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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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La. Legislative session winds down with gun bills,...

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2022/05/27

The horrific mass shooting in Texas raises multiple concerns on gun safety and violence prevention. It also begs the question of whether this tragedy will impact any of the proposed gun bills in the Louisiana legislature. The Advocate’s Editorial page director and columnist Stephanie Grace tells us the latest on a proposed bill that would remove a lot of gun training and permitting requirements. Gun legislation is hardly the only thing on the minds of lawmakers as the legislative session

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Decades after his arrest for marching in favor of...

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2022/05/26

In 1963, 16-year-old Calvin Johnson and a group of fellow Black students protested to integrate their schools in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The group was not only met with violence from the community and law enforcement, but Johnson was arrested and convicted of starting a riot. While Johnson is now a successful Judge for Orleans Parish Criminal Court, the 75-year-old always wanted a formal apology on behalf of the state. And earlier this month he received just that. Judge Calvin Johnson,

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With rising gas prices, some advocate for more...

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2022/05/25

The rise in oil prices in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been an obstacle for multiple American consumers. Mike Moncla, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, tells us why he believes the U.S. should be increasing its oil production at this time. But while most Louisianans are unhappy about the increase in gas prices, not all agree that increasing our own drilling is the answer. Cyn Sarthou, executive director of Healthy Gulf, an environmental advocacy organization,

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2 things to do in New Orleans this weekend: Queen...

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2022/05/24

Treasures from Ancient Egyptian Civilization spark a sense of wonder and admiration at the latest exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art: Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. Curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord, tells us how the exhibition came together. Written by Randy Johnson, the musical, “A Night with Janis Joplin,” celebrates one of Rock & Roll’s greatest legends. Now the show is wrapping up its run at Le Petit Theatre. Actress Leslie McDonel, who stars as Janis, tells us more about the show as

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New Orleans Public Libraries launches new...

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2022/05/23

As the school year wraps up, so has a film competition for middle and high school students across Louisiana. The Film Prize Junior 2022 festival featured 79 student films from 48 schools across the state and over $12,000 in scholarships and media grants. Gregory Kallenberg, executive director of the Prize Foundation and Film Prize Junior, and Otis Buras, winner of the Grand Prize for best short film in the high school division, tell us more. It’s no secret that New Orleans is a musical

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Finding hope in a storm-battered city: one reporter...

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2022/05/20

The Advocate’s Mike Smith spent the last year living and reporting on Lake Charles, Louisiana. Today he joins Patrick Madden and the Advocate’s Editorial Director and columnist, Stephanie Grace, to reflect on his time in the southwestern city. He shares how he managed to find lasting hope among residents, despite their struggles with storm damage. WBHM’s Mary Scott Hodgin’s new podcast dives deep into the failures of the Alabama prison system. The Gulf State’s Newsroom’s Brittany Brown

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In honor of National Rescue Dog Day, a conversation...

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2022/05/19

On Monday, we heard a conversation between two Starbucks employees – one in Birmingham and one in New Orleans – about their unionizing attempts. The Gulf States Newsroom’s Stephan Bisaha tells us about upcoming votes on whether to join or reject unionizing, and how Starbucks has waged an anti-union campaign in response. Friday May 20 is National Rescue Dog Day, an annual event that recognizes how these beloved pets help teach children to navigate developing relationships. Lisa Wiehebrink,

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Xavier University in New Orleans has plans to open a...

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2022/05/18

LSU Professor and Associate Dean John White is making a name for himself, as he recently won a National Academy of Sciences award for his research on wetlands. And when he accepts, he will be the sixth member of LSU’s College of the Coast and Environment to win the National Wetlands Award. John White joins us to talk about his 23 years of research that led to his latest accomplishment. Last month, Xavier University in New Orleans announced plans to establish its own medical school

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Bayou Boogaloo returns to New Orleans for the 1st...

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2022/05/17

A beloved New Orleans neighborhood festival is making a comeback for the first time since 2019 as the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo, presented by the Friends of Bayou St. John returns this weekend. Jared Zeller, founder, and president of Friends of Bayou St. John and executive producer of Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo tells us more about the weekend of events. A 21st century adaptation of Treasure Island by the NOLA Project brings pirates to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of

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State lawmakers take major steps to limit use of...

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2022/05/16

Back in February we spoke to Beth Schwartzapfel from the Marshall Project who, along ProPublica and NBC News, found horrific conditions at the Acadiana Center for Youth in St. Martinville, including teens held in solitary confinement for weeks at a time. But recently, state lawmakers took major steps to limit the use of solitary confinement for the state’s youth. Beth Schwartzapfel joins us again to discuss the future of the use of solitary confinement on youth in Louisiana

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Gov. Edwards on how he hopes to fix polarization amid...

