The KneauxLA Podcast

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The KneauxLA Podcast brings the cool, witty, hip and iconic voices of America’s most interesting city — out to the world. Hosts Bougage and Ru take the listeners on a journey to educate, inform, entertain and inspire. Channeling the personality of New Orleans, LA — The KneauxLA Podcast covers art, culture food, music, politics, people, race, and much more — all from the perspectives of the unique individuals who make the city the cultural landmark it continues to be. KneauxLA has something to say to the world. Be in the KNOW!

  1. 01/18/2022

    KneauxLA: #14 Lesli Harris, New Orleans City Council - District B

    On this episode we chat with newly elected Councilwoman Lesli Harris who represents one of the most diverse districts in the city of New Orleans. Two of the city’s most famous streets - St. Charles Avenue and Magazine Street - is in District B. We learn about her top priorities for the city, and how she plans to help tackle issues like crime, blight, and keeping the best and brightest minds at home in her adopted city.

    21 min

  2. 12/02/2021

    KneauxLA: #13 Bo Dollis Jr., Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indian tribe

    On this episode we get down with singer and musician Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr., son of famed Mardi Gras Indian Bo Dollis of the Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indian tribe. We talk about his new released "My Name is Bo", the history of Madi Gras Indians, and the challenge of filling the shoes (and suit) of his famous father.

    13 min

  3. 10/30/2021

    KneauxLA: #12 Lucky Johnson, Activist, Actor, Comedian, Philanthropist

    In this episode we build with activist, actor, comedian, philanthropist and New Orleans native Lucky Johnson, who’s worked along side stars like The Rock, Denzel Washington and even his first cousin Tyler Perry, among others. We talk about his continuing activism in the wake of Hurricane IDA and what he’s doing to try to help the city he was born and bread in.

    23 min

  4. 09/27/2021

    KneauxLA: #11 Exactly 16 years after Katrina, Hurricane Ida strikes New Orleans. Writer, Radio Host, and Actress, Samantha Beaulieu shares her experience living through both disasters.

    Exactly 16 years to the day after Katrina hit, the people of New Orleans met hurricane Ida. On this episode of the KneauxLA Podcast we get a first hand account from someone who experienced both. Samantha Beaulieu, a writer, radio host and actress who has stared in shows like HBO's "Treme"; "American Horror Story"; and "NCIS: New Orleans, takes us through what you actually do when you realize a hurricane is about to hit, the little silver linings you discover in a disaster, and what happens to all of that food left in your refrigerator when there’s no power for weeks on end.

    17 min

  5. 08/26/2021

    KneauxLA: #10 Delfeayo Marsalis, Acclaimed Trombonist, Composer, and Producer

    This episode we vibe with acclaimed trombonist, producer and all around cool brotha Delfeayo Marsalis. We discuss his upbringing being raised in one of New Orleans most famous musical families, his latest production the Jazz at Congo Square Festival, as well as how he strives to follow in his famous fathers footsteps and keep it real.

    19 min

  6. 07/12/2021

    KneauxLA: #9 Angel Chung Cutno, Passionate, and Innovative Community Organizer, Artist, Social Chameleon

    In this edition of the Kneauxla podcast we talk with Angel Chung Cutno - a renown community organizer, artist, social chameleon and youth mentor. We discuss her passion for improving literacy in New Orleans, the state of charter schools, and her unique perspective on building bridges between cultures.

    30 min

  7. 05/09/2021

    KneauxLA: #8 Tyra G. Morrison, Actress, Youtube Star

    In this episode, Tyra G. Morrison “Tyra The Creative” - an actress who may be best known for the award winning Netflix show Family Reunion. Originally from a small town outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana - she is an Actress, Content Creator and a Plant Based Pastry Chef on the side. We talk about her life and how a bit of “Black Girl Magic” is continuing to help her become a rising star on film/TV and in the world of Social Media.

    28 min

  8. 04/05/2021

    KneauxLA: #7 Leona Tate

    In 1960, six years after Brown v. Board of Education was struck down, three 6 years old black girls were escorted by Federal Marshals through a crowd of protesters to attend McDonogh #19. Known as the McDonogh Three, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne and Tessie Prevost became among the first to desegregate formerly all white Elementary Public Schools in New Orleans. In this episode we speak with Leona Tate, who has acquired McDonogh 19, the school she and her fellow pioneers help desegregate. She has worked for many years to reopen the building which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and was shuttered for many years. We talk about her journey, how she’s continuing to fight for justice, and how she is working to make the school a monument to the vital history it represents.

    20 min
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The KneauxLA Podcast brings the cool, witty, hip and iconic voices of America’s most interesting city — out to the world. Hosts Bougage and Ru take the listeners on a journey to educate, inform, entertain and inspire. Channeling the personality of New Orleans, LA — The KneauxLA Podcast covers art, culture food, music, politics, people, race, and much more — all from the perspectives of the unique individuals who make the city the cultural landmark it continues to be. KneauxLA has something to say to the world. Be in the KNOW!

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  • Creator
    KneauxLA.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © KneauxLA.com copyright 2020
  • Show Website
    The KneauxLA Podcast