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WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Wake up early? So do we! WWL First News Early Edition airs weekdays at 5am. WWL News Director Dave Cohen and the rest of the morning team deliver the day's top news from New Orleans, Louisiana and around the nation, along with sports, weather and traffic.
Episodes
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-29-26: How much cash do you carry on you?
How much cash do you carry? A new report finds more people don't use cash. And, Halloween spending to hit records, but candy sales are down.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-28-26: How much sleep do you get every night?
Most Americans sleep less than 7 hours a night. How much do you get and how long does it take you to fall asleep? The report also finds the average bedtime is…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-27-26: Have you early voted?
We're getting ready to change our clocks...again. Today is the last day of early voting...have you early voted? Do you prefer to vote on Election Day? Haunted…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-26-26: Do you want police writing more traffic tickets in your area?
Would your "quality of life" be better if cops wrote more traffic tickets in your community? And Christmas commercials have already started, even before…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-23-26: What's the best movie franchise ever?
What's the best movie franchise of all time? Screen calls are reportedly this weekend for the new 007. What should visitors do during a Louisiana visit to have…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-22-26: How do you feel about kids-free vacations, flights, and restaurants?
Happy Friday Eve! There's a growing trend of kids-free events. Kids-free flights, kids-free vacations, kids-free restaurants. How do you feel about that?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-21-26: If you found $128,000, would you turn it in?
A man found a bag of $128,000 cash. He turned it in to police, would you have considered keeping it? A new line of wedding gowns and tuxes... for dogs. And…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-20-26: How long could you go without a job?
Could you survive 6 months without a job? That's about how long it's taking job seekers to find new employment. Plus a man races 94 mph on a skateboard?!?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-19-26: What's a modern convenience you love the most?
The Saints, LSU, and Tulane all won on this weekend of lovely, lovely weather. I had to push the buttons on my remote and scroll to find a show to watch…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-16-26: What do you plan on doing outside this weekend?
Finally fall weather! What will you do outside this weekend? If your boss called you out publicly for poor performance, would it motivate you? And What is…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-15-26: Are you looking forward to the cool weather coming?
The cool weather is coming this weekend! Are you looking forward to it? What is WRONG with People?! Accidentally buying live hand grenades at an estate sale?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-14-26: What's the biggest problem you're facing?
A new survey reveals what New Orleans residents think is the biggest problem facing the city is. What's the biggest problem YOU'RE facing? Do you have a…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-13-26: Do your pets sleep in the bedroom with you?
A Westbank What is WRONG with People!?! Halloween pet spending to hit record high. Should you sleep with your pets in your bedroom?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-12-26: Do Saints and LSU losses affect your state of mind?
After the Saints and LSU lose, do you let it impact your overall state of mind. What is WRONG with People!?! Driving a couch down the street.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-9-26: Does your partner talk in their sleep?
Happy Friday! The threat continues from Hurricane Isaias, but our area is making out okay. In fact, our weekend weather looks downright nice. Do you ever talk…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-8-26: Good news for us with Isaias
Happy Friday Eve! The latest forecasts for Isaias have been good for Louisiana. Could Isaias impact the LSU game? And has AI impacted how meteorologists…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-7-26: The latest on the tropics and Isaias
We get the latest on the tropics and any threat to Louisiana Plus, do you want an AI doctor treating you?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-5-26: Who Dat! We're celebrating the Domecoming anniversary today
Celebrating the 20th Anni anniversary of the Domecoming! We could see tropical development in the Gulf. And, an update on a What is WRONG with People!?! story.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 10-1-26: Bacon or sausage?
Bacon or sausage? How do you vote on This or That Thursday? A double dose of What is WRONG with People!?! And welcome to October, are you ready for pumpkin…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-30-26: If you could change the name of something, what would you pick?
President Trump wants to change artificial intelligence to "super intelligence." Does AI need a rebranding? If you could change the name of something, what…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-29-26: How long does your paycheck last?
48% of Americans says their paycheck is completely spent within 48 hours of payday. How long does your paycheck last? Are you making sacrifices to stretch your…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show: Dave 5am 2-28
Dave talks about the anniversary of the Saints opening the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. Plus, it's 9 to 5 Day for Dolly Parton. We also have the latest…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show: Dave 5am 9-24
Dave talks about finding the one person for you in your love life. Plus, we update you on the news, weather and sports.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show: Dave 9-23
Have you ever paid a fee at a restaurant? What about if it was for a takeout order? We'll talk about restaurant fees plus weather sports and more news.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show: Dave 5am 9-22-26
Summer comes to an end as Fall begins in New Orleans. Dave talks about the latest on the White House access for cable networks. Plus, we get all your news…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show: Dave 5am 9-21-26
When is the last time you danced? Dave celebrates September 21st with Earth Wind and Fire. Plus, we recap the Saints win over the Ravens.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-19-26: Corndogs hanging in the trees in Oxford?
