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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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Marigny Opera Ballet kicks off season with...

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2024/11/27

The Marigny Opera Ballet is gearing up to present two new contemporary dances that explore themes of time with the sounds of a New Orleans musical icon. Artistic director Diego de Lima and composer Ted Joyner of Generationals give us the details. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you live in New Orleans perhaps you’re spending the holiday going to the Fairgrounds Race Course for opening day. But what you might not know is that Louisiana claims some very accomplished jockeys,

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STI rates soaring in Louisiana; using wastewater as...

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2024/11/25

It’s the last Monday of the month, and that means it’s time for an update on the news in Acadiana. Christiaan Mader, founder and editor of the Current, gives us the latest on changes to the region's education system and results of the recent elections. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported a decrease in sexually transmitted infections across the country, in Louisiana, STI rates are soaring. Some infections, like syphilis and chlamydia, are higher than

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Celebrating 100 years of Tiger Stadium with members...

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2024/11/22

Tiger Stadium’s 100th birthday is just three days away. Over the last two months, we’ve been bringing you stories all about the historic venue. But gameday at LSU wouldn’t be what it is without the Golden Band from Tigerland. Originally founded by two students in 1893, the band now has 325 members. And their world famous music was even nominated for a Grammy back in 2023.As we wrap up our Tiger Stadium stories, our intern Marty Sullivan spoke with band members George Wilson and Trent

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Honoring civil rights icon Dorothy Mae Taylor; human...

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2024/11/21

It’s Thursday,and that means it’s time to catch up on the week in politics with Stephanie Grace, editorial director and a columnist for the Times Picayune/The Advocate. Today we discuss what’s on the ballot for the Dec. 7 elections. Many of us look for things to do the morning of Thanksgiving, especially if there’s a huge meal in the offing. Besides shopping, have you considered Human Horse Racing? It’s entering its 5th year in New Orleans. Founder and producer of Human Horse Racing, Ingrid

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How Louisiana's special session could impact...

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2024/11/20

Lawmakers are busy in Baton Rouge, attempting to rewrite large portions of Louisiana’s tax code. It’s the biggest wide-ranging tax reform effort that we’ve seen in years. And many Louisianans are left asking, how will these tax reforms impact me? And who will be impacted the most? Greg Albrecht, an economist at Louisiana State University has released his analysis of these tax policy changes, and he’s drawn a few conclusions. He joins us today with his predictions. The week before

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Pushback against proposed grain elevator in 9th ward;...

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2024/11/19

Earlier this year, Cancer Alley activists in Louisiana celebrated a big victory: they stopped a major grain elevator project to the west of New Orleans. But now, another community is trying to get another grain project stopped further down the Mississippi. WWNO’s Eva Tesfaye tells us about pushback to the latest grain proposal, this time in the majority Black neighborhood of the Lower Ninth Ward.Notes for Education Northshore is gearing up for its outdoor “Twilight Symphony” concert

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NOLA schools superintendent steps down; photographer...

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2024/11/18

NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams will step down at the beginning of December after leading the almost all-charter school system for two years. WWNO and WRKF’s education reporter Aubri Juhasz tells us more about her abrupt departure.Photographer Eric McVicker is out with a new book that captures the wildlife, landscapes and waterways of the Bayou State. Dubbed, "Louisiana: Our Home,” the book takes viewers on an intimate journey through all corners of the state, capturing

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Sea Change: Lights, Camera, Action: Climate Change in...

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2024/11/15

Hollywood has been cold on climate change, mostly relegating the issue to documentaries. But today, we hear more about how the silver screen is starting to tackle the hottest topic of our time. We hear from David Sirota, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind “Don’t Look Up” about creating a climate movie that gets people’s attention.---Thanks for listening to Sea Change. This episode was hosted by me, Eva Tesfaye, and Halle Parker. Sea Change’s managing producer, Carlyle Calhoun conducted

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A look at the life of author, historian, WWII Museum...

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2024/11/15

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 look ahead at New Orleans’ next mayoral race. We discuss big names who are considering running for New Orleans mayor, including two current city council members. Monday was Veterans Day, and this week on Louisiana Considered, we are telling the stories of those who’ve served our country. Today we’re joined by Nick Mueller,

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Podcast investigates 1972 shooting at Southern...

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2024/11/13

On Nov. 16, 1972, police officers shot and killed two Southern University students, Denver Smith and Leonard Brown, during a peaceful college protest. The shooting and its ripple effects are the subject of a new investigative podcast called Bitter Jaguar. It’s written, produced and hosted by Gulf States Newsroom reporter Drew Hawkins and stems from an investigation from the LSU Cold Case Project — a class for students at the Manship School of Mass Communication. He spoke with WRKF’s Karen

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NOLA funk icon Leo Nocentelli to perform long lost...

