Alana Schreiber
Managing Producer, Louisiana ConsideredAlana Schreiber is the managing producer for the live daily news program, Louisiana Considered. She comes to WWNO from KUNC in Northern Colorado, where she worked as a radio producer for the daily news magazine, Colorado Edition. She has previously interned for Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul.
Alana first became interested in radio journalism as an undergraduate art student, where she spent hours listening to NPR while painting in the studio. After graduating from Macalester College with a major in International Studies and minors in Studio Art and Media Studies, she moved to Malaysia on a Fulbright grant, but was soon evacuated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2024, Alana served as the executive producer for Road to Rickwood, a podcast from NPR and MLB about the intersection of baseball and civil rights at America's oldest ballpark. She spent time in Birmingham, Alabama interviewing former Negro League Baseball players and working with host and comedian Roy Wood Jr.
Alana grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, just outside of New York City. When not in the studio she can be found playing ultimate Frisbee, knitting hats, making homemade sauce, and cheering for her beloved New York Mets.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the results from last night’s elections. We’ll head to Mississippi, where the Democrat has a narrow lead over the Republican in a race that’s too close to call. We’ll also discuss the two Louisiana U.S. House races headed for runoffs, and hear what the big blue waves means for Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from political strategist James Carville on the Nov. 3 midterm elections. We also check on the race for Julia Letlow's old House seat, and hear how a leading Louisiana pollster collects data and makes his predictions. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis, who shares his views on economic development, non-disclosure agreements and working across the aisle. Plus, we get the details behind the 50th Louisiana Book Fest. -
The non-partisan group recently published a guide to the 10 constitutional amendments on the Louisiana ballot. PAR President Steven Procopio shares his takes. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been 50 years since the worst ferry disaster in U.S. history. We learn how the tragedy in Lulling changed maritime law. We also dive into the race for East Baton Rouge district attorney, and hear how the midterm elections are heating up in Mississippi. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how PAR Louisiana is weighing in on the 10 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot. We also discuss a new documentary film that explores migration due to climate change across six continents. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss how a maintenance mishap accidentally misclassified 67,000 Louisiana voters as inactive. We also hear about the rise in kratom use, and learn about a new exhibition imagining how New Orleans can better navigate rising water levels. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what Hurricane Isaias revealed about the state of tropical weather forecasting. We also dive into the problem of keeping incarcerated people past their release dates in Louisiana prisons, and learn about the upcoming entomology event, NOLA BugFest. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new HBO docuseries “The Pet Cemetery Murders,” telling the story of a 1985 cold case that recently broke open. We also hear how the Institute of Ministry at Loyola University in New Orleans is exploring the intersection of faith and artificial intelligence. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the latest data regarding ICE arrests throughout the state. We also hear about a new video series from the ULL that connects contemporary artists with archival music, and we travel to Tupelo, MS, where the locals still remember an Elvis Presley concert 70 years ago.
