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TriPod

A podcast finds new angles on 300 years of New Orleans history, coproduced by HNOC and New Orleans Public Radio, WWNO 89.9 FM.

New Orleans at 300

TriPod: New Orleans at 300is a history podcast about New Orleans, coproduced by HNOC and New Orleans Public Radio, WWNO 89.9 FM. Each episode is its own micro-documentary, devoted to a single story or subject from our rich history. The series explores lost and neglected stories, delves deeper into the familiar, and questions what we think we know about the city’s history.

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Highlighted Episodes

Explore a selection of highlights below, or browse all episodes on the TriPod website.

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Black and white photo of two people walking towards the camera under a large, symmetrical overpass. Sunlight creates stark shadows and patterns on the ground. In the background, cars and buildings are partially visible.

The Monster: Claiborne Avenue Before and After the Interstate

A sepia-toned vintage photograph of a large group of band members in uniform. They hold various musical instruments, including brass and percussion. The uniforms have decorative feathered helmets, and the group stands in rows outdoors.

The Mexican Band

An old engraving depicts a large crowd and soldiers on horseback in a town square. The focus is on a building labeled J. Himblet, with other buildings and a tall church steeple in the background. The scene conveys a sense of historical unrest.

An Absolute Massacre: The 1866 Riot At The Mechanics’ Institute

An elderly woman sits among bamboo tools and materials, holding a long piece of bamboo. She wears a patterned skirt and a long-sleeved top, with her hair tied back. The background contains various bamboo sticks and woven items.

How Native And Non-Native Louisiana Women Found Power In Basketry

A black and white vintage photo showing a man in a suit sitting on an ornate chair. The image is duplicated side by side, resembling a stereoscopic effect. The man appears calm and composed, with a blurred background.

Oscar Dunn And The New Orleans Monument That Never Happened

A historical illustration of an slave auction scene inside a grand rotunda with a detailed ceiling. People are gathered around, observing the sale of estates, artworks, and enslaved individuals. The atmosphere is busy and crowded.

Sighting the Sites of the New Orleans Slave Trade

Black and white photo of a basketball team in a gym. Four players in Purple Knights jerseys and shorts stand holding a basketball. A coach kneels beside them with another basketball, wearing a T-shirt and pants. Gym equipment is visible in the background.

The Secret Basketball Game That Desegregated Louisiana High School Sports

A black and white photo shows a large, damaged building at night. Fire trucks are parked outside, with ladders extended to the upper floors. Firefighters and police officers are gathered around the scene, working under the streetlights.

Arson At The UpStairs Lounge

A vibrant night scene at a festival with a dragon dance performance on stage. Bright lights and smoke add to the spectacle as a crowd watches. The stage is decorated for the event, and the scene is bustling with excitement.

A Community Of Refugees In New Orleans East

A vintage illustration shows a street scene in New Orleans with shops and a side portrait of a woman labeled Mrs. E. J. Nicholson on the right. The artwork showcases a historic hotel and lively street ambiance.

Eliza Jane Nicholson, The Small-Town Poet Who Became The First Woman Publisher Of The Picayune

An old painting depicting a panoramic view of New Orleans from the 18th century. It shows the city along the Mississippi River, with boats in the foreground and buildings clustered along the shoreline, under a cloudy sky with an angel holding a banner.

Founding New Orleans, The Vagabond City

A historical illustration depicting a battle scene with armed figures engaged in combat. The background shows buildings and vegetation. The scene appears chaotic, with people in various states of action, some holding weapons.

Home Away From Home: A Haitian In Exile Finds New Orleans

Antique sepia photograph of three young boys standing with exercise equipment, including dumbbells and Indian clubs, in front of a backdrop featuring greenery and a house. The boys wear early 20th-century attire with ties and shorts.

How The Germans Brought Gymnastics To New Orleans

Two vintage brochures titled Condensed Souvenir History of New Orleans for the Tourist with an illustration of a couple in 1920s attire admiring a garden scene, featuring a large tree and colonial-style architecture.

New Orleans Tourism Dollars Can Come At A Price

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