Ricky Twiggs: “New Orleans Has PTSD, And No One’s Treating It”

Ricky Twigs, licensed counselor and independent candidate for mayor of New Orleans, delivers a powerful and urgent message about the city’s unraveling systems—from trauma and hopelessness to institutional collapse and unchecked corruption. In this raw conversation, Twigs breaks down why New Orleans is suffering from collective PTSD, how young people are losing hope, and why the political machine must be dismantled. He offers a vision rooted in healing, integrity, and accountability—and argues that what New Orleans needs isn’t another politician, but a complete shift in values. This isn’t a campaign ad. It’s a reality check on a city in crisis.