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 hear about the Nous Foundation’s new archival initiative to preserve Cajun French and Creole languages. We also hear what’s coming up for the Summer Lyric Theatre’s 59th season, and how LNG terminals are impacting the Southwest Louisiana communities they’re built in. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the New Orleans jail continually exceeded capacity in 2025. We also hear about two upcoming performances that highlight social – and in one case, legal– justice. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a sneak peek at citywide events happening at the upcoming NOLA Entrepreneurs Week. We also hear about the Marigny Opera Ballet’s two latest works, and learn about ongoing cleanup efforts from January winter storms. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we remember the life of Norman C. Francis, the New Orleans civil rights leader and longtime Xavier University president.. We also hear about a new recording of the earliest-known opera written by a Black composer. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the findings from an investigation into lead levels at New Orleans playgrounds. We also hear what’s on deck at the 2026 Tulane Book Fest, and learn about the history of Black Theater in New Orleans. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a reimagined production of Hamlet taking the stage at The Nola Project. We also speak with a New Orleans filmmaker whose documentary will be screened at the upcoming Olympics. And, we hear about the New Orleans Saints' upcoming trip to Paris. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the presence of immigration enforcement could lead to a decline in Mardi Gras tourism. We also hear about the newest annex of the Acadian Museum of South Louisiana, and hear about a local guitarist’s latest tour. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a Missouri abortion case could impact reproductive health access in the Gulf South. We also learn about concerns over a proposed hydrogen plant in Ascension Parish, and look back on the Flambeaux Strike of 1946. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the inauguration of New Orleans’ new mayor, Helena Moreno. We also hear about an upcoming performance at Le Petit Theatre and discuss the return of the New Orleans marathon. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new opera production telling the story of a French heroine — and honoree of a Mardi Gras parade — Joan of Arc. We also speak with a La. native making her debut with the new Women’s Professional Baseball League.
