Alana Schreiber
Managing Producer, Louisiana ConsideredAlana Schreiber is the managing producer for the live daily news program, Louisiana Considered. She comes to WRKF 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 and The Documentary Group in New York City.
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.
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 chat with the new French consul general in New Orleans. Plus, we take a look at the legislature’s special session on crime and hear about a local startup’s new app that helps NOLA grocery shoppers save money.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we dig into the history of Louisiana’s prison system. We also learn how Black fraternal organizations played a role in the civil rights movement and hear about an upcoming food festival to raise awareness for coastal restoration.
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Caitlin Clark closes in on all-time NCAA basketball scoring record; a look back on Rosenwald schoolsToday on Louisiana Considered, we learn why LSU’s “Pistol Pete” Maravich’s NCAA all-time scoring record in basketball may soon be broken. Plus, we listen back to the story of a Jewish philanthropist who helped open thousands of schools for Black children in the south.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the Justice Department is investigating the police force in a small Mississippi town. We also break down Louisiana’s property taxes and listen back to a story on the history of prohibition in the state.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new app that helps users manage the chaos of Carnival. Plus, we listen to an episode of the TriPod podcast on why New Orleans first leaned into tourism.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the history of one of New Orleans’ most famous Mardi Gras krewes, the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. We also check in with a Lafayette man whose spicy peppers are featured in a new Hulu docuseries, and catch up on this week in politics.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, renowned musician Branford Marsalis tells us about coming home to head the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. We also learn about a creative writing workshop for people 55 years and older and visit a Mardi Gras ball at a nursing home.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a king cake enthusiast on her unique ranking system. We also get an inside look at the balls and parades for the krewes of Rex and Comus, and hear about carnival recycling and cleanup efforts.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear what happens to Mardi Gras horses after parade season. Plus, we learn about a new grant targeting cervical cancer prevention and learn about childhood hunger in the Gulf South.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from New Orleanian Kir Selert as she prepares to compete at the Olympic Marathon trials this weekend. Plus, we have an interview with Lafayette’s new Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet.