489. Christina Georgacopoulos, part 1

489. Part 1 of our interview Christina Georgacopoulos about her article, "Huey Long and the Lying Newspapers." "Huey Long’s use of the phrase 'lyingnewspapers' to discredit negative publicity is commonly cited as evidence of his negative relationship with the mainstream press, but he did not always hold a hostile view toward newspapers. Before the press turned against him during his enemies' attempt to impeach him as governor in 1929, newspapers were one of his central tools for political advancement. He devised strategies to attract press attention and relied on newspapers to publicize himself and propagate his ideas more frequently and consistently than he used circulars or radio broadcasts, which are commonly attributed to his political success. As with all populists, his disruptive ideas and behavior threatened the status quo and provoked hostile responses from the political and economic elite. The negative publicity he received as a result of their opposition and criticism worked to his advantage, however, because the press gave him a platform to defend himself and explain his perspective."

1. This week in Louisiana history. September 1, 1800. Treaty of San Ildefonso provides for Spanish cession of Louisiana to France giving Napoleon Louisiana from Spain.
2. This week in New Orleans history. The Great Hurricane. October 1, 1893. During the October 1 and 2, 1893 Chenier Caminada Hurricane (also know as the Grand Isle Hurricane), Milneburg was badly damaged.  Two-hundred survivors sought refuge at the Port Pontchartrain lighthouse at Milneburg (later Ponchartrain Beach). Female light keeper Ellen Wilson was publicly recognized for taking in the newly homeless. 
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Tour du Teche Canoe Race
   Bayou Teche
   New Iberia LA 70560
   October 7-9, 2022
   Canoe race on the entire length, 133 miles, of Bayou Teche.  "C'est pas juste une course!  (It's not just a race!)"  All age groups invited to paddle, either complete race or predetermined shortened race legs between cities along the Teche.
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   Phone: 630-605-0671
   Email: tourduteche@gmail.com
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Jimmy Buffett at Jazz Fest.

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