Karen Henderson
HostKaren Henderson is an award-winning journalist whose stories have aired nationally on NPR.
Karen spent ten years as your Morning Edition host at WRKF before leaving in 2008 for a rewarding job as a full-time mom. Once her children were in school, she jumped back into radio. She comes home to WRKF after adventures in broadcasting that included Louisiana Radio Network and WJBO.
Karen has a journalism degree from LSU and is married with two children. She is active in her church and enjoys photography and all things chocolate.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why a Metairie pastor was recently convicted of stealing from his church. We also dive into the legal turmoil over the start date for the incorporated city of St. George, and hear from an LSU professor leading the Rural Sociological Society. -
Today on Louisiana Considered: the consequences of rising temperatures. We hear what risks heat can pose to animals, and hear how the summer months see spikes in mental health crises. Plus, we learn about a series of Louisiana summer camps for people with various medical conditions or disabilities. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how a Baton Rouge community fridge is keeping fresh food available all summer long. We also break down the weeklong New Orleans celebration of spirits, Tales of the Cocktail. And we discuss the life and legacy of state Senator Larry Selders, who died recently. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear from three current and former LSU students who investigated the killings of two Black World War II veterans in Louisiana more than 70 years ago. We also dive into an executive order to protect data centers, despite concerns for ratepayers, and catch up on the latest news in Acadiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we review the results from Saturday’s Senate primary, and what this means for the general elections in November. We also discuss the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Year in Hate and Extremism report, and talk to the doctor behind the first Louisiana patient to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about reactions to a viral Tulane study suggesting New Orleanians will have to relocate due to climate change. We also hear about a new documentary on a couple’s ongoing fight to free their nephew from Angola. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the latest from the trial of former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson. We also learn about the early successes of a new mentorship program organized by the nonprofit 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, and about Juneteenth celebrations in Lafayette this weekend. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the University of New Orleans’ president is departing just as the school is preparing to transition back to the LSU system. We also hear concerns over companies that monitor ankle devices and hear about a rap album made entirely in Louisiana Creole. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how Gov Jeff Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda could impact taxpayers. We also dive into one Louisiana lawmaker’s ties to Meta’s data center in Richland Parish, and how modern examples of diluting Black voting power trace back to the Reconstruction era. We also celebrate the beginning of Pride Month. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the surprising results of Saturday’s elections. We also hear how the Smithsonian is partnering with Festival Acadiens, and learn about the boycotts of Dryades Street businesses during New Orleans’ Civil Rights Movement.
