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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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There's a hit videogame based on Norco, Louisiana....

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2022/04/01

On Thursday's Louisiana Considered: Aging out of the foster care system: How Louisiana is rethinking the transition for young adults aging out of the foster care system. Listen to Debbie Elliot's great report. A new video game based in Norco, Louisiana is winning global awards. Here a conversation between the Coastal Desk's Kezia Setyawan and the developer of NORCO. And a special report from the Gulf States Newsroom's Shalina Chatlani on postpartum care and Medicaid coverage. Today’s

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From Louisiana gymnast to gold medal snowboarder:...

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2022/03/30

The healthcare system has been put under enormous strain since the beginning of the pandemic, with medical workers resigning from their jobs in large numbers. Tonya Hansel (PhD, LMSW), director of the doctorate program at the Tulane University School of Social Work, tells us more about the great resignation – and potential solutions to combating burnout. Earlier this month, athletes from around the world gathered in Beijing to participate in the 2022 Paralympic games. Team USA left with

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A classic opera and a parody of drama: Here’s what’s...

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2022/03/29

For the first time since the pandemic shut-down, the New Orleans Opera is presenting its first fully staged performance. New Orleans Opera general and artistic director, Clare Burovac, tells us about the upcoming performance of Puccini’s La bohème. Playwright Tennessee Williams is known for his dramas that depict 20th century families, mainly living in the American South. But this year, the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans is taking a satirical approach to these beloved

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A new grant aims to grow economic mobility for...

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2022/03/28

In February, a group of nonprofit and government agencies in New Orleans received a 5 million dollar grant from J.P Morgan Chase to aid Black and Latino childcare providers. The grant is being distributed to Nola C.A.R.E.S, a collaborative that consists of twelve organizations headed by Beloved Community, a nonprofit focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Vice President of Beloved Community, Lesley Brown Rawlings, tells us more about how this grant will help improve economic

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Why the New Orleans city council moved to shut down...

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2022/03/25

In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s executive order suspending residency requirements for certain employees was shot down by the City Council. City Council member J.P Morrell tells us what this means for council-mayoral relations. And editorial director and columnist for The Advocate, Stephanie Grace, analyzes what this says about the limitations on mayoral power. Louisianans are often at the mercy of insurance companies when it comes to repairing the damage of natural disasters. And

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In Baton Rouge, the two reform Jewish synagogues...

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2022/03/24

With oil prices volatile, many are reconsidering viable alternative fuel sources. We revisit a conversation with Devin DeWulf, founder of Krewe of Red Beans, about his idea for neighborhood solar hubs when the power goes down. And we hear an update on the momentum of his grass roots project, Get Lit, Stay Lit. Back in January, Baton Rouge’s two reform Jewish synagogues, Congregation B’nai Israel and Congregation Beth Shalom, officially merged. WWNO’s Alana Schreiber spoke to the President

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Lawmakers grow frustrated with top State Police...

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2022/03/23

Last evening, at least two tornadoes struck through the New Orleans area, causing heavy damage in the Lower Ninth Ward and Arabi. WWNO’s New Director, Patrick Madden, and Health Care Reporter, Shalina Chatlani, tell us about the destruction they are seeing live at the scene. Louisiana lawmakers are continuing their investigation into the death of Ronald Greene, a motorist who died while in state police custody in May of 2019. WRKF’s Capitol reporter Paul Braun talks us through yesterday’s

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A conversation with Louisiana zydeco musician Sean...

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2022/03/22

The Bayou State’s own Sean Ardoin & Kreole Rock and Soul have garnered a third Grammy nomination and are hoping this time will be the charm. The Lake Charles zydeco accordionist Sean Ardoin joins us to discuss his musical journey Mardi Gras 2022 may be in the rearview mirror, but the exhibit “Making Mardi Gras,” a behind-the-scenes look at the Greatest Free Show on Earth, continues its run at the Historic New Orleans Collection. We revisit our conversation with curator Lydia

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In Baton Rouge, high schoolers will now have to take...

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2022/03/21

New Orleans has officially lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate or proof of a recent negative test for entrance into public spaces such as restaurants, bars, and other venues. This shift comes just three weeks after Mardi Gras, which despite concern, did not show a dramatic increase in COVID cases. Brian Knighten, owner of the musical venue The Broadside, and Tom Thayer, owner of the music venue d.b.a, tell us how this decision will impact their businesses. For the past few weeks, East

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City Council's Joe Giarrusso wants to freeze New...

