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Halloween is coming up tomorrow, and New Orleans is frequently cited as one of the spookiest cities in America. Today on @LAConsidered, we dive into some of the scariest legends in the Crescent City with a former @Tulane professor and ghost tour guide. wwno.org
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a short explainer on the SpaceX lawsuit (including some of the industrial board’s best jokes)
Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered:
– How @jbletlow’s campaign is responding to gains from @jamiedavis06
– How BP oil spill has impacted marine life 16 years later
– An organization aims to combat stigma around death and dying
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The organization Wake is aiming to erase the discomfort around death. The group helps people cope with dying and bring the process around preparing for death more into the public light. We hear from the organization ahead of their big event, on @LAConsidered.
A new study found that marine life in the Gulf dropped 60% after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. It hasn’t come close to recovering. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear from the study’s author about what this research means for the health of aquatic ecosystems.
The midterm elections are less than a week away, and the polls are suggesting massive gains for Democrats. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear how @jbletlow’s campaign is responding to @jamiedavis06 growth in popularity. wwno.org
Today on @LAConsidered, we speak with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate @jamiedavis06, who shares his views on economic development, NDAs and working across the aisle. Plus, we get the details behind the 50th Louisiana Book Fest. wwno.org/show/louisiana-cons…
The midterm elections are just around the corner. Today on @LAConsidered, Democratic Senate candidate @jamiedavis06 walks us through his campaign, what farming has taught him about politics and what it will take for a Democrat to win in Louisiana. wwno.org
The Midterm elections are in the final stretch, and the polling suggests Republicans have their back against the wall. Today on @LAConsidered, Republican-turned-Independent strategist and commentator, Tim Miller (@Timodc) joins us for his take. wwno.org
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The property-tax exemption alone is worth nearly $23.8 billion. The payments cover about 3 cents of every tax dollar SpaceX would otherwise owe.
Records also show a SpaceX executive signed a notice of lease five days before the board voted.
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The public notice for the board’s meetings? A piece of paper posted inside the courthouse.
At the board’s first meeting, a lawyer explained that notice could be posted somewhere in the building.
“Back door?” a member joked.
“Doesn’t have to be the front door,” the lawyer said.
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Hours later, Gov. Jeff Landry announced the spaceport at an invitation-only event.
The lawsuit alleges the secrecy started weeks earlier, when parish officials revived a board dormant for nearly 30 years. The board wasn’t on the agenda until jurors added it during the meeting.
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On Aug. 25, a local board approved a key piece of the deal for SpaceX’s planned $100 billion spaceport. The agenda called it “Project Osprey.”
Less than 30 minutes after the meeting began, the board unanimously approved the tax agreement. No public comment.
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“Back door?” a boardmember jokes. “Doesn’t have to be the front door,” a lawyer laughs.
Recordings I obtained capture how a dormant Louisiana board approved SpaceX’s $100B spaceport with a codename, one notice on a courthouse door and no public comment. Now residents are suing.
Last week marked 50 years since the George Prince Ferry Disaster, when a ferry commuting between Destrehan and Luling was struck by a Norwegian tanker. Today on @LAConsidered, we remember the tragedy that took 77 lives. wwno.org
WWNO is celebrating Public Radio Music Day with our second annual benefit concert, Benefest! Tune in to @LAConsidered, to learn how to attend the event, featuring music from @LeylaMcCalla and Tank Ball of @TankandDaBangas. wwno.org
Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered:
– Latest in the LA Senate race
– What @BillyNungesser has to say about widespread NDAs
– The Lion King comes to New Orleans, featuring two locals in the cast
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The Lion King is coming to the Saenger Theater, and two NOLA natives are taking to the stage. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear from one of the dancers, who walks us through the show’s longevity and what it means to perform in his hometown.
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There have been multiple reports of state officials signing NDAs with tech giants, but Louisiana Lt. Gov. @BillyNungesser says he’s largely been left in the dark. Today on @LAConsidered, Nungesser speaks with @WAdrewhawkins about what this means for the state’s economic deals.