New Orleans Levee System
John McQuaid and Mark Schleifstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune were interviewed about their 2002 report “Washing Away” on the New Orle… read more
John McQuaid and Mark Schleifstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune were interviewed about their 2002 report “Washing Away” on the New Orleans levee system. Mr. Schleifstein participated by telephone from New Orleans. In the report they anticipated much of what happened as a result of Hurricane Katrina. They talked about the report, the levee system, and what it was like to live through the hurricane. Mark Schleifstein lost his home. close
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