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.
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WRKF’s Karen Henderson will interview Blues Festival musicians for our new series, Behind the Blues, at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival inside the Old State Capitol. Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21. View the schedule here. -
Nick Spitzer of American Routes will join WRKF staff for an interview with blues musician Lil Ray Neal at the West Baton Rouge Museum Juke Joint Thursday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your own chairs and drinks. The interview wraps up the museum’s day-long Musicians Fête in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation and WRKF. Learn more here. -
Learn more about the astronomy of a total solar eclipse and how to prepare to get the most out of this rare experience, as we follow the celestial event as it crosses the nation on April 8. -
Interviews, performances, conversations, and stories looking at the African-American experience. -
WRKF presents a free financial literacy conference aiming to help residents from all backgrounds and income levels gain the financial skills needed to meet their present, future, and emergency needs. The conference focuses on improving families' lives through better financial planning. WRKF is committed to delivering reliable information from knowledgeable financial professionals and providing impartial education that doesn't promote any company, product, or service. -
Reflect on the year that has passed and welcome everything that is new in the company of your public radio station, with radio listening that will help commemorate the old and welcome the new, as 2023 gives way to 2024. -
Let us help bring you into the spirit of the season on Christmas Eve and Christmas day with this radio specially tailored to reflect the holiday's essence. -
We bring warmth and light to your radio dial on the darkest night of the year, with these evening special programs celebrating the Winter Solstice. -
Join WRKF as we celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights with holiday programming exploring culture, ritual, community, language, music, and tradition. We begin with the first night of Hanukkah on Thursday, Dec. 7, and we conclude with further examination of faith and tradition on the final night of Hanukkah, Friday, Dec. 15. -
WRKF's Seventh Annual Founders' Luncheon featured national correspondent Debbie Elliott.
