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630. Part 1 of Thomas Patterson joining us to discuss his new book, American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana. "Thomas E. Patterson's monumental biography of Huey Long is a profound reevaluation of his life and legacy, recognizing him as an inspirational progressive thinker, populist hero, and radical influence on the New Deal. Long transformed the politics of Louisiana by standing for the interests of citizens whom state officials had historically ignored. He eased suffrage restrictions so that more people could vote, and voters endorsed his program of more robust government services and shifting the tax burden to those better able to pay. In the United States Senate,... he advocated loudly and ceaselessly for the redistribution of wealth, expanding public works, increasing the money supply, insuring bank deposits, paying old-age pensions and veterans' benefits, delivering a minimum income for families, and funding college and vocational education. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, along with other politicians and pundits, dismissed Long's proposals as nonsense put forth by a reckless demagogue in search of votes.... Despite several biographies, acclaimed novels, and historical studies in the years since Long's death, his reputation today is mostly caricature: a spellbinding speaker, a dictator, a populist firebrand who was unprincipled and corrupt. Using previously untapped personal papers of Long and his son Russell, other primary sources, recent scholarship, and his experience as a lawyer, Patterson provides a necessary corrective as he analyzes the contours of Long's career, deconstructs the elements of his success, undercuts several myths related to his time in office, and explains the circumstances that led to his ultimate downfall. The result is the most comprehensive, balanced, and analytical study of the Kingfish to date." Thomas Patterson founded the Patterson Law Firm in Chicago, which focuses on helping businesses manages crises. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Every Man a King is Huey Long's political autobiography. In it, he describes his youth in the politically progressive Winnfield, and his rise to power in politics. And his politics are more relevant today than ever. “God called, 'Come to my feast.' Then what happened? Rockefeller, Morgan, and their crowd stepped up and took enough for 120 million people and left only enough for 5 million of all the other 125 million to eat. And so many millions must go hungry and without these good things God gave us unless we call on them to put some of it back.”  This week in Louisiana history. June 15, 2015. Blaze Starr, dancer linked to Earl K. Long, dead at 83. This week in New Orleans history. Alfred Bonnabel, Jefferson Parish school director who served on the school board from 1872 through 1918, dedicated a two-room schoolhouse in Bucktown on June 14, 1908. This week in Louisiana. Check out the Andouille Trail. The River Parishes Find locations here.      The Andouille Trail is a unique culinary byway that will introduce you to our contribution to Louisiana cuisine. You'll find producers with wooden smokehouses, recipes that have been handed down for generations, and restaurants serving up andouille in traditional and inventive new ways. Download the info or check out the trail!     Andouille was born in the River Parishes as French and German culinary heritages combined. When you taste our andouille, you are tasting our culinary heritage. Be careful to not call it sausage — because of the coarseness of the ground pork, it's not considered sausage by locals, it's simply andouille. Special seasonings, the coarsesness of the grind, and the very wood added during smoking, make every producer's andouille product a unique culinary offering - you'll want to try them all! Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pellera Trio play at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Scoot talks to Greg Buisson about the celebrations surrounding the bicentennial anniversary of Jefferson Parish

Off-bottom “Grand Isle Jewel” oysters are becoming more popular. We talk with Jerry Bologna, executive director of JEDCO about how they're helping promote them and about other good news around Jefferson Parish.

* The official start of hurricane season is almost here. We'll check in with President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how Jefferson Parish has been getting ready and what residents should do now to be ready for later. * The Pontchartrain Conservancy is hosting their annual Storm Aware and Prepare event this Saturday. We'll get the details from Corey Miller, the director of community engagement.

The official start of hurricane season is almost here. We check in with President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how Jefferson Parish has been getting ready and what residents should do now to be ready for later.

* State Sen Kirk Talbot on how they've worked to fix the insurance crisis * Could tort reform measures passed in Louisiana help lower rates? * What people can do NOW to prepare if a hurricane comes later * Explaining what the Wisner Trust is and the long saga with it * Why are some Senate Republicans not on board with the big beautiful bill? * International students have a big impact on Louisiana colleges and our economy

A huge new pickleball complex is open in Jefferson Parish. We get the details from President Cynthia Lee Sheng.

