385. Huey Long vs Willie Stark

385. Every Man a King vs All the King's Men. Last spring, Bruce taught an upper-level course in Louisiana literature. This week, we're airing a class discussion on Huey Long in his autobiography, Every Man a King, vs Willie Stark in Robert Penn Warren's  All the King's Men.

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 4, 1792. Under Gov. Carondelet, the first theatre opened in Louisiana on St. Peter St., N.O.
2. This week in New Orleans history. James Gallier Sr. Perishes in Hurricane, October 3, 1866. Was an architect. He died along with his second wife Catherine Maria Robinson, on October 3, 1866, when the steamer Evening Star, on which they were travelling from New York to New Orleans, sank in a hurricane at Cape Hatteras off the Georgia Coast.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Red River Revel Arts Festival
   
   October 3rd, 2020 - October 11th, 2020
   Festival Plaza

   101 Crockett St,

   Shreveport, LA 71101
   318-424-4000 | Fax
   Website | Email
   This popular art and music festival features nine days of food, live music, children's activities, and some the finest visual and performing arts experiences from local and regional artists.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Quess @ Take 'em Down NOLA. 

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Cleanth Brooks and Robert Penn Warren