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U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., speaks with Louisiana news reporters Jan. 24, 2019, about border security, the partial government shutdown and other matters.

Jefferson Parish Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken explains Jan. 16, 2019, why she is voting to approve a controversial project to build eight townhouses in the 3800 block of North Hullen Street in Metairie.

Columnist Jeff Duncan and LSU beat writer Brody Miller review LSU's Fiesta Bowl win against Central Florida and preview the NFL playoffs, including the Saints' divisional prospects on Episode 24 of the Dat Chat podcast from Bay St. Louis, Miss.

Jeff Duncan and NOLA.com's Jim Derry preview the Saints' NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Episode 25 of the Dat Chat podcast from Bay St. Louis, Miss.

In this week’s coastal news roundup, WWNO’s Travis Lux talks with NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune environment reporter Mark Schleifstein about the Supreme Court's decision not to consider reversing an appeals court decision throwing out a Hurricane Katrina damage suit, and BP's decision to invest another $1.3 billion in offshore oil exploration and production.

Cade Brumley, superintendent of Jefferson Parish public schools, tells the School Board on Jan. 10, 2019, what went into confecting the academic calendar for 2019-20.

Jefferson Parish School Board members discuss on Jan. 20, 2019, whether to postpone a school construction tax that they previously placed on the May 4 ballot. Here's the story: https://www.nola.com/education/2019/01/2-taxes-too-much-jefferson-parish-school-board-decides.html. This recording begins with board member Ricky Johnson, followed by members Tiffany Kuhn, Mark Morgan, Billy North, Johnson again and Larry Dale.

Jim Derry and Jim Rapier discuss the playoff history of the New Orleans Saints (and a little lagniappe to go with it), and how it has shaped the franchise.

Kenner City Council members explain Dec. 21, 2018, what they heard about Police Chief Michael Glaser's request for automated cameras to ticket speeding motorists, what they think of it and what they are going to do about it.

Kenner City Councilman Mike Sigur explains Dec. 21, 2018, why the council will not approve Police Chief MIchael Glaser's request to use automated cameras to ticket speeding motorists.

WWNO's Travis Lux talks with NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune environment reporter Mark Schleifstein about a proposal by Louisiana State University wetlands scientist Eugene Turner to backfill hundreds of miles of oil and gas canals along Louisiana's eroding coastline.

Landowner Jim Hall disavows a Jefferson Parish document saying he planned to build a three-story condominium project at North Labarre and Metairie roads in Metairie. His comments came at the Jefferson Parish Council meeting on Dec. 19, 2018.

Environment reporters from WWNO and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune discuss how burning the marsh can help save it. Also this week, an update on the dustup over Mississippi River sediment diversions.

Columnist Jeff Duncan visits with Saints Hall of Famers Archie Manning and Jim Henderson on Episode 23 of the Dat Chat podcast from Manning's Sports Bar and Grill on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

Columnist Jeff Duncan and FOX 8 reporter Garland Gillen break down the Saints' 28-14 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and answer viewer/listener questions on Episode 22 of the Dat Chat podcast from the Balcony Sports Lounge in Bay St. Louis, Miss.