Political analyst Dr. Chris Whitt from Augustana College talks about political reactions to the historic flooding in Baton Rouge — the worst natural disaster to hit the United Stance since Superstorm Sandy four years ago.
Dr. Whitt's mom, Judy Whitt, lives in Baton Rouge and her home flooded. He has set up a GoFundMe account to help his mom's recovery efforts.
Dr. Whitt talks with Jay Pearce about his mother's experience and how politicians can help in the aftermath of natural disasters.
In part two of their conversation, Dr. Whitt and Jay Pearce talk about the presidential nominees' strategies to appeal to black voters, and what's missing from their campaigns.
Every other Friday or so from now until the November election, we'll talk with Dr. Whitt about the national and local races from a Quad Cities perspective. You can hear all our conversations here.
