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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
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Hour 3: Spotting real deals and avoiding scams
* Amazon Prime Day starts today, and it kicks off a whole week of sales from a number of sites. So what are the best deals? How do you spot what’s real savings…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Rethinking education funding and big renovations in Jefferson Parish
* A court ruling has temporarily blocked Gov. Landry’s plan to cut the MFP to fund teacher pay. What will state lawmakers do ahead of the Tuesday afternoon…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerKickers, Cam, and minicamp: the Voice of the Saints gives his thoughts
The Saints are down with OTAs and minicamp. Here's what the Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints, saw.
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Hour 1: Teacher pay in jeopardy and a prosecutor scandal
* Louisiana teachers want their pay to be protected…but they don’t support Governor Landry’s plan to cut the MFP to fund it. * Could a scandal involving a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould the Pelicans make a move to get back a first round pick this year?
The NBA draft starts Tuesday night, and the Pelicans don’t currently have a first round pick. Could that change? What about all the Trey Murphy trade talk?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLooking for real online shopping deals this week? Here's how to spot them
Amazon Prime Day starts today, and it kicks off a whole week of sales from a number of sites. So what are the best deals? How do you spot what’s real savings…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHere's how to avoid getting scammed when getting your home repaired
If your home or property suffers damage during a storm or you’re just looking to upgrade or fix some stuff, making sure the work gets done right can be…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerA car wreck at the Causeway toll plaza. Here's what happened
A suspected drunk driver crashed at the Causeway toll plaza. We get an update on what happened with Carlton Dufrechou, general manager of the Causeway.
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The Shrine on Airline is getting some big renovations. Here's why that's important
The Shrine on Airline has been getting some major renovations. We get the latest on that, if a new sports franchise could be coming, and how development around…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDo we need to dramatically rethink how we fund education in Louisiana?
A court ruling has temporarily blocked Gov. Landry’s plan to cut the MFP to fund teacher pay. What will state lawmakers do ahead of the Tuesday afternoon…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow do Louisiana teachers feels about Gov. Landry's teacher pay plan?
Louisiana teachers want their pay to be protected…but they don’t support Governor Landry’s plan to cut the MFP to fund it. We go over it with Larry Carter, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy a prosecutor's scandal shouldn't impact the LaToya Cantrell case
Could a scandal involving a federal prosecutor impact the LaToya Cantrell case? We break down what’s going on and what might happen with Loyola law professor…
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BONUS: Many Americans may be looking for a new job this year and here's why
New jobs data shows a very interesting trend for the rest of 2026. Plus, we dive into how Ukraine is using drones to level the playing field with Russia and…
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Full Show 6-22-26: Paying teachers, understanding diabetes, Senate battles, and more
* What is the MFP, and why does Gov. Landry want to cut it? * Julia Letlow vs. John Fleming: who has the lead? * What you need to know about diabetes and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWould this Congressional bill fix college sports?
A Senate committee moved forward a bill that could reshape college athletics. Could it actually pass? What would it do? We’ll go over it with Matt Brown…
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Hour 3: Understanding diabetes and celebrating Team USA
* Over 14% of Louisianans have diabetes, higher than the national average. So what actually is diabetes? How does it impact us? How do we treat it? We’ll go…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Hackers in your living room and Iran's nuclear program
* Bank On It: Hackers could have a backdoor into your info through your living room * What’s the state of Iran’s nuclear program now compared to what it was…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Louisiana's next senator and funding education
* The Senate runoff election is almost here. Who’s got the lead: Julia Letlow or John Fleming? We’ll get the state of the race * Governor Landry wants to make…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat's next for Team USA after another World Cup win?
Team USA had another big win at the World Cup, this time against Australia! We break it down, and go over what's next for the US, with Stephen Rea, local…
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A new stadium in the 9th Ward?
Groundbreaking on a new stadium in the 9th Ward. We get the details from Arnie Fielkow, Chairman of 9th Ward Stadium, Inc.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about diabetes and prediabetes
Over 14% of Louisianans have diabetes, higher than the national average. So what actually is diabetes? How does it impact us? How do we treat it? We’ll go over…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: The backdoor hackers have in your living room
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat's the state of Iran's nuclear program now?
What’s the state of Iran’s nuclear program now compared to what it was before the war? What is the IAEA, and what are they doing? We talk to Daryl Kimball, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat is the MFP, and why does Gov. Landry want to cut it?
Governor Landry wants to make a cut to the Minimum Foundation Program to help fund raises for teachers. So what does that actually mean? We break it down with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJulia Letlow vs. John Fleming: who has the lead?
