10 episodes
Floodlines The Atlantic
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4.8 • 2.6K Ratings
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Some call it Hurricane Katrina. Some call it the Federal Flood. Others call it the day the levees broke. On August 29, 2005, the city of New Orleans was submerged. That story of hubris, incompetence, and nature's wrath is now etched into the national consciousness. But the people who lived through the flood and its aftermath have a different story to tell. A story of rumors, betrayal, and one of the most misunderstood events in American history. Hosted by Vann R. Newkirk II.
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Introducing: The Experiment
A new podcast from The Atlantic and WNYC Studios, The Experiment, tells stories from our unfinished country. On this episode, Vann R. Newkirk II tells the story of his mother's life. Marylin Thurman Newkirk grew up as part of the first generation of Americans who lived in what Vann calls "true democracy" — but that democracy is now at risk.
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The Wake
Part VIII: Water, like history, repeats itself.
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Destiny
Part VII: People try to come home. But does home want them anymore?
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Reckoning
Part VI: How could the levees have failed?
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Exodus
Part V: A hero arrives. But not the one everyone expected.
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The Bridge
Part IV: Rumor becomes tragedy.
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Customer Reviews
Must listen!!
Amazing, thought-provoking, sad, honest! I’m happy I listened!
Very thoughtfully done
This story is handled with such care and intention, and really seems to hold those involved in abandoning that city accountable. Vann Newkirk is a great host!
Powerful
This podcast is magnificent. All who were involved deserve the highest praise for their work. If I were an English professor I would teach it to demonstrate how much words matter and as an example of the respect words deserve. Leeann’s words especially are exquisite. Thank you.