Karen Henderson
"LOUISIANA CONSIDERED" CO-HOST, MORNING EDITION HOST WRKF-
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how descendants of a victim and a perpetrator of the 1837 Colfax massacre came together to unveil a new memorial that tells the true story of the white supremacist mass murder of Black men. Plus, we hear what’s on deck for the 37th annual Festival International de Louisiane.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about trash cleanup efforts in Baton Rouge and statewide litter abatement efforts. Plus, we hear why environmental groups are suing the EPA over water contamination.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss why the EPA is taking emergency action to try and force one chemical plant in Louisiana to reduce or immediately halt its emissions. We also learn about the upcoming Baton Rouge Blues Festival and hear from those objecting to the growth of dollar stores in the Gulf South.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from one LSU astrophysicist who is investigating the scientific impact of one of the brightest gamma ray bursts the solar system has ever seen. Plus, we learn why the New Orleans city government is having trouble spending its surplus of cash, and hear about yesterday’s big victory for the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a behind-the-scenes look at a brand new podcast from WWNO and WRKF’s coastal desk: Sea Change! Plus, Tulane professor and bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson tells us about receiving the National Humanities Medal.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what’s on deck at the Patois New Orleans Human Rights Film Festival and hear the details for the upcoming Big Bass Rodeo “fishtival.” Plus, Bobbi-Jean Misick tells us about a recent hunger strike at a Louisiana ICE detention center.
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Two Native American chiefs on the struggle to get state and federal recognition for Louisiana tribesToday on Louisiana Considered, we hear from the chiefs of two different Native American tribes in Louisiana who tell us about their struggles for recognition. We also learn about a new permanent exhibit at the USS KIDD Veterans Museum in downtown Baton Rouge, and get an update on New Orleans short-term rentals rules.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new documentary that details the Pointe-Au-Chien tribe’s struggle for survival. Plus, we learn about an investigation into the NOPD and revisit the story of an LSU basketball legend.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a new digital footlocker at LSU is preserving the stories — past and present — of US soldiers. Plus, we learn about new technology when it comes to mosquito research, and learn about the consequences of prenatal drug use in Alabama.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from two women who recently used the LSU libraries to unearth their grandfather’s long lost poetry. And we learn how the library’s extensive collection is committed to connecting families with their ancestors. Plus, we learn how Baton Rouge’s economy has finally recovered from pandemic-era job losses.