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Theres a way to see the timing as inopportune.
The storm was a Category 3, after all, not a Category 5.
There was chaos and confusion, with many not knowing how to access whatever help was available.
All the while, the federal government under President George W. Bush proved slow to act.
But that didnt happen.
The recovery effort simply wasnt there.
It is here that we can see the possible future of our current crisis.
Help would eventually come, but so did the indignities.
The interview is utterly fascinating, equal parts infuriating and cathartic.
Newkirk probes and considers, carrying the weight of the previous seven episodes to bear.
Did structural racism factor into the lacking nature of the response?
Could they have done better?
He engages, but appears unchanged by the interaction.
The interview ultimately ends at a sort of impasse, even as it provides some insight.
Floodlinesis the best audio documentary to come out this year so far by a mile.
But particular attention should be paid to its music.
Theres almost a dreamlike quality to the proceedings, except were dealing with a recollection of a nightmare.