* Is subliminal messaging real? How do big companies try to influence us and get us to pick their products? * A huge new pickleball complex is open in Jefferson Parish. We'll get the details from President Cynthia Lee Sheng

* How companies convince us to buy their products * How do we get insurance companies to lower rates? * NOPD has constitutional policing, consent decree or not * Lawmakers are trying to solve the insurance crisis. Will the bills help? * Is subliminal messaging real? Does it actually work?

* The papal conclave is beginning. Here's how it works * How Jefferson Parish has been getting ready for the heavy rain * How to get a REAL ID * Would ending the consent decree mean any real changes for NOPD? * How long could it take to select a new pope? * Will auto tariffs drive costs up for consumers in the US?

* Checking in with Ben Lepine, the drainage director for Jefferson Parish, about pumps and drainage with the rain moving through our area. * Do you have a REAL ID? A majority of Louisiana residents don't. We'll talk with Matthew Boudreaux from the OMV about how to get one.

We check in with Ben Lepine, the drainage director for Jefferson Parish, about pumps and drainage with the rain moving through our area.

* A new inspector general's report slammed New Orleans's oversight of third-party inspectors * Trade deficits? Tariffs? Reserve currency? It's complicated, but we explain * What are some ways we can continue working on the insurance crisis here? * A step towards addressing water bill complaints in Jefferson Parish * How did we get to where we're at with Russia right now? * The mother of Carley McCord on her daughter's life, new book honoring her

* The Louisiana legislature has moved forward on a number of bills to address the insurance crisis. We'll see what Commissioner Tim Temple thinks of them and what else he wants to see happen.  * The Jefferson Parish council voted to require meter readers to take a picture when readings are really high or really low. We'll talk with Scott Walker about it.

The Jefferson Parish council voted to require meter readers to take a picture when readings are really high or really low. We talk with Scott Walker about it.

* What was it like sitting on a jury for a horrific murder case? * Temperatures are heating up, and that means more bugs that could bug your pets. We talk with Dr. Gary Levy with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital about fleas and ticks, keeping your pets safe from them, and other things to watch for if your animals are playing around outside this summer.

Tommy talks with Mark Johnson, a member of the jury that convicted Bunnak Landon in the murder of six year old Bella Fontenelle

* Jefferson Parish residents will vote on whether to renew millages for drainage, libraries, and recreation. We check in with Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how important they are. * Reflecting on the life of Pope Francis and his legacy after his passing

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Jefferson Parish residents will vote on whether to renew millages for drainage, libraries, and recreation. We check in with Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how important they are.

We continue our conversation about the good economic news going on in Jefferson Parish with Jerry Bologna from JEDCO.

* We'll continue our conversation about the good economic news going on in Jefferson Parish with Jerry Bologna from JEDCO. * Louisiana educators will be watching the session with teacher pay in limbo after Amendment 2 failed.

* How do nonreligious voters identify politically? * Are Louisiana teachers taking a pay cut if we don't do anything? * An iPhone could cost $30,000 if it were made in the US * What to know about the security plan for French Quarter Fest * Why this expert says halting the Mid-Barataria project is the wrong move * The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is this weekend! Here's what to know

* Alcohol abuse kills over 178,000 Americans every year. Here's what to know * Policing is a dangerous job, and it can go from routine to life-altering fast * Small business owners are concerned about being hit with this big tax * Trump is instituting tariffs today. What could it mean for the economy? * Our very own Courtney P is narrating a great new show on Louisiana cooking

* What should happen with the Esplanade Mall site in Kenner? Could IKEA be interested? * Face-to-face talks are going on this week aimed at ending the long-running bankruptcy case for the Archdiocese. We get the details

What should happen with the Esplanade Mall site in Kenner? Could IKEA be interested? We talk with Jerry Bologna with the Jefferson Economic Development Commission about some of the possibilities

A former Jefferson Parish deputy was arrested for soliciting a minor - and yes, he fits the stereotype. But what does that tell us about stereotypes?

We get updates on the severe weather rolling in, traffic updates, and touch base with Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, and Tangipahoa Parish

Tommy checks in with Joe Valiente, Director of Emergency Management for Jefferson Parish

Could some of the traffic woes in Jefferson Parish be improved with better coordination between traffic lights?

