Welcome to the Pelican Briefs Podcast! In our debut episode, hosts Etosha McGee and Charles Miller dive into the exciting and controversial developments surrounding New Orleans' River District. In this episode, we provide an in-depth look at the transformation of the River District, an undeveloped area along the Mississippi River set to become a bustling mixed-use neighborhood. We discuss Shell's new headquarters, the introduction of Top Golf and 504 Golf, and the significant controversies around transparency and public subsidies. We also address the critical issue of affordable housing and its potential impact on the community. Join us as we navigate the complexities of this ambitious project and share our cautious optimism for its future. Stay tuned for more episodes where we continue to unpack the developments and dynamics shaping our beloved New Orleans. Follow Pelican Briefs Patreon: patreon.com/LaPelicanBriefs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lapelicanbriefs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560259747696 X: https://x.com/LaPelicanBriefs Episode 1 Links: River District Development in New Orleans ⁠https://riverdistrictnola.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.nola.com/news/business/as-first-work-starts-on-river-district-neighborhood-some-plans-have-changed/article_851940fc-7a5f-11ee-8f85-2741f1c286f2.html⁠  ⁠https://veritenews.org/2024/02/07/explainer-whats-going-on-with-the-river-district/⁠  ⁠https://veritenews.org/2024/01/03/done-deal-river-district-officials-bypass-city-council-to-approve-35-year-agreement/⁠      ⁠https://www.fox8live.com/2024/01/05/council-criticizes-river-district-lack-transparency-1-billion-project/⁠⁠

Pelican Briefs is a weekly episodic podcast where Etosha McGee and Charles Miller discuss current events in Louisiana and New Orleans through the lens of an Urban Studies professor and a local Capricorn with big opinions. They dish about the hottest topics related to contemporary politics, controversies, and developments in the Pelican State.