Audio Portraits

Shaun Johnson is joined by Stasia Cymes of Clear The Clutter. They discuss her business,  her program on WWL Channel 4, and how you can improve your life through organization. Originally aired July 2nd 2015. 

Audio Portraits: Stasia Cymes of Clear The Clutter

David sits down with Kadrell Batiste (AKA Mahogany Doll) to talk about the forming of the Renegade Rebel Baby Dolls and her experience participating in the Baby Doll tradition. Uploaded on October 6th 2016.

Audio Portraits: Kadrell Batiste (AKA Mahogany Doll) of the Renegade Rebel Baby Dolls

David sits down with playwright, novelist and storyteller Michelle Embree to talk about: her latest project, MAKE BEAUTIFUL THINGS: A RITUAL IN FAIRYTALE; collaborating with New Orleans-based artist LadyBabyMiss; and the necessity of storytelling.

Audio Portraits: Michelle Embree on Make Beautiful Things - A Ritual In Fairytale

David sits down with comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla to talk about New Orleans, constructing jokes, Hell Yes Fest, and her new comedy album "Just Putting It Out There." Uploaded on October 16th 2016.

Audio Portraits: Comedian Aparna Nancherla

David sits down with writer, educator and poet Clint Smith to talk about growing up in New Orleans, Twitter feeds, and his new book COUNTING DESCENT. Clint also was gracious enough to share some poems from the book in the latter half of the recording. Uploaded on October 19th 2016.

Audio Portraits: Writer and Educator Clint Smith

David sits down with Dr. Jerry Ward to talk about his long teaching career, his time in China, and his new poetry collection, FRACTAL SONG. Uploaded on October 26th 2016.

Audio Portraits: Dr. Jerry Ward, Professor & Writer

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