There have been a number of complaints about water bills in Jefferson Parish, so the parish is going to start offering in-person help for residents as soon as next month. Tommy talks with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng

* There have been a number of complaints about water bills in Jefferson Parish, so the parish is going to start offering in-person help for residents as soon as next month. * Does the seasoning go in the boil or on the crawfish? We talk with chef Isaac Toups about how the great crawfish debate and about all the work he does helping feed families in need.

* The great debate: does seasoning go on the crawfish or in the boil? * A number of LA bridges need to be assessed for their safety * Brandin Cooks can provide veteran mentorship for younger Saints receivers * Jefferson Parish is working to address complaints about high water bills * DOGE is targeting Social Security. What it could mean for Americans

CASA Jefferson needs volunteers to help advocate for abused and neglected children, and they'll train you. Tommy gets the details from Margaret Ether, an advocate recruiter for CASA Jefferson

* Breaking down the Saints free agency moves and how much cap space they have * How NIL is changing college sports and how LSU is adapting to the new world * Breaking down the amendments on the March 29 ballot * Officials are warning parents against hosting "measles parties" * Kids in Jefferson Parish needs help. Here's what you can do

* Talking to the City Services Coalition about their plan to improve New Orleans * Jefferson Parish wants to revamp its permitting process. President Cynthia Lee Sheng has described the current process as “horrible.”

Jefferson Parish wants to revamp its permitting process. President Cynthia Lee Sheng has described the current process as “horrible"

On the night of January 12, 2002, Corey MIller went to the Platinum Club in Jefferson Parish, LA. Corey, professionally known as “C-Murder,” lived in New Orleans and was at the peak of his rap career after being signed to the prominent label No Limit Records. A fight broke out at the overcrowded club, gunshots followed, and 16-year-old Steve Thomas was killed. Eyewitness testimony alleging Corey as the shooter led to his arrest, and he was charged with second degree murder. The prosecution had no physical evidence, only eyewitness testimony. And the State was later found to have suppressed evidence helpful to the defense. Yet and still, after 2 trials and over 60 votes by the jury, Corey was convicted and sentenced to mandatory life in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.change.org/p/john-bel-edwards-free-corey-miller-4b844fc5-2998-48f3-b7e8-e1dd8f1376f8 https://www.change.org/p/end-racial-injustice-retroactively-abolish-the-10-2-non-unanimous-jury-verdict-law-in-la https://www.instagram.com/cmurder/?hl=en https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/076-jason-flom-with-doug-dilosa-and-chris-pourciau-on-amendment-2/ jane@hoganattorneys.com Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

* We spend some time with Mike Detillier recapping the NFL Combine and looking ahead to free agency. * Are people in favor of the new Mardi Gras rules even though they weren't really being enforced this year? * Big Carnival news from Jefferson Parish

It's Lundi Gras! We check in with Arthur Hardy one more time this Carnival season for a Lundi Gras break down.

Checking in with Jefferson Parish councilmember Hans Liljeberg about Family Gras

* Getting the latest on the Saints coaching moves * We check in with Jefferson Parish councilmember Hans Liljeberg about Family Gras

Serious crime in unincorporated Jefferson Parish hit a record low in 2024, with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office reporting the lowest crime rate since officials began compiling statistics in the 1970s. Tommy talks with Sheriff Joe Lopinto about how they're doing it.

* Serious crime in unincorporated Jefferson Parish hit a record low in 2024, with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office reporting the lowest crime rate since officials began compiling statistics in the 1970s * The cold is coming, and taking heating safety seriously is vital

* Crime dropped to the lowest levels in at least decades in Jefferson Parish * Louisiana's backtracking on vaccines could have huge consequences * Are school vouchers working in Louisiana? * The Pope has a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." What is that? * How UNO is preparing the next generation of engineers

