Karen Henderson

1 week ago | wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Alana Schreiber

Multiple U.S. citizens have been deported as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration. Recently, New Orleans ICE officials deported three children who are U.S. citizens to Honduras with their mothers. One of the children was undergoing cancer treatment. Lorena O’Neil has been reporting on this for Rolling Stone and joins us today to share more information. Seven Tulane students who participated in an off-campus protest are under investigation.

2 weeks ago | wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Alana Schreiber

Xavier University of Louisiana is making history by becoming the first HBCU in the country to offer varsity rowing and form a coed crew team, . The sport is more popular in the northeast, and has long been predominantly white and male. Xavier’s team is the latest example of rowing’s newfound popularity and diversification. To learn more about the Xavier University crew team we’re joined by three of the captains, Kamryn Days, Nyla Archibold, and Victoria Duffey.

3 weeks ago | wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Alana Schreiber

The 2026 midterm elections are a long way away, but millions of dollars are already flowing into the Senate race as incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a challenge from fellow Republican State Treasurer John Fleming. Greg LaRose, editor-in-chief for the Louisiana Illuminator, tells us more about what this race says about Cassidy’s vulnerability. Under a new Louisiana law, thousands of inmates can no longer plead their cases to a parole board.

1 month ago | wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Alana Schreiber

Last week, President Trump issued sweeping tariffs on goods coming into the United States, with a 10% tariff across the board and higher duties on imports from certain trading partners – specifically Asian countries. While administration officials argued the tariffs would eventually lead to more manufacturing jobs returning to the US, many critics say this will significantly raise the price of goods and slow the country’s economy.

1 month ago | wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Bobbi-Jeanne Misick

In January, a Metairie family was deported to Honduras. They claim they were deceived by agents at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE. The family fled Honduras fearing gang violence over a decade ago and now fear they are banned from ever returning to the United States. Verite News’ Bobbi-Jeanne Misick has been covering this story. She joins us with more.