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WWNO Features
WWNO Features
Garland Robinette interview
New Orleans, LA
(2009-11-20)
WWNO's Paul Maassen talks with Garland Robinette, host of the Think Tank on WWL Radio.
National World War II Museum Expands
New Orleans, La.
(2009-11-09)
New Orleans is well known for Mardis Gras and Bourbon Street, but a trend is emerging that shows cultural events and attractions bringing more people to the city. A major expansion of the World War II Museum, opening this weekend, should continue that trend. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
Fundred Dollar Bill Project Aims to Fix New Orleans' Lead-Contaminated Soil
New Orleans, Louisiana
(2009-11-05)
We don't normally turn to artists to solve big, public health problems. But Mel Chin's Fundred Dollar Bill Project may be New Orleans' best shot at fixing our widespread, lead-contaminated soil. Exposure to lead-contaminated soil puts children at risk for health problems and learning disabilities.
Hospitals Spark Controversy
New Orleans, Louisiana
(2009-10-28)
Following Hurricane Katrina, Charity Hospital's administrator, LSU Health Sciences, closed the hospital. Now they, along with most city and state officials, want to open a new public teaching hospital in Lower Mid-City, where business and homes currently stand. Many people -- including preservationists, politicians, architects, and health care providers -- say reopening Charity is what's best for New Orleans.
NOLA hosts filmscoring event
New Orleans, LA
(2009-10-23)
An innovative project to for Louisiana musicians hoping that filmmakers will use local talent and recording facilities in movie and television productions. Jay Weigel talks to WWNO about NOLA hosting this filmscoring event.
New York Times Bestselling Author Robert Hicks New Novel "A Separate Country"
New Orleans
(2009-10-15)
Writer Robert Hicks burst onto the national literary scene in 2005 - when his first novel - "The Widow of the South" - garnered great reviews - and hit the New York Times bestseller list just a week after publication. Robert Hicks second novel - "A Separate Country" - which is set in post-Civil War New Orleans - is just out - and is also receiving widespread critical acclaim. WWNO's Fred Kasten picks up the story...
CNN's Soledad O'Brien talks with WWNO
New Orleans, LA
(2009-10-09)
Soledad O'Brien of CNN talked with WWNO's Paul Maassen about her book and documentary series, Latino in America, during her recent visit to New Orleans.
New Orleans Writer Nevada Barr Talks About Her New Novel "13 1/2"
New Orleans
(2009-10-05)
Crescent City writer Nevada Barr is known - and widely admired - for her best-selling Anna Pigeon mystery series - but in her latest novel - "13 1/2" - she steps out of the series to deliver a stand-alone psychological thriller set largely in post-Katrina New Orleans. WWNO's Fred Kasten has more...
Music National Service pilot project begins in NOLA
New Orleans, LA
(2009-09-24)
Music National Service (MNS) is a new social enterprise that supports and expands the use of music to meet important civic and social goals. A pilot project has begun in New Orleans and WWNO's Paul Maassen spoke with Founder/CEO Kiff Gallagher and Sonja Robinson, Project Director in New Orleans.
Author Robert Edsel on "Monuments Men"
New Orleans, LA
(2009-09-17)
Robert Edsel author of "The Monuments Men" speaks with WWNO
Ducks Spark Controversy in Bayou St. John
New Orleans, LA
(2009-09-14)
New Orleans is famous for welcoming newcomers, but in parts of Mid-City, there's a disagreement about Bayou St. John's newest additions. Eve Abrams has the story.
Roosevelt Hotel Opening
New Orleans, LA
(2009-07-31)
The Roosevelt Hotel, on University Avenue, just off Canal Street, was once considered the grand hotel of the South. It originally opened as The Grunewald in 1893, became the Roosevelt in 1920, and reopened as The Fairmont in 1965. The hotel closed following Hurricane Katrina, but this month, it reopened, once again, as the Roosevelt. Eve Abrams reports
CecileTebo talks about NOAH closure
New Orelans, LA
(2009-07-24)
State lawmakers had earmarked $14.2 million for the New Orleans Adolescent Hospital during the recent Legislative Session, but the funding was voided due to a line item veto by Governor Bobby Jindal. Cecile Tebo of NOPD's Mental Health Crisis Unit discusses the issue with contributor Hal Clark.
Microsoft Conference brings Business Leaders and Business to New Orleans
New Orleans, La.
(2009-07-16)
As thousands of Microsoft executives and their partners finish up their conference this week in New Orleans, tourism officials are banking on the event paying off much longer. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more:
WWII Uboats in the Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans, LA
(2009-06-29)
During WWII, there was a lot more than just shrimp boats off the Louisiana coast. Author CJ Christ talks with WWNO's Paul Maassen about his book "WWII in the Gulf of Mexico" in which he details German Uboat patrols of the coast of Louisiana.
Open Sound New Orleans - Pie Man
New Orleans, LA
(2009-06-11)
Open Sound New Orleans is an online sound mapping project that invites you to contribute recordings of the unique sounds and voices of our city. WWNO is collaborating with Open Sound New Orleans to present some of these community-contributed sounds. Eve Troeh contributes this sound of Ed Buckner, the Pie Man.Learn more and listen to other New Orleans sounds as well as submit recordings and suggestions at Open Sound New Orleans.
Mural in Marigny gets a repaint
New Orleans, LA
(2009-06-08)
When Debra Oppenheim and Rick Fifield bought their Marigny home and work space in 2004, it came with a badly faded mural on the outside wall. Brooklyn-based artist Jonathan Blum painted that mural in 1994 on what was then his friend's photography studio. Jonathan recently returned to New Orleans to repaint the mural. Eve Abrams brings us this story.
UNO Chancellor Tim Ryan On Proposed Budget Cuts
New Orleans, LA
(2009-05-27)
Higher education in our area could soon be facing some tough choices. University of New Orleans Chancellor Dr Tim Ryan spoke with WWNO about the proposed state budget cuts and the impact they would have on UNO and the state.
Interview with Lisa Mullins of "The World"
New Orleans, LA
(2009-05-26)
WWNO speaks with host of "The World," Lisa Mullins
I - Witness Central City
New Orleans, LA
(2008-11-01)
An innovative project to gather stories about New Orleans. Eve Abrams reports
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