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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 7-31-26: How many funerals have you been to in your life?
Dave's father-in-law passed recently, and he's attending the funeral today. How many funerals have you been to? How do you remember those you've lost? Have you…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-30-26: Will greater control over the Sewerage and Water Board actually help?
Happy Friday Eve! The New Orleans City Council will soon have more control over the Sewerage and Water Board. Will it help? And what would you do if you found…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-29-26: Which Saints rookie are you most excited for?
Happy Hump Day! Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Ian Auzenne and Joe Cardosi discuss Saints training camp and two rookies they’ll be rooting for this year. And…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-28-26: What's your goal in life?
Happy Not Monday! NFL training camps are getting going, and every team's ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl. What about you? Do you have life goals? And a…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-27-26: Do you get maintenance on your car when it's recommended or only when something's wrong?
It's going to be hot, hot, hot this week. Stay cool, and stay safe. Tires, oil changes, filters...do you follow the recommended maintenance schedule for your…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Dave Early Edition 7-24
What's one place you look forward to going every year? Plus, we get the latest on weather, news and sports.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Dave 5am 7-22-26
The latest on weather from the tropical front that is scheduled to hit Louisiana today. Plus, more on the Saints and LSU in sports.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-17-26: Can you really reduce electric bills during the summer?
Is there any meaningful way to reduce electric bills in the summer? What is WRONG with People!?! A Trump teleprompter worker is under investigation for…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-16-26: Fried...or grilled?
This or That Thursday: Fried...or grilled? Twitter went public 20 years ago, what social media do you use now? And, SQZ A55... would you keep that license…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-15-26: Year-round daylight saving time?
Happy Hump Day! No more time changes? How would you feel about year-round daylight saving time? The House of Representatives moved forward with a bill that…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-14-26: What's the funniest movie ever?
What do you think is the funniest movie ever? The American Film Institute says it is Blazing Saddles. What did the Early Edition krewe say? What do listeners…
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Full Show 7-13-26: Connect while you can!
Dave spent time with his aging in-laws on vacation and learned a lot about their lives. Plus, What is WRONG with People!?! A man collects and sells trash from…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-8-26: Did you get caught in the storms yesterday afternoon?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Happy Hump Day! It's summertime in New Orleans, so that means pop up showers and storms sometimes. Did you get caught in any…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-7-26: Are kids missing out watching re-runs of old TV shows?
Happy Not Monday! Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Did you watch re-runs of old shows when you were little? Do kids nowadays do that? Are they missing out on a…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-6-26: How was your 4th of July?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. How did you spend your 4th of July? And how about those thunderstorms yesterday? Are you enjoying this brief bit of lower…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 07/03/2026:
Happy Almost America's Birthday! How do you feel about fireworks? Do you shoot them off? Do you have pets that are bothered by them? The Liz Murrill…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 7-1-26: When were the good ol' days for you?
Happy first Hump Day of July! UNO is officially transitioning to LSU New Orleans today. Will it bring back the good ol' days for the university? When were for…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-30-26: Where are you from?
You made it to the final Not Monday of the month! Where are you from? The Supreme Court will release its decision on birthright citizenship later today. The…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-27-26: If you're one of the MANY not voting in this election, why not?
You made it to Friday! Turnout is expected to be low for the elections this weekend. Why? Did you early vote or plan to vote on Saturday? If not, why not? I…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-25-26: Are Randy Smith's consequences enough?
Happy Friday Eve! Randy Smith pleaded guilty and resigned as St. Tammany sheriff. Are the consequences he's facing enough? And it's This or That Thursday…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-24-26: Would you be okay if Sheriff Randy Smith quits but didn't face prosecution?
Happy Last Hump Day of the Month! Would you be okay if Sheriff Randy Smith resigns but didn't face prosecution? Is losing public office and being the center of…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-23-26: Dogs or cats?
Congrats! You've made it through 20% of the work week already. Do you have any pets? Do you prefer dogs or cats? I HATE IT when that happens: A snake in the TV…
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Full Show 6-22-26: What is your favorite movie franchise?
It's a hot, muggy, steamy Monday. But we'll get through it together. Did you have a good Father's Day weekend? A lot of people went to the movies. What is your…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-19-26: How did you make out with Arthur?
Thank God its Friday! Arthur brought us a bizarre series of events. How did you make out? Plus, how old do you want to live to be? Jonathan the tortoise has…
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Full show 06-17-26: Why do some get mad when the worst-case weather doesn't happen?
