Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina

Professor Dyson talked about his book Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster, published by Basic Books. He cri… read more

Professor Dyson talked about his book Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster, published by Basic Books. He criticized the U.S. government’s response to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, arguing that the Bush administration and FEMA’s failure to provide aid in a timely manner is another reminder of the deep class and racial divide in America. He analyzed the problems displaced survivors of Hurricane Katrina are facing today, and reflected on the idea of whether the storm was caused by God. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. close

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Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina

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Program ID:
191672-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Los Angeles, California, United States
First Aired:
Mar 19, 2006 | 11:28am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 27, 2006 | 2:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 19, 2006 | 11:28am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 25, 2006 | 4:16pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 16, 2006 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 27, 2006 | 2:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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