2008 WWOZ Radio Broadcasts on events in New Orleans

The Levee Hearing

The National Research Council recently held a meeting at the Hotel Monteleone to announce some of the findings in their independent assessment of the Army Corps of Engineers Flood Protection plan for the city of New Orleans. We hear from Badass Emma, a local resident of New Orleans as well as the public as they address the board during the public comments session of the meeting. Click here to listen to the broadcast.

First Responders

These days, New Orleans Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Service departments are getting much-needed help from non-governmental sources. Go for a ride with one of New Orleans' finest, Chris Keller, an EMS paramedic. His job has changed since Hurricane Katrina -- in some ways you might not expect. Click here to listen to the broadcast.

Tipitina's 30th Anniversary

A celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tipitinas going on the week of January 14th that contains some recollections of the early days and some short vignettes about more recent times. Click here to listen to the broadcast.

Mardi Gras = Time to Costume

When you live in New Orleans, you have to know a thing or two about costuming. A handful of New Orleanians explain how it's done, what it means, and why it's so darn important. Click here to listen to the broadcast.

The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic is 10 years old!

For the last ten years, The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic has been providing ongoing medical and mental health care to some of our city's greatest assets: our musicians.With music by Jo Cool Davis, Astral Project, The Soul Rebels, Roselyn & David, and The Rebirth Brass Band. Click here to listen to the broadcast.