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 remember the contributions of French-speaking Cajun servicemen in World War II. We also hear about a revived ballet performance to honor the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how East Baton Rouge Parish officials are looking to close a $21 million deficit. We also hear about African and Creole influences on architecture throughout the state, and hear about a neighborhood beautification project celebrating a milestone. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about efforts to revitalize Louisiana’s slowing film and television industry. We also hear the details behind a spooky Halloween event at a former funeral home, and learn why Hyundai is committing to manufacturing in the U.S. despite immigration concerns. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the defense for Louisiana v. Callais is fearful that the Supreme Court could uproot voting rights. We also hear about a concert presenting songs written by those in concentration camps, and about the upcoming WWNO benefit concert. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Mayor Cantrell is reigniting an old feud by seeking a short-term sanitation provider in the French Quarter. We also check out the lineup at the upcoming New Orleans Film Festival, and hear about the Marigny Opera Ballet’s 12th season. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a Japanese culture and heritage festival coming to New Orleans. We also hear about a new podcast series on climate change in the Gulf South, and hear about drug checking in the Netherlands. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about opioid awareness campaigns headed to college campuses. We also hear how native plants play a role in our environment, and hear how the Musaica Chamber Ensemble is celebrating 20 years. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about concerns over bicycle safety in New Orleans. We also explore 260 years of state geologic history, and hear from a musical family trio stopping in their home state of Louisiana on tour. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a new AI data center in Richland Parish is transforming a small, agricultural town into a tech hub. We also speak with author and illustrator Alex Beard about his new book of artwork and poetry focused on birds. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what’s on deck at the upcoming Culture Collision event. We also visit the Mississippi coast to learn why communities devastated by Katrina are still vulnerable to storms, and hear from the latest storyteller with Be Loud Studios.
