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’ll hear about an exhibit at the Whitney Plantation that shows the artistry and resilience that grew out of the slave-based Indigo trade. We also get the latest on East Baton Rouge Metro Council’s budgetary woes, and hear how Archie Manning reflects on a key game in his college career. -
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 discuss Tulane’s journey to the college football playoff. We also hear the details behind this year’s Black Film Festival of New Orleans, and how Calvin Duncan went from jailhouse lawyer to Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get the latest on U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in and around New Orleans. We also hear why Louisiana ranks low among states in child support payments and learn about a new United Way initiative called Prosperity Centers. -
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 why some doctors are concerned about Dr. Ralph Abraham’s new role at the Centers for Disease Control. And we learn how the process of college accreditation has changed since the Trump administration started targeting diversity, equity and inclusion mandates. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s official: Lane Kiffin is the new head coach of LSU. We hear what his mid-season move from Ole Miss says about the state of college football. We also hear the findings from a Tulane University study on violence in the state, and learn about Louisiana’s first turtle hatchling program. -
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. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we talk with an immigration attorney and immigration law professor about the rights of undocumented people as Border Patrol agents begin a sweep in Louisiana. We also hear the findings from the state’s public school report cards. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss an often-overlooked chapter of New Orleans’ school integration history. We also hear what the resignation of the head of FEMA means for disaster recovery, and learn about an innovative addiction recovery center.
