
Karen Henderson
HostKaren Henderson is an award-winning journalist whose stories have aired nationally on NPR.
Karen spent ten years as your Morning Edition host at WRKF before leaving in 2008 for a rewarding job as a full-time mom. Once her children were in school, she jumped back into radio. She comes home to WRKF after adventures in broadcasting that included Louisiana Radio Network and WJBO.
Karen has a journalism degree from LSU and is married with two children. She is active in her church and enjoys photography and all things chocolate.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, NPR host Mary Louise Kelly joins us for a conversation about her new memoir, “It. Goes. So. Fast.” We also hear from former coastal reporter Halle Parker as she prepares to take on a new role at Verite News. And we catch up on the latest news from the Acadiana region.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a family in Metairie recently deported by ICE. They say they were tricked. We also learn how college athletes at smaller schools across the state are making their own NIL deals and hear from a New Orleans artist about her new album.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the four constitutional amendments on the ballot in Louisiana. We also learn about a new exhibit on the hidden history of free Black brotherhood in New Orleans, and get a sneak peak of the state’s first professional pickleball tournament.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we interview Baton Rouge’s new mayor, Sid Edwards. We also learn about the upcoming senior games at McNeese State University and catch up on the latest news in Acadiana.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Governor Landry established protocols to use nitrogen gas to carry out the death penalty. We also hear about creative solutions to the Super Bowl food waste problem and learn about a new documentary on Mardi Gras in Acadiana.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, the Eagles dominated the Chiefs in last night’s Super Bowl. We break down the event and its impact in New Orleans. We also learn about new concerns over drone safety and discuss the importance of news literacy.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about “What Was Lost,” a new series from Verite News exploring the physical and emotional toll of Hurricane Katrina 20 years later. We also speak with the hosts of two new reality TV shows taking place in Baton Rouge.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, amid the excitement of the Super Bowl, we hear about concerns over human trafficking. We also hear about a merger between two government advocacy groups in Louisiana, and what they hope to accomplish as a new unit.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the mayor of Bogalusa was recently arrested for drug trafficking and other charges. We also hear about a petition to make Bourbon Street pedestrian-only and get an update on finances for the new city of St. George.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about President Biden’s recent visit to New Orleans to mourn the loss of the victims of the Bourbon Street attack. We also hear from a trauma and disaster expert who shares advice on coping and healing strategies.