Two Decades After Katrina: What Robin Roberts’ Story Reveals About Media and National Resilience

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated her hometown of Pass Christian, Mississippi, ABC's Robin Roberts revisited the horrors she witnessed—and revealed much more than just personal memories. Her emotional breakdown during a live "Good Morning America" broadcast wasn't merely an expression of grief; it was a rare moment exposing the raw human cost behind the headlines. Yet it also raises critical questions: How prepared is our nation to face such disasters, and how well do our media coverages serve American interests in times of crisis? Are We Learning from Past Failures or Just Reliving Trauma? Roberts’ reflection on the catastrophic...