the money that's given is given out. >> one of the things we've been trying to get across on this program is a lot of places are not affected from the spill yet, beaches in alabama and life in new orleans is still as strong as ever. i mean, i was talking to someone at the hotel who said a person called up and canceled their honeymoon here because they thought somehow new orleans was affected and was ruin. >> obviously this is a horrible, horrible spill. but, you know, there isn't oil, you know, going down the streets here. people think that the place is a mess and that they shouldn't come here. this place is jumping. it's thriving. i mean, i'm out every night. i'm listening to music. >> are you just waking up? >> i was out late last night. you know, i'm really inspired by this city. it's a great place. >> there really is no place like it in america. >> not at all. >> for those who haven't been here, it's hard to describe. just the vibrancy of the life here, whether you're involved in music, food or walking the