Oct 19 Watch 8:19 How Trombone Shorty is training the next generation of musicians in his hometown By PBS News Hour Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty, grew up with music all around him in New Orleans, first playing on the streets at age 4. Now with a Grammy, an international following and a new album, Andrews also devotes himself… Continue watching
Oct 19 WATCH: Trombone Shorty joins a ‘second line’ in New Orleans By Anne Azzi Davenport Trombone Shorty said he always makes a point of dropping by his old neighborhood when he stops home from his tours. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 6:46 New Orleans mayor on supporting Harvey recovery: ‘We’re all in the same boat’ By PBS News Hour Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans 12 years ago this week, and lessons from past disasters will be needed to overcome the fallout of Hurricane Harvey. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Miles O’Brien to discuss how federal and state governments… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 3:40 News Wrap: Kenyan election officials dispute Odinga victory claims By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the dispute over Kenya’s presidential election intensified as supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga declared victory over incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta, a claim rejected by the election commission. Also, five people are dead and more than… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Georgia voters cast ballots in House special election By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Tuesday, voters in Atlanta's northern suburbs went to the polls in a special election that's now the most expensive race ever for a seat in the U.S. House. Also, House Speaker Paul Ryan promised that… Continue watching
Jun 04 A taxpayer gamble on medical tourism: Louisiana subsidizes proton therapy to boost its economy By Max Blau, STAT Proton therapy only works for specific types of cancer, but Louisiana officials are hopeful their centers will make the state a medical tourism destination. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 10:37 Why Confederate monuments are coming down By PBS News Hour New Orleans is the latest city to start taking down historical but controversial monuments that many say celebrate slavery and the Confederacy. Angry opponents see the move as suppressing or rewriting history in the service of political correctness. William Brangham… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 3:06 News Wrap: Trump signs executive orders on cybersecurity, voter fraud By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed two executive orders. One aims to strengthen the government’s cybersecurity, while another establishes a bipartisan commission to review claims of voter fraud. Also, the city of New Orleans removed a statue of… Continue watching
May 01 5 important stories that have (almost) nothing to do with politics By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith Here are five important stories overlooked in the Donald Trump 100-day fanfare that are still worth your attention. Continue reading
Feb 27 Column: How Mardi Gras beads get to the French Quarter By David Redmon for The Conversation A U.K. criminologist tells the dark story behind the production and use of Mardi Gras beads. Continue reading