About this episode

The episode features discussions on city governance, disaster relief efforts, and political topics with various experts.

Mayor President for the city of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards talks a variety of city subjects including cleaning up blight and crime. Public affairs specialist for the US Small Business Administration Michelle Genovese is joined by media relations specialist for FEMA Nate Custer to expound upon their work involving disaster relief for parishes affected by tropical storm Arthur. Southern University professor of political science Albert Samuels discusses political topics including the trials amidst the aftermath of redistricting.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Engster

Guests: Sid Edwards, Michelle Genovese, Nate Custer, Albert Samuels

Topics covered

• city governance
• disaster relief
• political science
• crime
• blight
• redistricting

Keywords

• Baton Rouge
• disaster relief
• tropical storm Arthur
• crime
• blight
• redistricting
• political science

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Small Business Administration, FEMA

Places: Baton Rouge

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