From hurricanes to sea level rise to resettlement efforts, it’s no secret that many Louisiana communities struggle with environmental challenges. That’s why we at WWNO and WRKF are launching a new podcast all about the environmental issues facing coastal communities and the possible solutions.
Manufacturer Carlyle Calhoun and reporters Kezia Setyawan And Hall Parker Join us to learn more about the launch of her podcast, Sea Change.
Acclaimed best-selling biographer, history professor at Tulane University, and native of New Orleans Walter Isacson was recently awarded a National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden. He was recognized during a March 21 White House ceremony as someone whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of history and piqued the curiosity of his readers. He joins us to learn more about this honor and the work that led to this moment.
But first, destructive storms and at least one tornado torn a 100-mile path through Mississippi and Alabama late Friday night, killing 26 people and devastating many communities. One of the buildings affected was a nearly 100-year-old church in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. From the Gulf Newsroom, Maya Mueller tells of a pastor and his parishioners who say they haven’t given up yet.
Tonight’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our executive producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman and Aubry Procell.
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