Charles and Etosha break down the latest twists in the River District development. We revisit the original plans, what’s actually been built, and why the project has stalled, including litigation, missed deadlines, lost tenants, and RDN’s sudden decision to pull out. We talk through how Shell’s new headquarters fits into the future, what went wrong with Topgolf, and why New Orleans keeps struggling to move major mixed-use projects across the finish line.

We also look ahead at what’s still possible for the riverfront, how the Convention Center may take a stronger role, and why we’re not writing this development off just yet. As always, we’re keeping an eye on the politics, the players, and the potential—and we’ll keep you briefed as it unfolds.

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The Archdiocese of New Orleans is facing one of the largest clergy abuse bankruptcy cases in the country, and we’re breaking down exactly where things stand. We walk through the five-year legal battle, the newly approved $230M settlement, how the funds will be divided among hundreds of victims and other creditors, and why the church’s $50M in legal fees has pushed parishes, programs, and congregants into the fallout. We also dig into the frustration victims still feel around the lack of accountability, remorse, and transparency from church leadership.

We look at what this means for Catholic schools, charities, and community services across the region, why so many victims voted yes out of sheer exhaustion, and how new developments like the Archdiocese of Alexandria now filing for bankruptcy signal this crisis is far from over. We’re continuing to follow both the civil process and the stalled criminal investigation, and we’ve included resources in the description for anyone impacted by clergy abuse or looking to understand the broader implications for our community.

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We break down the Michelin Guide’s debut in the American South, how a tire company became the global standard for fine dining, and what the first New Orleans results mean. We cover the big wins and surprises: Emeril’s earning the region’s only two-star rating, Saint Germain and Zasu landing one star, Bib Gourmand nods for Dooky Chase, Cochon and Cochon Butcher, Parkway Tavern, Turkey and the Wolf, and Hungry Eyes, and notable snubs like Dakar NOLA and the Brennan’s family of restaurants.

We also talk about why the guide’s limited reach beyond New Orleans matters for Louisiana’s food culture, how anonymous inspections work, and what this recognition could do for tourism, reservations, and the city’s culinary reputation. Tell us which restaurants you think Michelin missed, and subscribe to stay with us as we keep unpacking the stories, issues, and debates shaping life in Louisiana.

Check out the Michelin Guide American South full list here: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/all-the-stars-in-the-michelin-guide-to-the-american-south

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