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2022/05/13

This week, Louisiana lawmaker Danny McCormick introduced a bill allowing prosecutors to charge patients with homicide if they get an abortion. But after initially passing out of a house committee and receiving amendments, the bill was ultimately pulled. WRKF Capitol Access reporter Paul Braun tells us more about this bill and other legislative attempts to restrict abortions as the nation gets ready for a decision from the Supreme Court on the Dobbs v. Jackson case. The Heartland Summit, a

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Upcoming Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to...

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2022/05/12

As the state legislature is in the national spotlight for a controversial bill that would criminalize abortion, WWNO/WRKF Capitol Access reporter Paul Braun discusses what the bill entails and why the state’s biggest anti-abortion group opposes the bill’s passage. May 11-17 is National Police Week, a tradition that goes back 60 years to honor public servants. Darrell Basco, President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, joins us to talk about the week, and specifically to detail

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Friend or foe? A lesson on Louisiana snakes and how...

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2022/05/11

A recent report showed Louisiana's air quality hasn't gotten worse in the past year the same way it has nationwide, but it hasn’t exactly improved either. WWNO’s Coastal Reporter, Halle Parker, gives us the latest on the state of Louisiana's air. After almost two years of debate, New Orleans’ Lusher Charter School finally has a new name. The school, named for Confederate tax collector and white supremacist Robert Mills Lusher, will now be called The Willow School, in a nod to the school’s

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American Ballet Theatre returns to New Orleans for...

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2022/05/10

The New Orleans Ballet Association is closing its blockbuster season with world-renowned American Ballet Theatre, bringing its masterpiece, Don Quixote. Accompanied by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the company’s long-awaited return to the Crescent City marks its first in almost 50 years. Principal dancer Cassandra Trenary tells us more about what to expect on stage. Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University is back for its 55th year. Interim artistic director C. Leonard Raybon

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Restoring lakes and connecting the bayou: two stories...

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2022/05/09

Over the years, the lakes at LSU have begun to look more like the swamps from which they came with sediment buildup and algae overgrowth. But recently, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Phase One of a plan to restore the lake system at LSU is fully funded and soon to be underway. President and CEO of the LSU Foundation, Rob Stuart, tells us more about what this lake restoration will look like. A series of connected canals with bike paths and pedestrian walkways might sound a lot

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New Orleans City Council overrides LaToya Cantrell's...

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2022/05/06

Earlier this week, Politico published a leaked copy of a draft of a US Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark 1973 decision, Roe v. Wade. WRKF’s Capital Access Reporter, Paul Braun, tells us how this might impact abortion access in Louisiana. In a recent veto, the New Orleans City Council got one step closer to weakening mayoral powers. The Advocate’s Editorial Director and Columnist, Stephanie Grace, tells us how this might change Mayor Cantrell’s ability to hire

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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe aims to expand knowledge of...

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2022/05/05

In 2010, The Tunica-Biloxi tribe of Louisiana established the Language and Culture Revitalization Program, or LCRP, in order to expand knowledge of the Native American language and offer more cultural education. Over the years, the LCRP has hosted multiple educational events, including storytelling programs for kids, like the one coming up this Saturday, May 7. For more on growing the knowledge of Tunica-Biloxi language and culture we spoke to John Barbry, Director of Development and

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How French-speaking Cajuns contributed to World War...

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2022/05/04

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) says more than half of parents in Louisiana had to adjust their work or school schedule to provide child care in 2021. They’ve also found that families with an income below $20,000 were twice as likely to quit their job to care for their children. Director of partnerships at LPIC, Candace Weber, tells us more about the economic impacts of childcare in Louisiana, and how we can better support working parents. During World War II, roughly

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A conversation with the artist behind the 2022 New...

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2022/05/03

Late last night, Politico published a leaked copy of a draft of a US Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark 1973 decision, Roe v. Wade. Capitol Access Reporter Paul Braun spoke to WWNO's Patrick Madden about this startling leak and how this may impact abortion access across the country. 2022 continues to be a banner year for New Orleans native son Jon Batiste, who won 5 Grammys out of 11 nominations. Now his contributions are being celebrated on the 2022 Jazz Fest poster,

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Rayne, Louisiana, the 'Frog Capital of the World,'...

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2022/05/02

Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. is set to leave New Orleans Public Schools when his contract expires at the end of June. His replacement, Dr. Avis Williams, is the first woman elected to permanently lead the district in its more than 180 year history. Williams is the current superintendent of Selma City Schools in Selma Alabama. She spoke with WWNO’s Education Reporter, Aubri Juhasz, to discuss her educational background and journey to the Crescent City. After a two-year COVID hiatus,

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