Jan 24th, 2005 · Just in time for Mardi Gras, NPR's Cheryl Devall chats with New Orleans jazz trumpeter Kermit Ruffins about his latest CD Putumayo Presents: Kermit Ruffins, on which he pays homage to the legend he's most often compared to, Louis Armstrong.
Jan 12th, 2005 · Susan Roesgen of member station WWNO in New Orleans, La., reports on the deaths of six members of the Louisiana National Guard in Iraq last week. They were all from the same unit, and their deaths have left the community in shock.
Jan 7th, 2005 · This Saturday is the 190th anniversary of the American victory over the British at the Battle at New Orleans. It was the final battle in the War of 1812, one that made Andrew Jackson a national hero. The day was celebrated widely in the years after the battle; but after the Civil War, the holiday became less widely celebrated and is now largely forgotten. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Bob Fulcher, author of "The Glorious (But Forgotten) Eighth of January" published in the Tennessee Conservationist.
Dec 15th, 2004 · First-time mystery writer Ken Mask talks about his New Orleans crime novel, Murder at the Butt. Hear Mask and NPR's Tavis Smiley.
Dec 11th, 2004 · Maurice Ruffin is a lawyer in New Orleans. But he shies away from jazz as he talks about some of the music he enjoys. It's another in the "What Are You Listening To?" series. NPR's Jennifer Ludden listens along.
Dec 9th, 2004 · Dr. John is more than just a legendary blues pianist. He's a genuine New Orleans character -- a little swig of Bourbon Street -- straight out of central casting. Dr. John, a.k.a. Mac Rebennack talks with Co-host Steve Inskeep about his new album Dis Dat or D'Udda.
Nov 2nd, 2004 · Commentator Ed Cullen describes an evening drive across the Atchafalaya Basin, a large swamp between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The solitary trip gives rise to flights of imagination.
Oct 12th, 2004 · Louisiana officials are studying whether gastric by-pass surgery helps to reduce obesity related health problems. In a 5-year study, Louisiana will pay for the surgery for state employees through the state health insurance plan. Susan Roesgen of member station WWNO in New Orleans reports.