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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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Culture Collision is returning in Jefferson Parish....

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2022/09/20

After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Culture Collision 2022 is back. The 12th iteration of this New Orleans born cultural arts “happy hour” showcasing non-profit arts and cultural institutions kicks off tomorrow evening in Jefferson Parish! Amy Kirk Duvoisin, Jefferson Performing Arts Society Director of Marketing and Community Relations, tells us more. Award winning New Orleans performance artist, poet and playwright José Torres-Tama returns to the Crescent City for the premiere of his new

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2022/09/19

Last week, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism officially relaunched the African American Heritage Trail. The trail was first launched in February of 2008 with 26 sites, but the new trail includes 38 sites and counting.Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, joins us for more information on the trail and the stories featured along the way. It’s been a year since a group of fathers at a Shreveport, Louisiana High School responded to a rash of

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From Ruby Bridges' new children's book to library...

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2022/09/16

It’s been a busy week in Louisiana politics, so the Advocate’s Editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us to break it all down. We hear updates on Attorney General Jeff Landry’s bid for governor and learn why the state’s bond commission recently approved a hefty new grant for the Sewage and Water Board. In 2019, New Orleans officials pledged to make the city safer for cyclists after 9 cyclists were hit by a motorist and two died during Mardi Gras. But three years later New

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Meet the New Orleans 'Night Mayor,' the new leader of...

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2022/09/15

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and many organizations are raising money for research and patient support. Last week, we learned the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which functions to support the attrition of patients with reduction of the disease. Dr. Charles Hemenway from the LCMC Children’s Hospital joins us today for more on the field of pediatric oncology and the fight to end childhood cancer. Between jazz halls, dance clubs, and even popular street corners, New Orleans has

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How the Inflation Reduction Act’s approach to energy...

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2022/09/14

In an editorial in The Advocate, Tulane professor Joshua Basseches says the recently-signed Inflation Reduction Act might be a start, but isn’t nearly enough to tackle climate change. Basseches joins us to explain the likelihood that this incentive-based approach will increase the use of renewable energy, and how feasible it will be for Louisiana to incentivize this energy transition. Late last month, The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice received a half million dollar grant to

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Crescent City Stage, theater company that formed...

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2022/09/13

The mighty Mississippi River has punched a hole in Plaquemine Parish’s east bank, and it is only continuing to grow. WWNO’s Halle Parker tells us why the state, coastal advocates and the U.S. Army Corps are debating how to manage its future. Crescent City Stage, a new theater company that formed in New Orleans in the middle of a global pandemic, is finally able to bring performances to local audiences. Co-founder Michael Newcomer tells us about the company’s inaugural season and its

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New documentary shares history, traditions and...

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2022/09/12

Louisianans will soon have access to a new COVID-19 booster shot that targets today’s most common omicron strains. State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter tells us why it’s important to roll up our sleeves now as the flu season fast approaches. Roots of Fire, a documentary that celebrates the history of Cajun Music and highlights the musicians working to preserve it, will premiere at the New Orleans Film Society this Fall. Filmmakers Abby Berendt Lavoi and Jeremy Lavoi tell us about the

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Remembering Moon Landrieu and his efforts to...

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2022/09/09

Moon Landrieu came into the New Orleans’ mayor’s office during a time of heightened racial injustice, and left with a more integrated local government than the city had ever seen. Today, Bob Tucker, Landrieu’s former executive assistant, tells us more about his legacy and lasting influence. It’s a big weekend in Baton Rouge as the LSU Tigers are set to face off against the Southern Jaguars. While the two teams play in the same city just 15 minutes apart, this game marks the first time that

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Why Louisiana may overhaul its electric market system...

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2022/09/08

Louisiana is considering overhauling its electric market. This would divide up the monopolies that have controlled power generation and distribution for decades and open up the market to competition. The Advocate’s Sam Karlin tells us how this possibility has caused a stir at petrochemical plants and the utility companies Cleco and Entergy. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is raising money for pediatric oncology grants through a unique

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How GUMBO, a new state program, is expanding...

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2022/09/07

Jackson, Mississippi has been facing an unprecedented water crisis after its main water facility failed following recent flooding. While the water pressure is now somewhat stable, officials say there is a small margin for error. Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Kobee Vance tells us how officials are navigating the current crisis and what the city needs in order to have a more sustainable water supply. Access to reliable fast internet is a problem in many parts of Louisiana, particularly

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John Scott Center opens as a tribute to legendary New...

