NOLA BIZ SUPERSTARS! Chairman of Whole Foods Market, John Elstrott, tells the fascinating tale of the birth of the health food giant and equally fascinating tale of what’s ahead. CEO of GNO Inc Michael Hecht is one of the architects of New Orleans’ sensational business resurgence.
Read MoreNew In Nola Carlie Kollath Wells’ first day on the job as a reporter for the Times Picayune gives her plenty of material: improv comedians CJ Hunt and Kyle Williams creators of Our Sunken City web comedy series mix it up with the city’s most underground band (don’t look for a website) Blind Texas Marlin.
Read MoreArts administrator Mia Volkemmer and fine artist mask maker John Flemming join Peter Ricchiuti for a lunch filled with tales of the art world that range from Uptown to Afghanistan and Bridget Bardot.
Read MoreThree extraordinary New Orleanians: Paul Meany from Mutemath , a bona fide Bono inspired rock star; Renso Amariz, celebrated US Navy war photographer with tales of espionage now telling bizarre tales on film; Michael Arata, actor and film producer on a mission to save the African elephant.
Read MoreThe giggly Tap Bui, Deputy Director of Mary Queen of Vietnam CDC talks about the rebuilding efforts in the “Versailles” community of New Orleans East. Also Kim and Tap explain why they are good Buddhists and they end with some Vietiquette and a Ca Dao.
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