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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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$1.3M in grants to help early educators facing low...

Louisiana Considered ·

2024/09/04

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children recently announced $1.3 million in grant funding for projects that address compensation for early childhood educators in the state. Seven grantees across the state will look at ways to increase wages and benefits for the workforce that provides early education for the state’s youngest children.Dr. Candace Weber, the partnerships director for the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, joins us to discuss the grants. Alabama has executed three

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Why New Orleans inmates must wait extra year for...

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2024/09/03

On Jan. 1, a new federal regulation will go into effect, significantly reducing the rates that inmates have to pay to call friends and family. But in New Orleans, inmates will have to wait an extra year for it to go into effect. Verite News’ Bobbi-Jeanne Misick has been covering this story, and joins us now for more. After a season of transition, The NOLA Project, known for bold, innovative and imaginative theater, has named a new artistic director: Tenaj Wallace. The New Orleans-born

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La. Tech student reflects on making USA Blind Soccer...

Louisiana Considered ·

2024/08/30

The Paralympic Games are officially underway, and athletes from around the world have gathered to compete in Paris for an exciting two weeks of events. One sport that kicks off this Sunday is Men’s Blind Soccer, which features eight teams playing at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. While the U.S. men’s team didn’t qualify this time around, they’ll have a guaranteed entry in 2028 when the U.S. is the host nation. One of the current players on this U.S. men’s team is Louisiana Tech’s Cody

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Space Force chief on protecting America’s interests...

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2024/08/29

Gov. Jeff Landry announced two orders this week: one that keeps noncitizens from voting and another that bans the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us for more on Landry’s “culture war” orders. The November elections are just over two months away, and the New Orleans Public Library wants to make sure you’re prepared. Throughout September, libraries across the city will host a

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Impact of Louisiana’s new gun laws; How LSU is using...

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2024/08/28

Louisiana’s new permitless/constitutional-carry firearm law went into effect in July– a win for gun rights advocates, but causing some consternation in urban areas where gun violence is a major concern. Especially in New Orleans, which previously was able to enforce a non-gun zone around the French Quarter.James J. Reeves II, a New Orleans-based attorney, author of a book on Louisiana gun laws, and independent program attorney for U.S. Lawshield, tells us more about the intricacies of this

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New law gives La. parents money to spend on private...

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2024/08/27

Louisiana is the latest state to pass a law that gives parents who choose to send their kids to private school, money to spend on it. Last week, the state’s board of education signed an $11 million contract with a developer to manage the program. WWNO and WRKF’s Aubri Juhasz tells us more about this law and the impact it might have on Louisiana’s education system. The 14th annual Culture Collision gets underway on Wednesday WWNO, in partnership with Jefferson Performing Arts is hosting the

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DNC takeaways: James Carville on the party’s future;...

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2024/08/26

Last week, politicians and celebrities alike gathered in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Over four days, we heard speeches from Joe Biden, the Obamas, and the two names at the top of the ticket: vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Political consultant, author and media contributor James Carville joins us for his major takeaways from the convention and what he believes this means for the future of the Democratic Party. From House

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Inside the campaign to reopen Lincoln Beach; Exhibit...

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2024/08/23

Last week, we brought you the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, “Bringing Back the Beach”. Reporter Eva Tesfaye explores the history of Lincoln Beach in New Orleans Beach to learn how segregated beaches led to the lack of public beaches today, and how modern social change movements like Black Lives Matter have inspired activists to campaign for Lincoln Beach’s reopening.Louisiana has been called the world's "prison capital." But how did it get that name? A new exhibit at the

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Clean wind energy project faces legislative...

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2024/08/22

The Democratic National Convention wraps up tonight, and plenty of Louisianans – from former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to actor Wendell Pierce – have made appearances. The Times Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us to break down the DNC.Last week, the Louisiana Public Service Commission gave initial approval to the Southern Spirit transmission project that would connect cleaner wind power in Texas to Mississippi . The project would also

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LSU's Vernon Norwood reflects on journey after...

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2024/08/21

According to recent research by the Louisiana Illuminator, there’s a persistent pay gap between men and women at the state’s public institutions of higher education. The Illuminator reviewed salaries of more than 7,700 full-time or equivalent instructional faculty at the public colleges and universities in Louisiana.Reporter Piper Hutchinson helps break down the study and explains some potential causes of the pay disparity. The 2024 Paris Olympics saw no shortage of impressive feats from

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‘Katrina Babies’ screening to mark anniversary; storm...