The Senate runoff election is almost here. Who’s got the lead: Julia Letlow or John Fleming? We’ll get the state of the race from Robert Hogan, Professor and…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Updates to the Slavemaster, Beast, Gilgo Beach, and Joel the Ripper serial killer cases
In this episode, we’re going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the case of Keith Gibson (who called himself "the Beast") in Philadelphia, the…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new twist in the Mangione case, jury selection for the Tops mass shooting trial and more
In this episode, we’ll cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms over the past two weeks. These include jury…
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OFFBITES: Termites take over Anne Rice's old estate and an all-women air race takes flight
We’ll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that’s soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from…
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OFFBITES: Texas full of Brits for the World Cup and how to save a baby eagle
We’ve got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a baby Eagle recovering from a dangerous…
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Serial killer updates, a new twist in the Luigi Mangione trial and more
In this episode, we’re going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the Keith Gibson case in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach killer in New York and…
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BONUS: Brits in cowboy hats, saving an eaglet, termites take over vampire estate and a cross-country air race
This week… is all about flying. First, we’ve got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Winners and losers in the Iran peace deal
* The US released the details of the peace agreement with Iran. Are things better than they were before the war? We’ll break it down with Middle East expert…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: Poboys, dives, and dining for dad
* MaMou - a fine dining French Bistro for the epicurious * Cozy with elegant dining. The food is special, and the wine list is amazing * Craving a poboy? *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What happened with Arthur and what's happening with the Strait of Hormuz
* Iran won’t be allowed to charge fees on ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz for two months…but what happens if they started to do that after? How…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: USA! USA! USA!
* The US takes on Australia in the World Cup. We’ll go live to Los Angeles and talk with Stephen Rea, a local soccer expert and author of Finn McCool’s…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill the US take care of business against Australia?
The US takes on Australia in the World Cup. We’ll go live to Los Angeles and talk with Stephen Rea, a local soccer expert and author of Finn McCool’s Football…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy cleaning your air ducts is so important
Could bug droppings and detritus be irritating your allergies? It happens more than you think. We’ll talk with Marcus Heuchan from Gulf State Services about…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU football and baseball are making big moves
LSU baseball has been making moves in the transfer portal, and Lane Kiffin and LSU football have been boosting their recruiting class. We’ll break it down with…
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How Jefferson Parish fared in Arthur
Raymond Guedry, Director of Emergency Management for Jefferson Parish, joins Tommy to discuss the impacts of Arthur and how the parish handled it.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWho came out ahead with the Iran peace deal?
The US released the details of the peace agreement with Iran. Are things better than they were before the war? We’ll break it down with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTropical Storm Arthur's impact: rain, flooding, and tornadoes
How much rain did we get from Arthur? What do we know about the tornado activity? We recap what happened with Arthur with LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIf Iran started charging fees for the Strait of Hormuz, how would that impact the economy?
Iran won’t be allowed to charge fees on ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz for two months…but what happens if they started to do that after? How could…
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BONUS: Student loan rules about to change: here's what you need to know, plus Trump releases a gold phone, and a review of the Iran deal
We get the finer points of the Memo of Understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran, plus we discuss the massive lottery payout awaiting the next winner…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerGovernor Jeff Landry on Tropical Storm Arthur, Greenland
Jeff Landry relays the latest information on the Tropical Storm that resulted in tornadoes and flooding across Louisiana, and provides an update on his…
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Tropical Storm Weather Impact New Orleans Area: Hour Four
Officials from around the area joins us to give us an update from the impact of the tropical weather.
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Checking In With New Orleans Parish City Council
Aimee McCarron joins Tommy to talk about the impact of the tropical storm in the New Orleans area.
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Tropical Storm Weather Impact New Orleans Area: Hour Three
Officials around the state give us the latest from the impact of the tropical storm.
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Checking In With Kenner PD
Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley joins Tommy to talk about how the weather impact the surrounding area this morning.
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Checking In On Lafourche Parish
Mitch Orgeron joins Tommy to talk about the weather this morning impacted the surrounding area.
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Checking In With New Orleans Sewage and Water Board
Steven Giang joins Tommy to talk about how New Orleans handled the tropical weather this morning.
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Checking In With Jefferson Parish On Tropical Weather
Raymond Guedry joins Tommy to talk about how the weather has impacted Jefferson Parish this morning.
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Tropical Storm Weather Impacts New Orleans Area: Hour Two
Updates from officials around the area on the tropical storm weather that passed through the area.
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Checking In With Terrebonne Parish
Jason W. Bergeron joins Tommy to give us an update on the tropical storm weather that came through the area.
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Checking In With St Tammany Parish
Michael Vinsanau joins Tommy to give us an update on St Tammany and how the tropical weather has impacted the area.
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Saints Report To Mandatory Minicamp
Steve Geller joins Tommy to talk about what he saw from practice in the first day of Saints minicamp.
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Tropical Storm Impacts New Orleans Area: Hour One
Tropical storm weather impacts the New Orleans and we give you the latest updates on the weather.
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Weather Impacts Causeway Commute
Carlton Dufrechou joins us to talk about how the weather is impacting the opening of the Causeway.
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There's been severe weather all over thanks to Arthur. Here's what to know
Brig. General Jason Mahfouz, the director of GOHSEP, joins us with the latest.
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BONUS: Report: Shocking number of teens 'dating' an AI chatbot - is a social media ban for kids the answer?
A new report that outlines exactly how many teens say they're dating at AI chatbot underscores the isolation today's youth experience in a digital world. We…