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2022/09/06

Yesterday, former New Orleans lawyer, politician, and civil rights advocate Moon Landrieu passed away at 92. Landreiu, who served as a city councilman and mayor of the city from nineteen seventy to seventy eight, is remembered for nurturing cross-cultural connections and championing integration. Today, we listen back to his reflections on removing the Confederate flag from city council chambers, and hear what inspired him to run for mayor. This weekend, the Louisiana Endowment for the

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This Labor Day we listen back to our best stories on...

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2022/09/05

Don’t tune into Louisiana Considered hungry! Today’s show takes us on a flavorful journey of the state’s unique cooking traditions. We start by revisiting a conversation with the Endowed Chair and Director of the Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture at Dillard University, Zella Palmer. She spoke with WRKF’s Adam Vos about the history of Louisiana’s Black female chefs who helped spread Creole recipes around the globe. And we also learn about efforts to increase healthy

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As the 2022 midterms near, here are the Louisiana...

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2022/09/05

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has recently been faced with recall attempts. Now, she’s fighting back. The Advocate’s Editorial Director and columnist Stephanie Grace tells us what might happen next, and clues us in to what elections to watch as campaigns heat up after Labor Day. The Biden administration pledged billions of dollars to address environmental injustice, and many living in the Mississippi River basin stand to benefit – particularly low-income and minority communities who

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In honor of Labor Day, an update on workers’...

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2022/09/01

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. This year, Labor Day comes at a time when multiple workers – be it Starbucks baristas or coal miners – are forming unions or going on strike throughout the South. The Gulf State’s Newsroom’s Stephan Bisaha joins us for an update on the labor movement in the region. It’s no secret the live music industry has been heavily plagued by the pandemic. But for the

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17 years after Hurricane Katrina, a new documentary...

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2022/08/31

Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans 17 years ago. More than 1800 people lost their lives and many survivors still grapple with the trauma of evacuation, relocation, and loss. Now a new documentary explores how the storm impacted the youth who survived it. Filmmaker and New Orleans native Edward Buckles Jr. tells us more about his new HBO Max documentary, Katrina Babies. On September 25, bus routes in New Orleans will get revamped. From shorter wait times and later hours, almost every

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How weathering hurricanes and other natural disasters...

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2022/08/30

Yesterday, we looked at the physical impacts of hurricanes in Louisiana and heard stories from survivors. Today, we dive deeper into the psychological affects of navigating natural disasters. Disaster and trauma expert Kate Yurgil, who is an assistant professor of psychology at Loyola University New Orleans, joins us for more. New Orleans guitar master Jimmy Robinson is gearing up for a three-night extravaganza of international guitar performances. Today, Jimmy tells us more about the

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Where are all the hurricanes? Meteorologist details...

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2022/08/29

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, the WWNO/WRKF Coastal Desk reports on this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, and commemorates Hurricane Ida’s landfall one year ago. This episode originally aired on Monday, August 29, 2022. To hear the full episode, click the “play” button above. Despite what has felt like a quiet start to this year’s hurricane season, NOAA still forecasts above-normal storm activity in the Atlantic. Ben Schott, meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather

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Louisiana hospitals are hesitant to perform abortions...

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2022/08/26

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, Stephanie Grace and Paul Braun joined us to discuss the week in state politics. Also, we learn about invasive species that are inching a little closer to the Mississippi River Basin from the Great Lakes every year; and from Houston Public Media, we hear how some Houston residents are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Harvey five years after the storm made landfall. This episode of Louisiana Considered originally aired on Friday, Aug. 26,

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In the peak of hurricane season, here are storm prep...

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2022/08/25

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered: a reminder about Let Louisiana Shine. Also, we’re easing into the peak of hurricane season, so we’ll hear from NOHSEP about staying prepared. This episode of Louisiana Considered originally aired on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. To hear the full episode, click the play button above. It’s the last weekend of August, and the final chance during the summer season to get out in the community and let Louisiana Shine. Melissa Kenyon, marketing and

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Allen Toussaint Legacy Act addresses personal...

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2022/08/24

On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered: What do beer koozies, Allen Toussaint and intellectual property law have to do with each other? Also, a conversation with Jessie Haynes of the Helis Foundation about the organization’s efforts to restore an abstract art installation along the Poydras Corridor that was damaged when Hurricane Ida hit the state almost one year ago. This episode originally aired on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. To hear the full episode, click the play button above. The

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