I Was There: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later
August 26, 2025
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August 26, 2025
I Was There: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later
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I Was There: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later
Summary
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the surrounding areas. It's a sobering reminder that human lives are at the center of weather forecasting and climate conversations. Today, Emily is going off the radar with Traci Curry, director of the new National Geographic docuseries "Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time." We'll also hear from Shelton Alexander, a New Orleans resident who survived the hurricane inside the Superdome and wrote a heartbreaking poem about his experience. Join us for a powerful conversation about what weather and climate mean for the people who experience them firsthand.
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