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2022/03/18

New Orleans City Council Member Joe Giarrusso recently proposed freezing the city’s public works budget. He joins us to discuss why he believes this controversial proposal might encourage city agencies to start solving its problems. The state legislative session kicked off earlier this week, and congress has been busy with the redistricting process and the ongoing investigation into the death of Black motorist Ronald Green. The Advocate’s Editorial Director and columnist Stephanie Grace

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Upcoming Tulane symposium explores contemporary...

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2022/03/17

With gas prices on the rise, it’s no surprise that many people are dusting off their bicycles and turning to alternative forms of transportation. Mobility and Safety Outreach Manager for the Roadwork NOLA program, David Lee Simmons, and transportation planner and transit program coordinator with the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, Samuel Buckley, tell us more about the increasing interest in bicycling. The 4th annual Tulane Gulf South Indigenous Studies Symposium is just around

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With sports betting now legal, state health officials...

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2022/03/16

Governor John Bel Edwards has proclaimed March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health has doubled-down on their efforts to raise awareness of problem gambling in the wake of sports wagering and mobile sports betting becoming more widely available in the state. Robert Henson, program manager at the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health, tells us more about potential solutions to problem gambling. While dying is a part of

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New performance at the Marigny Opera House allows...

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2022/03/15

Two years ago, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Since then, nearly a million people have died in the U.S. , including over 16,800 people in Louisiana. Health reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom Shalina Chatlani takes us through highlights from her coverage over the past year. The Marigny Opera Ballet is putting dancers in the choreographers’ chair with the show, New Voices: Works by the Company’s dancers. Dave Hurlbert, founder and artistic director

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Two stories from Louisiana prisons: A cause for alarm...

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2022/03/14

Last summer, Louisiana state officials opened the high-security juvenile detention facility, the Acadiana Center for Youth in St. Martinville. But a recent investigation into the center by ProPublica, NBC News, and the Marshall Project found horrific conditions at the center, including teens held in solitary confinement for weeks at a time, shackled with leg irons during showers, and little to no education. Beth Schwartzapfel, reporter with the Marshall Project, tells us more about the

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'It's scary to live in fear': What Ukrainians in...

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2022/03/11

With clashes over redistricting maps and threat of lawsuits from civil rights groups, the most recent state legislative session ended with a lot of questions still unanswered. Now, state senators and representatives are set to reconvene on Monday. The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins WRKF’s Capital Access Reporter Paul Braun to discuss the agenda for the upcoming congressional session. On Tuesday, Louisianans gathered to protest Russian President Vladimir

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How Louisiana’s club and music businesses are...

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2022/03/10

Louisiana recently began its medical marijuana program, ramping up release of the raw, smokable product called “flower.” But long wait lines and pharmacy stocking issues have made the rollout of this program anything but seamless. Medical marijuana patients and advocates Angela Broussard and Joshua Moffet tell us more about the importance of access to this kind of medical treatment. As pandemic restrictions wind down and festival season ramps up, we check in with some of Louisiana’s most

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Restoration, preservation and research: A look into...

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2022/03/09

This upcoming Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the International Day of Action for Rivers. It’s a day activists are dedicating to highlight the importance of rivers, their biodiversity and ecosystem restoration. Simone Maloz of Restore The Mississippi River Delta tells us more about issues facing the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Two fish found in the Mississippi River drainage basin, the spotted gar and the alligator gar, have been the subject of recent scientific research. WWNO’s

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Ballet Hispánico captures the story of Evita Perón...

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2022/03/08

Evita Perón is one of the most captivating women in South American history, and a new performance brings her story to New Orleans. We speak with Ballet Hispánico’s artistic director and CEO Eduardo Vilaro about the debut production of Doña Perón: The Rise and Fall of a Diva. The 8th annual Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival kicks off this weekend with performances, interviews, and panel discussions. Festival founder and acclaimed guitarist Detroit Brooks gives us the details behind

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How a 'Truth Booth' is involving Baton Rouge students...

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2022/03/07

There has been plenty of discussion about how to educate children and what the experience should look like, but little to none of it has involved students – until now. Recently, students in Baton Rouge were given the opportunity to step into the “Truth Booth” and freely share from their personal experiences in education and offer suggestions for change. CEO of the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students, Adonica Duggan, tells us more about student voices in education policy. Last month, Texas

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A state Supreme Court case could decide the future...

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2022/03/04

Louisiana law once permitted defendants to be found guilty in criminal cases by non unanimous juries. While this Jim Crow-era law was struck down by voters in 2019, the ruling only applied to cases still on direct appeal.But now that might change. Criminal Justice Reporter for The Lens, Nick Chrastil, tells us about an upcoming state Supreme Court case that might decide whether the 2019 ruling is retroactive, impacting 1500 Louisiana inmates. Earlier this week, New Orleans officials lifted

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