490. Christina Georgacopoulos, part 2

490. Part 2 of our interview with Christina Georgacopoulos about her thesis  "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. October 8, 2015. 75 yr old Chef of Louisiana K-Paul's Kitchen, Paul Prudhomme, died today. He was born in Opelousas in 1940.
2. This week in New Orleans history. The Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge (also known as the Luling-Destrehan Bridge) is a cable-stayed bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It is named for the late United States Congressman Hale Boggs. The bridge was dedicated by Governor David C. Treen and Bishop Stanley Ott of Baton Rouge and opened to traffic on October 8, 1983 connecting Louisiana Highway 18 on the West Bank and Louisiana Highway 48 on the East Bank.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Tabasco Factory Tours
   Hwy 329 Avery Island Rd
   Avery Island LA 70513
   The ultimate TABASCO® fan experience on Avery Island allows visitors a behind the scenes look of the history and production of how we make our famous TABASCO® Pepper Sauce from seed to sauce. The Avery Island Fan Experience includes a self-guided tour of the TABASCO® Museum, Pepper Greenhouse, Barrel Warehouse, Avery Island Conservation, Salt Mine diorama, TABASCO Country Store®, TABASCO® Restaurant 1868! and the 170-acre natural beauty of Jungle Gardens.
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   Phone: 337-373-6129
   Email: katlyn.decou@tabasco.com
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Irma Thomas at Jazz Fest.

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