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Louisiana Considered

WWNO/WRKF Newsroom

“Louisiana Considered” showcases South Louisiana"s biggest stories and features interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and artists. The show is a collaboration between the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms. Airs Monday through Friday at noon.

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Civil rights group gather at Louisiana capitol to...

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2022/02/02

This morning, a coalition of civil rights groups met at the state capitol to protest redistricting proposals submitted by Republican legislative leaders. Many argued against the proposed congressional maps from State Senator Sharon Hewitt and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, which do not include an additional majority-Black district. WRKF’s Capitol Reporter, Paul Braun tells us what he heard live at the scene. At the end of his term in June, New Orleans Public School Superintendent

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A new exhibit at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center...

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2022/02/01

In conjunction with the premiere of the stage play about the Tuskegee Airmen, “FLY,” the Jefferson Performing Arts Center is opening a new photographic exhibit that honors Black heroes of World War II. Director Tommye Myrick tells us more about the exhibit, Souls of Valor, and how it came to be. The Marigny Opera House will be the backdrop for the world premiere of award-winning composer Tucker Fuller’s Book of Hours: a setting of Austrian poet Rilke’s poems for a mezzo-soprano and chamber

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How Louisiana is expanding breastfeeding services and...

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2022/01/31

The Louisiana Department of Health recently announced a new partnership with Pacify Health to expand breastfeeding services throughout the state. Pacify’s Chief Clinical Officer, Melanie Silverman, and lactation consultant, Katie Wiygul, tell us about a new app that can connect parents and lactation consultants 24/7. Last week, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced his retirement after a 16-year run with the team. Saints reporter and analyst for NewOrleans.Football, Nick

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As crime rates soar in New Orleans, DA Jason Williams...

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2022/01/28

Crime is on the rise in New Orleans, specifically carjackings, and some residents are at a loss for how to feel safe in their city. Patrick Madden and The Advocate’s Stephanie Grace chat with New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams on how he plans to address this ongoing problem. They discuss his recent public disagreement with the New Orleans Police Department and his proposals to increase public safety and the rates of cleared cases. Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted

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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, a conversation with...

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2022/01/27

Car insurance is an important safeguard, but at what cost? Nicole Beck of The Zebra, a leading insurance comparison website, tells us what the company has found in its recent report on the state of auto insurance in Louisiana. Earlier this month, Governor John Bel Edwards announced the creation of a new task force on Statewide Litter Abatement and Beautification, but some residents aren’t going around to wait around and let the trash pile up. WRKF’s Karen Henderson spoke to Jennifer

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Why foreign companies are eyeing Louisiana’s...

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2022/01/26

Two major offshore wind companies are looking at Louisiana's coast for developing new wind turbines to generate electricity in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental Reporter for Nola.com, Tristan Baurick, tells us what this could mean for the state’s wind economy. On February 1, Louisiana state lawmakers will go into session to redraw a host of district boundaries, including the state’s Congressional and legislative districts. WRKF’s Capital Access Reporter, Paul Braun, tells us what the new

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Story of the Tuskegee Airmen comes to life as a play;...

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2022/01/25

Written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan, the play “FLY” tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American pilots in the US military. Today on Louisiana Considered, director Tommye Myrick of Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre Company, tells us about the show hitting the stage this February. After a one year hiatus, exotic animal races are returning to the Fairgrounds Racecourse. Marketing director Jamie Garrett tells us all about the ostriches, camels, and zebras set to

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How Gulf States hospitals are handling staffing...

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2022/01/24

Today on Louisiana Considered, the Gulf States Newsroom’s Shalina Chatlani tells us how Southern hospitals are grappling with a shortage of nurses amid the latest stage of the pandemic. Then, we look back at a formative football game from 1970 in which a young quarterback named Archie Manning took the field at Tulane Stadium for the Sugar Bowl. Then, we turn to American Routes, for Nick Spitzer’s interview with Houston blues singer Trudy Lynn. Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was

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As crime continues to spike in New Orleans, officials...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/01/21

Earlier this week, Louisiana State Treasurer and former state representative, Republican John Shroder, reportedly announced his plans to seek the office of Governor. He announced his candidacy just as other political hopefuls have begun campaigning for the Senate seat currently held by Republican John Kennedy. Patrick Madden and Advocate columnist Stephanie Grace break down these candidates and the appeals they’re making to voters. New Orleans has seen a rise in car-jackings over the last

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Under Trump, disaster survivors were granted...

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2022/01/20

On Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, Casey Tingle, Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, tells us how the Biden administration is aiming to reinstate an Obama era program to place disaster survivors in apartments rather than trailers. Then, meteorologist Dan Holiday outlines the top 20 most expensive disasters of 2021, many of which impacted Louisiana. And, Jason Waggenspack of The Ranch, a Louisiana-based film studio, tells us how the

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Louisiana cities face roadblocks in renaming streets...

