Japan Fest kicks off this weekend at NOMA, the New Orleans Museum of Art. It’s billed as the largest celebration in the Gulf South dedicated to Japanese art and culture.
NOMA’s Public Programs Coordinator Kate McCurdy joins us with more on the festivities
No Matter The Water is a new five-part documentary series that explores what it takes to stay rooted in the Gulf South, even as the land and water change. The podcast follows five South Louisianans who share stories of faith, adaptation and protecting their community during times of uncertainty. The series was created by The Current, in Lafayette and produced by Rachel Nederveld. Rachel joins us for more on the stories she captured.
Drug checking is a service that tests drug samples and tells people what’s in them so they can make safer choices. Other countries, including the Netherlands, have national drug checking systems. But as the Gulf States Newsroom’s Drew Hawkins reports, there aren’t any in the Gulf South.
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