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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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Acadiana’s busted broadband program; NPR’s Mary...

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2025/03/31

It’s the last Monday of the month, so we’re checking in with our neighbors in Lafayette to get an update on the latest news in Acadiana. Christiaan Mader, founder and editor of The Current, tells us why a federal broadband program meant to expand internet access in the Lafayette area is now on hold. We also hear about an upcoming conference of mid-size cities coming to the region this spring. If you’re a parent, you likely understand these words: It. Goes. So. Fast. That’s the title of a

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Sea Change: Fueling Knowledge Part 2

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2025/03/28

Last time on Louisiana Considered, we learned about the nearly century-old bond between the oil and gas industry and one university — LSU. In the second and final episode of our series, "Fueling Knowledge," we look at how much money is flowing into universities and what the industry may hope to get in return. This relationship comes with big benefits: student mentors, scholarships, research funding, and new buildings, among others. But is all that money truly free? No strings? Or could it

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Time Out names New Orleans world's best food city;...

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2025/03/27

The media group Time Out covers food and culture around the world. They recently ranked the best food cities across the globe, and to no surprise to those of us who live here, New Orleans is No. 1!Chelsea Shannon, trending food and dining reporter for the Times Picayune/ The Advocate tells us a little more about the list and why New Orleans outranked other cities. Last week, we brought you the first episode of “Fueling Knowledge,” a series from the Sea Change team that explores the ties

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City of St. George prepares for first election; Nous...

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2025/03/26

On March 29, voters in the City of St. George will elect their mayor and city council members for the first time. They will also decide if the city will adopt a home rule charter. Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington spoke with city spokesperson Andrew Murrell about what the proposed charter could mean for residents.This week, the Louisiana-based Nous Foundation, is at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to unveil a new French and Creole music album featuring six Louisiana

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Latest on March Madness; why thousands of Louisianans...

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2025/03/25

The 2025 March Madness Tournaments are headed to the Sweet 16 rounds this weekend. While the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team is the only Louisiana team left standing, McNeese State made a big splash with a first round upset victory in the men’s tournament, and a viral team manager.Reed Darcey, a reporter for the Baton Rouge Advocate, breaks down the recent games and what to expect as LSU prepares to face NC State.The House of Representatives recently voted on a budget plan that aims to

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Metairie family says ICE tricked them in deportation;...

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2025/03/24

In January, a Metairie family was deported to Honduras. They claim they were deceived by agents at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE. The family fled Honduras fearing gang violence over a decade ago and now fear they are banned from ever returning to the United States. Verite News’ Bobbi-Jeanne Misick has been covering this story. She joins us with more.The 2025 March Madness tournaments are officially underway, so it should come as no surprise to see student

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How possible medicaid cuts will impact Louisianans;...

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2025/03/22

Almost a third of people in Louisiana are on Medicaid. And hundreds of providers rely on federal reimbursements to operate.But funding for the program is under threat. The Trump administration – and a majority of Republican lawmakers – say they want to cut funding for Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts. Many patients and providers in Louisiana are watching the debate in Washington closely. Alice Riener, chief executive officer of Crescent Care, a Medicaid provider in New Orleans, and Dr

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New candidate enters New Orleans mayor’s race;...

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2025/03/21

It’s Thursday, and The Times Picayune/the Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace is here to talk politics. Today we discuss the New Orleans mayor’s race, and the news that Oliver Thomas – New Orleans city council member who once pleaded guilty to bribery charges and served in federal prison – is officially a candidate. Universities have grown increasingly close to the oil and gas industry, and LSU is no exception. The university’s history with the fossil fuel industry

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Louisiana’s first execution in 15 years; Loyola...

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2025/03/19

The state of Louisiana carried out its first execution in 15 years Tuesday, fatally poisoning Jessie Hoffman, Jr. with nitrogen gas. The state is expected to carry out more death sentences in the coming months. Currently, there are more than 50 people on death row. Kat Stromquist has been covering this story for the Gulf States Newsroom. She joins us with more details. The Maroon, the student newspaper at the Loyola University of New Orleans, was just awarded the Pacemaker Award,

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Push for paid parental leave; Alvin Ailey Dance...

