Collection:LPB

Genre: Panel

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2008-12-17

Duration: 00:57:22

Subjects: Violent crimes | Hurricane Katrina, 2005 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | HOMELESS PEOPLE

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Freeman, Craig Host
• Godoy, Al Producer
• Lee, Matt Panelist
• Clayton, Tony Panelist
• Blunt, Shelton Dennis Panelist
• Quinn, Julie Panelist
• Blakely, Edward Panelist
• Rowley, Karen Panelist
• Milling, King Panelist
• Lewis, William Panelist
• Keller, Valerie Panelist
• Holden, Kip Panelist
• Kegel, Martha Panelist
• Moret, Stephen Panelist
• Barfield, Tim Panelist
• Alexander, Rodney Panelist
• May, Joe Panelist

This episode of the series “Louisiana Public Square” from December 17, 2008, features a look back at some of the show’s memorable moments from the 2008 season. The topics include: a discussion on the rate of violent crime in Louisiana (“Violence in Louisiana”); the status of post-Hurricane Katrina recovery in Louisiana and Mississippi (“Coastal Comeback: Louisiana and Mississippi After Katrina”); the effects of homelessness on Louisiana’s citizens (“Homeless in Louisiana”); and economic development across the state (“Economic Development in Louisiana”). This program was preserved through a 2022-2023 Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellowship. Hosts: Beth Courtney and Craig Freeman