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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 TuckerNew Orleans has made huge strides on crime. Here's how
Violent crime in New Orleans has dropped dramatically over the past four years. How did we do it? What’s working, and what could we do to make things even…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFewer Americans feel patriotic. Why?
A new poll finds fewer people say they're proud to be American. What’s driving the change…and why are so many people feeling differently about the country we…
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Full Show 6-29-26: Uneven recovery for New Orleans, pumping & drainage concerns, and the Senate race is set
* Here's the good and bad news of the economic recovery since Katrina * Here's how Julia Letlow comfortably beat John Fleming * Kenner wants more pumping…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Questions about the Iran war and questions about data centers
* Strategically speaking, who's winning the Iran war? * Governor Landry signed an executive order to protect Louisiana ratepayers from increases over data…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Why was turnout so low in Saturday's elections?
* Recapping the results of the Senate runoff races and what comes next * A leaked report claims chaos and dysfunction at the Southeast Flood Protection…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Investing now will help you in the future
* Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust * Heavy rains from Arthur overwhelmed Kenner’s pumping…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Uneven recovery in metro New Orleans
* We’ll spend a little time with Mike Detillier recapping the Manning Passing Academy and getting some updates on the Saints and Tigers. * It’s been an uneven…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill data centers cost Louisianans money?
Governor Landry signed an executive order to protect Louisiana ratepayers from increases due to data centers. Will it work? Public Service Commissioner Davante…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMore strikes, more peace talks promised: where things with Iran stand
Strikes continue back and forth in the Iran war. Is there still a ceasefire? Are we any closer to a real peace deal? Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at…
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Chaos and dysfunction at a local levee board. Here's what to know
A leaked report claims chaos and dysfunction at the Southeast Flood Protection Authority as the police chief is fired. What the heck is going on? We talk to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHere's how Julia Letlow comfortably beat John Fleming
Julia Letlow pulled off a comfortable victory against John Fleming, and she'll take on Democratic candidate Jamie Davis in November. Pearson Cross, Professor…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: Investing even a little money every month in a mutual will pay off down the line
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerKenner wants more pumping, drainage capacity. Here's what to know
Heavy rains from Arthur overwhelmed Kenner’s pumping and drainage system. We talk with Mayor Michael Glaser about what happened and the need to increase…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHere's the good and bad news of the economic recovery since Katrina
It’s been an uneven recovery for the New Orleans metro area in the two decades since Hurricane Katrina, according to a new report. We break it down with Stacey…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerA star-studded Manning Passing Academy offered a glimpse of the QB future
WWL was out at the Manning Passing Academy over the week, and Mike Detillier got a look at some of the high school and college QBs of the future. Here's what…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A befuddling manhunt and a new revelation in the Nancy Guthrie case
In this episode, we'll learn about a befuddling manhunt conducted in Kansas City – after the dead body of the man authorities were looking for was sniffed out…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A 1920s murder mystery, another murder linked to the Zizians and more
This week, we’ll hear about one journalist’s investigation into a century-old murder case that still haunts her home town. We'll also check in on quick crime…
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Full Show 6-26-26: Dining around New Orleans, crawfish help, and making the city more attractive
* Two Sisters in Treme: Southern, soul food with a great story * Why this hotel project is big news for New Orleans and our economy * Troy Carter has a plan to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: Comfort food and Michelin star dining
* Two Sisters in Treme: Southern, soul food with a great story * Saint-Germain: One of three restaurants in New Orleans with a Michelin star. Don’t miss this…
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Hour 3: The Supreme Court's busy day, Team USA's path, and a local on the Pels
* Gun control, immigration, and weedkiller: it was a busy day for the Supreme Court. * The Pelicans drafted a New Orleans native and St. Aug grad in the second…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Boosting New Orleans and solving a crawfish crisis
* The proposed 27 story Omni Hotel scored a big win with the City Council this week. We’ll talk to Jim Cook, the president and CEO of the Convention Center…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Voting bills and weekend elections
* President Trump is renewing his push for the SAVE Act. We’ll go over what that is and what it would do if passed with political scientist Todd Belt. * The…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Pelicans drafted a New Orleans native! What to know about Jaron Pierre
The Pelicans drafted a New Orleans native and St. Aug grad in the second round, Jaron Pierre. We break down the pick with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTeam USA has a good path in the World Cup
The US lost to Turkey, but their next opponent was already locked in: Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stephen Rea, local writer and author of Finn McCool’s Football…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerGuns, weedkiller, and immigration: what to know about some Supreme Court rulings
It was a busy day for the Supreme Court. We'll break down the rulings with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTroy Carter has a plan to help crawfish farmers. Here's how
Congressman Troy Carter has introduced a bipartisan bill to try and fix the crawfish labor crisis. We’ll get the details from him on that, what's going on in…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy this hotel project is big news for New Orleans and our economy
The proposed 27 story Omni Hotel scored a big win with the City Council this week. We talk to Jim Cook, the president and CEO of the Convention Center, about…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIn a low turnout election, does John Fleming or Julia Letlow have the advantage?
The Senate runoff elections are this Saturday. Who’s got the lead? We’ll break it down with Pearson Cross, a professor of political science at ULM
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat is the SAVE Act, and why is President Trump pushing so hard for it?
