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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more
Episodes
- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
BONUS: Are 'likes' destroying America's kids?
Likes are affecting the mental health of America's kids more than anyone had previously realized as countries across Europe begin bans on social media for…
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Full Show 8-4-26: Cleaning catch basins, Saints training camp nuggets, and more
* Some New Orleanians are cleaning neighborhood catch basins themselves * The Saints defense has been getting the better of the offense * What to watch as LSU…
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Hour 4: How much do you help your kids with tasks and other things?
* How big of a problem is “overparenting?” How much do you help your kids and manage their time? We’ll talk to our friend Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: A massive spaceport in Louisiana?
* LSU football starts fall practice this week. We’ll get a rundown on the Tigers from WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. * SpaceX is planning a massive spaceport…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: What we've learned at Saints training camp
* We’ll get another Saints training camp update with WWL sports director Steve Geller. Who has stood out to him so far? What was the first practice in pads…
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Hour 1: Some good and bad mosquito news
* Do all the pesky bugs in our area love the heat we’ve gotten recently? What about mosquitoes and the recent rain? We’ll talk with LSU entomologist Aaron…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSometimes parents can do too much: what to know about overparenting
How big of a problem is “overparenting?” How much do you help your kids and manage their time? We’ll talk to our friend Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical…
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Jefferson Parish wants to build a big, new aquatic center. Here are the details
Jefferson Parish wants to build a $70 million aquatic center at the Hope Haven property. We get the details from Councilmember Deano Bonano.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat to watch as LSU football starts fall practice
LSU football starts fall practice this week. We get a rundown on the Tigers from WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSpaceX has plans for a massive spaceport in Louisiana. Here's what you need to know
SpaceX is planning a massive spaceport here in Louisiana. We get all the details from Stephanie Riegel, a business writer for the Times Picayune.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe defense has been getting the better of the offense at Saints training camp
We get another Saints training camp update with WWL sports director Steve Geller. Who has stood out to him so far? What was the first practice in pads like?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSome New Orleanians are taking it into their own hands to clean catch basins
Many New Orleanians are taking it upon themselves to clean catch basins in their neighborhoods because they’re tired of waiting for the city and Sewerage and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAll this heat brings us some good and bad news with mosquitoes
Do all the pesky bugs in our area love the heat we’ve gotten recently? What about mosquitoes and the recent rain? We talk with Aaron Ashbrook, assistant…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCongress has a lot to do...but they want to go home for recess
The Senate is set to go into recess this week. What’s still left on their plate? We’ll break it down with Andy Smith, Director of the University New Hampshire…
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BONUS: Wine may taste better than ever this summer and here's why
Bay Area wine harvest is happening earlier than it has in decades, and this harvest could mean the best wine in a long time. Plus, digital driver’s licenses…
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Full Show 8-3-26: A surprise Saints retirement, helping crime survivors, and more
* There was a surprising Saints retirement over the weekend * Navigating the aftermath of a violent crime can be difficult. This guide can help * Will the US…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: What to make of the back and forth in the Iran war
* We get the latest on the war with Iran and if we’re any closer to a peace deal with Middle East expert Lindsay Cohn. * Louisiana ranks as the 3rd highest for…
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Hour 3: How violent crime survivors can get help
* The New Orleans Crime Survivors Guide has been around since 2009, helping those impacted by crime navigate the aftermath. We’ll talk with Rose Preston and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Saints training camp standouts
* Getting a Saints training camp update with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak. Who’s stood out so far? * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Another funding fight for the government?
* Government funding runs out at the end of September, which seems like a lot of time; but Congress will be in recess for most of August. Will there be a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy food insecurity is such a big problem in Louisiana
Louisiana ranks as the 3rd highest for food insecurity among adults in the country. We talk with Michael Williamson, CEO of the United Way of Southeast…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill the US or Iran blink first?
We get the latest on the war with Iran and if we’re any closer to a peace deal with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLouisiana THC beverage businesses could be crushed by a federal law. Here's what to know
Last year, Congress passed a ban on hemp products that could kill some local businesses, and it could crush some Louisiana businesses soon if it doesn’t…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat's stood out from Saints training camp so far?
We get a Saints training camp update with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak. Who’s stood out so far?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNavigating the aftermath of a violent crime can be difficult. This guide helps survivors
The New Orleans Crime Survivors Guide has been around since 2009, helping those impacted by violent crime navigate the aftermath. We talk with Rose Preston and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: The Fed, Treasury yields, and what you need to understand
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe cyclosporiasis outbreak keeps growing. Here's what to know
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Louisiana keeps growing. We get the latest on the outbreak in the state and across the nation with Dr. Fred Lopez…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill we have another government funding fight soon?
