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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 Tucker
OFFBITES: Disc Golf World Championships and disappearing theaters
What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf?…
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BONUS: Exploring the backrooms, empty theaters, the psychology of fear and… professional disc golf
What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf?…
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Full Show 6-5-26: Randy Smith arrest, fighting fleas, and summertime fun
* What we know about St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith's arrest * How to keep your pets safe from the flea invasion this summer * Summer is the time to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Summertime is the best time to try new restaurants
* "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans food & restaurant scene underwritten by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean linens…
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Hour 3: Fighting fleas and summertime events for the whole family
* We talked about how to keep fleas out of your home and property…now we’ll talk about how to keep them off your pets. We’ll get some tips and find out which…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Reducing distractions for kids at school
* Louisiana banned cell phones in public schools two years ago, and more states have been banning cell phones since then. How much do they help? * Going into…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Serious charge against Sheriff Randy Smith
* St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued after an incident at a Madisonville restaurant. We’ll break down…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSaturday is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Here's how the WWII Museum is commemorating it
Saturday is the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. We’ll talk with Dr. Bradley Hart, a senior historian with the National World War II Museum, about what…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: Summer is the time to experience the culinary riches of New Orleans restaurants
- New Orleans Restaurant Week starts on Monday, and you can get some excellent meals - Luke - Steak with fried oysters as an appetizer - A 3 course meal at…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJefferson Parish libraries have a ton to do for kids AND adults this summer
If you’re looking for something you or your kids to do this summer, the Jefferson Parish libraries have a ton of things on tap. We talk with David Johnson, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow to keep your pets safe from the flea invasion this summer
We talked about how to keep fleas out of your home and property…now we’ll talk about how to keep them off your pets. We’ll get some tips on how to handle...and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerShould cell phones use be banned in all schools?
Louisiana banned cell phones in public schools two years ago, and more states have been banning cell phones since then. How much do they help? Lina Nealon…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCarbon capture was supposed to be a big issue in the session. What happened?
Going into the session, carbon capture was expected to be one of the big topics. So what ended up happening? We’ll talk about it with Greg Upton, the executive…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat we know about the case, charges against St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued after an incident at a Madisonville restaurant. We break down what…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat it's like being in Kyiv, Ukraine in the middle of a war
We go live to Kiev, Ukraine and talk to Konstantin Sonin, a Russian economist and professor of public policy with the University of Chicago, about what he’s…
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BONUS: loses $1.8B 'slush fund,' gets rare rebuke on Iran: Is MAGA eroding or holding strong?
As the midterms shape up, one of the biggest questions surrounds President Donald Trump and how much sway he'll continue to hold. Get the latest on a rare GOP…
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BONUS: 'This one got away from American Airlines:' Why so many fliers are angry, plus primary lessons for the midterms
Americans Airlines let the narrative get away from them when first class passengers started getting downgraded to coach and the airline kept the price…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Protecting your brain health and dangerous balloon releases
* June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We’ll talk with Dr. Michele Longo from Tulane about what we know about Alzheimer’s, what some of the symptoms…
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Hour 3: Fleas bugging us and scrapping inspection stickers
* We’ve got another pest to worry about this summer: fleas. We’ll talk with Joe Martin, owner of Terminix, about how to keep them out of your yard and home. *…
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Hour 2: Alvin Kamara's future and good news for independent pharmacies
* Saints OTAs are marching on. We’ll talk with WWL sports director Steve Geller about what he’s seen out of the Black and Gold so far. * One big issue in the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Screwworms could screw up beef prices
* What the heck are screwworms, and why should I be worried about them? * Redistricting could play a big role in who controls Congress after the midterms. So…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy balloons can knock out our power
Louisiana's new balloon release ban takes effect in August. Why are they so bad for our power grid? Kim Jovanovich, Professor of Practice in Electrical and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerEverything you need to know about Alzheimer's and brain health
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We’ll talk with Dr. Michele Longo from Tulane about what we know about Alzheimer’s, what some of the symptoms…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFleas are out of control this year. Here's how to fight them
We’ve got another pest to worry about this summer: fleas. We’ll talk with Joe Martin, owner of Terminix, about how to keep them out of your yard and home..
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNo more brake tags! Except for a few locations. Here's what to know
State Representative Larry Bagley spent years trying to get rid of brake tags, and he finally got his bill passed this session. We’ll go over what’s changing…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAlvin Kamara was at Saints OTAs! What's his status?
Alvin Kamara was present at OTAs on Wednesday. What's his future with the Saints? Steve Geller, WWL sports director, joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow independent pharmacies scored some wins in the legislative session
One big issue in the legislative session was over prescription drug prices and pharmacy benefit managers. We’ll explain what those are and what the legislature…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy this little pest could make beef prices even higher
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about the New World screwworm being found in the US after…
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With the redistricting back and forth, why are there 435 representatives?
