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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more
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WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: What to do this weekend
* 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…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: What to know about the cyclospora outbreak
* Have we been having more food safety issues recently? We spend some time with Darin Detwiler, an author and professor at Northeastern University, about food…
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Hour 2: Improving the Sewerage and Water Board
* Eugene Green on the S&WB: "The bottom line is they have to do better" * The Downtown Development District has launched “Activate Downtown,” a new program to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Term limits for Congress?
* From 1954 to 2026, the same South Carolina senate seat was held by just two people. Should Congress have term limits like the presidency does? * Talking with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhere y'at this weekend: burlesque, Creepy Fest, Tales of the Cocktail, 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 TuckerMid-way through July, what movies and shows are coming and going on streaming
What movies and shows will be leaving streaming in the final couple weeks of July? Which ones will be coming to streaming soon? We break it all down with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow is the food safety system supposed to work? How do they trace outbreaks?
Have we been having more food safety issues recently? We spend some time with Darin Detwiler, an author and professor at Northeastern University, about food…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerOil and gas prices are ticking back up with the ongoing Iran war
We get the latest on oil and gas prices and what we're paying at the pump with Patrick De Haan, the chief of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerEugene Green on the S&WB: "The bottom line is they have to do better"
We talk with Councilmember Eugene Green about the Blue Green Corridors project in Gentilly and about the Sewerage and Water Board's struggles.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe DDD has a plan to help fill vacant properties. Here are the details
The Downtown Development District has launched “Activate Downtown,” a new program to try and fill vacant properties around downtown New Orleans. We get the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIt's unfortunately perfect mosquito breeding weather
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about Louisiana watermelons, mosquitoes, and more.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerShould Congress have term limits?
From 1954 to 2026, the same South Carolina senate seat was held by just two people. Should Congress have term limits like the presidency does? Aaron Dusso…
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BONUS: Taco Bell eyed as health department zeroes in on diarrhea parasite, and unprecedented weather alert issued
What's causing the explosion of diarrhea across the U.S.? Bagged salad and Taco Bell are among the considerations, health department officials say. Plus, heat…
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Full Show 7-15-26: New Orleans vs. Louisiana, red meat allergies, good and bad economic news, and more
* Analyst: The partisan divide in Louisiana is greater than ever * An illness that makes you allergic to red meat? Here's what to know * Lots of good…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: More fighting between New Orleans and the state
* Governor Landry says “Louisiana will determine the fate of New Orleans.” Is this just the beginning of Baton Rouge wielding more power over the city? * We’re…
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Hour 3: Homicides in New Orleans creeping up...a trend or a blip?
* Murder has been on the decline in New Orleans, but we’ve seen a recent uptick over the last couple weeks. Is it just a blip? And is there more violence in…
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Hour 2: The good and bad news on Louisiana's economy
* Louisiana’s economy hit a milestone recently, hitting a record 2.01 million job. We’ll break down the good news...and some bad news...with Adam Knapp, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: The Wild West of college sports and money
* Ole Miss says they’re considering suing two former players who are now at LSU over contract buyouts. We’ll break down what’s going on and how these NIL…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThese are the biggest questions facing the Saints going into training camp
We’re just two weeks away from Saints training camp. What are the biggest questions facing the Black and Gold? We talk with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAnalyst: The partisan divide in Louisiana is greater than ever
Governor Landry says “Louisiana will determine the fate of New Orleans.” Is this just the beginning of Baton Rouge wielding more power over the city? Mike…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAn illness that makes you allergic to red meat? Here's what you need to know
An illness that makes you allergic to red meat? It’s spreading around the US. We’ll talk about alpha-gal syndrome with Dr. Markalain Dery, an infectious…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy proactive policing makes such a difference
Murder has been on the decline in New Orleans, but we’ve seen a recent uptick over the last couple weeks. Is it just a blip? And is there more violence in the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow important is New Orleans' economy to the rest of Louisiana?
How important is the New Orleans area to Louisiana’s economy? We take a look at how it’s changed and where things stand now with Stephen barnes, executive…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLots of good news...and some bad for Louisiana's economy. Here's what to know
Louisiana’s economy hit a milestone recently, hitting a record 2.01 million job. We break down the good news...and some bad news...with Adam Knapp, the CEO of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould Ole Miss sue two former players who are now on LSU's team?
Ole Miss says they’re considering suing two former players who are now at LSU over contract buyouts. We break down what’s going on and how these NIL contracts…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow is American manufacturing doing?
What’s the state of American manufacturing? Have tariffs helped bring industry and jobs back? We talk with Willy Shih, a Professor of Management Practice at…
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BONUS: ICE suspends vehicle stops after killing, FBI searches Lindsey Graham's house and another child dies in a hot car
The death of a Maine man changed policies for the Department of Homeland Security. We bring you the latest on that, plus why the FBI searched Sen. Lindsey…
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Full Show 7-14-26: S&WB failures, high housing costs, and New Orleans vs. the state
* JP Morrell: "Borderline incompetence" from the Sewerage & Water Board * Why is housing so expensive these days? * How pumping and drainage is supposed to…
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Hour 4: Why does housing cost so much these days?
