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Roux Radio 11/20

This week on Roux Radio: Gardere's Dia de Los Muertos celebration, Big Data in politics, and Louisiana's ongoing budget crisis.  

Last weekend the Gardere community celebrated Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Residents used the celebration as a way to honor the victims of violent crimes. Frank Barnett visited with the community.

For Insight, Ann Marie Awad speaks with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball. They're the most accurate predictor of political races in the country and predicting a likely Democratic victory in Louisiana's gubernatorial race.

On Louisiana's Lab, Wallis Watkins explores how Big Data can help make politic campaigns smarter.

Spring-time might get all the hype, but Dan Gill says Autumn is actually the best time to plant hardy trees and shrubs. That story on Bayou Garden.

Bobby Jindal is back in Louisiana. For Capitol Access, Wallis Watkins has the governor's plans for dealing with the state's mid-year budget shortfall.