President Trump is renewing his push for the SAVE Act. We’ll go over what that is and what it would do if passed with Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the…
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BONUS: Trump draws GOP ire by refusing so sign bipartisan housing bill, then scuffles with Republican senator - plus travel tips for Europe and the Midwest
President Donald Trump is suddenly sparring with members of his own party over Iran and a bipartisan housing bill. We break that down, plus the latest rules on…
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Full Show 6-25-26: S&WB questions, helping veterans, Randy Smith saga, and more
* JP Morrell: S&WB is once again blaming others, not themselves * Randy Smith resigned. Here's what happened and what comes next * PTSD is all too common among…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Building good habits and the dangers of raw milk
* Why is it so hard to break bad habits...and establish good ones? What's one you would like to change? We get some tips on how to do it with Dr. Judy Ho, a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Sewerage and Water Board issues and major renovations for Charity Hospital
* Tulane recently announced major plans to transform the old Charity Hospital into a national bioscience hub. We’ll get all the details from Tulane president…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy raw milk can be so dangerous
At least 11 people in Louisiana have gotten sick from drinking raw milk in just the last two months, with two of them needing to be hospitalized. We’ll talk…
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Hour 2: Helping hurting French Quarter businesses and helping hurting veterans
* Many veterans struggle with symptoms of PTSD. Is enough being done to help them? What are some of the treatments available? * New Orleans will launch a grant…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow do you break bad habits? Here are some tips
Why is it so hard to break bad habits...and establish good ones? What's one you would like to change? We get some tips on how to do it with Dr. Judy Ho, a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: The Randy Smith saga and raw milk craziness
* St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith pleaded guilty and resigned. We’ll spend some time with WWL news director Dave Cohen go over the whole saga and what…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJP Morrell: The Sewerage & Water Board is once again blaming others, not themselves
What happened with the Sewerage and Water Board’s new substation during Arthur? We check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about what we know.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCharity Hospital is getting a major transformation. Here's everything to know
Tulane recently announced major plans to transform the old Charity Hospital into a national bioscience hub. We get all the details from Tulane president…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHelp is on the way to help French Quarter businesses. Here's what to know
New Orleans will launch a grant program to help businesses hurt by the ongoing French Quarter construction. We get the details from Councilmember Freddie King.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPTSD is all too common among veterans. Here's what's being done to help
Many veterans struggle with symptoms of PTSD. Is enough being done to help them? What are some of the treatments available? John Eaton, Vice President for…
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Authentic Louisiana brown shrimp can't be beat
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about the dangers of raw milk, why Louisiana shrimp is so…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerRandy Smith resigned. Here's what happened and what comes next
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith pleaded guilty and resigned. We’ll spend some time with WWL news director Dave Cohen go over the whole saga and what…
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BONUS: Mamdani as kingmaker: Is there a Seismic shift in American politics?
The "Mamdani Effect" was in full force during this week's primaries -- Does it mean a larger shift in American politics? We dive into that and into how…
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Hour 4: Voting because you dislike the other party
* Why do Republicans and Democrats keep voting for candidates with scandals? It’s all about how much they dislike they other party. We’ll break it down * How…
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Hour 3: A possible candidate if Sheriff Randy Smith resigns?
* If Randy Smith resigns, could former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas run for St. Tammany Parish sheriff? * The federal government recently ordered a private company…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: State of the Senate race and summer job woes
* Julia Letlow has been considered the frontrunner in the Republican Senate primary, but could a low turnout election shake things up? * Did you have a summer…
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Hour 1: Rising healthcare costs and how a third party could get some influence
* Fewer than half of Americans say they can afford healthcare. Could you afford getting hit with a big medical bill? Why are costs so high? * Almost two-thirds…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre we seeing more tornadoes in our area?
How difficult is it to forecast a tornado? What goes into issuing a warning and getting that information out there? We’ll talk with WWL Louisiana meteorologist…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy do people keep voting for scandal-plagued candidates?
Why do Republicans and Democrats keep voting for candidates with scandals? It’s all about how much they dislike they other party. We’ll break it down with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerA national security threat from an AI model? Here's what to know
The federal government recently ordered a private company to suspend access to one of its AI models over national security concerns? What? We’ll go over what…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIf Randy Smith resigns, could former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas run for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff??
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith could reportedly resign imminently. If he does, would former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas, a St. Tammany resident, run for…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe summer job market for teens is historically bad. This is why
Did you have a summer job when you were in high school? Today’s teens are having a hard time finding ones this year. We’ll break it down with Sam DeMase…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Republican Senate runoff race could be closer than some think
Julia Letlow has been considered the frontrunner in the Republican Senate primary, but could a low turnout election shake things up? Tyler Bridges, chief…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerEver wonder why healthcare costs so much? Here's why
Fewer than half of Americans say they can afford healthcare. Could you afford getting hit with a big medical bill? Why are costs so high? Zack Cooper…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIt's hard for a third party to gain traction. Here's why one to do it
Almost two-thirds of Americans say a third party is needed…but it’s tough for one to get going. Could third parties gain traction by running as Republicans or…
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BONUS: 'It'll take a lot to recover from higher prices:' false promises and confusion over end of war in Iran
As the rhetoric keeps changing about what we were trying to do in Iran and whether it succeeded, some are at their breaking point, including farmers. WWL's…
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Hour 4: Saints breakdowns, lots of tornadoes, and Pelicans eying moves
* What the Voice of the Saints saw during OTAs and minicamp * The NBA draft starts Tuesday night, and the Pelicans don’t currently have a first round pick…