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, the Marigny Opera Ballet kicks off the season with two original contemporary dances. Plus we hear from Louisiana jockey and recent inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Ray Sibille. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a concert to raise money for instruments for students. We also hear why Louisiana sports teams are all underperforming, and learn why Cancer Alley activists are pushing back against a grain elevator project. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from NOLA funk music legend, Leo Nocentelli, about his upcoming performance featuring music that had been lost for decades. We also learn about the environmental impacts of liquified natural gas, and get an update on “panic buying” in the south. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a final update on state, local and national elections before the polls close. Plus, political commentator James Carville joins us and gives his take on Harris and Trump’s presidential campaigns. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the push to ease voting restrictions for those with felony convictions. We also hear about a new photography exhibit celebrating the life of Harold Baquet and a spooky musical performance. -
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the rising costs of evacuations due to storms. We also learn about a new center to help divert youth from the prison system, and hear about a new play about the first year of equal voting rights in Selma, Alabama. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the Houston Ballet’s much anticipated return to New Orleans. We also speak to LSU’s first Black homecoming queen and hear from three LSU alumni who share their favorite Tiger Stadium memories. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how an economic advocacy group’s leader feels about Gov. Landry’s tax proposals. We also speak with jazz icon Delfeayo Marsalis about his new music, and hear about Le Petit Theatre’s opening performance of the season. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the reclassification of a drug that can be used to treat abortions. We also hear about what’s on deck for the 9th annual Chamber Music Festival and how to protect pets during natural disasters.
