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Inside WRKF

Here's what WRKF is up to in the studio, on the air, behind the scenes, and in the community— all thanks to generous support from our community members.

  • A cream-colored plaster or concrete rabbit-shaped lawn ornament sitting in a garden with tall grasses and a few purple-leafed plants.
    Summer radio on WRKF
    Adam Vos
    WRKF brings you a series of special programs that consider summer leisure. We explore travel, tourism, hobbies, and leisure reading.
  • Mary Louise Kelly, photographed for NPR, 6 September 2022, in Washington DC. Photo by Mike Morgan for NPR.
    WRKF Founders Luncheon hosts renowned NPR journalist Mary Louise Kelly
    Barbara Clark
    Mary Louise Kelly, longtime co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered, will speak at noon during WRKF’s 9th Annual Founders Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge on Friday, September 26, 2025. Known for her incisive reporting on national security and global affairs, Kelly brings depth, clarity, and humanity to the stories that shape our world. Register here.
  • Cartoon-like illustration of two tattered flags flying: on the left, a "don't tread on me" and on the center an American flag; flags fly proudly above an abstract illustration of a mound of rubble in gray-blue.
    Independence Day on WRKF
    Adam Vos
    We celebrate themes of independence, democracy, and patriotism for the Independence Day holiday this summer with special programming that examine growing political divides and look forward to the USA's 250th birthday next year.
  • Juneteenth on WRKF
    Adam Vos
    We mark the June 19th holiday with special programming that commemorates Black authors, lifts Black narratives, examines historical injustices, and echoes stories of freedom and perseverance.
  • This month, NPR and PBS presidents are expected to testify before Congress to argue for continued federal support through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The outcome of their testimony could affect over 1,500 local stations like WRKF.
    Local News
    Congress approves Trump’s proposal to cut funding for public media
    Athina Morris
    How does CPB funding work? And how can you help? We answer some frequently asked questions.
  • Pride Month on WRKF
    Adam Vos
    Explore LGBTQ history, examine gender identity, and celebrate inclusivity this pride month with WRKF.
  • Mother's Day on WRKF
    Adam Vos
    This Mother's Day, we celebrate mothers and mothering with documentaries that examine issues of parenting and stories that tell how we parent our children from both a human and a scientific perspective.
  • May: Mental Health Awareness Month
    Adam Vos
    We present a weekly series of special programs exploring emerging research and informed perspectives on vital issues relating to mental health along with thought-provoking interviews with top experts, the voices of people living with mental illness, and sound-rich stories from across the country.
  • Earth Day on WRKF
    Adam Vos
    We recognize Earth Day this year with special programs that honor stories of environmentalism and conservation and explain efforts to address industrial carbon monoxide emissions.
  • Money on the radio
    Adam Vos
    In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, WRKF brings you special programming about money from a variety of angles. From federal funding for the CPB and teaching kids about money to navigating a time of unprecedented economic disruption, we'll be talking about money on WRKF.