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How the End of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Affects KRVS

Status Report on Federal Funding

KRVS is making an urgent fundraising appeal to help offset proposed federal budget cuts to public broadcasting.

An Urgent Appeal From KRVS

Louisiana News

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WRKF

With SNAP funds halted, Baton Rouge food drives draw long car lines, early morning starts

Alex Cox

The constant back-and-forth with SNAP funds has left many worried that they won’t have enough food to eat. Now, various governmental and charitable organizations, like the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, are stepping up to meet the need.
Climate Central

A tool tracking billion dollar disasters is active again after being retired by Trump administration

Héctor Alejandro Arzate (KCUR)

Louisiana is in the top four, costing more than $300 billion since 1980.
Nonprofit erases $150M in New Orleans medical debt, says it's 'Band-Aid' for real issue

Drew Hawkins

Undue Medical Debt partnered to pay off debts for more than 123,000 people across Orleans Parish. Now, the nonprofit warns that the issue could soon get worse.
Aubri Juhasz

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WWNO

LSU system sets July 1 deadline for UNO return, maps priorities

Aubri Juhasz

Lawmakers passed legislation in the spring to move UNO from the Louisiana University System back to the LSU system, where it had been from its founding until 2013.

Medicine Ball Caravan In-Studio Performances

Local Shows

Andrina Turenne LIVE on the Caravan!

Andrina Turenne (vocals and guitar) is taking a spin on the Caravan while on her South Louisiana tour! We are thrilled to have her back along with Trey Boudreaux (bass) & Jim Kolaceck (drums). Andrina's sound is one of a kind in culture and soul with strong vocalism in both the French and English languages. Listen in for more information of where she will be performing near you!

Local Shows

In the Studio: The Holiday Playgirls!

Local Shows

Reece Sullivan in the Studio!

Andrew Duhon LIVE in the Studio

NPR News

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James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97

Nell Greenfieldboyce

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
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NPR

As millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand

Tovia Smith

At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.

NPR News

Traveling soon? What the FAA's flight reductions could mean for you

Rachel Treisman

The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here's what to do if you're one of them.

60 Years of Radio Acadie - A KRVS Original Podcast

New episodes premiere weekly during the Zydeco Stomp and will air throughout the week during the news and other KRVS programs. They'll also be posted weekly here and on Spotify.