Bob Pavlovich

1 month ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Athina Morris

A flash flood watch was issued for much of south Louisiana as the region braces for multiple days of heavy rain that could cause street and flash flooding. According to the National Weather Service, rain will come in multiple rounds, starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday. A flash flood watch will be in effect for much of the region from 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday evening. New Orleans can expect 5 to 8 inches of rain in the coming days. Baton Rouge could see up to 10.

1 month ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Alana Schreiber

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. Today she tells us how changes the federal Justice Department are filtering down at local U.S. attorneys offices. The federal government is currently debating cutting more than $800 billion in Medicaid funding. This is causing major concerns for people who rely on Medicaid, specifically people with disabilities.

1 month ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Matt Bloom

We’re less than six months away from the New Orleans mayoral primary. Campaign war chests are growing, but so far, only a few candidates have thrown their hat into the ring. In an opinion piece for Verite, Robert Collins, professor of urban studies and public policy, and Conrad Hilton endowed chair at Dillard University, ask, “Why is there so little interest in the job?”Host Bob Pavlovich spoke with Collins about it on Louisiana Considered. This interview was edited for length and clarity.

1 month ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Alana Schreiber

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. We hear about the latest clashes between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Civil Service Commission, and a millage to support the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. The death penalty has been a major topic in Louisiana ever since the execution of Jessie Hoffman, Jr. one month ago.

1 month ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Stephanie Grace

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for our week in Politics with the Editorial Director and Columnist for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate, Stephanie Grace. Today she gives us a preview of the upcoming state legislative session and Gov. Landry’s agenda. Earlier this week, a run of “Hamilton” began at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the founding of the United States with a cast made up almost entirely of people of color.