The podcast episodes provided explore various aspects of the impact and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, including personal experiences, the slow recovery process, and the broader implications of the disaster.

For example, the episode 'QLS Classic: PJ Morton' discusses the impact of Katrina on New Orleans and its slow recovery, as told through the perspective of musician PJ Morton. The episode 'Colette Pichon Battle - On Knowing What We're Called To' features a climate activist from Louisiana who talks about the devastating effects of the hurricane and her subsequent journey to fight for climate justice and equitable disaster recovery.

Other episodes, such as 'S4. Case 1: The Flood' and 'Clint Smith - What We Know in the "Marrow of Our Bones"', use the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina to explore wider themes, such as the paranormal and the embodied history of slavery in America.