336. General Russel L. Honoré

336. We listen to an address by General Russel L. Honoré. Beloved in Louisiana as the hero of Katrina, he now spends his time working to address the effects of climate change in Louisiana. As the commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, he became known as the “Category 5 General” for his striking leadership style in coordinating military relief efforts in post-hurricane New Orleans. A decorated 37-year army veteran and global authority on leadership and emergency preparedness, Gen. Honoré now shares his no-nonsense approach to addressing climate change.

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 26, 1804. Gov. Claiborne's first wife, Elizabeth Lewis of Nashville and his daughter, died today from yellow fever and are buried in St, Louis Cemetery #1.
2. This week in New Orleans history. October 26, 1911. Mahalia Jackson, one of America's greatest gospel singers, was born in New Orleans.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Nov 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, Dec 7-8.
   Louisiana Renaissance Festival
   46468 River Road
   Hammond, LA 70401
   Falconry show, jousting, royal high tea, craft beer, wine, whiskey, rum, mead, bourbon. Weddings, birthday parties, student days, Celtic weekend, time travelers & family weekend, scavenger hunt, romance, and fireworks.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Jenny Yanez, host of Islam in the Crescent City on WHIV.

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335. Anya Groner

335. Our interview with Anya Groner, who teacher creative writing at NOCCA, the New Orleans Center for Creative Art. NOCCA is the regional, pre-professional arts training center for high school students in Louisiana. It opened in 1973 as a professional arts training center for secondary school-age children. Located in New Orleans, it provides intensive instruction in culinary arts, creative writing, dance, media arts, music (classical, jazz, vocal), theatre arts (drama, musical theatre, theatre design), and visual arts while demanding simultaneous academic excellence.

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 19, 1803. Louisiana Purchase Treaty ratified by senate by a vote of 24-7.
2. This week in New Orleans history. October 19, 2005. Café du Monde repened for the first time after Hurricane Katrina.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   October 17-20, 2019
   83^nd International Rice Festival
      Come enjoy the food, parades, musical entertainment, various contests such as Jr. King & Queen Contest, Rice Queen Contest, International Rice Eating Contest, Rice and Creole Cookery Contest, Accordion and Fiddle Contest, International Rice “Poker” Run, Classic Car Show, Rice Grading Contest, Rice Threshing Demonstration and 5K Run Walk and an amazing carnival for all ages.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Craig and Ruby sing "All of Me."

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334. Henry Walther

334. Our interview with Henry Walther, President of the College Democrats of Louisiana. Walther says his first initiatives as the new president of the statewide chapter are to guide new college chapters as they begin to structure their respective organizations. “From the state federation level, I think we should still give a lot of flexibility to school chapters, because I go to school in New Orleans, and I don’t know what’s happening in Lafayette,” Walther said. “My main goal is just going to be able to provide additional support, especially for new chapters. They’re just getting started. That’s kind of our number one priority for this academic year.”

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 12, 1886. A hurricane stuck Johnson's Bayou in Cameron killing between 50 and 100 people.
2. This week in New Orleans history. October 5, 1961 opening of the Playboy Club in New Orleans.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   October 19, 2019
   2:00-6:00 pm
   Shreveport Brew Festival
       Experience an afternoon sampling internationally acclaimed and domestically micro-brewed ales, pilsners, stouts and everything in between at this 11th annual event. In addition to more than 100 beers to sample, BREW patrons will experience live music, college football games on big-screen TVs, and delicious samples of signature dishes from some of Shreveport’s most popular restaurants.
   Email info@shreveportbrew.com.
   $60.00 per person.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Maude Caillot on Royal St. while Lisa Walker waits for me to hurry up.

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333. John-Paul Young, part 2

333. Part 2 of our interview with John-Paul Young. Caddo Commission District 4. Runs a farm and a restaurant. Long term mosquito reduction — We can combat mosquitoes more safely with natural sprays, better water management, and repellent plants that don’t harbor pests. Humane animal shelter — We should transition to a no-kill shelter while expanding neuter/spay programs and responsible adoption and ownership programs. Smart water use — Water is the new oil, a scarce and valuable commodity. We can cheaply develop systems to capitalize on our ample rainfall and participate in the growing regional water market. Agricultural Wealth — Caddo possesses a huge land area but no home grown food supply, and food is the number one bought-and-sold thing on Earth. We have all the resources we need for a smart and profitable food system and the improved health, income, and jobs that come with it. Fiscal Responsibility for the Future — Spending more than we bring in will deplete our reserves and ruin our credit. We need policies to control spending and remain solvent for the long term. Juvenile Justice — We must make necessary expansions of our award-winning Juvenile Justice Center while watching building and operational costs closely. I’m running for Caddo Commission in District 4, where I live and own a business, to have a seat at the table and push for policies like these that promote the public good.

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 4, 1864. The New Orleans Tribune began publication. The Tribune was one of the first daily newspapers produced by blacks.
   
2. This week in New Orleans history. 11 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 1983. Pontchartrain Beach Closed.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   October 18-22, 2019
   46^th Andouille Festival
   St. John Community Center / Thomas F. Daley Park
   2900 Hwy. 51 
   LaPlace, LA
   Andouille pagent, Andouille run, Sunday Gospel Stage, Lil Smokies stage / kid's tent, 2nd line parade, Friday Dollar Night
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Royal St. singer.
   
5. Postcards from the Campaign Trail. Sydney Veazie. Works as a financial intern for John Bel Edwards. At the rally.

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332a. Lori Callais

332a. Our interview with Lori Callais, candidate for State House District 71, east of Baton Rouge. As a retired teacher I know that a strong workforce starts with providing a high quality education to every student in Louisiana. This means fully funding our public schools, paying and treating our teachers as professionals and stopping our over-reliance on standardized testing. On October 12th, #VoteForTheTeacher.

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