Alana Schreiber
Creator and Executive Producer of Road to RickwoodAlana Schreiber is the creator and executive producer of Road to Rickwood. She’s a lifelong baseball fan who’s been fascinated by the Negro Leagues ever since she did her fourth grade history project on Buck O’Neil. As an NPR reporter and producer, she’s sought out stories about the Negro Leagues all across the country – they’re never hard to find.
Alana is also the managing producer for the daily news program, Louisiana Considered. She came to WWNO from KUNC in Northern Colorado, where she worked as a radio producer for the daily news magazine, Colorado Edition. She has previously interned for Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul, The Documentary Group in New York City and had a Fulbright grant in Malaysia.
Alana first became interested in radio journalism as an undergraduate art student, where she spent hours listening to NPR while painting in the studio. She grew up in Montclair, New Jersey but now calls New Orleans home. When not at the radio station, she can be found training for marathons, playing ultimate Frisbee, oil painting, making homemade sauce and cheering for her beloved New York Mets.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we look ahead at New Orleans’ next mayoral race. We also discuss the life and contributions of National World War II Museum co-founder, author and historian, Stephen Ambrose. -
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, Bob Mann, a former LSU professor and communications director for the Louisiana Democratic Party, offers answers about what went wrong for Democrats in the recent elections. Plus, we hear how New Orleans parents are evaluating public education. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the insurance commissioner wants to revise building codes for properties on the state’s coastline. We also get an update on Landry’s special tax session and hear about a new opera coming to New Orleans. -
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 wrap up our conversations with the top candidates for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President with an interview with the current leader in the race, Ted James. Plus, we hear about early voting statistics in Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, ahead of All Saints Day, we take a look at a new exhibit that explores Creole death and mourning traditions in New Orleans. We also dive into the state’s campaign finance laws and catch up on the week in politics. -
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. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Gov. Landry will be relying on Democrats to pass some of his proposals. We hear what’s on deck for the first-ever NOLA Mural Fest, and speak with a candidate running for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District. -
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.