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2024/11/12

The dock worker strike that shut down ports along the South and east coast last month only lasted a few days, but it set off panic buying across the U.S., with shoppers worried store shelves would go empty.Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom reports there’s one panic-buying staple that people can keep off their shopping list.New Orleans funk icon and co-founder of The Meters, Leo Nocentelli, is headlining a concert celebrating the re-release of his critically acclaimed acoustic

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Celebrating Veterans Day with Black military history;...

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2024/11/11

Abortion was a major issue during the election, and in many states, the future of reproductive rights was directly on the ballot. WWNO and WRKF’s reproductive health reporter, Rosemary Westwood, tells us how Trump’s election will impact abortion access going forward. Today is Veteran’s Day, and we’re marking the occasion with a lesson on Black military history in the South. The book, “Segregated Soldiers: Military Training at Historically Black Colleges in the Jim Crow South” tells the

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Former La. Democratic Party comms director Bob Mann...

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2024/11/08

When Donald Trump won the election, many Democrats across the country were left asking themselves, what went wrong? Was it the candidate and the lack of a proper primary? Did their message about the fate of democracy not resonate with Americans? Or was it the fact that many see a drastic change as the only way to solve inflation? Robert Mann is a former professor at LSU’s Manship School of mass communication who also served as a press secretary for multiple democratic campaigns and the

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Landry’s special tax session begins; push for new...

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2024/11/07

The election is over, and Gov. Landry’s special tax session has just begun. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stepahnie Grace gives us the latest on this special session and what Landry is proposing. The New Orleans Opera is presenting Raehann Bryce-Davis in concert, singing her debut the new biblically-themed Opera, Samson and Delilah. The leading lady, a mezzo-soprano of Jamaican heritage who grew up all over North America, is garnering attention

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How Louisianans voted in the 2024 election; what the...

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2024/11/06

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, and many Republicans in down-ballot races also saw some surprising success, including in East Baton Rouge Parish, where Republican Sid Edwards is headed for a runoff in the Mayor-President race against Democratic incumbent Sharon Weston-Broome.Reporters Aidan McCahill and Drew Hawkins join us with more on the results of races and ballot initiatives throughout Louisiana. The last few presidential elections raised

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James Carville on new documentary, 2024 presidential...

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2024/11/05

Today is Election Day! And while we wait for the results, we’re catching up with three of our reporters who have the latest information on local elections, ballot amendments and voter informationDrew Hawkins and Kat Stromquist in New Orleans and Aidan McCahill in Baton Rouge share the latest on state and local races and initiatives. Whenever there's an election, there's one Louisiana political strategist we like to catch up with: James Carville. The “Ragin Cajun” has been keeping a close

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Louisiana sheriff reflects on single-vote victory...

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2024/11/04

Tomorrow is Election Day! And if you haven’t voted yet, Tuesday is the last day to cast your ballot. WRKF’s Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington spoke with Joel Watson, director of communications at the Louisiana Secretary of State Office, about what voters should and shouldn’t bring to the polls. Every election cycle, we hear the same old saying, “every vote counts.” While it may not always feel that way, in the case of last year’s sheriff election in Caddo Parish, that sentiment rang

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Democrat Ted James on why he’s running for East Baton...

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2024/11/01

Early voting wrapped up Tuesday in Louisiana and voters in the Bayou State broke all kinds of records. WRKF’s Capital Access reporter Brooke Thorington speaks with Joel Watson, director of communications at the Louisiana Secretary of State Office, about what early voting statistics can and can’t tell us. The November elections are just days away, and in East Baton Rouge Parish, residents are deciding who they want as their mayor-president. Earlier this week, we heard from the incumbent,

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Landry’s special tax session; exhibit explores Creole...

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2024/10/31

While most Louisianans are waiting in anticipation for the elections on Nov. 5, Gov. Landry is focused on the following day, when lawmakers will convene for a special session on taxes. The Times Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace tells us about Landry’s goals for the session as well as his other proposals.Halloween may bring thoughts of ghouls and goblins, but the day after, All Saints Day, is about rituals to honor the departed. Those rituals are

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Meet Baton Rouge mayoral candidate Coach Sid Edwards;...

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2024/10/30

On the ballot in Baton Rouge, a single measure asks voters to make hundreds of changes to the city’s Plan of Government. But some voters have said the actual language on the ballot is nebulous, requiring them to go to a website to find out exactly what they’re voting for.WRKF’s Aidan McCahill joins us to help demystify the measure.Election Day is less than a week away, and in Baton Rouge all eyes are on the race for Mayor-President. According to the most recent polls, the top three

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