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EPISODE 71
Robinson+Kennedy on the Creative Process
In the second part of this series on consultants, the minds behind Robinson+Kennedy dive deep into the creative process for episode No. 71. (Available on Spotify/Apple.) Political consultant Preston Robinson and media consultant George Kennedy, cover the ads they’ve cut over the past two cycles — and the ones they wish they would have produced. How do campaign ads come together? How do multi-member firms agree on things like messaging? They have the answers…
EPISODE 73
Lafourche Prez Chaisson on Local Politics
Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III drops into the studio for episode No. 73 (Spotify/Apple). He explains the differences between a police jury form of government and home rule. Plus, everything else you ever wanted to know about local politics but were too afraid to ask.
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POTUS CHATTER: Would anyone from Louisiana be selected for another Trump administration? Additionally, will the presidential race end up being a “blowout,” or another close election?
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Delegation Roundup (10.23.24)
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The farm bill is critical to the success of America’s farmers. It must be renewed every five years, and it provides farmers with a safety net to survive difficult times. Despite its importance, the farm bill expired in September 2023. Congress passed a one-year extension, but that too has now expired. You don’t need to …
Our History: Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita, the fourth-strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded, made landfall in the early-morning hours of Sept. 24, 2005. Rita reached a peak Category 5 intensity, with sustained winds of more than 180 miles per hour. It came ashore as a Category 3 in Cameron Parish just east of the Louisiana/Texas border, and was the strongest …