<p>Mitch Landrieu served as the mayor of New Orleans from 2010 to 2018, helping to rebuild the city from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. Now focusing his attention on racial equity, the NOLA-native talks to Padden and Richard about his life as a professional actor before he pivoted into politics, what it's like to lead through a disaster, and the economic and connective power of the arts. Recorded March 24, 2021</p>

Mitch Landrieu served as the mayor of New Orleans from 2010 to 2018, helping to rebuild the city from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. Now focusing his attention on racial equity, the NOLA-native talks to Padden and Richard about his life as a professional actor before he pivoted into politics, what it's like to lead through a disaster, and the economic and connective power of the arts. Recorded March 24, 2021

Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu, New Orleans

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Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu, New Orleans

Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu, New Orleans