Note: Program topics are subject to change.

SWI 2401 September 29, 2000
The state’s premier news magazine begins a 24th year of in-depth journalism with a report from Lake Charles on how to legally define “environmental injustice.” Also scheduled: Details from the federal case against Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown and former Governor Edwin Edwards involving the liquidation of Cascade Insurance.

SWI 2402 October 6, 2000
Is a new state license plate promoting religious intolerance for abortion rights? LPB Correspondent Byron Henderson reports. Also, strange and giant fish are popping up on New Orleans streets.

SWI 2403 October 13, 2000
Scheduled: An update on the conspiracy trial of Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown and former Governor Edwin Edwards in the Cascade Insurance case.

SWI 2404 October 20, 2000
Hundreds of forgotten photographs from more than a century ago turn up in New Orleans and capture a lost Louisiana. With Jeff Duhé.

SWI 2405 October 27, 2000
LPB Correspondent Byron Henderson investigates whether a federal children’s health program its meeting its goals. Plus, Karen Henderson reports on the three way tug of war over who will carry Louisiana in the Presidential race.

SWI 2406 November 3, 2000
Tuesday, voters will decide two important proposed constitutional amendments. Jeff Duhé details changes to the state’s tax laws. Byron Henderson has the controversy over privatizing economic development efforts.

SWI 2407 November 10, 2000
Byron Henderson reports on efforts to end one of the nation’s longest desegregation lawsuits in Baton Rouge. Jeff Duhé tours an exhibit of the works of 19th century artist Adrien Persac.

SWI 2408 November 17, 2000
Byron Henderson reports on efforts to end one of the nation’s longest desegregation lawsuits in Baton Rouge. Jeff Duhé tours an exhibit of the works of 19th century artist Adrien Persac.

SWI 2409 November 24, 2000
Scheduled is a report from Jeff Duhé detailing the state criminal trial of former Elections Secretary Jerry Fowler.

SWI 2410 December 1, 2000
Byron Henderson investigates the validity of claims the Bayou State is running dry of water as industrial plants are accused of using more than their share. Plus, a profile of Louisiana artist Henry Casselli from Charles Bush.

December 8, 2000
SWI Preempted by Festival.

SWI 2411 December 15, 2000
Butte La Rose nature photographer Greg Girourd is profiled by Charles Bush. Jeff Duhé interviews LSU Chancellor Mark Emmert.

SWI 2412 December 22, 2000
Byron Henderson details a trend in motorcycle injuries in the wake of Louisiana’s repeal of a helmet law. In Alexandria, Jeff Duhé observes Hanukkah.

SWI 2413 December 29, 2000
Jeff Duhé talks with Capitol correspondents to review a lively political year including Edwin Edwards, Jim Brown and Jerry Fowler on trial.

SWI 2414 January 5, 2001
Byron Henderson tours Louisiana landmarks important in the history of Jazz as a major new documentary on “America’s Music” gets ready to air on LPB.

SWI 2415 January 12, 2001
Jeff Duhé listens to the stories of former workers of Godchaux-Henderson Sugar Refinery in Reserve as the century-old plant is razed.

SWI 2416 January 19, 2001
Karen Henderson reports on a new concept Louisiana drivers seem to applaud: the state pays contractors extra money to finish road work early.

SWI 2417 January 26, 2001
Jeff Duhé reviews recently unearthed films featuring Huey Long in candid moments.

SWI 2418 February 2, 2001
Correspondent Byron Henderson details a growing but little known Louisiana health threat: the rise of bacteria resistant to medical treatment.

SWI 2419 February 9, 2001
Jeff Duhé takes a trip on a restored steam train through picturesque south Louisiana. DNA evidence exonerates prisoners, one on death row days before execution. Does it suggest a breakdown of Louisiana justice? Byron Henderson reports.

SWI 2420 February 16, 2001
In New Iberia a unique animal shelter promotes the adoption of chimpanzees. With Byron Henderson. Karen Henderson reports on a decision by the state’s top school board to allow students who fail new high stakes tests to graduate to the next grade.

SWI 2421 February 23, 2001
Can the money for a teacher pay raise be found before the beginning of the next legislative session? With Jeff Duhé.

SWI 2422 March 2, 2001
Jeff Duhé previews the expected special session of the Louisiana Legislature including details on Harrah’s tax breaks.

SWI 2423 March 9, 2001
Political coverage continues from the legislature in Baton Rouge. Louisiana artist George Rodrigue and the success of his “Blue Dog” are profiled.

SWI 2424 March 16, 2001
Jeff Duhé talks with Commissioner of Higher Education Joe Savoie.

SWI 2425 March 23, 2001
Jeff Duhé previews the regular legislative session slated for Monday, March 26th.

SWI 2426 March 30, 2001
The first week of the legislative session in review from Baton Rouge. With Jeff Duhé.

SWI 2427 April 6, 2001
Construction may soon extend Interstate 49 through Lafayette. Byron Henderson reports that residents in its path are unhappy that their homes may be lost. Plus, Jeff Duhé has the political week in review.

SWI 2428 April 13, 2001
As the session continues in Baton Rouge, Jeff Duhé has the latest on state politics. Plus, a man brings a World War II PT boat back to life.

SWI 2429 April 20, 2001
Karen Henderson investigates how the 2000 Census may change political boundaries in Louisiana. The National Guard and Southeastern Native American tribes create the nation’s first Keepsake Heritage cemetery on military grounds in Pineville. Jeff Duhé revisits an abandoned theater in Crowley.

SWI 2430 April 27, 2001
Jeff Duhé reports on the legislative session. Byron Henderson investigates prison reform. Charles Bush notes the 75th anniversary of LSU’s arrival at its current campus.

SWI 2431 May 4, 2001
Jeff Duhé reports on the legislative session. Byron Henderson finds an alarmingly high number of HIV infections in Baton Rouge.

SWI 2432 May 11, 2001
Jeff Duhé reports on the legislative session. Byron Henderson details President Bush’s new budget and its changes for Louisiana.

SWI 2433 May 18, 2001
The latest from the legislative session. Jeff Duhé talks with Supreme Court Justice Harry Lemmon on the eve of his retirement after 21 years. Karen Henderson details the success and failure of TOPS scholarships recipients.

SWI 2434 May 25, 2001
The latest from the legislative session. Jeff Duhé talks with the author of an eye-opening new book on the history of legalized gambling in Louisiana. Byron Henderson reveals a new on-line system for searching Louisiana ancestry.

SWI 2435 June 1, 2001
Jeff Duhé reports on the legislative session.

SWI 2436 June 8, 2001
Jeff Duhé reports on the legislative session.

SWI 2437 June 15, 2001
From the Capitol, Jeff Duhé hosts a conversation with lawmaker tailored to the specific interests of each of the state’s major areas.

SWI 2438 June 22, 2001
Jeff Duhé discusses the just-ended legislative session with Capitol reporters from around the state.

SWI 2439 June 29, 2001
An update of interesting stories from the 2000-2001 season of “Louisiana: The State We’re In.”

SWI 2440 July 6, 2001
An update of interesting stories from the 2000-2001 season of “Louisiana: The State We’re In.”

SWI 2441 July 13, 2001
Explore working conditions and pay for Louisiana’s prison guards.

SWI 2442 July 20, 2001
Jeff Duhé explores the high rate of people leaving Louisiana for better education and jobs. Byron Henderson investigates how DNA evidence has freed men from death row.

SWI 2443 July 27, 2001
Wicca ritualists in Houma say they’re being persecuted by a city ordinance. Plus Jeff Duhé reviews the 19th century art of Adrien Persac.

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