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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 4: Things to stream and things to do this weekend
* A new month means new movies and shows on streaming. We’ll break down WHAT to watch and WHERE to find it with Kourtnee Jackson, CNET’s senior streaming…
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Hour 3: Understanding Medicare Advantage
* Medicare Advantage plans are an increasingly popular way to get Medicare coverage. Dr. B. from Peoples Health joins us to explain how these plans work
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Tensions in Louisiana politics aren't rare
* How are the Congressional races in Louisiana looking? Any surprises so far? Will there be bad blood leftover after they're done? * The Liz Murrill indictment…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhere y’at this weekend: Festivals, fairs, and art
What’s going on this weekend? We’ll go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine. *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: How are independents feeling about Republicans and Democrats before the midterms?
* How are the midterm races looking around the country? How are independents feeling? We’ll break it down with political scientist Todd Belt. * Checking in…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat's new on streaming in October?
A new month means new movies and shows on streaming. We’ll break down WHAT to watch and WHERE to find it with Kourtnee Jackson, CNET’s senior streaming editor.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHere's what you need to know about Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage plans are an increasingly popular way to get Medicare coverage. Dr. Brent Wallis, Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, joins us to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill the Liz Murrill indictment saga hurt New Orleans in the next legislative session?
The Liz Murrill indictment saga rolls on as New Orleans leaders released messages relating to it. How is this likely to play out? How’s it likely to end? We…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre the Louisiana congressional races creating any bad blood?
How are the Congressional races in Louisiana looking? Any surprises so far? Will there be bad blood leftover after they're done? We talk with Jeremy Alford…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCan Louisiana use wood pellets for fuel?
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about wood pellets, data centers, and preventing fires.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow are voters feeling with a month to go before the midterms?
How are the midterm races looking around the country? How are independents feeling? We break it down with Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political…
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BONUS: Sen. Eric Schmitt's attempted perjury set-up becomes historic meltdown
Sen. Eric Schmitt sparked a million memes with an attempted takedown of former special prosecutor Jack Smith that ended up revealing only that he had mixed up…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: How are the Saints looking for their match-up against the Falcons?
* How is the Saints injury situation looking? With Travis Etienne injured, how will the running back snaps shake out? We’ll talk with WWL Saints sideline…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThere's a lot of pressure on the Saints for the Falcons game
How is the Saints injury situation looking? With Travis Etienne injured, how will the running back snaps shake out? How much pressure is on the Black and Gold?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Are we making strides on juvenile crime?
* What’s the key to beating juvenile crime? Can we prevent it before it happens? We’ll spend some time with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas * Former St. Tammany…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How will New Orleans fill its budget gap?
* Matthew Willard on New Orleans' budget gap, tensions with Gov. Landry, and more * We'll get an injury update on LSU. Should the Tigers rest some of their…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Could there be criminal charges in the Liz Murrill indictment saga?
* The State Police cited perjury, intimidation, obstruction of justice, and more in their Liz Murrill indictment probe. We’ll break down what it means and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Senate passed a bill to reform college sports. Will it actually become a law?
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act. What’s in it? Is it a good bill? Will it become law? We dive into it with Matt Brown, the publisher of the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFormer St. Tammany sheriff Randy Smith is being sued. Is anyone else liable?
Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith is being sued. We break down what's going on and what could happen with Doug Sunseri, an attorney and the host of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow is New Orleans doing at reducing juvenile crime?
What’s the key to beating juvenile crime? Can we prevent it before it happens? We’ll spend some time with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMatthew Willard: There’s a $77 million gap in the budget. Do residents want increasing revenue or decreasing costs?
New Orleans Councilmember Matthew Willard dishes on the budget hearings, bridging the gap in the budget, the tensions with Gov. Jeff Landry, and more.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerShould LSU rest some of its starters against McNeese?
We'll get an injury update on LSU. Should the Tigers rest some of their starters against McNeese? We talk with Glenn Guilbeau, the editor of Tiger Rag.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLegal analyst: I can’t believe the Liz Murrill indictment saga is still going on
The State Police cited perjury, intimidation, obstruction of justice, and more in their Liz Murrill indictment probe. We break down what it means and what’s…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow is the real estate market around New Orleans looking?
How is the real estate market in the New Orleans area been? What are the hottest areas? What are interest rates looking like? We’ll break it all down with…
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BONUS: Investigation as Trump spends more than $1M in taxpayer dollars to promote his own leadership
We check in on gas prices, a presidential ad dollars scandal and 'Rocky' season in Philly.
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Full Show 9-29-26: Saints bouncing back, landing SpaceX, and more
* The Saints loss to the Raiders is a lesson in composure * How Louisiana pulled off the big SpaceX deal * How do you handle it when your kids doesn't live up…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: What do you do when your kids disappoint you?
* How do you handle your kid not living up to your hopes and expectations? What about when you feel like you’re letting your parents down? We’ll talk with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: How much did you pay the last time you filled up?
