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 discuss the cold front that hit Louisiana over the weekend. We also learn about Spanish colonial Louisiana’s role in the American Revolution. And we hear about the new and improved Krewe of Oshun, celebrating 30 years since its founding. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why Louisiana ranks high among states with the most cases of the flu. Plus, we learn about a new sculpture honoring Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been nearly three years since landmark settlements were reached between states and major opioid producers. We learn why much of the settlement money hasn’t been spent. We also hear from a special effects designer on his journey from Morgan City to Hollywood. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a wrap-up on a year of news in the Acadiana region. We also hear the details behind an upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou.” And we speak with the Tulane quarterback leading the team to the College Football Playoff against Ole Miss. -
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, 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 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. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we break down the results of Saturday’s elections in New Orleans. We also get an update on the start of the women's basketball season at LSU, and we hear why the state is suing Smitty’s Supply Inc. for environmental violations. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn all about LSU’s new athletic director and hear about some of the names in mind to replace Brian Kelly as head football coach. We also discuss modern and historical efforts to revitalize Louisiana’s indigenous Chitimacha language. That’s just ahead. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a special event this Veterans Day to honor enslaved men who fought in the army during the Civil War. We also hear about a new behavioral health model improving access to care across New Orleans and learn why state officials didn’t sound the proper alarm during a deadly whooping cough outbreak.
