endures in a Hard Season
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New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on crawfish traditions enduring in a challenging season.By Ian McNulty
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The city of New Orleans is in Orleans Parish. For reasons that are mainly economic and infrastructure-related, Orleans and neighboring Jefferson Parish are inter-dependent. The two parishes are very different. The rivalry between them isn’t on the scale of the Saints and the Flacons, but it’s definitely real. If you live in Jefferson Parish, the ba…
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All Gassed Up, Part 3: The Sugar Daddy of LNG
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Japan was the world’s largest importer of LNG for half a century. In the final episode of “All Gassed Up,” we travel to Asia to learn how the global gas industry is expanding — how the need for LNG continues to be sold. Right now, LNG is in its golden age – times are good, profits are high. And Japan’s big bet is that these good times will keep rol…
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On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry looks back at OJ Simpson’s civil trial that took place in Santa Monica from October 1996 to February 1997. Having obtained a media pass for the trial, Harry remembers first hand accounts during that time, provides insight and reads selections from his book, OJ By The Sea. We then round out the program with T…
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Right now in the US, there is a GAS BOOM. A liquified natural gas boom — or LNG. The US produces the most LNG in the world. And the epicenter of this massive expansion? It’s here on the Gulf Coast. For the last year, we’ve traversed Louisiana trying to uncover what this growing LNG industry means for the state. But, after talking with everyone – fr…
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The Reading Life: Sheila Sundar, Adam Karlin
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Right now in the US, there is a GAS BOOM. A liquified natural gas boom — or LNG. The US produces the most LNG in the world. And the epicenter of this massive expansion? It’s here on the Gulf Coast. For the last year, we’ve traversed Louisiana trying to uncover what this growing LNG industry means for the state. But, after talking with everyone – fr…
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Where Y’Eat: Finding a Feast at French Quarter Fest And a Rich Reminder
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New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on the showcase of local food at French Quarter FestBy Ian McNulty
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#31 - Dan Favre of Greater New Orleans Foundation
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Dan Favre is the Director of Environmental Programs at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, an institution dedicated to driving positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in the Greater New Orleans Region. Dan has spent many years working in environmental advocacy. In this position, Dan works to ensure equitable climate change adap…
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In the world of American coffee culture, 1971 changed everything. That was the year Starbucks was born. For much of the country, Starbucks was the first coffee shop in their town. In New Orleans, our first coffee shop opened in The French Market - in the late 1700’s. For a city not known for being on the cutting edge of business, we were 200 years …
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Where Y’Eat: At Hogs for the Cause, a Mission Fired up By Fun
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New Orleans food writer on Hogs for the Cause, a barbecue festival with an underlying mission.By Ian McNulty
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On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us The Apologies of the Week, News of Musk Love, and recounts a recent experience with musician and photographer Henry Diltz. We then turn to the archives of Le Show for another batch of Highlights from the Recent Past with all sorts of sketches and songs. We’ll hear Clintonsomething, Keeping Up with …
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The Reading Life: Annell López, Bill Lavender
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Scott Ancar is the Owner and Manager of Jennie V’s Seafood, an oyster distributor based in Houma, Louisiana. Scott is a pillar in the oyster industry, bringing over 35 years of oyster harvesting and farming experience. He runs Jennie V’s Seafood together with his wife, Jennie V Ancar. Jennie V’s Seafood: https://www.jennievsseafood.com/ To watch ou…
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There are sayings in the English language that employ literal terms but have no literal meaning. For example, when we describe something as “black and white” we mean it’s obvious, not that there’s literally a black object and a white object. When we say something’s “open and shut” we’re suggesting it’s inarguable, not that anything is literally ope…
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All Gassed Up, Part 2: The German Connection
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Until the Ukraine War, Russia was Europe’s biggest supplier of natural gas. After the invasion, political leaders wanted off Russian gas, and fast. So, they turned to the U.S. In part two, we follow American gas all the way to Germany — Europe’s biggest energy consumer, where the energy crisis hit hardest. US LNG provided a lifeline for Germany. Bu…
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Where Y’Eat: In Spring, New Orleans Flocks to Outdoor Dining
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New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on outdoor dining expanding across New Orleans.By Ian McNulty
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On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry brings us regular features like News of Plastics and News of Musk Love before we hear a new edition of Highlights from the Recent Past. Harry gets a call in from Donald Trump, brings us a remembrance of Jack Benny, and has a slew of original songs and sketches including Nixon in Heaven and more.…
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The Reading Life: Keith O’Brien, Randy Fertel
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When people talk about their business, there are a number of sentences that raise the red flag of skepticism. “Let me explain this as simply as I can” usually means you walk away scratching your head saying “Wait, what?” “Nobody’s ever done anything like this” is typically the precursor to a business pitch you’ve already heard twice this month. And…
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#29 - Renee Collini of The Water Institute
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Renee Collini, Ph.D., Director of the Gulf Center for Equitable Climate Resilience at The Water Institute, brings years of experience in providing tools and support to federal, state, and local entities pursuing adaptation and resilience strategies. In her position, Renee draws from on-the-ground experience working in underserved communities and na…
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On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Musk Love, The Apologies of the Week, and News of the Warm, and then continues to roll out Highlights from the Recent Past. We’ll hear original sketches like Karzai Talk and The EntrePod, plus a tribute to Bob Elliott, satirical commercials for both Rudy Giuliani and G…
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Where Y’Eat: Date Night Ideas Double Up on Pairings
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New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty with date night dining ideas for some creative spark.By Ian McNulty
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Erik Johnson is the Director of Conservation Science for the Audubon Delta office of the National Audubon Society. Audubon Delta works across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and their habitats. Erik joined Audubon in April 2011 as a Conservation Biologist for the Mississippi Flyway …
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I’m sure you’re aware of the many lists that New Orleans finds itself at the top or bottom of. For many years we’ve heard we’re near the top of the list for violent crime. At the same time we’re near the top of the list for best places to start a business. We’re near the bottom of the list of per capita income. And near the top of the list of dolla…
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Right now in the US, there is a GAS BOOM. A liquified natural gas boom — or LNG. The US produces the most LNG in the world. And the epicenter of this massive expansion? It’s here on the Gulf Coast. For the last year, we’ve traversed Louisiana trying to uncover what this growing LNG industry means for the state. But, after talking with everyone – fr…
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On this week’s edition of Le Show, Harry brings us an update on the safety concerns at Microsoft and then brings us another edition of Highlights from the Recent Past. We’ll hear original sketches and music, including The Donald J. Trump podcast, Karzai Talk, Inside Extra Access Tonight, collaborations with Jane Lynch, and more.…
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The Reading Life: The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival
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Where Y’Eat: A Buoyant Seafood Boil with Mr. Shrimp
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New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on a shellfish impresario with his own uplifting style.By Ian McNulty
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#27 - Jessica Henkel of The Water Institute
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Jessica Henkel is the Deputy Director to the Chief Scientist at the Water Institute as well as the Director of the RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana. Jessica brings 15 years of research, collaborative science and planning to her role coordinating technical teams at The Water Institute. Her areas of expertise include science advising an…
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