The mayor of New Orleans announces new bar restrictions. Public schools won't open to students for in-class learning right away. And the long-time district attorney of Orleans Parish announces his retirement.
Louisiana rejoins the list of states with rising case loads of coronavirus. But some politicians are crying foul over pandemic precautions. That's troubling for medical professionals; so are the growing number of tourists coming to New Orleans. Also, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation has rebranded itself for changing times. But its mission remains a serious one.
"Text me," maybe! How will data from Mayor Cantrell's new campaign texts be used? And, a panel discussion on color, coronavirus, and what's left of the "American Dream": local broadcaster Don P, community activist Jenny Yanez and Lens columnist Crystal Zheng join the conversation.
A think tank conservative and an infectious diseases doctor strongly disagree on the merits of quick reopenings. And David Torkanowsky joins our conversation on the live music blues in New Orleans.
Gov. Edwards and Mayor Cantrell respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Michael Isaac Stein discusses economic and labor impacts. Bob Marshall looks at the Coastal Master Plan.
Charters schools prepare for a potential outbreak of coronavirus. Pollution opponents link up in New Orleans. And Nick Chrastil offers background on the Section G Project.
