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 from LSU’s new interim president Matt Lee about his goals for the school as they search for a new leader. We also hear why Louisiana kids rank nearly last when it comes to well-being despite strides in education. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, hurricane prediction and response efforts are compromised by funding cuts, and authors discuss a historical novel set in 1920s Plaquemines Parish. Plus, advocates fight for funding to be restored to a celebrated tutoring program. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the push to bring back a federal program that helped schools buy food from local farms. We also dive into an investigation of Steward Health Care to learn how the hospital chain’s owners lined their pockets at the expense of patient care. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the new pope’s Creole heritage and family ties to New Orleans. We also learn about plans to build an LNG plant in Cameron Parish and check in with former Tulane President Scott Cowen, who led the university during Hurricane Katrina and recently released a new book. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about U.S. citizens who were deported from Louisian as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration. We also hear about an investigation into Tulane student protestors and look back on the fall of Saigon 50 years later. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we speak with captains of Xavier University’s rowing team – the first HBCU coed crew in the country. Plus we learn about the consequences of a proposal to ban fluoride in Louisiana’s drinking water. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the Louisiana Senate race is already creating buzz ahead of the 2026 election. We also learn about efforts to fight increasing flood risks in the Mississippi River, and a computerized system preventing Louisiana inmates from getting parole board hearings. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we get a preview of the state legislative session, which kicks off Monday. We also hear about a new Creole language TV series and what to expect at this year’s Festival International de Louisiane. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how the Trump administration’s new tariffs are likely to impact Louisiana businesses. We also learn about efforts to curb carbon emissions with train travel, and how Gulf South communities are fighting for environmental justice. -
Today on Louisiana Considered, NPR host Mary Louise Kelly joins us for a conversation about her new memoir, “It. Goes. So. Fast.” We also hear from former coastal reporter Halle Parker as she prepares to take on a new role at Verite News. And we catch up on the latest news from the Acadiana region.
