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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 TuckerHow AI can work to help you and be tailored to you specifically
What impact is artificial intelligence having on the labor market? Will it affect every job in some way? And what are the ways the average person can use AI to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: How law enforcement investigates violent crimes
* We’ll take our weekly dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area. When a shooting or a murder takes place, what are all the steps the police do?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: What you need to know about pancreatic cancer
* Pancreatic cancer is a terrible disease. We’ll go over everything we know about it from diagnosis to treatments with Dr. Omeed Moaven from LSU Health New…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Is the SEC bluffing, or could they actually kick LSU out?
* The SEC scheduled a meeting for Thursday to decide whether to “terminate” LSU as a conference member. Could they actually, or is this just posturing? We’ll…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Pelicans have been reshaping their roster. Here's what to know
The Pelicans have made some changes to their roster recently. We’ll talk with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans, about a player they…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhen a shooting or murder happens, this is how police respond and investigate
We’ll take our weekly dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area. When a shooting or a murder takes place, what are all the steps the police do?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPancreatic cancer is a terrible disease. Here's everything you need to know
Pancreatic cancer is a terrible disease. We go over everything we know about it from diagnosis to treatments with Dr. Omeed Moaven, Associate Professor of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs Trump's Venezuelan oil deal good news for Louisiana?
Could the Trump administration’s deal on Venezuelan oil be a boon for Louisiana? We’ll dive into it with Greg Upton, executive director of LSU’s Energy…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs Louisiana spending too much money?
Could Louisiana have a massive budget deficit next year? We’ll take a look at what’s being projected with Erin Bendily, Vice President for Policy & Strategy at…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould LSU get kicked out of the SEC?
The SEC scheduled a meeting for Thursday to decide whether to “terminate” LSU as a conference member. Could they actually, or is this just posturing? And LSU…
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BONUS: 'We've got a very big problem:' Why the door is locked on employment for so many
The latest jobs report is a complicated mix bag of data and we break it down, and then we talk to a Canadian mayor about the tariffs are affecting them, and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: What's the state of the insurance market in Louisiana?
* We’ll get the latest on the war with Iran, who’s got control of the Strait of Hormuz, and reports of low morale among US service members with Middle East…
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Hour 3: New Orleans has been whittling away at the budget mess
* Checking in with JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board, sanitation, Mardi Gras, and the budget mess. * Breaking down LSU’s beat down of Clemson. How…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: What to watch when the Saints play the Lions
* It’s Saints game week! We’ll get the latest roster moves and preview how the Black and Gold match up against the Lions with Ross Jackson, host of the Locked…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow will the war with Iran end?
We’ll get the latest on the war with Iran, who’s got control of the Strait of Hormuz, and reports of low morale among US service members with Lindsay Cohn…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs the Louisiana insurance market still in crisis?
How is the insurance market in Louisiana looking? Have the reforms of the last few years been working? We’ll spend some time with Commissioner Tim Temple
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJP Morrell explains how the New Orleans leaders have been fixing the budget mess
The City of New Orleans and the City Council have been working to fix the budget mess. We talk with Councilmember JP Morrell about the sanitation fee increase…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow LSU beat down Clemson
We break down LSU’s beat down of Clemson. How are you feeling about the Tigers now? We’ll talk with Jon Blau, the LSU beat reporter for The Advocate.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow to tell if something is a cold or the flu/COVID
Flu and COVID rates have been ticking up, especially with kids back in school. We’ll talk with Dr. Markalain Dery, an infectious diseases expert, about what to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSaints vs. Lions: What should Who Dats expect?
It’s Saints game week! We get the latest roster moves and preview how the Black and Gold match up against the Lions with Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTommy Tucker: Mike Detillier was a genius who would light up the room he was in
Tommy remembers the life of Mike Detillier, how good he was at what he did and how good he was as a person.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerGas prices, insurance costs are squeezing Louisiana truck drivers
How has the trucking industry been faring with high gas prices, inflation, and insurance? We’ll see how things have been looking in Louisiana with Renee Amar…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould Democrats expand the Supreme Court?
There are 9 Supreme Court justices…but will it stay that way? Some Democrats want to expand the court. We talk about it with David Schultz, a professor of…
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Hour 4: Try some of these cooking and grilling tips
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. * We’ll get some cooking and grilling tips with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois. Are you cooking anything up today? * 50% of Gen Z workers…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Commemorating the life and legacy of Mike Detillier
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. * Mike Detillier passed away Sunday after a brief battle with cancer. We spend some time with WWL sports director Steve Geller…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: On Labor Day...how is the labor market doing, in Louisiana and around the US
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Since it’s Labor Day...we’ll get the state of the labor market around the country with Peter Orazem, a professor of economics at the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: LSU's got its swagger back
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. * LSU dominated Clemson in Lane Kiffin's debut. We'll break down the good and the bad with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo * The…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCooking or grilling for Labor Day? Check out these tips
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. We get some cooking and grilling tips with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, director of Duck Camp Dinners and a James Beard Award winner. Are…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMany Gen Z workers are turning down promotions. Is it burnout or laziness?
