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Hour 1: The 18th Ward needs a better relationship with the city to provide consistent swim lessons to children this summer

Podcast: Newell Normand
Published: May 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 2081
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Summary

This hour, Newell speaks with St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes to give the latest on the refinery explosion. Then, Lowrey Crews, founder & CEO of The 18th Ward, joins the show to talk about their struggles of providing a space for children's swim lessons this summer.