Alana Schreiber
Managing Producer, Louisiana ConsideredAlana Schreiber is the managing producer for the live daily news program, Louisiana Considered. She comes to WWNO from KUNC in Northern Colorado, where she worked as a radio producer for the daily news magazine, Colorado Edition. She has previously interned for Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul.
Alana first became interested in radio journalism as an undergraduate art student, where she spent hours listening to NPR while painting in the studio. After graduating from Macalester College with a major in International Studies and minors in Studio Art and Media Studies, she moved to Malaysia on a Fulbright grant, but was soon evacuated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2024, Alana served as the executive producer for Road to Rickwood, a podcast from NPR and MLB about the intersection of baseball and civil rights at America's oldest ballpark. She spent time in Birmingham, Alabama interviewing former Negro League Baseball players and working with host and comedian Roy Wood Jr.
Alana grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, just outside of New York City. When not in the studio she can be found playing ultimate Frisbee, knitting hats, making homemade sauce, and cheering for her beloved New York Mets.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the latest budget proposal for New Orleans’ upcoming fiscal year. We also hear why the state may strip funding from a state housing initiative, and learn about a new effort to build tiny homes for people with mental health needs. -
An end-of-summer COVID surge; New Orleans students make academic gains; Black Americana Fest previewToday on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the recent rise in COVID cases. We also dive into a new report that found New Orleans students are making some of the biggest academic gains in the country, and preview the upcoming Black Americana Fest. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is addressing the city’s budget deficit. Plus, we hear about porous pavement and how surfaces that absorb water can help cool cities, mitigate flooding and lower electricity bills. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new preschool in the Lower Ninth Ward. We also learn how Data centers are touting employment opportunities, and dive into a new piece of documentary theatre exploring Creole cultures around the world. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new fees for Mardi Gras krewes taking effect this upcoming Carnival season. We also hear why LSU football could face penalties from the SEC, and get an inside look at what increased city involvement in the Sewerage and Water Board could look like for New Orleans. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, there’s an ongoing legal battle to provide in-home respite care for children with disabilities. We hear from the plaintiffs who have filed a lawsuit under Louisiana’s Right to Earn a Living Act. We also get a preview of the Musaica Chamber Ensemble’s 21st season, and hear about roadblocks to immigration court watching in Baton Rouge. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, Lane Kiffin is about to make his season opener debut with LSU. We preview the season, and learn why he’s making headlines. We also listen to the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, about the fight over who has the right to stay on the small Portuguese fishing island of Culatra. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, from old classics like the Sound of Music to newer shows like The Outsiders, we’ll get highlights of the Saeger’s upcoming season of musicals. We also learn about violence on horse trails in St. Landry Parish, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a preview of the annual Culture Collision. The event marks the beginning of the arts season in the Crescent City. Plus, a reporter tells us how his grandfather helped integrate the New Orleans Police Department in the 1950s. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll chat with Susan Larson about her more than 40 years in the New Orleans literary community as an author, critic and radio host. We’ll also learn how Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is wrapping up his time in Congress.
