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.
-
On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we hear about a New Orleans nonprofit that designs assistive devices for people with disabilities and limb differences. We also learn about an upcoming theatrical production commemorating Hurricane Katrina, and listen to an audio postcard from a Baton Rouge Zinefest. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an event to encourage young readers to pick up a book. We also get a sneak peek of the upcoming season for The Nola Project, and check with the StoryCorp Mobile Tour. -
The 25th annual Satchmo SummerFest, a two-day celebration honoring New Orleans jazz legend Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, kicks off Saturday, Aug. 2 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. -
On today’s episode, we get a preview of this weekend’s festivities at the 25th annual Satchmo Summerfest. Also, we learn how a team of researchers is using AI to discover new drugs in an effort to find a cure for ALS. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Mid-Barataria sediment diversion plan was recently scrapped – and what comes next. We also learn about efforts to make parks, pools and playgrounds more accessible and get details on The Summer Lyric Theatre’s latest show. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana baseball prospects fared in the MLB draft. We also hear about an upcoming performance by the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company, and long-existing problems at the Orleans Parish Justice Center. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Louisiana public health workers are looking to Ukraine for strategies to combat the opioid epidemic. We also get a sneak peak of the upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane. -
KSLT Meteorologist Jennifer Narramore joined Louisiana Considered this week to give an update on the season. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get an update about coastal disturbances this hurricane season. We also get the details behind Tulane’s latest summer performance, and hear how UNO faculty are feeling about rejoining the LSU system. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we'll preview the upcoming season for the New Orleans Ballet Association. We'll also hear how the state improved elementary school reading scores and hear the case for more tech industry growth in Mississippi.
