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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 3: The best ways to combat crime
* Former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas on targeting WHERE crime is committed and WHO is committing the crime * Liz Murrill is suing another pharmacy benefit manager…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow does Clemson stack up against LSU?
How does LSU stack up against Clemson? What have Lane Kiffin and Dabo Swinney said this week? Koki Riley, LSU beat reporter for The Advocate, joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How does the food recall process work?
* Why does it seem like we’re having so many food recalls lately? Are we actually? What goes into making our food system safe? We’ll spend some time with Ellen…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Is Congress more focused on the next election rather than passing bills?
* The House of Representatives is back from their recess. So what’s on tap? Will anything get done with the midterms coming up? We’ll talk with political…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Saints keep shaping their roster. How good is it?
We check in with Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and get his thoughts on the biggest strengths, weaknesses, and questions marks of the Black and Gold’s…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDo pharmacy benefit managers drive up drug costs?
Liz Murrill is suing another pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts. How do PBMs work? Are they driving up costs? We talk with Walter “Dub” Lane, an…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFormer NOPD chief: target where crime happens AND who's committing the crime
Tommy talks with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola, former NOPD chief, about targeting and combating crime.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre we having more food recalls than usual?
Why does it seem like we’re having so many food recalls lately? Are we actually? What goes into making our food system safe? We’ll spend some time with Ellen…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy there's some strife in the Louisiana Republican Party
The Louisiana Republican Party made a couple of endorsements recently, but some in the party are mad at how the process is playing out. We go over what’s going…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThere's a new train at Audubon Zoo
The Audubon Zoo has a new train! We'll get the details from Mike Sawaya, CEO of the Audubon Nature Institute
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow the National WWII Museum is commermorating Victory over Japan Day
The National World War II Museum is commemorating Victory over Japan Day with an event featuring a veteran who witnessed Japan’s surrender. We’ll get the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill Congress get anything done before the midterms?
The House of Representatives is back from their recess. So what’s on tap? Will anything get done with the midterms coming up? We talk with Justin Buchler…
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BONUS: The government just predicted the future of your job, plus Trump threatens Chicago and is fair food too pricey?
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: A record number of young adults are living with their parents
* A record number of young adults are living at home, even more than during the pandemic. Do you live with your parents, or do your adult kids live with you?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: How LSU's fight to add more pro players is going
* Where do things with LSU’s roster-building and attempts to add former NFL players? What’s likely to happen with the courts? We’ll break it all down with John…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How is the Saints roster looking?
* The New Orleans sanitation system needs overhauling, and Mayor Moreno wants to increase the sanitation fee to help cover the gap in revenue. We’ll talk with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: A lawsuit is coming in the Plaza Tower death
* The family of the teen who died in the Plaza Tower are suing. We'll talk with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino about what's going on * Cornerstone Chemical…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow to avoid conflict with parents, adult kids are living together
A record number of young adults are living at home, even more than during the pandemic. Do you live with your parents, or do your adult kids live with you? How…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe SpaceX project in Louisiana is ready to blast off
Checking in with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois about the big SpaceX news and what residents can expect.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThere's a new treatment for pancreatic cancer. Here's what to know
A Laplace woman was one of the first in the state to try a new treatment for pancreatic cancer, a cancer that can be tricky to treat. We’ll get the details…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about LSU's legal fight to roster former pro players
Where do things with LSU’s roster-building and attempts to add former NFL players? What’s likely to happen with the courts? We break it all down with John…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAimee McCarron: we need to fix the sanitation mess so it doesn't happen again
The New Orleans sanitation system needs overhauling, and Mayor Moreno wants to increase the sanitation fee to help cover the gap in revenue. We talk with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Saints roster continues to take shape. What have the surprises been?
Breaking down all the Saints roster moves with Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked on Pelicans Podcast.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat to know about some good economic development news in Jefferson Parish
Cornerstone Chemical wants to build a $450 million fertilizer plant in Jefferson Parish and add 60 new permanent jobs. We get the details on that and the other…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe family of the boy who died in the Plaza Tower is suing. Here's what to know
The family of the boy who died in the Plaza Tower are suing. We talk with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino about what's going on
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BONUS: Lake Ontario becomes a political flashpoint
We begin by discussing back to school season and when it should actually start, then we dive in to how much homework kids should be doing, and what Lake…
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Full Show 8-31-26: Messy sanitation system, Saints roster moves, too much homework, and more
* Here's how the Saints roster currently looks * Sidney Torres wants to help clean up a messy New Orleans sanitation system * How much homework is too much for…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Does your kid struggle with homework?
* Does homework help kids? Does it depend on how much and what the assignments are? How much do YOU help your kids with theirs? * An alarming new study…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Sorting out New Orleans' messy sanitation system
* We spend some time with Sidney Torres and get his perspective on how the New Orleans sanitation system has been functioning and his company’s experiences. *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: What will jobs look like in a decade?
