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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 in 5 Baton Rouge students is chronically absent;...

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2024/04/15

Students in the Baton Rouge area are missing school — and a lot of it. More than 50,000 students across the area’s school districts had more than five unexcused absences last school year. That’s according to the latest research from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, which analyzed local attendance rates. Jake Polansky, the chamber’s manager of economic and policy research, joins the show to share takeaways and potential solutions. A new report from the Louisiana Department of Health shows Black women

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Why La. is exporting record amounts of LNG to Europe;...

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2024/04/12

Today we bring you the first part of “All Gassed Up, Part 2: The German Connection,” from Sea Change.Why is the U.S. exporting liquefied natural gas to Europe? Hosts Halle Parker and Carlyle Calhoun head to Germany to find out and learn what that means for the future of our climate. This crawfish season has been a rough one. Farmers and fishermen are catching a tiny percentage of what they normally would, while consumers are paying high prices. WWNO and WRKF reporter Eva Tesfaye and Maya Miller, of

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How southern schools fared in NCAA March Madness;...

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2024/04/11

The University of Connecticut took home the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball tournament this week. South Carolina won the women’s championship. This year, twelve teams from the Gulf South made it to the so-called Big Dance, including the Grambling State men’s team and LSU’s women’s team. Smaller schools in the region were eliminated right away, but getting a shot at the championship can still make a huge difference beyond the basketball court. Joseph King, reporter with the Gulf States Newsroom,

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Lawmakers debate rollback of ‘3-year’ insurance rule;...

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2024/04/11

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with Stephanie Grace, The Times-Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist. This week, we cover lawmakers’ efforts to reform home insurance industry regulations. One big proposal would eliminate the 3-year rule, a Katrina era law that stops insurance companies generally from raising deductibles or not renewing homeowner policies that have been in effect for more than 3 years. It’s part of the “free market” changes Tim

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French Quarter Festival kicks off 41st season; Solar...

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2024/04/09

The 41st annual French Quarter Festival kicks off in two days. The neighborhood festival in New Orleans continues to evolve with added programming and music stages. Emily Madero, festival president and CEO, joins us for a look at what’s new. The total solar eclipse on April 8 inspired a lot of people to travel to try to get the best view. Many WWNO and WRKF staff members made the journey northwest to reach the path of totality. While others stayed put right here in Louisiana, where visibility was

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LSU researchers record solar eclipse from Texas;...

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2024/04/08

Louisianans didn’t experience complete darkness on April 8 during the total eclipse. But that didn’t stop the excitement leading up to the last total solar eclipse to cross the US for the next 20 years. Watchers in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Lafayette witnessed up to 87% coverage. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum in Baton Rouge was one of many gathering points today to view the sight. Marion Mayfield, museum communications manager, joined the program to discuss preparations. Plus, Aaron

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Shrimpers lose a way of life as LNG plants expand;...

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2024/04/05

Today we bring you part one of the second episode of “All Gassed Up,” a special series from Sea Change. We go to Cameron Parish to discover a massive expansion of liquified natural gas, or LNG, and learn what that means for the people living near them. And who is all this gas for anyway?In this year's legislative sessions, Southern lawmakers have considered dozens of bills dealing with prisons and criminal justice. But families affected by the justice system say weighing in can be a challenge. Kat

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Landry wants scholarships stripped from athletes who...

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2024/04/04

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with Stephanie Grace, The Times-Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist. This week, we chat about Gov. Jeff Landry’s call for scholarships to be stripped from athletes who miss the national anthem. Plus, an update on the legislative session. Three of New Orleans’ independent banks have sought approval to make the switch from a “mutual” bank operation to a stock-owned bank model. They include Fidelity Bank, Fifth

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Carbon storage hampered by La. abandoned oil wells;...

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2024/04/03

Fertility treatments in Alabama are in limbo. Last month, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children. Soon after, the state passed a law meant to protect in vitro fertilization, commonly called IVF. Drew Hawkins, reporter with the Gulf States Newsroom, brings us the stories of several families who worry the protections may not hold. Carbon sequestration is gaining attention as a potential solutions to help combat climate change. Louisiana has been touted as having ideal

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Louisiana prisoners lose medical release options;...

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2024/04/02

Prisoners in Louisiana often get inadequate medical care. Gov. Jeff Landry recently signed policies that limit the release of the state’s sickest patients. So, what does that mean for those patients and the healthcare system that cares for them? Richard A. Webster, investigative reporter for Verite News, has been digging into that question. He joins the show to discuss his recent reporting. April is National Poetry Month and New Orleans based award-winning multi-disciplinary artist José

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FEMA streamlines disaster assistance program; La....

