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Bending The River
by Blake Haney, Dirty Coast
On this podcast, we hope to explore the intricate tapestry of New Orleans.New Orleans has 300 years of history which gives us cherished traditions and a way of life we love while blending with entrenched challenges we wish we didn’t have to deal with day to day. We sit down and talk with some of our neighbors in the city. We hope our guests can help unravel the decisions of the past that set our course to today. While learning about their lives and the work they do we will discuss together some of the changes that could be made to help chart a course for a more functional future.
Episodes
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Alexander Warren and Je’Miyah Suggs with Trinity City Arts
To truly reach people, stories can’t just be told—they have to be shareable, teachable, and actionable for every age. Trinity City Arts began in 2014 with a simple goal: make the tools of storytelling and civic engagement accessible to kids, teens, parents, and elders alike. What started as a...
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Joshua Starkman
Smiling back at you from the other side of the algorithm comes the rhythm and charm of Joshua Starkman. Blake sits down with Joshua to talk about moving to the city, diving into the music scene head first, and the evolution of a tiny, tiny deck concert.
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Bob Murrell
Blake gets a chance to chat with Bob Murrell. Bob is a Comedian, Aspiring Politician, and all-around Well Read Do-gooder.
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Melissa Martin
Blake sits with chef, author, and super mom Melissa Martin for a chat about her background, being a writer, and love for coastal Louisiana.
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Nick Slie
Blake gets a chance to sit down and interview theater art director, educator, and speaker Nick Slie.
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Fatima Shaik
Blake interviews Fatima Shaik about her book Economy Hall. Fatima Shaik is an American author known for her writings that explore themes of community, family, and race, particularly within the context of the African American and Creole experiences. She writes across various genres including...
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Maurice Ruffin
We had a chance to sit down and talk to Maurice about his new book, his research approach and what he would do if he was mayor. Maurice Carlos Ruffin is a New Orleans native and is the author of the historical novel, The American Daughters, as well as The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You, which…
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Jessica Dandridge
In the first episode of this series, Blake speaks with Jessica Dandridge in 2021. They cover the complex relationship those along the coast and in New Orleans have with water. They then pivot to discuss the Claiborne Overpass and its complicated history in the Treme neighborhood. About the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On this podcast, we hope to explore the intricate tapestry of New Orleans.New Orleans has 300 years of history which gives us cherished traditions and a way of life we love while blending with entrenched challenges we wish we didn’t have to deal with day to day. We sit down and talk with some of our neighbors in the city. We hope our guests can help unravel the decisions of the past that set our course to today. While learning about their lives and the work they do we will discuss together some of the changes that could be made to help chart a course for a more functional future.
HOSTED BY
Blake Haney, Dirty Coast
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On this podcast, we hope to explore the intricate tapestry of New Orleans.New Orleans has 300 years of history which gives us cherished traditions and a way of life we love while blending with entrenched challenges we wish we didn’t have to deal with day to day. We sit down and talk with some of...
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Bending The River is created and hosted by Blake Haney, Dirty Coast.
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