* Bank On It: What will your job look like in 10 years? * Will we have Tropical Storm Edouard soon?
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Hour 1: The Saints and Tigers are getting ready for the regular season
* It's game week for LSU! We’ll preview the Clemson game and go over what we learned during fall camp with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. * We recap the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow much homework is too much for kids?
Does homework help kids? Does it depend on how much and what the assignments are? How much do YOU help your kids with theirs? We find out what the research…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerA new study shows alarming rates of CTE in former NFL players. Here's what to know
An alarming new study suggests at least 25% of NFL players get CTE…and the actual number is likely much higher. We go over it with Dr. Ann McKee, the William…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSpaceX built a spaceport in Texas. How has it gone there?
SpaceX has a spaceport in Texas. How has that gone? We talk with Joe Pappalardo, an author and journalist who has covered Starbase, Texas since it was just a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNew Orleans' sanitation system is messy. Sidney Torres wants to help clean it up
We spend some time with Sidney Torres and get his perspective on how the New Orleans sanitation system has been functioning and his company’s experiences.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: What will your job look like in 10 years?
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 we learned from the Saints win over the Cowboys
Recapping the Saints/Cowboys game and breaking down how the roster is looking as the regular season approaches with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThese are the storylines to watch in Lane Kiffin's LSU debut against Clemson
Tommy and WWL.com columinst Jeff Palermo break down the three biggest storylines for LSU as Lane Kiffin gets ready to make his debut against Clemson this…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Diving deep into the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis and strange courtroom drama
This week, we’re diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A chicken shop murder, Bay Area stabbings, a thwarted terror plot, the Jacob Wetterling documentary and more
We’ll hear about new crime cases across the country, from a chicken shop killing in Brooklyn and a thwarted terror plot in Buffalo to stabbings in the Bay Area…
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OFFBITES: A serial pooper and a blood moon
We’ll hear about a serial pooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we’ll learn what that blood moon eclipse on Thursday was all about. Featuring audio from the Dana &…
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OFFBITES: FBI finds missing Egyptian artifacts, plus rescue stories about a pig, snake and nearly 150 cats
This week, we’re looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig adopted by legendary songwriter Diane Warren to and a snake to nearly…
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A bizarre development in the Lindsay Clancy case, plus a talk with the Jacob Wetterling documentarian and more
This week, we’re diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three…
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BONUS: The case of a serial pooper, plus Egyptian artifacts, pigs, cats, snakes and blood moons
This week, we’re looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig and a snake to nearly 150 cats, Then, we’ll hear about a serial pooper…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: Take an eating tour around Midcity
* Mandina's - An obvious classic * Neyow's Creoloe Cafe - Another option for some authentic Creole food * Munch Factory - The deep, dark, thick gumbo is a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Saints vs. Cowboys! Here's what to watch for in the final preseason game
* Saints vs. Cowboys! What position battles are still going on? Who’s still fighting for a roster spot? We’ll break it all down with WWL sports director Steve…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Making sense of a confusing roster situation for LSU
* The SEC moved to prevent former NFL players from coming back to play in college. Will that hold up? We’ll get the latest on what’s going on * Some Jefferson…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow social media impacts the mental health of our kids
Meta will pay over $17 billion in a social media addiction case. How does social media affect mental health, especially for kids? We take a look with Dr…
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What to expect in the Saints final preseason game against the Cowboys
Saints vs. Cowboys! What position battles are still going on? Who’s still fighting for a roster spot? We break it all down with WWL sports director Steve…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat's up with some high water bills in Jefferson Parish?
Some Jefferson Parish residents have been getting hit with high water bills, and the Council is working to figure out what’s going on. We talk with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNational Beach Day is this weekend. Here's why beaches are so important for protecting our coast
National Beach Day is coming up on Sunday, Aug 30, raising awareness about how Louisiana’s beaches are disappearing and why barrier island restoration is…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill former NFL players play for LSU this season?
The SEC moved to prevent former NFL players from coming back to play in college. Will that hold up? We get the latest on what’s going on with Koki Riley, LSU…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs there any hope of mortgage rates going down anytime soon?
What are we seeing from mortgage rates right now? How has 2026 been overall…and what should we expect the rest of the year? We’ll spend some time with Jeff…
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BONUS: Dark matter and new exo-planets are the focus of new NASA telescope; plus, Flock controversy, and imported beef lands Trump in trouble with GOP
NASA tells us what it hopes to find with a new telescope launching on Sunday. Then we move onto more eyes in the sky and why Flock cameras are so…
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Hour 4: Looking for something to do this weekend? Check these out
* 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…
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Hour 3: Will the New Orleans Council raise the sanitation fee?
* We’ll talk with JP Morrell about the city’s sanitation system and what a potential overhaul could look like * The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office seized…
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Hour 2: What we could learn from this brand new space telescope
* We’ll get another Saints training camp update and look ahead to the Friday night game against the Cowboys with Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints…