Louisiana Considered
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY LIVE AT NOON AND REBROADCAST AT 7:00 P.M.
Louisiana Considered brings you in-depth news and lively conversations about the stories that matter most to South Louisiana.
The news magazine airs Monday through Friday at noon and features top journalists, newsmakers and artists from the region. The show is produced by the WWNO and WRKF newsrooms and airs in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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Latest Episodes
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring you two stories from LSU. We learn about the university art museum’s latest exhibit uniting 33 artists from across the South. We also speak with a 66-year-old freshman who recently debuted with the Golden Band from Tigerland. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the latest polls in the New Orleans mayor’s race. We also learn about a new cost-saving energy efficiency program, and discuss the Saints’ 2025 season, which kicked off last week. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the state’s surge in whooping cough cases. We also dive into the latest findings on Louisiana’s performance on several policy issues and look at the problems early childcare providers are facing. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a new AI data center in Richland Parish is transforming a small, agricultural town into a tech hub. We also speak with author and illustrator Alex Beard about his new book of artwork and poetry focused on birds. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the findings from Leaders for a Better Louisiana’s recent factbook. We also learn about a documentary on New Orleans jazz funerals and hear about urban farming in the Lower Ninth Ward. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss President Donald Trump’s proposal to send the National Guard to New Orleans. We also hear the unique origin story behind The Nola Project theatre company, and discuss concerns over the city’s new levee system. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what happens next to those convicted by split juries before the Supreme Court ruled the practice unconstitutional, and hear how ICE arrests are concerning the Hispanic community in Kenner. We also learn about the opening of two new food banks and hear how Musicians’ Village was born out of Katrina. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what’s on deck at the upcoming Culture Collision event. We also visit the Mississippi coast to learn why communities devastated by Katrina are still vulnerable to storms, and hear from the latest storyteller with Be Loud Studios. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the story of Nigel and the Hurricane–how a 4-year-old boy from New Orleans ended up in Montclair, New Jersey after Hurricane Katrina – and how the community rallied around his family. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss recovery efforts in the aftermath of Katrina. We hear why the Vietnamese community bounced back faster than other groups, and how a people-finding network reunited loved ones after the storm. Plus we learn about the role faith groups played in the direct aftermath of the storm.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we bring together a panel of journalists to discuss media coverage in the aftermath of the storm. We also hear how local newsrooms sought to defy false media narratives, and hear from two students about their family’s Katrina stories. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we look back at Hurricane Katrina’s impact on New Orleans Public Schools. We also hear about one organization’s new curriculum that teaches students about the storm. -
This week on Louisiana Considered, we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with discussions about ecological restoration, climate change, and community health initiatives in the Ninth Ward -
Events to mark 20 years since Katrina; Louisiana Biomedical gets big grant amid nationwide funding cuts -
On today’s episode of Louisiana Considered, we hear about a New Orleans nonprofit that designs assistive devices for people with disabilities and limb differences. We also learn about an upcoming theatrical production commemorating Hurricane Katrina, and listen to an audio postcard from a Baton Rouge Zinefest. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the federal grand jury indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Plus, we hear how the Baton Rouge film trail spotlights Hollywood movies filmed in the area, and dive into the caregiving crisis in the Gulf South. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans’ Desire Area never fully recovered since Hurricane Katrina. We also hear the first episode from our new series on caregiving, and learn why this industry is in a crisis in the Gulf South. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll learn how Jefferson Parish lost its bond rating – and why that matters. We’ll hear more about Nunez Community College’s success with its Wind Energy Technology program, and catch up on the week in politics. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how cuts to SNAP benefits will impact independent grocery stores. We also learn how New Orleans improved its urban planning after Hurricane Katrina, and chat with a Baton Rouge sports reporter who recently retired after three decades. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an event to encourage young readers to pick up a book. We also get a sneak peek of the upcoming season for The Nola Project, and check with the StoryCorp Mobile Tour.
