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 break down the firing of LSU’s head football coach, Brian Kelly. Plus, we celebrate two centennials: 100 years of Xavier University of Louisiana and the 100th anniversary of the State Library of Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a Lafayette man accused of participating in the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. We also speak with Oscar-nominated director Benh Zeitlin about a class he’s teaching at the New Orleans film festival, and learn how Tulane is paving the way for food waste initiatives on college campuses. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the results of Saturday’s elections in New Orleans. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s Stephanie Grace joins us for more. We also hear the latest on investigations involving a former LSU football star and about STEM resources for New Orleans-area teachers. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn what’s on deck as Festivals Acadian et Créoles celebrates 50 years. We also hear how Baton Rouge residents can get involved in the city’s website redesign and learn about job recruiting as the United States Space Command moves to the South. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we discuss escalations of political violence in the digital age. We also learn about Usher Syndrome, and hear why it’s more common among Cajun populations. And we hear from a man who experienced Hurricane Katrina from inside prison walls. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll learn how to foster coastal growth friendly to native plants and animals, find out what’s drawing Northern college students to big Southern universities and how best to get a look at hummingbirds migrating for the winter through Louisiana. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about innovative rice studies coming out of LSU. We also hear the first episode of the Wetlands Radio series about the history of coastal restoration and the methods Louisiana is using to restore its coast. Then we hear about the impact of rising heat on seniors in the Lower Ninth Ward. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear the findings from Leaders for a Better Louisiana’s recent factbook. We also learn about a documentary on New Orleans jazz funerals and hear about urban farming in the Lower Ninth Ward. -
This week on Louisiana Considered, we mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with discussions about ecological restoration, climate change, and community health initiatives in the Ninth Ward -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the federal grand jury indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Plus, we hear how the Baton Rouge film trail spotlights Hollywood movies filmed in the area, and dive into the caregiving crisis in the Gulf South.
