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 some students are staying home from school amid fears of immigration raids. We also hear from a New Orleans rabbi who discusses rising antisemitism and his ties to the Sydney Jewish community. We also learn how an education nonprofit is addressing learning differences. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new book that discusses environmental concerns caused by plastics production, and offers potential solutions. We also hear about a new grant to study the impacts of alcohol on patients with HIV-AIDS. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about worsening conditions at an ICE lockup facility in Pine Prairie, Louisiana. We also learn how the Louisiana Main Street program works to bolster local economies through historic preservation, and hear about at-home childcare alternatives. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new ad in the Wall Street Journal touting the state’s love of capitalism after New Yorkers elected a democratic socialist as the city’s next mayor. We also learn how a mobile atmospheric hydrogen generator can power devices, and where you can get a free Thanksgiving meal in Baton Rouge. -
Whether you're sitting down to a Thanksgiving meal or traveling to of from your holiday destination, we hope you'll enjoy these conversations about food, introspection, traditions, and perspectives on Thanksgiving that you might not have considered. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, border agents are headed to New Orleans for a massive immigration sweep. We learn how many are coming, when they’re set to arrive and who they’ll be targeting. We also learn why Loyola’s music business school was recently recognized by Billboard Magazine, and hear about the first robotic-assisted spinal surgery in the Gulf South.
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Join WRKF as one of the nation's most celebrated magazines comes together with public radio to bring conversations and storytelling to your Sunday evenings. WRKF also welcomes the insights of known sports fan David Greene, former Morning Edition host, to explore stories from athletes and fans alike. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest in an increasingly tense race for New Orleans Clerk of Criminal Court. We also learn about a new program to help find commonalities across the political spectrum, and get advice on fall gardening. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why some childcare centers are being forced to close or take out loans as a result of the government shutdown. We also learn about property taxes on the Baton Rouge ballot, and hear about findings from the 2025 Gulf hypoxia cruise. -
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