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2024/04/01

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has changed to how disaster aid is given out. The move could offer survivors of natural disasters a simpler and more streamlined process to get help. Frank Matranga, the director of individual assistance for FEMA’s Office of Response & Recovery, joins the show with more details. A new law that went into effect in January requires private insurers to cover doula services for pregnancies in Louisiana. Numerous studies have shown that pregnancy doulas —

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Inside Louisiana’s massive LNG plant expansion;...

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2024/03/29

Today we bring you part one of the first episode of “All Gassed Up,” a special series from Sea Change. We go to Cameron Parish to discover a massive expansion of liquified natural gas, or LNG, and learn what that means for the Gulf Coast. It’s been a busy week at the legislature for reproductive rights. For a rundown of a few key bills, we’re joined by Rosemary Westwood, WWNO/WRKF reproductive health reporter. ___ Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer

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Baltimore crash raises Mississippi River safety...

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2024/03/28

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with Stephanie Grace, The Times-Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist. We’ll recap what’s happened in the busy few weeks since the legislature gaveled into session.More than 10,000 cargo ships sail through the port of New Orleans each year. It’s one of the country’s largest. So, how does the port ensure safety of the Crescent City Connection bridges, and other major infrastructure along the Mississippi River? It’s a

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Experts share solutions to La.’s home insurance...

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2024/03/26

The home insurance crisis has hit many households in Southeast Louisiana. Some homeowners are paying premiums double what they were just a few years ago. Carlyle Calhoun and Halle Parker, hosts of our podcast Sea Change, recently hosted a live panel in front of an audience at The Broadside in New Orleans. They asked insurance and housing experts about potential solutions to the issue. Melissa Campbell, one of the stars of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, joins the show to talk about her

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Trump, Biden win Louisiana primaries; NOLA’s Grow Dat...

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2024/03/25

Louisiana voters made their choice for Republican and Democratic presidential nominees over the weekend. Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden easily won their respective races during Saturday’s primaries. Voters also weighed in on local and regional issues, including the closely-watched Caddo Parish sheriff’s race. Brian Brox, associate professor of political science at Tulane University, joins us to discuss the results. A community farm that's been in New Orleans’ City Park for

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Glass bottles restore vanishing coastline in St....

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2024/03/20

In St. Bernard Parish, after years of decline, volunteers have started to restore part of Bayou Bienvenue’s marsh. And the project relies on an unlikely hero: glass bottles. Halle Parker, WWNO/WRKF Coastal Desk reporter, has the story. The International Downtown Association released a report comparing Baton Rouge with similar small-to-mid-sized cities. It found Baton Rouge’s downtown saw 7% job growth over the past 5 years. Other Louisiana cities saw a decline during that same period. To go over

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How paying college athletes has changed Louisiana...

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2024/03/19

College basketball is back at the top of sports’ fans’ minds. The annual March Madness tournament kicked off this week. Two Louisiana men's teams — McNeese State and Grambling State — will compete. LSU will participate in the women’s tournament. Beyond what happens on the court, another question has dominated as of late: How much should college athletes be paid? Jamira Mitchell is a Baton Rouge-based career and technical education teacher at University View Academy, a K-12 virtual school and host

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La. 2nd majority-Black congressional district faces...

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2024/03/18

A group of self-described “non-Black voters” is suing Louisiana over the state’s new congressional maps. The suit alleges a new second majority-Black district violates racial gerrymandering laws. The lawsuit is expected to go to court in early April, and could result in another shakeup in the state’s long running legal battle. Jared Evans, senior policy counsel with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, joins Louisiana Considered to discuss what’s at stake. The NAACP has advocated for the creation of a

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Exit exams remain a hurdle for many La. students;...

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2024/03/15

Louisiana is one of just nine states that still require students to pass exit exams in order to graduate. Briefly last year, there was an appeals process for students. And while the change was widely supported by educators, it quickly became a political issue. Gov. Jeff Landry killed the policy as soon as he took office. So now, Louisiana is once again the only state where students can’t appeal. And the kids most likely to miss out are recent immigrants. Earlier this year, Aubri Juhasz, WRKF/WWNO

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La. lawmakers start regular session in Baton Rouge;...

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2024/03/14

It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with Stephanie Grace, The Times-Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist. This week, she shares the latest on the start of the regular legislative session in Baton Rouge. Under a law passed during the recent special session on crime, 17-year-olds can now be tried as adults in many criminal cases. Gov. Jeff Landry says the new rules will help make communities safer. But many researchers say similar juvenile justice

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