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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 TuckerHour 4: How pumped are you that Cam Jordan is back with the Saints?
* Cam Jordan is re-signing with the Saints! We break down that move and recap how the first day of minicamp went with Mike Detillier. * There’s still time to…
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Hour 3: Gas prices, fumigating termites, and getting ready for the rain
* We'll 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. * A New…
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Hour 1: Tropical weather incoming and midterm battles
* We’ll bring you the latest on the tropical system heading our way as it looks to become the first named storm of the hurricane season * We’ll get another…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy fortified roofs are so much better for storms
There’s still time to sign up for the fortified roofs lottery…and some New Orleans residents could get extra help. We’ll get the details from William Stoudt…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCam Jordan is back! And other Saints nuggets
Cam Jordan is re-signing with the Saints! We’ll break down that move and recap how the first day of minicamp went with Mike Detillier.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow are gas prices reacting to the Iran peace news?
We'll 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 TuckerA termite fumigation so massive it needed special equipment? Here's what happened
A New Orleans landmark needed a massive termite fumigation. We’ll get the details on the effort it took and talk about all the different pests we see this time…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTropical weather is coming. Here's what to know in Plaquemines Parish
What people in Plaquemines Parish need to know with the incoming tropical weather. Parish President Keith Hinkley joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe French Quarter construction delays are killing businesses
The slow pace of construction in the French Quarter has been hurting businesses. We’ll talk to Councilmember Freddie King about what he’s hearing, from the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSt. Charles Parish is prepping for the tropical weather. This is what you should do
Tommy talks with Matt Jewell, President of St. Charles Parish, about the incoming rain, how the parish has prepared, and what residents need to know and do.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJefferson Parish is getting ready for tropical weather. Here's what to know
Tommy talks with Raymond Guedry, Director of Emergency Management for Jefferson Parish, about the incoming rain, how the parish has prepared, and what resident…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPotential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring us rain. Here's the latest
We get te latest on the tropical system heading our way and what kind of weather we can expect. Barry Keim, LSU Health climatologist, joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat will control of Congress come down to?
We’ll get another update on the race to control Congress and how the midterms are shaping up with Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science at…
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BONUS: 'Could've been catastrophic:' How a parent and joint task force stopped a White House attack
Get the latest on how an alleged terror plot tied to the UFC fight on the White House lawn was discovered and stopped. Plus, the president of MIT argues that…
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Full Show 6-16-26: Will the S&WB improve? Will Cam Jordan be a Saint this season? What's up with the peace deal?
* Will Cam Jordan be a Saints this coming season? * Evolution to revolution: reforming and fixing the Sewerage & Water Board * What did the US get out of the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Answering Saints questions and learning how social media affects us
* Saints OTAs are over with, and mandatory minicamp starts. We’ll break down how the Black and Gold are looking with Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak. * The…
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Hour 3: Reforming the Sewerage & Water Board and monitoring some weather in St. Tammany
* Mayor Moreno’s new PUMPS task force on the Sewerage and Water Board starts meeting this week to work on changes and reforms. We’ll get into it with…
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Hour 2: Fixing lead pipes and understanding the Iran peace situation
* Should New Orleans be allowed to use federal dollars to help replace more lead pipes? We’ll talk to State Senator Royce Duplessis about the problem and why…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Will the Iran war change the oil and gas industry permanently?
* How is the oil and gas industry reacting to the peace news? How long will it be before WE see any changes? We’ll talk with Greg Upton, from LSU’s Energy…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerShould social media be banned for kids?
The United Kingdom is banning social media for children under the age of 16. How exactly does social media impact kids? We’ll find out what the research says
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill we find out if Cam Jordan will be a Saint this season this week?
Saints OTAs are over with, and mandatory minicamp starts. We’ll break down how the Black and Gold are looking and the latest on Cam Jordan, Taysom Hill, and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerEvolution to revolution: reforming and fixing the Sewerage & Water Board
Mayor Moreno’s new PUMPS task force on the Sewerage and Water Board starts meeting this week to work on changes and reforms. We get into it with Councilmember…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy New Orleans needs permission to use federal money to replace some lead pipes
Should New Orleans be allowed to use federal dollars to help replace more lead pipes? We’ll talk to State Senator Royce Duplessis about the problem and why…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat did the US get out of the Iran war and potential peace deal?
We're still waiting on the full details of the peace deal with Iran. Here's what we know and don't know. Aaron David Miller, a former State Department Middle…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow long will it take oil & gas to recover if the Iran peace deal holds?
How is the oil and gas industry reacting to the peace news? How long will it be before WE see any changes? We’ll talk with Greg Upton, from LSU’s Energy…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLouisiana has banned climate change lawsuits against energy companies. What does that mean?
Louisiana recently banned people from suing oil and gas companies over climate change. We’ll break down what’s going on with Mark Davis, a professor of…
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BONUS: Oil moves in minutes, gas moves in weeks:' what to expect after the Iran deal - plus is it really a ceasefire or just a pause?
