New Orleans: Up Close and Personal

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New Orleans: Up Close and Personal episodes

October 20, 2020 Inspiration of an Industry: 3rd Ward.
The entertainment industry was inspired greatly by the happenings in the third ward over the last century. Listen in to learn more.
12 min
August 29, 2020 Did the Levees Break the Lower 9?
Walk through this historic and resilient community to consider the impact of “progress” on society.
15 min
August 08, 2020 The Legend of Desire
Strolling through the Upper Ninth Ward now. Let’s learn about this little gem of a neighborhood.
13 min
June 22, 2020 In the East - It is the 9th Ward
Let’s explore the 9th Ward and begin at the most eastern tip; New Orleans East
10 min
February 19, 2019 Da Seventh Ward
At the heart of Creole New Orleans is this working class neighborhood, still thriving after all these years.
10 min
November 11, 2018 Mid-City: Midpoint of the Crescent City
Discover what lies along the baptismal Waters of the Crescent City in historic Mid-City New Orleans.
12 min
September 08, 2018 Central City: The Heart of the Crescent
Music, social justice and food are tied into the history of this storied neighborhood.
11 min
August 26, 2018 Just Take Claiborne Avenue
We move NE across Uptown and discover things old and new.
14 min
August 01, 2018 It's All Uptown, Baby
We continue our journey upriver to neighborhood with interesting histories and good eats. Journey with us.
25 min
July 22, 2018 The Americans Moved Uptown: The Lower Garden District
What is there to see and do?
8 min

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Take a walk through the Crescent City with a native. You'll discover the seldom visited neighborhoods and the untold stories from an "insider's" eye.