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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 1: Has all the redistricting around the country reshaped the midterms?
* The midterms are getting closer. How are things shaping up? We’ll get the latest * The legislature passed a new Congressional map. We’ll break down how it…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAmericans lose billions of dollars to scams. Here's how to stay safe
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 with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow local law enforcement is catching people who would prey on young kids
We 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 children
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNew Orleans has prepared for hurricane season. Have you?
We talk with Darrick Hesson, the director of the Office of Coordination and Emergency Management for New Orleans, about their preparation and what people in…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: Make sure you're financially ready for hurricane season
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWho has the advantage in the midterms right now?
The midterms are getting closer. How are things shaping up? We get the latest from David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University.
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OFFBITES: Fanny pack with $30K in Pokémon money saved and tall ships arrive for America's 250th anniversary
This week, we’re headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we’ll hear about the lucky recovery of a…
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OFFBITES: Killer umbrellas and the dying Dead Sea
We’ll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we’ll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is…
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BONUS: Bizarre beach tales, from fanny pack cash and tall ships to killer umbrellas and the dying Dead Sea
This week, we’re headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we’ll hear about the lucky recovery of a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Are you saving less these days?
* Americans are saving less than ever these days. Why? Are you? * Redistricting is coming down to the wire with the session ending Monday
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Saints standouts and Louisiana coastal damages
* Saints OTAs are underway, and we’ll check in with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints, about what we’re seeing and what he’s watching * Louisiana reached an…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy are Americans savings less than ever?
The savings rate dropped last month. Why are we saving less these days? How bad of a sign is that? UNO business professor Mark Rosa joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerRedistricting is coming down to the wire. Will the new maps be challenged whenever they're passed?
The legislature still hasn't finalized a new Congressional map. What still needs to be done? Will the results be challenged in court? Pearson Cross, a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNow's the time to support local businesses, visit downtown New Orleans
The Downtown Development District is kicking off its summer campaign to encourage people to come to downtown New Orleans. We’ll talk to Seth Knudsen, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat - and who - stood out at Saints OTAs
Saints OTAs are underway, and we’ll check in with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints, about what we’re seeing and what he’s watching.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about coastal damages lawsuits and a new deal the state reached
Louisiana reached an agreement with Exxon over “coastal land disputes.” We’ll break down what we know about the deal and the different coastal damages lawsuits…
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Full Show 5-28-26: More fortified roofs, email incivility, beef prices, and more
* The fortified roof lottery is opening back up. Here's what to know * "Email incivility" is a big problem. How to avoid it, how to handle it * Beef prices are…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Rude emails and ankle monitoring fights
* Have you ever gotten an annoying or rude email from a coworker or boss? “Email incivility” is a big problem in the workplace. We’ll get tips on how to handle…
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Hour 3: Moon dust manufacturing and how Jefferson Parish is doing
* LSU researchers are looking to the future and working on how to extract resources from moon dust. We’ll talk with Chris Marvel, an assistant professor of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Getting more people fortified roofs in Louisiana
Louisiana is expanding the fortified roof program thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Landry, and the next lottery opens on June 1. We get all the details…
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Hour 1: Where's the beef? Why is reforming college sports so hard?
* Why beef prices are so high...and how long it could last * There’s another bipartisan effort in Congress to reform college sports. What would this one do?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThere's a fight over ankle monitoring in New Orleans
A 19 year old had 49 ankle monitor violations in 83 days before a standoff with police. Who’s at fault? We’ll talk with Matt Dennis from ASAP Release after a…
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker"Email incivility" is a big problem. Here's to avoid it and how to handle it
Have you ever gotten an annoying or rude email from a coworker or boss? “Email incivility” is a big problem in the workplace. We get tips on how to handle…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJefferson Parish is getting ready for hurricane season and a big event on Flag Day
Tommy talks with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about hurricane season prep and about a big event coming up in Gretna on Flag Day.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCan we extract resources from moon dust? LSU researchers are trying to find out
LSU researchers are looking to the future and working on how to extract resources from moon dust. We talk with Chris Marvel, an assistant professor of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy fortified roofs can help lower insurance costs
Louisiana is expanding the fortified roof program, and the next lottery opens on June 1. We get all the details from Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLouisiana is expanding the fortified roofs program. Here's what to know
The legislature is giving the fortified roof program more money. We check in with Representative Paul Sawyer about what his bill will do.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBeef prices are up, up, up. How long will they stay that way?
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about why beef prices are so high, the summer heat, and more.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCongress has another bill on college sports. Does it stand a chance?
There’s another bipartisan effort in Congress to reform college sports. What would this one do? Does it stand a chance? Mark Conrad, Professor of Law and…
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BONUS: 'MAGA is dead,' some declare, but Trump candidates come roaring back in primaries
We break down what happened in the Texas primaries when a Trump-backed attorney general Ken Paxton won the primary for a Senate seat. Here's the latest.
