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October 15, 2024
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6.10 People and Power with Nick Laborde

On this episode, Nick Laborde, Democratic candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, talks to host Lynda Woolard about the most important regulatory body Louisianans don’t know about and the historic opportunity on Louisiana ballots this year. Find out more about Nick at nickforla.com. Follow Nick on Instagram and TikTok. Help talk to voters about Nick’s campaign by visiting the Louisiana
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December 27, 2023
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6.9: Warning Signal with Robert Mann

On this episode, Robert Mann, LSU professor, political historian, and former comms for Russell Long, John Breaux, and Kathleen Blanco, speaks with host Lynda Woolard about the changes needed at the Louisiana Democratic Party and the concerns he has for the state as a new administration begins. Connect with Bob on Twitter. Get Bob’s book Kingfish U: Huey Long and
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December 13, 2023
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6.8: I Love You 3000 with Ed Woolard

On this episode, host Lynda Woolard celebrates her father, Ed Woolard, who recently passed away. This week she shares a previous interview on bipartisanship she did with him via Zoom when they were still separated by covid. The fun part for the listener is that Ed was a bit of a legend with quite a storied life, which very much
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November 28, 2023
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6.7: Politics and Thunder with Andrew Tuozzolo

On this episode, Andrew Tuozzolo, Chief of Staff to New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno, as well as lawyer and politico, joins host Lynda Woolard for an insiders’ walk through the recent past, the present, and the future of state Democratic Party politics in Louisiana. Connect with Andrew on Twitter. Read Lynda’s piece in the Bayou Brief on
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November 14, 2023
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6.6: Building Heroes with Liz McCartney & Zack Rosenburg

Host Lynda Woolard sits down with the co-founders of SBP, Liz McCartney and Zack Rosenburg. This wife and husband team started their organization as the St. Bernard Project to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina and the Federal Flood of 2005 destroyed so much of the New Orleans region of the Gulf Coast. Today, SBP works throughout the United States, with
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October 10, 2023
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6.5: The Good Landry with Mandie Landry

Heading into the 2023 statewide gubernatorial primary elections, Representative Mandie Landry returns to the podcast to address host Lynda Woolard's top issues for Louisiana: Climate, Insurance, and the state of the Democratic Party. Read The Gambit's “Busted and Blue: Recent Elections have voters wondering where the Louisiana Democratic Party has gone” Learn more about the fortified roof program: https://ldi.la.gov/fortifyhomes Learn
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September 25, 2023
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6.4: Man of Steel with Shawn Wilson

On this episode, Democratic candidate for governor, Shawn Wilson, speaks with host Lynda Woolard about his lifetime of leadership preparing him for this moment. As Dr. Wilson tells it, public service is his ministry, and he’s framed his campaign from Day One as a Bridge Builder, who can not only accomplish the literal work of government administration, but can also
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September 12, 2023
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6.3: Hero’s Journey with Dustin Granger

On this episode, sole 2023 Democratic candidate for state treasurer, Dustin Granger, speaks with host Lynda Woolard about long term lessons learned from his personal journey and his campaign. He’s particularly devoted to making the case that Democrats need to highlight the party’s superior record on the economy and push the progressive issues that poll so well, even in Louisiana.
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August 29, 2023
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6.2: Hope and Associates with Nakita Shavers

This episode drops on the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the Federal Flood that destroyed so much of New Orleans. Nakita Shavers, of the Dinerral Shavers Education Fund, Girls NOLA, and Boys NOLA, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about how that historic tragedy impacted her personally and launched her journey into political activism. She goes on to share
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August 15, 2023
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6.1: Endgame with Lynda Woolard

Welcome to Season 6 of Louisiana Lefty! Host Lynda Woolard highlights key themes from Season 5, and gives a preview of our final full season. See all archives on Demystifying the Democratic Party here: louisianalefty.rocks/demystifying/ See all Louisiana Lefty archives here: louisianalefty.rocks/archives/ Please follow Louisiana Lefty on your favorite podcast platform and all our social media channels: Facebook Twitter Instagram