Why will Tiger fans find corn dogs hanging in the trees in Oxford? Are Lane Kiffin and LSU Football the most hated in all of sports? And, What is WRONG with…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-16-26: Do you dread filling up your car?
Gas prices are crazy high. Do you dread going to the pump and filling your car up? The LSU/Ole Miss game is expected to get rowdy, and Oxford is calling in…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-15-26: Do you hold ill will against Sean Payton or Nick Saban?
Do you hold any ill will against former Saints coach Sean Payton? What about former LSU coach Nick Saban? What is WRONG with People?! A woman dumps a bucket of…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-14-26: Should the Saints have gone for two at the end of the Lions game?
The Saints took a minute to get going, but the offense came alive in the second half. Should they have gone for two at the end, or should they have played for…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-11-26: Where were you on 9/11?
Where were you 25 years ago today during the 9/11 Terror attacks? Also, we set a new record today for the furthest ever into an Atlantic hurricane season…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-10-26: It's the statistical peak of hurricane season...and nothing is out there
Happy Friday Eve! This could be a record-setting hurricane season...in a good way! Would you get a bigger, foldable iPhone?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-9-26: Would the SEC really kick LSU out?
It was 60 years ago this week that Star Trek was first on TV... today Apple releases its newest products. What science fiction would you like to see become…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-8-26: Why are Gen Z workers turning down promotions?
Half of American workers under 30 are turning down job promotions... why? Conflict between Lane Kiffin and the Golden Band from Tiger Land. AND we open the "I…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-7-26: Commemorating Mike Detillier after his passing. He was a beloved, great man
Mike Detillier passed away at the age of 65 after a brief battle with cancer. The outpouring of emotion from across Louisiana and the region shows just how…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-4-26: When's the last time you got a paper check for your tax refund?
Over 23,000 Louisianans haven't cashed their tax refund checks, and the deadline is TODAY. When's the last time you got a paper check? Labor Day fireworks?…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-3-26: Do you travel for Labor Day?
Do you travel for Labor Day? What is WRONG with People!?! "Influencers" causing problems.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-2-26: How many times have you been pulled over?
Why has the FBI been pulling over drivers in New Orleans? How many times have cops stopped you? Plus, What is Wrong With People!?! Do we need AI to help us…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 9-1-26: Are rising costs hitting you hard?
Happy Not Monday! August was the most expensive month for gasoline EVER. With rising costs seemingly everywhere, where are you finding the extra money? Can you…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-31-26: Do you have a back-up plan in case you get laid off?
Do you have a back-up plan in case you get laid off? I HATE IT When That Happens: A Virginia woman woke up with a...BAT in her mouth.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-28-26: Are people just rude nowadays?
Dave agreed to buy something off Facebook Marketplace, but then the seller turned around and sold it to someone else without even informing Dave. Do people…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-26-26: Should the Saints play their starters at all in the final preseason game?
Dave's back! The San Francisco 49ers owner got busted for prostitution, paying $140 in a trailer park in Ohio. What???? Should the Saints play their starters…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-24-26: What kind of extracurriculars did you do as a kid?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Ian and Joe Cardosi discuss extracurriculars, work ethic, and that awful Saints loss.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-20-26: Have you been noticing fewer mosquitoes?
Fewer mosquitoes and ants? Cutting grass less? The drought isn't all bad. New Orleans is proposing an $850 fee on Mardi Gras floats. Is it a good idea? And if…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-19-26: If you found $10 million, would you turn it in?
How many stitches have you had in your lifetime? A work crew turned over $10 million in gold they found at a construction site... would you have kept it?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-17-26: What are your favorite healthy snacks?
Eat Chia Seeds? Dave is looking for healthy snacks to help shed a few pounds. Who should be the Saints backup QB? Do you put salt on your watermelon or a lime…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-10-26: Are you a Buc-ee's fan?
Dave has officially become a Buc-ee's covert... are you a fan? It's looking like we won't stop the time change this year. And, would you drink a 162 year old…
WWL First News Early Edition with Dave CohenFull Show 8-6-26: Is cheesecake cake or pie?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Ian and Joe Cardosi discuss tonight’s Hall of Fame Game and try to answer one of life’s most pressing questions: is cheesecake…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 8-5-26: Are kids going back to school too early?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Ian and Courtney P. talk about kids going back-to-school way too early and how Courtney got her stolen car back.
WWL First News Early Edition with Dave CohenFull Show 8-3-26: The worst national anthem performance?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Ian Auzenne and Joe Cardosi begin the new week and the new month celebrating the cooler temperatures and by reviewing a viral…