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 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. -
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.
