Patrick Madden
Former Regional News DirectorPatrick was the Regional News Director for the news collaboration between WRKF Baton Rouge and WWNO New Orleans, from 2019 through 2023.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about a summer camp to help Native American youth learn more about their culture and climate change. We also get a political roundup from Stephanie Grace and learn about the upcoming Satchmo Summerfest.
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Today in Louisiana Considered, the legal cloud that has hung over New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams since his term began is finally gone, and we hear about what that means for the city. We also learn how activists are working to protect access to Plan B, and hear how rising temperatures are causing deadly conditions in prisons. And, we dive into the life and legacy of LSU basketball star Pistol Pete Maravich.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a roundup of the week’s political events. We also learn how a recent Supreme Court ruling might impact greenhouse gas regulations in Louisiana and hear pressing questions on hurricane preparedness.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are taking a special interest in local school board elections. We also hear about the controversy surrounding Education Savings Accounts and hear about the experiences of doctors in the state after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about investigations into reported sexual abuse in New Orleans’ Roman Catholic Church. We also hear how officials are rethinking hurricane preparedness in the state, and take a look inside one of Louisiana’s last abortion clinics in operation.
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Following the announcement that the constitutional right to an abortion had been overturned, we caught up with Mayor Cantrell to hear her response and how she hopes to move forward.
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Roe v. Wade has officially been overturned by the United States Supreme Court. Today on @LAConsidered, we learn what that means for Louisiana.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how one small town is preparing for its first ever Pride parade. We also hear more on the future of reproductive rights and dive into the life of guitarist Marquise Knox.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a roundup of national political news, and learn about the bills headed to the Senate floor as the state legislative session comes to a close. And we hear an American Routes feature on the accomplished dancer, Reggio the Hoofer.
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Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear one reporter reflect on his year of covering Lake Charles. We also learn about a new podcast that dives into the failures of Alabama’s prison system, and discover why FEMA is struggling to provide trailers for bayou parish residents.