Ten years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, killing more than 1,800 people. David Simon's series "Treme" looked at New Orleans after the storm. "Democracy Now!" talks to the acclaimed TV writer and producer about the show and his love of New Orleans.

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