* A major housing bill has become law. So what would it do? Will it help things? * A 3 year old child in Ponchatoula died after climbing into a car and being…
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Hour 3: Are there consequences for Sewerage & Water Board failures?
* We talk with Council President JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board’s struggles and what he’d like to see change come August 1st when the city gets…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: The chaos of NIL is hitting high school sports too
* NIL has dramatically impacted college sports…how is working in high school sports in the state? We’ll talk with coach JT Curtis about what he’s seen and what…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: New Orleans vs. Louisiana
* How bad are the tensions between New Orleans and the state? Could a face-to-face meeting between Governor Landry and Mayor Moreno solve things, or is the…
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker12 children have died this year from hot cars. Here's what to know
A 3 year old child in Ponchatoula died after climbing into a car and being unable to get out. We talk with Chloe Burke from Kids and Car Safety about the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy housing and home-buying is so expensive nowadays
A major housing bill has become law. So what would it do? Will it help things? Alex Schwartz, Professor Emeritus of Urban Policy at the New School, joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJP Morrell: "Borderline incompetence" from the Sewerage & Water Board
We talk with Council President JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board’s struggles and what he’d like to see change come August 1st when the city gets…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow pumping and drainage is supposed to work in New Orleans
We continue to discuss pumping failures during the flooding over the weekend and do a little Pumping and Drainage 101 with HJ Bosworth, an engineer and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould we get rid of Daylight Saving Time? Why do we have it in the first place?
Get rid of Daylight Saving Time? Get rid of Standard Time? Congress has considering both options. We spend a little time with Chad Orzel, a professor at Union…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow is NIL affecting high school sports in Louisiana?
NIL has dramatically impacted college sports…how is working in high school sports in the state? We talk with coach JT Curtis about what he’s seen and what the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJust how bad is the relationship between New Orleans and the state now?
How bad are the tensions between New Orleans and the state? Could a face-to-face meeting between Governor Landry and Mayor Moreno solve things, or is the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPresident Trump wants to get rid of the filibuster. What would that do?
President Trump wants the Senate to get rid of the filibuster. What kind of impact would that have? Are Senate Republicans likely to ignore the president on…
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BONUS: 'A very shrewd politician:' The Senate after Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: "Human error" at the Sewerage and Water Board
* What happened with flooding in parts of New Orleans over the weekend? * The ceasefire with Iran is over, but officials are working to get peace talks going…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: The politicization of the New Orleans criminal justice system
* Governor Landry took a shot at New Orleans as tensions between the city and state remain high. We talk to Rafael Goyeneche from the Metropolitan Crime…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Clearing catch basins and how your phone tracks you
* The Sewerage & Water Broads are helping clear catch basins * Bank On It: How your phone can affect your insurance premiums
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat happened with pumping and drainage on Saturday?
Heavy rains and "human error" played a part in street flooding in parts of New Orleans over the weekend. Randy Heyman, executive director of the Sewerage and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What went wrong this time with New Orleans flooding
* Heavy rain and pump failures caused flooding around New Orleans. "Human error" played a part. * How does Lindsey Graham's death impact the Senate?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre we back to the beginning with Iran on the war and peace negotiations?
The ceasefire with Iran is over, but officials are working to get peace talks going again. We get the latest on the war with Iran with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about cyclosporiasis, the explosive diarrhea illness going around
Cyclosporiasis has affected thousands across the US, including some people in Louisiana. What is it? How do we catch it? Dr. Fred Lopez, Professor of Medicine…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWatchdog: Liz Murrill indictment a "terrible misstep" for a purely political purpose
Governor Landry took a shot at New Orleans as tensions between the city and state remain high. We’ll talk to Rafael Goyeneche, president of the Metropolitan…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: How tracking on your phone can affect your insurance premiums
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 Sewerage & Water Broads are helping clear catch basins
Street flooding is an all too common occurrence in New Orleans, and it happened in parts of the city on Saturday. We talk with Mid-City resident Laura Yager…
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker"Human error" at the S&WB led to pumping issues on Saturday. What??
Heavy rain and pumping problems led to street flooding around New Orleans. What happened? Councilmember Aimee McCarron joins us to go over what we know and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow does Lindsey Graham's death affect the Senate?
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died over the weekend. Between his passing and Mitch McConnell's absence, how does that impact the Senate? Andy Smith…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: An Epstein survivor speaks out, student athletes worked to death and sextortion scams turn fatal
This week, we’re focusing on crimes that target children and adolescents, crimes that are often overlooked. These aren’t grizzly murder cases. They’re…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Charlie Kirk's alleged killer in court, the latest on the Lynette Hooker case and more
We have some quick true crime roundups, including an update in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, the Lynette Hooker disappearance, looking back at Philando…
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OFFBITES: Will AI kill the video game as we know it? Plus, beware of exploding sensory toys
We’re headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert…
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OFFBITES: Empire State daredevils and why you should go to Rocket City, USA
This week, we’re catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we’re headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very…
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Why are these crimes that target young victims sometimes overlooked?
This week, we’re focusing on crimes that target children and adolescents, crimes that are often overlooked. These aren’t grizzly murder cases. They’re…
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BONUS: Breaking down the Empire State stunt, Rocket City, why AI is ruining video games and exploding fidget toys
This week, we’re catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we’re headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very…