Douglas Brinkley on Louisiana's 'State of Distress' Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted by Mayor David Camardelle (R) of Grand Isle and Chris Camardelle (L) in Grand Isle, Louisiana, during his third visit to the state, June 4, 2010 ( Win McNamee / Getty ) Produced by Karin Kamp Produced by PRI and WNYC