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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Louisiana farmers will gather to discuss climate change; understanding this year’s crawfish shortageToday on Louisiana Considered, we discuss how farmers are adapting to a changing climate. We also learn about the causes behind the state’s crawfish shortage and hear about the history of attempts by the United Auto Workers to unionize in the South.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the United Auto Workers’ organization attempts in the South. We also explore the connection between Louisiana and Haiti through artwork and learn about the latest mural in downtown NOLA.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we take a look at Gov. Jeff Landry’s busy first week in office. We also learn about ways to donate blood this month and celebrate the Saenger Theatre’s 97th birthday next month with a look back at its history.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss the ongoing struggle for state and federal recognition for Louisiana’s native American tribes. Plus, we learn about a lawsuit fighting racial quotas on the state’s medical board.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Grambling State University is reinvesting in efforts to support student parents. We also learn how researchers are hoping to use the state’s wetlands to fight climate change and hear about a new exhibit on the history of New Orleans’ fraternal organizations.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a recent initiative making early childhood education more available to low-to-moderate-income families. We also discuss new state laws effective this month and learn about a photography exhibit on New Orleans’ undocumented workers.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from a musician exploring the human-animal relationship through music. Plus, as Louisiana welcomes its 57th governor to office this week, we hear the story of Oscar Dunn, the state — and nation’s — first Black lieutenant governor.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about an upcoming workshop exploring the intersection of visual arts and poetry. We also learn about new infrastructure development projects in the New Orleans area and say goodbye to Gov. John Bel Edwards as he leaves office.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the threat of SNAP and EBT benefit theft from card skimmers at retail stores. We also learn about mental health programs offered to service industry workers and learn how inflation is impacting the gumbo pot.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the opening of a new medical education center at LSU Health Shreveport. We also learn about a case to decide the fate of state air permits for a proposed plastics complex and discuss Louisiana’s political transformation.