Louisiana: The State We're In | 7/12/2024

Homeless Shelter Woes in Acadiana
With the sweltering summer heat, many people who find themselves struggling with housing may soon be without a safe, cool place to stay. In this segment, we look at why Acadiana's largest homeless shelter faces potentially catastrophic budget cuts. In other challenges facing municipal governments, we also bring you the latest developments in the evolution of Louisiana’s newest city, St. George.
Life Pulse with Dr. Rani Whitfield
In this segment, Dr. Rani Whitfield joins us a series of interviews offering an honest look at critical issues that impact our lives. We start with “Cancer Alley,” which is back in the news as Governor Jeff Landry asks the EPA to give Denka, a petrochemical plant, more time to reduce its toxic emissions. Hear what Dr. Whitfield has to say about a new study that found chemical levels along the corridor are vastly higher than previously thought.
Copy Paper Co. in Shreveport
In this segment, LPB’s Karen LeBlanc travels to Shreveport to tour the largest copy paper producing company in the state. Nearly half of the employees at Copy Paper are visually impaired, bringing unique abilities to the job that have made the company a success story.
National Hansen’s Disease Museum
Louisiana was once home to a national Leprosarium in Carville, where patients with leprosy were sent to live and receive treatment. In operation from 1895-2005, a museum remains today that chronicles the medical miracles and bittersweet memories of life at Carville. In this segment, LPB’s Karen LeBlanc takes us on a tour of the newly renovated Hansen’s Disease Museum.
Louisiana: The State We're In
LSWI is Louisiana's only statewide news magazine. The program airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. on the six-station LPB network that includes stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport. This award-winning show combines in-depth coverage about the important issues in the state along with expert analysis.