On this episode, rebuilding Louisiana's coast, preparing for the fall elections and some good old fashioned rock 'n roll.
CORRECTION: In the beginning of this episode, Sue Lincoln states that Louisiana loses a football field of land a day. That figure is incorrect. Louisiana actually loses approximately a football field of land every 45 minutes.
It’s Labor Day weekend, the (sort-of) official end of summer. But as we prepare to put away our swimsuits and beach dreams of summer, we’ve got a story about dreams fulfilled. TravisLuxsits down with Baton Rouge rock band TheRakers, and points out it’s never too late to start living the dream.
Then, campaign season is about to kick into high gear, as qualifying for local and statewide races starts Tuesday. Jeremy Alford discusses the statewide elections—which officials will be facing real challengers, and whether we’ll have any surprises in the quest for the Governor’s Mansion.
Louisiana’s land loss is the equivalent of a football field every 45 minutes. So how do you fix that? Nick Janzen takes us to the toe of Louisiana’s boot to give us a lesson in recreating marshes, and even some terra firma.
One thing about saying good-bye to summer – we’ll soon be saying hello to cooler temperatures. Dan Gill says farewell to warm-weather favorites like peppers and okra, and has tips for planting cool-season veggies like cabbage, carrots and cauliflower.
And from Capitol Access, you’ll get to hear the most tweeted and talked-about quote thus far in the Governor’s race, as Jay Dardenne gave a solo performance at WRKF’s Politics and Pinot event.
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