613 Part 1 of out chat with Ana Croegaert about the removal of Confederate monuments. We also talked to her about her participation in second line parades around the city. “In 2017, the City of New Orleans removed four segregation-era monuments celebrating the Southern Confederacy and valorizing white supremacist ideology. As in other cities, efforts to remove such monuments are not new, and historically have been connected to collective challenges to racialized inequality, and more recently to transnational postcolonial struggles. Given the longstanding activism in favor of removing such monuments I ask, Why now? In exploring this question, I examine the circulation of images, talk, and text about the monuments in relation to the city's post-2005 political economy and find that people's expressed sentiments regarding the statues illuminate the ongoing challenges faced by New Orleans' multiracial working-class and poor residents. I argue that the city administration's framing of the monuments as emblems of an unequal past decouples the monuments' removal from the urgent need to meaningfully address present inequalities.”   “I am a Chicago-based anthropologist working with ethnography, performance, and artmaking to expand awareness of people's creative efforts to deal with the aftermath of harm and to craft hopeful futures. From coffee cultures to public memorials, my work spans kitchen cupboards, urban gardens, and city streets to record how people make meaning in their daily lives.” Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. February 15, 1956. Fed. Judge S. Wright orders desegregation of N.O. schools with "all deliberate speed." This week in New Orleans history. Patent #2,341,866 was awarded to Andrew J. Higgins on February 15, 1944. Higgin's boats, built by New Orleanians and used during World War II, and particularly in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, prompted Dwight D. Eisenhower to say, "Andrew Higgins...is the man who won the war for us...If Higgins had not designed and built those LCVPs, we never could have landed over an open beach. The whole strategy of the war would have been different." Hitler called Higgins "the "New Noah". This week in Louisiana. Family Gras in Jefferson Parish February 21, 22, & 23, 2025     Mardi Gras Plaza     3300 block Veterans Memorial Boulevard     Across from Lakeside Shopping Center. Entrance gates will open one hour prior to the festival's start time. The VIP Royal Pass area will open 30 minutes prior to the music starting.     Family Gras is a FREE event that features the spectacle of Mardi Gras parades, cuisine, local art, a kids' court, and outdoor concerts by national artists as well as Louisiana favorites!     Family Gras features a wide variety of musical talents that the entire family can enjoy. The Beach Boys, Brett Eldredge, Cyndi Lauper, Martina McBride, Ann Wilson, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Marshall Tucker Band, The Pointer Sisters, Zac Brown Band, Lauren Aliana, Leann Rimes, and many others have performed in the past. Shop the Art Market for items such as Louisiana photography, hair accessories, hand-crafted jewelry, and more. Our Kids' Court has various activities for kids 12 and younger, such as face painting, hand-wax art, and interactive games. Savor delicious fare from our festival food vendors, such as shrimp po-boys, chicken andouille gumbo, crawfish mac n cheese, Louisiana-style meat pies, California sushi, spicy tuna tacos, and crab & tuna wonton nachos! Listen to the music. Watch the Krewes of Excalibur, Atlas, and Madhatters as they roll in front of the Family Gras site on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Relax in one of Jefferson's hotels. Click here to book your room! Postcards from Louisiana. Medicare String Band in Natchitoches. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Cynthia Lee Sheng joins Dave Cohen and Mike Detillier to talk about the latest updates from the winter storm in Jefferson Parish.

Gov Jeff Landry updates us on the latest improvements from the winter storm. Plus, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng joins the show to update us on her parish.

Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters founders Joey and Gwen Lacoste are in studio to talk about what's new about their big parade in 2025 and how you can get involved

This week, we're doing something a little different and talking about Steven Seagal: Lawman– a cop show starring Steven Seagal that's streaming for free on Tubi, where it belongs. We point our focus to two episodes: “The Way of the Gun,” and “Crack War,” and we don't think any further introduction is necessary to be entirely honest.  Steven Seagal sees suspects scurrying several suspicious scenes!  Professor pudgy panting and pretending to be a police person! Jizz jazz jamming it in the same hole! Meandering motel meth molestation! Seagal's backseat driving legitimately pissing off a real officer! Flagrant use of the word “Orientals!” Steven Seagal running! Steven Seagal speaking jive-talk in a misguided attempt to connect with the local community of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana! Steven Seagal shredding on a Stratocaster for childhood cancer! Steven Seagal, Steven Seagal, and much, much more on this week's episode of The Worst Movie Ever Made!  Steven Seagal. www.theworstmovieevermade.com