Adam Vos
Operations Director, HostAdam is responsible for coordinating WRKF's programming and making sure everything you hear on the radio runs smoothly. He is Newscast Editor for the WRKF/WWNO Newsroom. Adam is also the Baton Rouge-based host for Louisiana Considered, our daily regional news program, and is frequently the local voice afternoons on All Things Considered.
A native of Iowa, Adam received his journalism degree from Iowa State University and began his public radio journey at Iowa Public Radio and its predecessor, WOI AM/FM in Ames, Iowa.
Before he moved to Louisiana, WRKF found Adam at High Plains Public Radio in Garden City, Kansas, where he was the Operations Coordinator for a network of public radio stations covering portions of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas. At HPPR, Adam was the voice of Morning Edition and Amarillo Symphony Presents.
Adam is a choir singer and he plays string bass and bass guitar. You might find Adam bicycling around Baton Rouge.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why hackers are targeting small businesses more often than large ones. We also learn how research funding cuts will impact universities like LSU, and dissect the state’s revenue volatility rating. -
We mark the June 19th holiday with special programming that commemorates Black authors, lifts Black narratives, examines historical injustices, and echoes stories of freedom and perseverance. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how grant cuts at the Department of Justice could impact violence prevention programs in Louisiana. We also hear why sediment, essential to rebuilding the Mississippi River’s coastline, is getting lost in the Gulf. Plus, a law professor tells us how Tulane University has become a top producer of Fulbright grantees. -
Explore LGBTQ history, examine gender identity, and celebrate inclusivity this pride month with WRKF. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new executive order allowing Louisiana colleges to pay student athletes directly for name, image and likeness deals. We also learn how the University of New Orleans was finally able to get out of the red, and hear about services offered to families this Mental Health Awareness Month. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how potential cuts to Medicaid could impact women of childbearing age in more rural areas of the state. We also learn why the state’s film industry is going south and hear about Preservation Hall’s new renovation plans. -
This Mother's Day, we celebrate mothers and mothering with documentaries that examine issues of parenting and stories that tell how we parent our children from both a human and a scientific perspective. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, reigning Kentucky Derby champion jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. tells us about last year’s photo finish and how he’s attempting a repeat win this weekend. Plus we hear what’s on deck for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s next season. -
We present a weekly series of special programs exploring emerging research and informed perspectives on vital issues relating to mental health along with thought-provoking interviews with top experts, the voices of people living with mental illness, and sound-rich stories from across the country. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss a current lawsuit involving Angola Farm Line workers fighting against harsh working conditions, and examine how the history of prison labor is deeply rooted in slavery. We also learn how Treme residents are addressing urban flooding issues.
