Luis Hernandez

Morning Edition Host The Public’s Radio

Luis helms the morning lineup. He is a 20-year public radio veteran, having joined The Public’s Radio in 2022. That journey has taken him from the land of Gators at the University of Florida to WGCU in Fort Myers to KNPR in Las Vegas and then to WLRN in Miami.

Luis sees himself as a journalist and an entertainer, which is what drives him every morning—bringing more local news to the listeners and doing it in an interesting and sometimes fun way.

He also co-hosts Artscape and hosts The Weekly Catch. In his spare time, Luis is working on a couple of novels, a couple of podcasts and is getting back into painting.

lhernandez@ripr.org

Recently published
Bryan Jones, president of the Rhode Island FFA Association, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, says local farmers are struggling with the high cost of land and a lack of legislative support
For North Providence history teacher Tina O’Brien, studying the past makes ‘you feel more connected to the world around you’
J. Timmons Roberts led work documenting the connections between the fossil fuel industry and groups opposed to offshore wind farms
Riders and transit activists say that the cuts will ultimately undermine bus service in the state and lead to even lower ridership
What started as a grassroots art fair is now a growing celebration of local creativity—featuring live performances, interactive murals, and a welcoming space for artists and families alike