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 discuss Gov. Jeff Landry first month in office. We also speak with one of the founders of the National World War II Museum and hear about the economic impacts of Mardi Gras.
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La. Freedom Caucus’ anti-LGBT messages; investigation into judicial funds; carpooling in Baton RougeToday on Louisiana Considered, hear about anti-LGBTQ messaging from the Louisiana Freedom Caucus. We also unpack an investigation into Louisiana’s judicial expense funds and hear about carpooling efforts to combat traffic in Baton Rouge.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, Queer Eye returns to New Orleans for its eighth season. We hear from one lucky Louisianan whose life was made better by the Fab Five. Plus, we hear about a one-man comedy show at the Le Petit Theatre and a new report on the impacts of pollution in Louisiana’s chemical corridor.
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St. George updates; empowering students in the classroom; why LSU removed DEI language from websitesToday on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Baton Rouge community’s legal fight to become its own city. We also hear from an education activist on his new book, “Freedom Teaching,” and learn how LSU students are responding after the school removed DEI language from several websites.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Louisiana medical school where students are learning how to use Narcan to prevent overdose deaths. We also discuss Louisiana athletes looking ahead to the 2024 Olympics and hear about trial competitions throughout the state.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a new podcast that looks at the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 13 years ago. Plus, we hear about a new call-in radio show dedicated to exploring political middle grounds and catch the latest utility bill of the month.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss where Louisiana falls nationally in terms of its “school choice” policies. We also hear about a report that says Louisiana has the 10th most regressive tax system in the country.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the New Orleans City Council’s efforts to prevent corruption by contractors. We also hear about grant-funded recycling efforts and check in with the Musaica Chamber Ensemble.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the story of the German Coast uprising, the largest rebellion of enslaved people in American history, and discuss its legacy more than 200 years later.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the Legislature’s special session on redistricting and learn why Gov. Jeff Landry is advocating for a closed primary system.