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WYES Informed Sources ArchivesÂ
In 1984, WYES, New Orleans' public television station, began broadcasting Informed Sources, a program devoted to in-depth discussion of the news by local journalists. Every Friday night at 7:00 p.m., Louisiana's newsmen and women continue to speculate, discuss and examine the news of the week.Â
The Informed Sources collection consists of DVDs, originally recorded in both VHS and Betacam formats. In order to preserve the shows for future researchers, the tapes have been transferred to DVDs. Â
As each DVD was prepared, the data was saved onto a 1-terabyte hard drive which was, itself, backed up on another 1-terabyte hard drive. The size of this collection will expand as the show continues to broadcast and the programs are transferred from WYES to the Loyola University Monroe Library Special Collections & Archives for cataloging and safekeeping. Just as there are no plans to discontinue Informed Sources program, the cataloging process will be ongoing.Â
Episode 102 Date: 2004-10-15
Episode Description: Can Vitter Win Outright? Surge in the polls. Demos just want in runoff. Jindal running away with race and Bill Jefferson no competition. Tauzin III vs. Romero and Melancon. Sheriff Race Riley vs. Gusman. Social activists involved -- rights of prisoners, immigrants, etc. School Board Superintendent shut out - not on the agenda. Animosity means nothing getting done. Hornets Now want to build practice facility near the Arena going against promise to build in NO East. Lake Forest Plaza has not been rejuvenated by the city. Same Sex Marriage State Supreme Court will hear arguments in December. No vote on civil unions and same sex marriage. Fairgrounds Churchill Downs purchased and will manage. Making money through cablecast races. Expand slot machine hours. Want to improve backtrack.
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