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2025/03/18

Paid parental leave is close to being an option for state employees in Alabama and Mississippi. Bills to make this law are working their way through both state legislatures, and comes as a trend as more states, including Louisiana, are providing paid parental leave to their employees. The Gulf States Newsroom’s Stephan Bisaha tells us why the push for paid parental leave has champions on both sides of the political aisle.The New Orleans Ballet Association presents the return of the iconic

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Louisiana ballot breakdown; exhibit explores free...

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2025/03/17

Early voting is underway in Louisiana with four constitutional amendments on the ballot. Amendment 2, which concerns the state income tax, is already causing confusion among voters. Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington joins us to break down the ballot and the intricacies behind the proposals. A new exhibit at the New Orleans Jazz Museum explores one of New Orleans’ most influential institutions and its pivotal role in shaping the city’s cultural and musical legacy. “Economy Hall: The

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Man remains on death row despite faulty bite mark...

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2025/03/14

Nine prisoners are walking free after being convicted in part on faulty evidence presented by Mississippi dentist Michael West and his pathological partner Dr. Steven Hayne. Seven of those nine convictions involved bite mark evidence, and three of the recently-freed men had been on death row. There is one inmate left who awaits execution based on evidence presented by the now defamed medical professionals, and state prosecutors aren’t budging about his guilt. All the while, Louisiana had

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City council ‘grounds’ Mayor Cantrell; truck parking...

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2025/03/13

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time to catch up on the week in politics with The Times-Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. We learn how the New Orleans City Council is aiming to restrict the travel of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and how she’s pushing back. The recent severe weather and January’s heavy snowfall shed light on an ongoing problem: a lack of adequate parking for long-haul truck drivers. The Louisiana Transportation Research Center is looking

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How hospitals prepare for mass casualties; resources...

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2025/03/12

Shortly after the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street, trauma teams at New Orleans hospitals stepped up to save lives at a moment’s notice. University Medical Center New Orleans, the only Level 1 trauma center in the area, addressed many of the casualties.Dr. Alison Smith, trauma medical director at UMC , tells us how the city’s hospitals prepare for mass casualty emergencies. When children are removed from families and put into foster care, they often have to leave with very few of

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Arrests made in death of Southern Univ. student;...

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2025/03/11

The Southern University community is reeling after engineering student Caleb Wilson died in an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual two weeks ago. Wilson was pledging for Omega Psi Phi at the time of his death. Three students have since been arrested. Aidan McCahill, a crime and criminal justice reporter for the Baton Rouge Advocate, gives us the latest.Baton Rouge voters will soon cast ballots on a constitutional amendment to overhaul several items in the state’s tax code. But an attorney

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Leaving the Island, Episode 3: When the Dust Settles...

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2025/03/11

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear the final episode of “Leaving the Island.” The Isle de Jean Charles residents finally move out of harm’s way. But problems pile up before the construction dust settles on the resettlement site, The New Isle. Will the residents be able to afford their new homes in the long run? And what will happen to Isle de Jean Charles? —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type

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Leaving the Island, Episode 3: When the Dust Settles...

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2025/03/07

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear the latest episode of “Leaving the Island.” As construction begins on the resettlement site, Hurricane Ida devastates Isle de Jean Charles and the bayou country. We hear what this means for the relocation process. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations in partnership

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Leaving the Island, Episode 2: Broken Promises Part 2

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2025/03/06

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear the latest episode of “Leaving the Island.” Louisiana’s Office of Community Development revamps the rules of the resettlement project, but the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation fights back to restore its original vision. We hear what tensions emerge. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia

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Leaving the Island, Episode 2: Broken Promises Part 1

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2025/03/05

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear the latest episode of “Leaving the Island.” The state agency administering the resettlement grant realizes that there are actually two tribes living on Isle de Jean Charles. A brief history lesson explains why both tribes call the Island home. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism

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Leaving the Island, Episode 1: Ancestral Homes Part 2

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2025/03/04

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear the latest episode of “Leaving The Island.” It took the chief of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation over 20 years and two failed attempts to move his people out of harm’s way. And now, with a federal grant of $48 million, it seems like his plan is coming to fruition. Then, a letter lands on the Governor’s desk that changes everything. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type

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