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran and while some are jumping for joy, others are tempered and wondering if it's actually a ceasefire or just a…
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Full Show 6-16-26: How do you identify politcally? Do we have a peace deal? And more
* Republican? Democrat? Why do you identify the way you do politically? * We reportedly have a peace deal with Iran! So what do we actually know about it? *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Peace agreements and development disagreements
* Is the Six Flags redevelopment in trouble? There’s some disagreement over the lease. We’ll talk with Ben Myers, a reporter for The Times Picayune, about…
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Hour 3: Controversy in St. Bernard Parish and World Cup fever
* A St. Bernard woman is facing a charge of cruelty to animals after dozens and dozens of dogs, cats, and others were removed from her property. We’ll get the…
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Hour 2: Good news for the economy and how to keep people from leaving Louisiana
* Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust * Louisiana has been losing population. How do we…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: How we identify politically and how LSU is rebuilding
* Is “Republican or Democrat” or “left or right” an accurate way of describing how people vote? We’ll break down a new way that tries to dive a little deeper *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe US and Iran have a peace deal. Will it actually go through?
The US and Iran have agreed to a peace deal. Here's what we know...and don't know about it. Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of…
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Is the Six Flags development in trouble?
Is the Six Flags redevelopment in trouble? There’s some disagreement over the lease. We talk with Ben Myers, a reporter for The Times Picayune, about what’s…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe US got off to a hot start in the World Cup. Here's what to know
The US cruised to victory in their first World Cup match. We break it down and take a look at the excitement that's been going on around the country with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAnimal cruelty or animal rescue in St. Bernard?
A St. Bernard woman is facing a charge of cruelty to animals after dozens and dozens of dogs, cats, and others were removed from her property. We’ll get the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: Iran deal means good news for the markets, gas prices
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLouisiana is losing population. How do we fix that?
Louisiana has been losing population. How do we reverse it? A new report says we need to invest in healthcare services. We talk with Anita Raj, executive…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerRepublican? Democrat? Why do you identify the way you do politically?
Is “Republican or Democrat” or “left or right” an accurate way of describing how people vote? We’ll break down a new way that tries to dive a little deeper…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU baseball is making some big moves in the portal. Here's who they've added
LSU baseball continues to reshape the roster after a disappointing season. We break down the moves with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Killer Vance Boelter reveals 'chilling new details' about murders and attacks on Democrat lawmakers
In this episode, we're looking into the Vance Boelter trial in Minnesota. Boelter pleaded guilty this week to multiple charges related to stalking and killing…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: 'Raw emotion' unleashed at the Karmelo Anthony trial
We’ll unpack the trial of Karmelo Anthony, which concluded this week. Anthony, a 19-year-old who is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death at…
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OFFBITES: NYC's mystery sewer people and the woman who posed as an orphan to get adopted
We're going to the streets of New York City , where dangers lurk beneath pedestrians’ feet. We’ll also hear about an unsettling adoption scam involving a…
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OFFBITES: Funeral director makes urns 'fun' and a team goes to the bottom of Lake Superior looking for zombie fish
This week’s episode is taking us from a funeral home where people can get unique urns to the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a…
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BONUS: Wacky urns, the bottom of the Great Lakes, NYC’s sewer people and a freaky adoption scam
This week’s episode is taking us from the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a research expedition – to the streets of New York City and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Eating around New Orleans and World Cup excitement
* "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans food & restaurant scene underwritten by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean linens…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Vaping dangers and fortified roof boost
* The Louisiana Public Health Institute is hosting an event on Monday to address one of the most pressing health issues in the state: youth vaping. * New…
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Hour 2: Confusion over high water bills and a big vote over teacher pay
* Some Jefferson Parish residents have been complaining about what they say are abnormally high water bills. And Councilmember Jennifer Van Vrancken has filed…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBobby Hebert is pumped up for the World Cup. You should be too
We’ll spend some time with Bobby Hebert talking about the Saints and about the US kicking off the World Cup against Paraguay!
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Encouraging real estate news and understanding FISA
* Home sales were higher than expected in May, with some good news about first-time home buyers. We’ll break down the report with Ted Rossman, a senior…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: Neighborhood restaurants, Indian food, and much more
- Don’t be afraid to try some Indian street food at LUFU NOLA - Neighborhood restaurants are a treasure around the New Orleans area. Support yours. - Good…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerYouth vaping continues to be a huge issue in Louisiana
The Louisiana Public Health Institute is hosting an event on Monday to address one of the most pressing health issues in the state: youth vaping. We talk about…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNew Orleans will help some homeowners afford fortified roofs. What you need to know
New Orleans will be helping some homeowners cover the costs of getting a fortified roof. We get the details from Councilmember Matthew Willard.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHave you had high water bills in Jefferson Parish? You're not alone
Some Jefferson Parish residents have been complaining about what they say are abnormally high water bills. And Councilmember Jennifer Van Vrancken has filed a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLouisiana lawmakers face a big vote on teacher pay, education funding
Louisiana lawmakers have until 5pm on June 23 to vote on whether to move $168 million from public school operations to fund teacher pay stipends. We’ll go over…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat the heck is FISA? Here's everything you need to know
There’s a fight over FISA in Washington. So what the heck IS the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act? Why is it important? We sort it all out with Alex Joel…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMortgage rates are still pretty high...but we've been seeing some good news
Home sales were higher than expected in May, with some good news about first-time home buyers. We break down the report with Ted Rossman, a senior industry…
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BONUS: Something has to give! Teen takeovers explode across the US - plus scrambling to fill World Cup stadiums
Teen takeovers are already the bane of summer for law enforcement. But what's the answer. We dive in. And then there's a lesson in soccer for the World Cup and…