Karen Henderson

2 weeks 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.

2 months ago | wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Greg LaRose

There has been a flurry of legal activity since Gov. Jeff Landry established protocols to use nitrogen gas to execute people sentenced to death. Judges have set execution dates for at least two people on death row in Louisiana. Greg LaRose, the editor at the Louisiana Illuminator tells us about challenges to the new method. As New Orleans still recovers from the Super Bowl, we wanted to have a conversation about food waste.

2 months ago | wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Terry Baquet |Drew Costley

This August marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. To remember the event and the lives impacted, Verite News is launching the new series, “What Was Lost.” This collection of stories and personal essays is about things people lost to the storm, be it physical or emotional possessions. Terry Baquet, editor-in-chief of Verite News, and Drew Costley, lead editor on the series joined us to sharemore.

Jan 7, 2025 | wwno.org | Karen Henderson

Yesterday, President Joe Biden visited New Orleans to mourn with grieving families and remember the victims of last week’s attack on Bourbon Street. He also met with Gov. Jeff Landry to discuss formally recognizing the disaster. WWNO and WRKF’s Aubri Juhasz and Brooke Thorington tell us more about the events and memorials to honor the victims. It’s been roughly a week since the Bourbon Street attack, and the city is looking for ways to move forward and heal while still remembering the tragedy.