* 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. * How did…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How Gen Z is reshaping the workplace
* Gen Z employees often communicate differently than their Gen X or Baby Boomer bosses. How can managers bridge the gap to make it easier for everyone? We’ll…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What can we take away from the Saints loss to the Raiders?
* We’ll take another look back at the Saints loss to the Raiders and go over what they need to clean up before the Falcons game. * For the first time, over 40%…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow do you handle it when your kids doesn't live up to your expectations?
How do you handle your kids not living up to your hopes and expectations? What about when you feel like you’re letting your parents down? We talk with Dr. Judy…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat we learned about the Pelicans at Media Day
Recapping Pelicans Media Day and break down what the players and staff said with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs there any hope on the horizon for lower gas prices?
We 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 TuckerHow Louisiana pulled off the big SpaceX deal
How did the SpaceX deal get done? It was a 7 month, high-stakes spring. We get all the details from Stephanie Riegel, a business reporter for The Times Picayune
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat the heck is going on with the Belle Chasse bridge tolls?
Could tolls be coming back to the Belle Chasse bridge? We get the latest from State Representative Jacob Braud.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerGen Z employees communicate differently, often prioritize different things
Gen Z employees often communicate differently than their Gen X or Baby Boomer bosses. How can managers bridge the gap to make it easier for everyone? We talk…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Saints loss to the Raiders is a lesson in composure
We take another look back at the Saints loss to the Raiders and go over what they need to clean up before the Falcons game with Ross Jackson, host of the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy is socialism growing in popularity among US voters?
For the first time, over 40% of Americans have a positive opinion of socialism, with almost 50% of independents viewing it positively. We break down what that…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFull Show 9-28-26: Poor NFL officiating, LSU's good and bad news, and more
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. * Deuce: We need consistency from NFL officials * LSU cruised to a win, but a key defender suffered an injury * How far will the Liz…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: What went wrong for the Saints in the loss to the Raiders?
* Deuce McAllister breaks down the Saints tough loss to the Raiders and the inconsistent officiating from the NFL * It's Media Day for the New Orleans Pelicans
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: How far will the tensions between New Orleans, Baton Rouge go?
Tensions between New Orleans and state officials remain high because of the Liz Murrill indictment. How far will things go? How much communication is there…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: What to know about a potent new opioid causing overdose deaths
* Cychlorphine, synthetic opioid 10 times more potent than fentanyl, has been linked to Louisiana overdose deaths * Bank On It, financial insights you can…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What's next for LSU after a big win over Texas A&M?
* We break down the good and the bad from LSU’s game against Texas A&M with WWL. columnist Jeff Palermo * Who's got the advantage in the midterms?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDeuce: We need consistency from NFL officials
Deuce McAllister breaks down a rough Saints loss and another questionable decision by NFL officials that hurt the Black and Gold.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPelicans Media Day is today! Here's how things are looking for the Pels
How are the Pelicans looking for the upcoming season? What can we expect from Media Day? Jim Eichenhofer, NBA and Pelicans writer for the New Orleans Pelicans…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs Eugene Green the only New Orleans Councilmember Gov. Landry is speaking with?
Gov. Landry met with New Orleans Councilmember Eugene Green amid tensions over the Liz Murrill indictment saga. Green joins us to discuss the meeting and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWe're getting rid of the penny. Could the nickel be next?
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAn opioid 10x more powerful than fentanyl has been linked to deaths in Louisiana
Cychlorphine, synthetic opioid 10 times more powerful than fentanyl, has been linked to overdose deaths. We talk with Gerry Cvitanovich, the Jefferson Parish…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill Congress get anything done, or will it just be fighting back and forth?
How are things looking with the midterms almost here? Will Congress get anything done no matter who wins, or will it just be fighting? Aaron Dusso, Associate…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU cruised to a win, but a key defender suffered an injury. Here's what to know
We break down the good and the bad from LSU’s game against Texas A&M with WWL. columnist Jeff Palermo
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A man in jail for murder on debunked evidence, plus updates on Nolan Wells and the 'House of Horrors' case
In this episode, we’ll hear about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new chapter in the Tylenol murder mystery
In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery. Could a mysterious death in an Idaho church be linked to the 1982…
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OFFBITES: Why the George Lucas museum is in LA, plus a new species of cat discovered in Bolivia
We’ll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more…
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OFFBITES: Houdini's death still holds secrets a century later, and the case of a missing body
Fall started this week, and we’re starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we’ll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her…
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new chapter in the Tylenol poisonings saga, evidence debunked in murder case, a 'House of Horrors' update and more
In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery and about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though…
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BONUS: Were we wrong about Houdini's death? Plus a missing body, the George Lucas museum and a new species of cat
Fall started this week, and we’re starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we’ll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her…
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Table Talk With Ian McNulty
Ian McNulty joins Tommy to about the places to eat and drink in New Orleans.