Happy Hump Day! Are you ready for some rain? It's coming with Potential Tropical Cyclone 1. We got some better news with the forecast, but you need to stay…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-16-26: We're going to get a whole heck of a lot of rain this week
A lot of rain is headed our way this week, and we could get our first tropical system of hurricane season later in the week. Make sure you're prepared for the…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-15-26: Social media bans to protect kids?
Are you ready for another work week? The UK is banning social media for children under 16 years old. How do you feel about that? What is WRONG with People?!…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-12-26: How long do you plan on working?
How old do you think you'll be when you retire? Americans are taking shorter trips this summer. Have you changed your travels plans with all the rising costs?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-11-26: Would you let AI make purchases with your credit or debit cards?
Visa is partnering with ChatGPT to allow AI agents to use your Visa credit or debit cards to place orders. Would you do it? This or That Thursday: pull in or…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-10-26: Would you ride in a driverless car?
Happy Hump Day! Would you ride in a driverless car? The New Orleans City Council is holding a meeting about Waymo in the city. And a "chimera apple" is…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-9-26: How do you feel using AI bots to order food?
You made it past Monday! Congrats Companies like McDonald's often have AI bots that will take your order instead of a worker. Would you rather a bot or a…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-8-26: How many close friends do you have?
Today is National Best Friends Day! How many close friends do you have? Do you know anyone fired up about the World Cup? Are you? Well, to get into the spirit…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-5-26: Sheriff Randy Smith arrested
St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith seems to be laying the groundwork for a legal defense after allegedly beating up a blogger. Do years of verbal abuse justify a…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-4-26: Is it better to be married or single?
Happy Friday Eve! Have you changed your dating habits because of rising costs? This or That: Married or single?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 6-3-26: How do you want to be remembered?
Happy Hump Day! What do you want to be known as? How do you want to be remembered? What is WRONG with People?! Have you ever forgotten anything in a cab or…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-29-26: Want a robot with 20 legs and 20 eyes?
We've made it to Friday! One company is veering slightly away from human-like robots, making one that has 20 legs and 20 eyes. What?? Have you thought about…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-28-2: How fast do you usually drive?
Happy Friday Eve! How fast do you usually drive? Under the speed limit? Right at it? A little over? What is WRONG with People?! Impatient driver drives through…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-27-26: Happy Hump Day!
You made it to Wednesday! What can you do to make more money? Would you live on the moon? What about Mars?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-25-26: Should you wish someone a "Happy Memorial Day"?
Do you wish people a "Happy Memorial Day"? How are celebrating/commemorating today? Can you have a quarter life crisis?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-19-26: Are you going on vacation this summer?
Are you going on vacation this summer? And when does summer start for you?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-18-26: Inflation is leaving Americans stressed
Two-thirds of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck...are you? Are you one of the many Americans stressing about your finances?
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-14-26: Are New Orleans leaders breaking the law? Liz Murrill thinks so
Happy Friday Eve! Liz Murrill is threatening eight New Orleans leaders with removal from office in the dispute over the clerk of court. Do you chat with AI…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-13-26: Do you still go to the movie theater?
DIY or call an expert? Do you prefer to watch movies at home or at the theater? A drug-sniffing dog found $40,000 on a man at the border.
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Full Show 5-12-26: What is the most honest profession in America?
Happy Not Monday! We're making it through the week. What is the most honest profession in America? What is WRONG with People?! A stranger was living in a…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full show 5-11-26: Your phone is incorrectly correcting your typing
Dave is back! Sweet and spicy in the crawfish boil? Have you noticed more gas stations have legit food offerings? Is your iPhone incorrectly fixing your…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-8-26: How are you celebrating Mother's Day?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Ian and Joe celebrate Friday, preview the wet weekend ahead, and float ideas for celebrating Mother’s Day.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Full Show 5-7-26: Got your Mother's Day gifts taken care of?
Ian Auzenne in for Dave Cohen. Ian and Joe Cardosi discuss Mother’s Day gift ideas and remember Ted Turner in today’s Early Edition of WWL First News.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Dave Full Show: 5-6-26
Ian Auzenne fills in for Dave and they talk about recovering from Cinco De Mayo festivities on Tuesday. Plus, we get weather and sports updates along with all…
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Dave Full Show: 5-5-26
Ian Auzenne talks about the Dare program in schools and we get the latest weather updates, sports and news.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Dave Full Show: 5-4-26
Ian Auzenne fills in for Dave today and talks about the early internet days. Plus, we get the latest forecast for this week and an LSU Baseball update.
- WWL First News Early Edition with Dave Cohen
Dave Full Show: 5-1-26
Dave talks about Jazz Fest weekend and the wet weather that could impact it. Plus, all the local news and sports heading into the weekend.