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2022/01/19

Back in December, The East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a report that detailed the racist origins of some of the city’s street and neighborhood names, and advocated for replacing them with ones that better reflect the city’s values. LSU professors and members of the city’s advisory committee on street renaming, Stephen Andes and Sydney Epps, tell us where this process is at now. But Baton Rouge isn’t the only city considering renaming some troublesome landmarks. In fact, the city of

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All-male a capella group to perform COVID...

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2022/01/18

The historic Holy Name of Jesus Church is coming to life with song as Loyola University New Orleans presents the Grammy award-winning a cappella ensemble, Chanticleer. The world renowned all-male chorus delivers a promise of hope this New Year as they perform “Awakenings,” a new concert created in response to the pandemic. Chanticleer bass-baritone Zachary Burgess joined Diane Mack to discuss the latest performance. The New Orleans Ballet Association, NOBA, is with the seductive moves of

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Access to high-speed internet is a problem in...

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2022/01/17

Louisiana’s lack of reliable, high speed internet was underscored during the pandemic as residents worked from home and students attended virtual school. A new program out Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development & Connectivity is trying to change that. Today on Louisiana Considered, WWNO’s Alana Schreiber spoke with Veneeth Iyengar, CEO of ConnectLA, about plans to alleviate the state’s digital divide. And host Patrick Madden talked to Professor Dr. Robert Collins about his research

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Louisiana Considered: A look at the state’s newest...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/01/14

Today on Louisiana Considered, Patrick Madden and Stephanie Grace break down this week in politics, including a look at the state’s latest political hopefuls. Then, Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom tells us how Louisiana and Mississippi are aiming to mirror Alabama’s success in improving their tech economies. And, we hear a feature from American Routes on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Louisiana Considered: Pros and cons of coastal...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/01/13

Today on Louisiana Considered, Adam Vos dives into coastal restoration and the litigation that might help – or plateau – the effort. He speaks with CEO of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, Daniel Erspamer, to hear his doubts about a new proposed system of coastal credits. Then, we hear from assistant director of the Institute on Water Resources Law and Policy at Tulane University, Christopher Dalbom, for his take on litigation as a recovery method. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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Louisiana Considered: A look at Louisiana's rollout...

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2022/01/12

Today on Louisiana Considered, Karl Lengel speaks with former AP Louisiana correspondent Melinda DeSlatte about what she's learned in her 20-year career covering state politics and policy. Then, we hear from Galactic’s bassist Robert Mercurio about how the latest phase of the pandemic is impacting Louisiana’s music economy. And, we talk to LA Agriculture & Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain about the state’s rollout of flower in the medical marijuana program. See omnystudio.com/listener

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Louisiana Considered: Celebrating art and inspiring...

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/01/11

The P.5 Gala is just over a week away, and in the days leading up, visitors can check out a series of performances, screenings, discussions, and artwork at venues across New Orleans. To learn more about the citywide exhibition, Louisiana Considered’s Diane Mack spoke with Prospect New Orleans executive director, Nick Stillman, and P.5 Gala headliner and Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Louisiana Considered: King Cake Edition

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/01/10

It’s officially carnival season in Louisiana, and if there’s one delicacy synonymous with Mardi Gras, it’s King Cakes. But how exactly did this dessert become such a staple of Mardi Gras? And how has the traditional king cake taken on new styles and flavors over the years? To learn more about the history of king cakes and where these desserts are headed, WWNO’s Patrick Madden was joined by three guests. Mardi Gras historian, Errol Laborde, restaurants and food culture reporter for Nola.com

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Louisiana Considered: Guaranteed income programs...

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2022/01/07

Patrick Madden and Stephanie Grace hosted this Friday’s episode of Louisiana Considered. Gulf States Newsroom reporters Aubri Juhasz and Stephen Bisaha report on guaranteed income programs coming to New Orleans, Shreveport and Birmingham to help those in poverty with their expenses. In an excerpt from American Routes, host Nick Spitzer talks about the life of Harry Smith, a record collector whose anthologies of American folk music continue to influence musicians today. See

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Louisiana Considered: How “free” is Louisiana?

Louisiana Considered ·

2022/01/06

Adam Vos hosted this Thursday’s episode of Louisiana Considered. Cato Institute Adjunct Scholar Jason Sorens discusses how Louisiana compares to other states based on libertarian policies. WRKF/WWNO Morning Edition host Karen Henderson speaks with state Archaeology Outreach Coordinator Maegan Smith about the Mardi Gras Shipwreck exhibit, which is on display in Baton Rouge’s Capitol Park Museum until this spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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