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June is Pride Month, and on @LAConsidered, we are looking back on the life of a legendary NOLA-born drag king who played a pivotal role in the Stonewall uprising. Tune in now for the story of Stormé DeLarverie. wrkf.org
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The driverless car company Waymo announced plans to expand in New Orleans last year. But so far, all of the cars have human drivers. We hear when these autonomous cars might actually become autonomous, today on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org
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Juneteenth is this Friday, and the Southwest Louisiana Juneteenth Committee will host several events this weekend celebrating Black culture and commemorating the end of American chattel slavery. Abram Freeman, the committee’s founder, joins us on @LAConsidered with details.
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A new program seeks to help Black children achieve academic success and develop essential life skills. Michael Victorian, incoming president of 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, joins us today on @LAConsidered to share the successes of Project Excel. wrkf.org/show/louisiana-cons…
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Former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was accused of misconduct in a bombshell indictment released mere days before she was set to leave office. Now, two judges have recused themselves from her trial. @Matt_BruceDBNJ joins us today on @LAConsidered with the latest.
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Today on @LAConsidered, we hear from a tech entrepreneur looking to use artificial intelligence to combat the disease ALS. Plus, an @LSU professor weighs in on the fight between fisherman and oil companies over who owns drowned land.
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Over the last two weeks on Sea Change, we’ve been discussing the fight between fisherman and oil companies over who owns the right to access drowned land. Today, an @LSU professor weighs in with what he thinks might be a solution.
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The nonprofit Everything ALS recently announced new funding to help look for a cure for the disease using artificial intelligence. Today on @LAConsidered, we learn more about scientific questions surrounding the condition and hear from a patient in Louisiana.
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A sports medicine physician has opened one of the world’s first clinics and treatment centers specifically for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Today on @LAConsidered, we discuss EDS, the symptoms of loose skin, joint instability and hypermobility — and treatment options.
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It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with @NOLANews’ @stephgracela. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear about a two-year extension for the city of New Orleans to use unspent money from FEMA after Hurricane Katrina. wrkf.org
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The André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice is gearing up for some exciting summer projects. Named for a Black Civil War hero, the space is dedicated to presenting the work of Black playwrights with full productions. We hear more, today on @LAConsidered.
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The New Orleans immigration court is set to dramatically increase the number of hearings judges oversee each day. This is due to the Trump administration’s push to accelerate deportation decisions. @veritenewsnola’s @bmisick tells us more today on @LAConsidered.
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Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered:
– @UofNO president to leave amid transition back to @LSU system
– Investigation into companies that monitor ankle devices
– Rap album in Louisiana Creole
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Louisiana artist and scholar Jermaine Butler is releasing what is believed to be the first rap album recorded entirely in Louisiana Creole. He tells us more about learning the language and incorporating Creole musical traditions today on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org/show/louisiana-cons…
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Baton Rouge’s district attorney is scrutinizing companies that monitor ankle devices used by courts and law enforcement agencies to track offenders. We learn about investigations into these companies today on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org
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Today on @LAConsidered, we bring you the latest episode of Sea Change. We hear from the author of the book, Climate Wayfinding, to discuss room for optimism while navigating the climate crisis.
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This weekend, New Orleans’ annual Black Nerd Fest, or Blerdfest, returns. The event is meant to increase representation in the Black community when it comes to anime, superheroes, sci-fi, cosplay and more. We hear the details today on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org/show/louisiana-cons…
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Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered:
– The race for Bill Cassidy’s Senate seat
– Ruling in Angola farm line trial
– Black Nerd Fest returns to NOLA
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Last week, a federal judge ruled that while men forced to work on the farm line at Angola are subject to dangerous and harsh conditions, the court cannot force the state to fix the problem. We dive into the ruling today on @LAConsidered.
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