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Full Show 5-27-26: Fixing education in LA, Lane Kiffin brouhaha, and pork barrel spending
* How do we actually make a teacher pay raise permanent? * A bipartisan task force will try to revamp school funding. Here's what to know * Could the SEC…
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Hour 4: UNO gets ready for a big change and the Pelicans welcome their change at coach
* UNO becomes LSUNO on July 1, and the school will be getting a new leader. We’ll spend some time with Jeanette Weiland, the incoming interim chancellor, about…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Lane Kiffin under fire and Saints position battles
* Could Lane Kiffin get reprimanded by the SEC? What would that even mean? We'll talk with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo * Saints OTAs get underway! We’ll…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy this analyst thinks Jamahl Mosley is the right coach for the Pelicans
The Pelicans introduced new head coach Jamahl Mosley! We’ll go over his press conference and what fans can expect with John DeShazier, the Pelicans radio color…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How Louisiana leaders could make a teacher pay raise permanent
* Governor Jeff Landry and legislative leaders are launching a task force to figure out how to give teachers a permanent pay raise and overhaul education…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAs UNO transitions to LSUNO, a new leader is ready for the challenge
UNO becomes LSUNO on July 1, and the school will be getting a new leader. We spend some time with Jeanette Weiland, the incoming interim chancellor, about the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Complicated funding made simpler and why consumer confidence is falling
* Pet projects or pork? Lawmakers could divide up $800 million from the Revenue Stabilization Fund…what would it go to? We’ll break it down with Jan Moller…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHere's what to watch with Saints OTAs starting
Saints OTAs get underway! We talk with Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak about what we can expect to see and what he’s watching.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould the SEC fine Lane Kiffin?
Could Lane Kiffin get reprimanded by the SEC over his interview with Vanity Fair? What would that even mean? WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo, joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow do we actually make a teacher pay raise permanent?
Checking in with Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council, to get his thoughts on the new education funding task force and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSchool funding in Louisiana ain't working. How do we fix it?
Governor Jeff Landry and legislative leaders are launching a task force to figure out how to give teachers a permanent pay raise and overhaul education…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMFP? Revenue Stabilization Fund? Government spending can be confusing. Here's what to know
Pet projects or pork? Lawmakers could divide up $800 million from the Revenue Stabilization Fund…what would it go to? We break it down with Jan Moller…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerConsumer confidence dropped in May. How are you feeling about the economy?
We’ll get the latest on what we’re seeing from inflation, consumer prices, and how Americans are feeling about it all with Patrick Penfield, a supply chain…
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BONUS: Is AI the future of insurance?: 'Rapid development of innovation' changes claims as tornado alley moves east
Tornado alley is moving east and so are concerns about a wild season so in this episode, we dive into the growth of tornado shelters. We also talk to a storm…
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Full Show 5-26-26: Political fights, high gas prices, and kids during summer vacation
* Is the GOP majority in Congress at risk due to a few disgruntled members? * Could gas hit $6 per gallon in Louisiana if the Iran war goes on? * Is it better…
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Hour 4: How to handle kids during the summer and what to know about the state of the Iran war
* Is it better to keep your kids on a regimen and schedule during the summer, or should you just let them relax and recharge while school's out? We’ll talk…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Understanding the church abuse settlement and how payments will work
* Church sex abuse survivors could get payments from the $300+ million settlement as soon as this fall. We’ll get the details from Stephanie Riegel with the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: High gas prices and legislative battles
* What are the biggest issues still remaining in the legislative session? What have been the highlights…and the lowlights…so far? * We'll get the latest on oil…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Republicans bucking Trump and investing in early education
* With President Trump endorsing the opponents of a couple Republican senators, will they start to oppose Trump more? What could that mean for the GOP’s narrow…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs it better to keep kids busy during the summer or let them relax?
Is it better to keep your kids on a regimen and schedule during the summer, or should you just let them relax and recharge while school's out? We’ll talk with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPeace deal? More strikes? Where things stand with the Iran war
Where do things stand with potential peace deals with Iran? We talk with Lindsay Cohn, a visiting associate with Columbia University.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe tall ships are coming! Here's how you can go see them
Sail 250 will celebrate America's sestercentennial with the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world. We'll get the details from Mark Romig, a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould church sex abuse survivors get settlement payments as soon as the fall?
Church sex abuse survivors could get payments from the $300+ million settlement as soon as this fall. We get the details from Stephanie Riegel, a business…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould gas hit $6 per gallon in Louisiana if the Iran war goes on?
Getting 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 TuckerThe legislative session ends next Monday. What do they still need to accomplish?
What are the biggest issues still remaining in the legislative session? What have been the highlights…and the lowlights…so far? Jeremy Alford, Editor and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre we investing enough in early education?
The legislative session is approaching the finish line, and some are still pushing for lawmakers to invest in early education. We talk with Libbie Sonnier, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs the GOP majority in Congress at risk due to a few disgruntled members?
With President Trump endorsing the opponents of a couple Republican senators, will they start to oppose Trump more? What could that mean for the GOP’s narrow…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFull Show 5-25-26: Commemorating Memorial Day, summer travel, and the history of presidential assassination attempts
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * How should we commemorate Memorial Day? * Summer travel is pricy...but there's plenty of it expected * A look at the long…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSummer travel is pricy...but there's plenty of it expected
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Are you doing any summer traveling? Did you travel over Memorial Day weekend? We’ll break down how big of a summer season the industry…