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 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. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how House Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents feel about proposed cuts to Medicaid. We also learn more about two upcoming performances at Tulane: a classic Broadway musical and a 17th century comedy. -
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.
