384. Maurice Ruffin

384. Maurice Ruffin returns to the podcast to talk about his new novel. We Cast a Shadow: A Novel is the story of a black lawyer in a version of the American South. We are dropped into a future where the country is even more willing than now to follow its worst, most racist inclinations. He wants to protect his son by getting him "demelanization" surgery.

1. This week in Louisiana history. September 27, 1902. N.O. streetcar employees strike for 8-hr days and 25 cent per hr. minimum wage.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Edwin P. Compass, III resigned as Chief of Police on September 27, 2005. Compass, who earlier said he was organizing a tribunal to handle the cases of 249 officers who left their posts without permission during Hurricane Katrina, did not give any reason for his resignation.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Tangipahoa Parish Fair
   
   September 30th, 2020 - November 4th, 2020
   Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds

   404 Reid Ave.,

   Amite, LA 70422
   800-542-7520
   Website
   Arts & Crafts, Live Music, Pioneer Town, Indian Village, School Exhibits, Carnival Rides and Livestock Show. Come on out for a "Good ole Time"!
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Captain Buckles. Royal Frenchman Hotel Bar.

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