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. 50% of Gen Z workers are turning down promotions. Are they lazy or burned out? Is it something else? Jennifer Gore, founder and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMike Detillier passed after a brief battle with cancer. What do you remember most about Mike?
Louisiana legend Mike Detillier passed away at the age of 65 after a brief battle with cancer. We remember and commemorate his life and legacy with WWL sports…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerGas prices have been sky high. Is there any relief on the horizon?
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. We get an update on how gas prices are looking and the state of the oil and gas industry with Eric Smith from Tulane’s…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLouisiana's been building good news on the job front. Here's what to know
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. We check in with Susie Showen, the Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission about how the job market is looking in our…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat's the state of the job and labor market in the US?
Since it’s Labor Day...we’ll get the state of the labor market around the country with Peter Orazem, Professor and Interim Chair of Economics at Iowa State…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPolitics has become president-centered. Here's what that means for the midterms
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. The midterms will be here before you know. Who has the advantage? We break it down with LSU Robert Hogan, Professor and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU dominated Clemson, and Lane Kiffin brought the swagger back for the Tigers
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. LSU dominated Clemson in Lane Kiffin's debut. We break down the good and the bad with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: An apartment shooting brings up new questions about gun violence
In this episode, we’re focusing on a shooting that broke out in a Minnesota apartment building, leaving two dead and others injured, including police officers…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Tupac, D4vd and the Lindsay Clancy mistrial
This week, we’re focusing on two major stories: the Lindsay Clancy mistrial. Just as the public struggled to come up with easy conclusions in the Clancy case…
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OFFBITES: Secret worlds under the marina and in Charlotte's web, a kangaroo on the loose and llama costume contest
We’ll take a peek at a secret world underneath a Bay Area marina, visit a real-life Charlotte’s spider web in the Kansas City area, hear about an escaped pet…
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OFFBITES: Cops allegedly kill a baby donkey and all you need to know about the spotted lanternfly invasion
We’re going to hear about a tragic story involving a baby donkey and get an update on the spotted lanternfly invasion flapping across the U.S. Featuring audio…
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial and the Minneapolis disgruntled tenant shooting, plus D4vd and Tupac updates
This week, we’re focusing on two major stories: the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and a shooting that broke out in a Minnesota apartment building, leaving two dead…
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BONUS: A baby donkey murdered, the spotted lanternfly invasion, a hidden world under the dock, Charlotte's web, a kangaroo on the loose and llamas in costumes
We’re going to hear about a tragic story involving a baby donkey and get an update on the spotted lanternfly invasion flapping across the U.S. Then we’ll take…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: How are you feeling about the Saints?
* How optimistic are you about the Saints season? What are your predictions? We’ll get Steve Geller’s and share yours. * Over 153 million driver’s licenses are…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Why do so many Americans leave vacation days on the table?
* Do you take all your vacation time? 46% of Americans don’t. We’ll talk with economist Kathryn Anne Edwards about why Americans leave paid time off on the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: Can’t miss classics around New Orleans
* You can’t miss Peche; and if you haven’t been; you need to change that. The tuna belly is amazing. * The cocoon de lait po-boy from Walker’s BBQ/Love at…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: LSU got the go-ahead to add former NFL players to its roster
* Breaking down LSU's courtroom win * Why the New Orleans Council voted to increase sanitation fees
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerOver 153 million driver's licenses have been leaked to the dark web. Here's what to know
Over 153 million driver’s licenses are being sold on the dark web after an identity verification company in Louisiana was breached. What does this mean for…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow is the Saints secondary looking?
Tommy and WWL sports director Steve Geller take a look at the Saints roster and break down the secondary.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDo you take all your vacation days at work?
Do you take all your vacation time? 46% of Americans don’t. We’ll talk with economist Kathryn Anne Edwards about why Americans leave paid time off on the table…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe prep football season is here! Here's what to watch
Prep football is here! We’ll get the rundown on what’s happening this weekend with Ian Auzenne, the co-host of the Manning Family Children’s Prep Football…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy the New Orleans City Council voted to increase sanitation fees
The New Orleans City Council voted to increase sanitation fees on Thursday. Councilmember Eugene Green explains why.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU football scored a win in court on Thursday. Here's what to know
A court ruling on Thursday paved the way for LSU to add former NFL players to its roster. WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us to break it down.
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BONUS: King Charles' underwear, Netflix hits and Trump talks: Are betting markets out of control?
Philadelphia is trying to fight back against betting markets, and so we dive into what they are, who they're benefitting and why the government thinks they're…
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Full Show 9-2-26: Why road rage happens, what's new on streaming, and more
* What's new on streaming in September? * Why do we get road rage? How can we avoid getting it? * What does the law say about justifiable shooting and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: How to avoid getting road rage
* Why do we get road rage? What are some tips to avoid succumbing to it? * A new month means new movies and shows on streaming. We’ll break down WHAT to watch…
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Hour 3: Buckling up and putting down the phone while driving would save so many lives
* Distracted driving can kill, and DOTD wants high school students to pledge their "Buckle Up, Phone Down" campaign * More than 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and older…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: What the law says about when a shooting is justifiable
* A shooting near Airline and Clearview on Wednesday morning was determined to be justifiable, and the suspect was released. We’ll go over what the law says…