WRKF-FM (Baton Rouge, LA)

WRKF (89.3 FM) is a public radio station in the United States that provides a continuous stream of local and national news, as well as informative and entertaining programs. As the only NPR affiliate in Baton Rouge, WRKF is managed by Public Radio, Inc. and operates at a power of 28,000 watts.

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Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP is a return to her folk and pop roots

1 day ago | wrkf.org | Mary Kelly |Kathryn Fink |Christopher Intagliata

This newscast is updated weekdays at 6am, 9am, noon, 3pm, and 6pm.
Lawmakers advance bill offering $10,000 tax credits for roof upgrades

5 days ago | wrkf.org | Brooke Thorington

A bill supported by Gov. Jeff Landry advanced from the House Ways and Means Committee and is now due to be considered by lawmakers in the House. The proposal, from state Sen. Kirk Talbot (R-River Ridge), would give homeowners a $10,000 tax credit for retrofitting their home with a fortified roof. If Louisiana can increase the number of homes with fortified roofs, Talbot said, property owners across the state could see lower home insurance rates.
Lawmakers consider anti-hazing, student-restraint and school lunch bills

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Brooke Thorington

A House bill requiring college students to complete additional anti-hazing education advanced from the Senate Education Committee on Thursday and will now head to the full Senate. The bill’s lead author, Rep. Delisha Boyd of New Orleans, said it was the recent hazing death of Southern University student and band member Caleb Wilson that inspired her to carry HB 279.
A gazillionaire becomes conflicted in Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme'

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Bob Mondello

This newscast is updated weekdays at 6am, 9am, noon, 3pm, and 6pm.
Capitol Access Minute: Lawmakers advance parental consent and IVF bills

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Brooke Thorington

Legislation requiring parental consent for any medical and mental health treatment of a minor advanced from the full House on Tuesday. HB 400, sponsored by Rep. Emily Chenevert, was met with opposition. Rep. Mandie Landry (D-New Orleans) argued that if a minor is being abused by a parent, they will be less likely to seek treatment. The bill passed 83 to 9.
Bill prioritizing domestic fuel sources for grid resilience advances

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Brooke Thorington

A bill that would require the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) to work with the Public Service Commission (PSC) on prioritizing domestic fuel sources in Louisiana advanced from House Appropriations on Tuesday. After Sunday’s power outage in New Orleans, the bill’s author, Rep. Jacob Landry (R-Erath) said the state needs to have reliable back-up sources, like nuclear power.
Thousands of hungry people in Gaza overwhelm food distribution site

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Aya Batrawy |Michel Martin

The start of a Israeli plan backed by the U.S. to control aid distribution in Gaza was mired in chaos on Tuesday. Dozens were shot by Israeli gunfire as crowds surged to where food was distributed. Copyright 2025 NPR
Capitol Access Minute: Lawmakers weigh tax incentive and state services bills

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Brooke Thorington

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would minimize the state’s dependence on foreign energy sources and a DOGE-inspired bill that would crack down on the number of people receiving state services. They’re also weighing HB 535, which would require the Legislative Auditor's Office to evaluate state tax incentives. That bill, sponsored by Rep. Mandie Landry’s (D-New Orleans), will go before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday.
Capitol Access Minute: Louisiana’s legislative session enters 7th week

1 week ago | wrkf.org | Brooke Thorington

After the holiday weekend, lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge Tuesday to begin the seventh week of the regular legislative session. On the House agenda is SB 21, a bill that would define veterinarians and their staff as “healthcare professionals.” The original legislation, HB 312, was passed in 2022 in response to a rise in violence against health care providers during the pandemic. Sen. Bill Wheat (R-Ponchatula), a veterinarian, testified that he received threats while Gov.
Home builders are struggling to add new homes amidst tariffs and economic uncertainty

2 weeks ago | wrkf.org | Laurel Wamsley |Scott Simon

Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S.