The Top Stories and Trends of 2024

27/12/2024 54 min
The Top Stories and Trends of 2024

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Episode Synopsis

In this final show of 2024, Hy and Christopher examine the top stories of the year through the lens of how they reveal the direction where local politics will travel over the coming decade. We have chosen seven different stories that give a glimpse at how the politics of the Pelican State has irrevocably changed over the last year.The City of St. George in Baton Rouge promises more incorporation to come - will it have a ripple effect across the state?Use of schools as a loophole to limit permitless carry.The fight over displaying The Ten Commandments in schoolrooms may stretch to other states soon.Loss of population brings fears of decline and the elimination of a Louisiana congressional seat.Income tax reductions reverse the legacy of Huey Long.Racial and demographic changes in Orleans and Jefferson parishes promise very different political futures for each.The insurance crisis in Louisiana threatens home ownership.