Redistricting could play a big role in who controls Congress after the midterms. So why do we have 435 representatives in the first place? We’ll explain the…
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BONUS: Google unleashes 32 million mosquitoes on the US, plus Scott Pelley fallout after he bashes CBS for bias and gets fired
Why is Google releasing 32 million mosquitoes on the U.S? Tommy Tucker discusses. Plus, experts weigh in on CBS' choice to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran…
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Full Show 6-3-26: Fewer judges, paying for college, and getting your home ready for hurricanes
* Is the reform to the New Orleans court system a good thing? * College is pricey. Here's how to avoid paying more than you need to * How we can make…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: College is pricey. Here's how to avoid paying more than you need to
We spend some time with author Ron Lieber, author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family…
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Hour 2: Now's the time to prep your home and property for hurricane season
* We’ll get some tips from Paul Lagrange on how to prepare your house and prepare in case we get a storm and what you need to do if you have a generator. *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: How remote work is hurting young job seekers
* Is remote work making unemployment worse for the young and inexperienced job seekers? We’ll break down a new report with Ted Rossman, a senior industry…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow we can make homes/buildings more resilient in the face of storms
We can construct buildings and homes so they’re more resilient in the face of storms and other hazardous weather. How do we do it? Carol Friedland, Director of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs the reform to the New Orleans court system a good thing?
The legislature is reshaping New Orleans’s criminal justice system. Will it help or hurt things? We see what former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas thinks.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat to do to get your home, property, and generator ready for hurricane season
We get some tips from Paul Lagrange on how to prepare your house and prepare in case we get a storm and what you need to do if you have a generator.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow Louisiana scored major wins to boost its workforce
We continue to break down what else went on in the legislative session and check in with Will Green, the President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy blighted properties are a complicated issue for New Orleans
Mayor Moreno recently launched a new task force to crack down on blighted properties around the city. Let's check in with Councilmember Eugene Green about a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs remote work making it harder for young workers to get jobs?
Is remote work making unemployment worse for the young and inexperienced job seekers? We’ll break down a new report with Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst…
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Full Show 6-2-26: NOLA's criminal justice system takes a blow, good & bad from the session, and more
* Changes to NOLA justice system will "adversely impact delivery of justice" * Did the legislature add a number of unnecessary regulations to business? * Why…
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Hour 4: Athletes taking mental health seriously and peace talks with Iran struggling
* More athletes are speaking openly about mental health and their struggles with it. Most fans react positively…but some use it to be even crueler and more…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre the US and Iran jerking each other around with peace talks?
Iran has halted negotiations and vowed to completely block the Strait of Hormuz amid continued hostilities aroudn the Middle East. We get the latest with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: An unfair change to the New Orleans criminal justice system
* We’ll talk with Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about how they’ve prepared for hurricane season. * One of the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: What was the good and the bad from the legislative session?
* The legislative session is over. How did it go? What was the good, and what was the bad? We’ll break it down first with Jan Moller, the executive director of…
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Hour 1: How releasing more mosquitoes could mean fewer mosquitoes
* Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes...to help bring the mosquito population down. What?? We'll explain with Aaron Ashbrook, an entomologist at LSU…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAthletes are more vocal about mental health. Some fans are weaponizing that
More athletes are speaking openly about mental health and their struggles with it. Most fans react positively…but some use it to be even crueler and more…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Sewerage & Water Board says they're in a better position than previous hurricane seasons
We’ll talk with Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about rusty discharge bells and rusty discharge bells and how…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCrime watchdog: Changes to NOLA justice system will "adversely impact delivery of justice"
One of the things legislature approved was a bill reshaping the New Orleans court system. What will its impacts be? We talk to Rafael Goyeneche, the president…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDid the legislature add a number of unnecessary regulations to business?
We check in with Erin Bendily, a senior vice president with the Pelican Institute, for her take on the good and bad from the legislative session.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerRedistricting fight, New Orleans Clerk of Court battle dominated legislative session
The legislative session is over. How did it go? What was the good, and what was the bad? We break it down first with Jan Moller, the executive director of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes...to reduce mosquito populations
Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes...to help bring the mosquito population down. What?? We'll explain with Aaron Ashbrook, assistant professor of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWho really has the power in Iran?
Who wields power in Iran? How much sway do the military, religious, and political figures have? We’ll spend a little time with Kian Tajbaksh, Visiting…
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Hour 4: Online scams and tensions with China
* Americans lost almost $16 billion to scams and fraud last year. We’ll get some tips on how to spot them and how to keep your information secure online *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow big of a threat is China?
Where do things stand with China after President Trump’s recent meeting? And what’s it like actually being in China? We’ll talk to Joshua Eisenman, Professor…
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Hour 3: Catching criminals and getting ready for hurricane season
* We’ll spend some time with WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris about her latest story on local law enforcement efforts to catch those who would prey on…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Now's the time to get ready for hurricane season
* Hurricane season starts Monday. We’ll check in with GOHSEP about how the state has prepared and why you need to get a game plan now. * Bank On It: Make sure…