Hurricane Katrina: Our Untold Story 20 Years Later

In the season finale of The Pragmotiv Podcast, hosts Tre, Steph, and Kameron delve into their personal experiences with Hurricane Katrina. They offer a unique, uninterrupted narrative that covers their evacuation, the devastation of New Orleans, and their subsequent struggles to adjust to life in Dallas, TX in the months after the storm. The hosts discuss the psychological and emotional toll, the systemic failures leading up to the disaster, and their eventual return to their home city. The episode is a heartfelt commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, emphasizing the personal and collective impact of the catastrophe. The show wraps up by introducing their upcoming venture, Pragmotiv News, aimed at providing timely, relevant news updates with a bold, progressive perspective.Are you tired of corporate media with its billionaire and Donald Trump approved perspective? Then Follow Pragmotiv News everywhere you get your podcasts to stay informed without the BS, especially while The Pragmotiv Podcast is on break.Go to Pragmotiv News on Spotify to watch the trailer.0:00 Coming Up1:05 Introduction2:45 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey4:26 Personal Stories of Hurricane Katrina4:56 School Life Before the Storm15:01 The Day Before Katrina21:54 Evacuation and Realization38:59 The Aftermath and Uncertainty51:55 The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans53:18 Career Aspirations and Realizations53:39 Debating the Cause of the Levee Failures55:03 Adjusting to Life in Dallas Post-Katrina55:26 Support from JP Morgan Chase58:52 Family's Evacuation and Relocation1:00:57 Challenges of Starting Over in Dallas1:08:56 School Struggles and Micro-aggressions1:29:58 Health Issues and Decision to Move Back to Louisiana1:33:27 Returning to New Orleans and Final Reflections1:42:59 Pragmotiv News Introduction and Trailer