Diane Mack
Host, Morning Edition and Louisiana Considered"This is NPR's Morning Edition, at 89.9 WWNO. Good Morning, I'm Diane Mack."
Many of you awake to that greeting each morning as Diane brings you the day's news as WWNO's host for NPR's Morning Edition. Diane is a native New Orleanian with a background in television broadcast journalism. She is a graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.
Diane has worked in various markets around the state. She started at KATC-TV in Lafayette as reporter and morning news anchor. Diane moved back home to New Orleans in 1982 where she joined the news staff of WDSU-TV as a general assignment reporter. In 1993, Diane joined WWNO's staff, hosting news programs, a classical music show, and the "Friends of Music" concert series. She is also an award-winning producer for the station's cultural arts radio feature Inside the Arts.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about escalating anti-deportation protests across the state. We also take a look at two new performances debuting this week: a jazzy musical tribute to Fats Waller, and a piano concerto by the New Resonance Orchestra. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about debates over fortified roofing in the state Legislature. We also learn about a new series of essays exploring the legacy of slavery in New Orleans and take a look at the lineup for this year’s Essence Fest. -
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how deportations under the Trump administration have sparked fears in a refugee community in Acadiana. We also look at legal accountability following the recent New Orleans jailbreak, and hear the details behind the Marigny Opera House’s latest performance. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update on the largest jailbreak in state history. We also hear what’s on deck at New Orleans’ 50th annual Greek Fest, and hear how to care for kittens as the number of strays skyrockets this spring.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, with hurricane season just weeks away, we sit down with former Task Force Katrina commander, Lt. General Russel Honore to get his preparedness tips. And a local priest shares what having an American pope means for the larger Catholic community. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new ordinance that aims to protect sex workers in New Orleans. We also hear what’s on deck at this year’s Bayou Boogaloo Festival, and how New Orleans’ Project Lazarus has been serving people affected by AIDS for 40 years. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about LSU’s new nursing program in Baton Rouge and dive into the history of trade wars in the auto industry. Plus, we meet the artist behind the last eight jazz fest posters. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is impacting students in Louisiana. We also hear about the season finale for the Musaica Chamber Ensemble and learn how a sculpture exhibit in Baton Rouge is drawing attention to wrongful convictions. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the ways you can get involved this National Autism Awareness Month. We also learn what’s on deck at this year’s Summer Lyric Theatre, and hear how an artist is offsetting her own carbon emissions.
