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Daily News Lesson March 03 2023

Top stories: Librarians push back against book bans + News wrap 3/3/23 + Student video

Discuss the latest on attempts to remove books from libraries and the fight over library board control

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Daily News Lesson December 21 2021

Why dozens of men spent most of their lives in prison after Louisiana reneged on plea deal

Aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana

Daily News Lesson September 02 2021

FEMA tackles recovery after Hurricane Ida

Hear from a FEMA representative on what's needed now in storm ravaged areas of the country

Ida Roars Toward Louisiana With Near Record-Setting Winds

Daily News Lesson August 30 2021

Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana coast

Discuss the impact and potential fallout of a powerful storm that has made landfall in Louisiana

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Daily Video August 25 2015

Is New Orleans prepared for the next Katrina?

New Orleans has spent a lot of money updating its defenses in the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina caused widespread flooding, but some fear that it may still not be enough when the next storm hits.

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