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2024/08/20

To mark the upcoming 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s, the New Orleans Museum of Art will screen the documentary, Katrina Babies on Aug. 21. The documentary offers a close look at the aftermath of the storm and its impact on youth in New Orleans. Filmmaker and director Edward Buckles, Jr. joins us for more on the legacy of his film and the storm. 2024 was expected to be one of the most highly active hurricane seasons in recent history. Although Louisiana has been mostly spared so

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Summer surge in COVID cases; Louisiana well-being...

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2024/08/19

It feels like everyone knows someone who has come down with COVID this summer. And according to health officials, we’re experiencing a summer surge. Louisiana infectious disease epidemiologist and associate professor emerita at Tulane University Dr. Susan Hassig tells us why time spent indoors avoiding the heat has led to an uptick in cases. She also explains why doctors and researchers are now looking at the virus’ activity in wastewater – rather than relying on reported tests – to track

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History of New Orleans’ segregated beaches; 8 La....

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2024/08/16

New Orleans is surrounded by water, but it’s hard to access. And for a city with increasingly sweltering summers, the lack of public beaches feels painfully ironic. In the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, the Coastal Desk’s Eva Tesfaye explores the uncomfortable history of Lincoln Beach, and how the segregation of beaches led to the lack of accessible beaches today.The 2024 Paris Olympics wrapped up earlier this week, and Louisiana athletes have plenty to show for it. Nearly

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Louisiana Dems gear up for DNC; hurricane season...

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2024/08/15

Next week, Democrats will gather in Chicago for a convention that will look pretty different from they were expecting a month ago. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace is here to tell us about some local connections to the new Harris-Walz ticket and President Biden’s recent trip to New Orleans. We’re entering the most active part of hurricane season, and so far we’ve had five named tropical cyclones, including one that became a major

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Helping underserved Louisianans get health care;...

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2024/08/14

Louisiana’s network of oil and gas pipelines — some tens of thousands of miles long — is under scrutiny. Some residents want to know where those pipelines are — and what can be done to protect their communities if there’s a leak, the Gulf States Newsroom’s Danny McArthur reports. Federally qualified health centers, or community health centers, are the health care safety net for low-income and underserved people. These facilities provide primary care, dental care and mental health services

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What to know about ‘buffer zones’ and the end of...

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2024/08/13

A new law in Louisiana gives police officers the power to order journalists and citizens to remain 25 feet from them at any time, creating a “buffer zone.” Critics say it’s law enforcement’s response to growing surveillance and scrutiny of police work by the public. Verite News and ProPublica reporter Richard Webster joins us to discuss the law.Another new law that was passed in this spring’s special legislative session on crime eliminates parole for prisoners. Louisiana has also scaled

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Deaf teen's journey from Ukraine to Louisiana...

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2024/08/12

In the height of hurricane season, community organizers are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. The Gulf States Newsroom’s Danny McArthur reports on how people in New Orleans are banding together to help take care of each other before a storm hits.Alex Brock is a 17-year-old from Mt. Hermon, Louisiana, preparing for his junior year as a kicker for the Bowling Green High School football team. But unlike his teammates, Brock was born deaf in Ukraine, adopted at a young age and

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Wheelchair Games gives veterans with disabilities a...

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2024/08/02

The Paris Olympics isn’t the only place where athletes can earn medals this summer. New Orleans is hosting the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games. It's a multi-day competition that brings together hundreds of veterans with disabilities from across the country. Reporter Matt Bloom caught up with a few Louisiana competitors who say it’s about more than just the medals. It's summertime, known to some as prime reading season. And the Sea Change podcast dedicated its latest episode to

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Shadows-on-the-Teche plantation unveils new exhibits;...

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2024/08/01

For some communities in the Gulf South, hurricane season comes with a natural dread and fear that recovery can take years. Danny McArthur of the Gulf States Newsroom traveled to Sulphur, Louisiana to learn how people are banding together to help take care of each other, not just after a storm, but before it as well.Roughly a year ago, the Army Corps of Engineers built a river sill to slow a saltwater wedge that was coming up the Mississippi River. This summer, heavy rains in the headwaters

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Efforts to improve medical conditions at Angola...

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2024/07/31

A nine-year-old lawsuit alleges lack of proper medical care for inmates at Angola Prison. Months ago, U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick issued an opinion ordering the state to fix its quote “callous and wanton disregard” for the health of those in custody.But in the months since, there’s very little to indicate that this failing prison healthcare system will change. Reporter Richard Webster has been covering this story for Verite News and ProPublica. He joins us today to explain why a

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