Government funding runs out at the end of September, which seems like a lot of time; but Congress will be in recess for most of August. Will there be a…
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TRUE CRIME EXCLUSIVE PART 2: Diving into the Samantha Wohlford murder case with 'Influencers Who Kill' author Madison Salters
This is a true crime exclusive interview from the On Deadline podcast. Host Lauren Barry talks author and journalist Madison Salters, author of Influencers Who…
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TRUE CRIME EXCLUSIVE PART 1: Discussing the Yuka Takaoka and Snow the Salt Queen cases with 'Influencers Who Kill' author Madison Salters
This is a true crime exclusive interview from the On Deadline podcast. Host Lauren Barry talks author and journalist Madison Salters, author of Influencers Who…
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OFFBITES: Sports jersey controversy and a VIP tour of the Pittock Mansion
In this episode, we’re going to hear about why sports fans – football fans in particular – have such strong reactions when their teams change up their…
- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
OFFBITES: Critters that glow in the dark and a bowling prodigy smashes records
This week, we’re looking into animals that secretly glow in the dark and a bowling prodigy that’s smashing records and wowing veteran players at alleys across…
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TRUE CRIME EXCLUSIVE FULL SHOW: The dark world of ‘Influencers Who Kill’ with author Madison Salters
This is a true crime exclusive interview from the On Deadline podcast. Host Lauren Barry talks author and journalist Madison Salters, author of Influencers Who…
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BONUS: Glow-in-the-dark critters, a bowling prodigy, sports jersey emotions and the Pittock Mansion
This week, we’re looking into animals that secretly glow in the dark and a bowling prodigy that’s smashing records and wowing veteran players at alleys across…
- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Full Show 7-31-26: Restaurant recs, Saints updates, important allergy info, and more
* Check out these great COOLinary options * Chris Olave: a big time deal for a big time wide receiver * Everything a parent needs to know about food allergies…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: COOLinary deals, Ladies Night fun, and more
* COOLinary: take advantage of some of the great offers to try different restaurants and bars * Osteria Lupa for some Italian cuisine * Pulcinella: Sicilian…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: What you need to know about food allergies
* School will be starting back up soon...and it’s important to have a grasp on food allergies for your kids. We’ll go over what you need to know and how to be…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Chris Olave extension, Saints training camp updates, and more
* Mike Hoss dives into Chris Olave's extension, Bryan Bresee's injury, and more training camp news * We get an update on how the efforts to combat homelessness…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: How do you find your news?
* More Americans have been getting news from social media like YouTube and Instagram, and more on the left and the right want news that’s to the left or to the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerEverything a parent needs to know about food allergies and their kids
School will be starting back up soon...and it’s important to have a grasp on food allergies for your kids. We go over what you need to know and how to be…
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COOLinary starts Saturday! Here are the details
We’ll get a rundown on how to take advantage of some great dining deals with Mary Beth Romig, Associate Vice President of Public Relations for New Orleans &…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLooking for something paranormal and spooky? Check out ParaCon
Are you interested in the paranormal and the spooky? We’ll get all the details on ParaCon, a convention for all things paranormal going on this weekend in New…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerChris Olave: a big time deal for a big time wide receiver
Chris Olave agreed to a big extension with the Saints. We get the details on that and get a training camp update with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow is the fight against homelessness in New Orleans going?
We get an update on how the efforts to combat homelessness around the New Orleans area are going, particularly with all this heat we’ve been getting. Joe…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerShould politicians be signing NDAs for economic development talks?
More and more state officials and politicians have signed NDAs amid economic development talks…but some are backing out now. Is it a good practice to land…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhere do you get your news?
More Americans have been getting news from social media like YouTube and Instagram, and more on the left and the right want news that’s to the left or to the…
- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
BONUS: Fauci's 'secret diary': Senate grilling goes nowhere, but can they force him to talk Wuhan Lab?
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, but Rand Paul is threatening him with arrest. Who will win? Plus, we learn the silver…
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Hour 4: Looking for something to do this weekend? Check these out
* What’s going on this weekend? We’ll go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Changes coming to the Sewerage and Water Board
* New Orleans Councilmember JP Morrell says changes are coming to the Sewerage and Water Board * Phishing, spoofing…malvertising? The list of ways bad actors…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: The Saints defense potentially suffered a big time injury
* Saints defensive linemen Bryan Bresee has reportedly torn his ACL and will likely miss the 2026 season. We’ll talk to Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic surgeon…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Why grocery prices don't come down
* Grocery prices have skyrocketed in recent years…will they ever come down? About half of Americans are stressed about the costs. Are you? We’ll talk with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhere y'at this weekend: White Linen Night, COOLinary, Paracon, and more
What’s going on this weekend? We go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine, and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerArtificial intelligence can be complicated to understand. Here's what to know
Open source AI? A government ethics panel? Rogue hacking? Artificial intelligence has been all over the news. We explain what’s going on with Andrew Schwarz…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJP Morrell is promising changes with the Sewerage & Water Board
The New Orleans City Council will soon have more control over the Sewerage and Water Board. Council President JP Morrell says changes are coming.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHere's how to spot and avoid online scams
Phishing, spoofing…malvertising? The list of ways bad actors try to steal your info online is a long one. We’ll go over some of most common ones and how AI is…
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Kenner Police are hosting a surplus auction. Here are the details
The Kenner Police Department is holding a public auction on Thursday (today) for retired police cars, surplus equipment, and more. We get the details from…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBryan Bresee could miss the whole season. Who needs to step up in his absence?
We break down the impact of Bryan Bresee’s injury on the Saints defense, go over who will need to step up, and get a training camp update with WWL Saints…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat IS an ACL injury? How long does it take to come back from?
Saints defensive linemen Bryan Bresee has reportedly torn his ACL and will likely miss the 2026 season. We talk to Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic surgeon with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMake sure you're keeping yourself AND your animals cool with this heat
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about staying cool with the excessive heat, screwworms, and…