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Aug 2024
27m 34s

The Aftermath: Hurricane Katrina

The Alarmist
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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Craig Colten, author of An Unnatural Metropolis: Wresting New Orleans from Nature, about Hurricane Katrina and its lasting effects on the city of New Orleans. He shares fascinating insight on the history of the city, the changes that were put in place after the disaster and shares some sobering thoughts about New Orleans current state of readiness for the next big one. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will the verdict hold up? Only our Patreon members will find out!

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