360 in New Orleans

Anderson Cooper brings '360' to New Orleans on Thursday for Katrina anniversary episode
by Dave Walker, TV columnist, The Times-Picayune
Wednesday August 26, 2009, 5:30 AM

CNN will broadcast "Anderson Cooper 360" live from New Orleans on Thursday (August 27).

The show airs locally at 9 p.m.

Here's the news release from the network:

"As part of an in-depth series titled 'After the Storm,' CNN's 'Anderson Cooper 360' will air special segments throughout the week on the city of New Orleans and how a city plagued by corruption and still known for turning its back on its citizens is rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. Beginning August 24, Anderson Cooper along with CNN correspondents Sean Callebs, Drew Griffin, Gary Tuchman and CNN's senior medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will bring viewers the latest on the state of education, healthcare, the levees and the justice system in New Orleans.

"In the four years since Katrina hit the city, there have been success stories, such as the education system which has thrived as part of the rebuilding process, but there are still issues that need to be addressed; the levees, which are not strong enough or complete as promised, the ongoing crisis on mental health care in the city, and the reportedly corrupt justice system. On Thursday night (August 27), Cooper will anchor 'AC360' from New Orleans and will be joined by James Carville for a special tour of the city."