Episode
Righting the Historical Wrong of the Claiborne Highway
25:42
Published: Tue Nov 23 2021
Description
In the 1950s and ’60s, the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, one of the oldest African-American neighborhoods in the United States, was a vibrant community.But the construction of the Claiborne Expressway in the 1960s gutted the area.The Biden administration has said that the trillion-dollar infrastructure package will address such historical wrongs.How might that be achieved?Guest: Audra D.S. Burch, a national correspondent for The New York Times. Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Generations of New Orleans residents have dreamed of the day when the Claiborne Expressway might be removed. President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package could eventually make that possible.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The Biden administration has signed a trillion dollar infrastructure package into law, with a focus on addressing historical wrongs and promoting racial equity, which includes the Claiborne Expressway in New Orleans.
00:00 - 02:23 (02:23)
Summary
The Biden administration has signed a trillion dollar infrastructure package into law, with a focus on addressing historical wrongs and promoting racial equity, which includes the Claiborne Expressway in New Orleans.
EpisodeRighting the Historical Wrong of the Claiborne Highway
PodcastThe Daily
A woman shares about her experiences with New Orleans funerals, which often involved picnics while listening to celebratory live music under the protection of trees.
02:23 - 06:26 (04:02)
Summary
A woman shares about her experiences with New Orleans funerals, which often involved picnics while listening to celebratory live music under the protection of trees.
EpisodeRighting the Historical Wrong of the Claiborne Highway
PodcastThe Daily
The practice of building highways through Black and low-income neighborhoods was not accidental, but rather part of a larger history of systemic racism in city planning, and a desire for easier suburban access to urban centers.
06:26 - 11:33 (05:07)
Summary
The practice of building highways through Black and low-income neighborhoods was not accidental, but rather part of a larger history of systemic racism in city planning, and a desire for easier suburban access to urban centers.
EpisodeRighting the Historical Wrong of the Claiborne Highway
PodcastThe Daily
A resident of New Orleans reflects on how the construction of the highway impacted their hometown and how the destruction of small businesses and homes still affects them today.
11:33 - 16:25 (04:51)
Summary
A resident of New Orleans reflects on how the construction of the highway impacted their hometown and how the destruction of small businesses and homes still affects them today.
EpisodeRighting the Historical Wrong of the Claiborne Highway
PodcastThe Daily
The focus on racial equity in urban development raises questions about how to create infrastructure projects that are both equitable and inclusive for community members.
16:25 - 23:10 (06:45)
Summary
The focus on racial equity in urban development raises questions about how to create infrastructure projects that are both equitable and inclusive for community members. The potential economic benefits of such projects, however, may not guarantee the survival of local businesses during the construction process, creating uncertainty for homeowners who fear being priced out of their neighborhoods.
EpisodeRighting the Historical Wrong of the Claiborne Highway
PodcastThe Daily
A man in Wisconsin was charged with five counts of intentional homicide after driving into a Christmas parade, killing at least five people and injuring more than 48 individuals.
23:10 - 25:34 (02:23)
Summary
A man in Wisconsin was charged with five counts of intentional homicide after driving into a Christmas parade, killing at least five people and injuring more than 48 individuals. Meanwhile, President Biden renominated Jerome Powell, a Republican, to head the Federal Reserve for another four years, drawing bipartisan praise.