Can the Saints change New Orleans? View of the Super Bowl from the Lower 9th Ward

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Can the Saints change New Orleans? View of the Super Bowl from the Lower 9th Ward

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For the first time ever the New Orleans Saints are in the Super Bowl, and Saints fans are beyond excited. But this historic moment has more meaning in the wake of Katrina. Drew Brees and the Saints have not only lifted spirits but have captured much-needed attention for some of the forgotten areas of New Orleans. We find out how locals in the Big Easy are parlaying a Super Bowl appearance into help for their city.

Guests:

Patricia Jones, Executive Director of the 9th Ward Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association

Brian Bordainick,


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