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Matt Kennedy joins the show to reflect on his time at WJBO during Hurricane Katrina, sharing the emotional toll of feeling helpless behind the mic. He recalls two defining moments in his broadcasting career—9/11 and Katrina—when the power of radio felt both vital and limited. As the city faced devastation, Matt grappled with the challenge of informing the public while wishing he could do more to help directly.
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By Brian HaldaneMatt Kennedy joins the show to reflect on his time at WJBO during Hurricane Katrina, sharing the emotional toll of feeling helpless behind the mic. He recalls two defining moments in his broadcasting career—9/11 and Katrina—when the power of radio felt both vital and limited. As the city faced devastation, Matt grappled with the challenge of informing the public while wishing he could do more to help directly.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.