Patrick Madden
Regional News DirectorPatrick Madden joined WWNO in 2019 as its first-ever Regional News Director, overseeing news reporting at WWNO, as well as our partner station WRKF Baton Rouge. Madden also serves as one of the hosts of Louisiana Considered, and co-hosts Friday's Politics Roundtable on Louisiana Considered with Stephanie Grace, columnist for The Times-Picayune | The Advocate.
Before WWNO, Madden was a longtime investigative reporter for the public radio station in Washington D.C., WAMU 88.5. Madden’s work covered such subjects as political corruption, abusive police tactics, environmental issues, and illegal guns. His work has led to legislative reforms and has received national recognition, including two national Edward R. Murrow awards and the 2016 Daniel Schorr Prize.
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Today on Louisiana Considered: between the city council demanding she pay back travel expenses to a subpoena received by a nonprofit she created, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is facing a lot of pushback from the community. The Advocate’s Stephanie Grace tells us the potential impact of all this bad press. Plus, Nancy Davis, the Louisiana woman recently denied an abortion in state despite carrying a fetus with no skull, tells us her story. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s all about bikes and books! We hear why the New Orleans City Council is ordering the removal of some protected bike lanes in Algiers, and we learn about all the exciting benefits of signing up for a NOLA public library card. Plus, the Advocate’s Stephanie Grace gives us an update on the week’s top political stories.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive deeper into the life and legacy of former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu. We also hear what to expect on and off the field at this weekend’s LSU and Southern football game in Baton Rouge, and hear an update on the resettling of residents from Isle de Jean Charles.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new film that chronicles the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the children who survived it. We also hear why New Orleans bus routes are getting revamped and learn about attempts to censor library books in Lafayette.
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On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, Stephanie Grace and Paul Braun joined us to discuss the week in state politics. Also, we learn about invasive species that are inching a little closer to the Mississippi River Basin from the Great Lakes every year; and from Houston Public Media, we hear how some Houston residents are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Harvey five years after the storm made landfall.
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On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, Stephanie Grace joined us to talk about what’s jeopardizing next year’s Mardi Gras celebrations. Also, Roger Stolle teaches us a bit about juke joints, and Ed Cullen reminisces on a precursor to HVAC systems: the attic fan.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a trip to Fred’s Lounge, a world-famous bar that offers visitors music, dancing, and a Cajun French radio broadcast. We also learn why many doctors in states with new abortion restrictions are worried about their own careers, and hear updates on public education alternatives in Louisiana.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a summer camp to help Native American youth learn more about their culture and climate change. We also get a political roundup from Stephanie Grace and learn about the upcoming Satchmo Summerfest.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, the legal cloud that has hung over New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams since his term began is finally gone, and we hear about what that means for the city. We also learn how activists are working to protect access to Plan B, and hear how rising temperatures are causing deadly conditions in prisons. And, we dive into the life and legacy of LSU basketball star Pistol Pete Maravich.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a roundup of the week’s political events. We also learn how a recent Supreme Court ruling might impact greenhouse gas regulations in Louisiana and hear pressing questions on hurricane preparedness.
