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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 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…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What the SpaceX spaceport could mean for Louisiana
* The Supreme Court issued a ruling that could let the Trump administration enact mail-in voting restrictions. We’ll sort out what’s going on * Checking in…
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Where y’at this weekend: Food, festivals, and fun
What’s going on this weekend? We 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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How do websites and apps track us? Are they listening to us?
Have you ever wondered if your phone or computer is listening to you after getting an ad for something you talked about? How do websites and apps track us and…
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The New Orleans sanitation system needs changes. Here's what it could look like
New Orleans Councilmember JP Morrell about the city’s sanitation system and what a potential overhaul could look like.
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office made a $1 million drug bust. Here's what to know
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office seized over $1 million in drugs from a steroid lab bust on Wednesday. We get the details from Sheriff Joe Lopinto.
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Could this new space telescope uncover the deepest mysteries of the universe?
NASA will be launching a brand new space telescope - the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope - that they hope will reveal some of the universe’s deepest mysteries. We…
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What stood out at the Saints practice at Yulman Stadium?
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…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy the SpaceX deal is such big news for Louisiana
Tomy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about the SpaceX news and about our beef industry.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Supreme Court issued a ruling on mail-in voting. Here's what to know
The Supreme Court issued a ruling that could let the Trump administration enact mail-in voting restrictions. We’ll sort out what’s going on
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BONUS: 'The soundtrack for our lives:' The world feels the loss of Dolly Parton, plus Meta loses blockbuster
As the world mourns Dolly Parton, we discuss her legacy. And then we learn about Meta losing a multi-state lawsuit and what that means. One expert says it's a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFederal cuts have been straining food banks. Here's how you can help Second Harvest help the community
Food banks around the country have been struggling after federal cuts last year, and Second Harvest needs local help more than ever. We talk with Lindsay…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Are Flock cameras a helpful tool for police or something that will be abused?
Flock cameras and police drones have been making the news lately. Are they helpful tools for law enforcement or government surveillance that can be abused?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerA massive spacesport is coming to Louisiana. Here's what to know
The $100 billion SpaceX spaceport project has been officially announced. We’ll get all the details with Stephanie Riegel, business writer for the Times…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Will a new SEC rule hurt LSU football and basketball?
* Do tax credits and incentives work? Does the economic development bring in more money than it costs the state? We’ll break down what the numbers say with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy this local group is opposed to Flock cameras, NOPD drones
Flock cameras and police drones have been making the news lately. Are they helpful tools for law enforcement or government surveillance that can be abused? We…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFormer NOPD chief: Flock cameras are a vital tool that benefits everybody except criminals
Flock cameras and police drones have been making the news lately. Are they helpful tools for law enforcement or government surveillance that can be abused?…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDo tax credits and tax incentives bring in more money than they cost?
Do tax credits and incentives work? Does the economic development bring in more money than it costs the state? We break down what the numbers say with Patrick…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe SEC is banning former NFL, NBA players from returning to play in college. Here's how it impacts LSU
WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us to discuss the SEC's decision to ban former NFL, NBA, and WNBA players from returning to play for SEC teams.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill big tariffs on the Canadian auto industry affect American consumers and workers?
President Trump is threatening big tariffs on the Canadian auto industry. What kind of impact could that have on the US auto industry? We’ll talk with Steven…
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BONUS: Target boycott urged by American Federation of Teachers
Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers…
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Full Show 08-25-26: How the National Guard helped, the Saints signed a kicker, and more
* Crime watchdog: National Guard were a huge help in reducing crime * Did the Saints find their kicker? * What are the legal hurdles with LSU maybe adding a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: There's help available for veterans in Louisiana. Here's what to know
* The Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs is working hard to help veterans in our state. Here's what they're doing * Blood donors are always needed, and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: The National Guard's impact on crime in New Orleans
* The Louisiana National Guard’s mission in New Orleans has come to an end. How much of an impact did they have on fighting crime? What could the impacts be…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Could gas prices be on their way down soon?
* 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. * LSU…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Were there any real red flags from the Saints loss to the Rams?
* We take one last look back at the Saints loss to the Rams and break down how the roster is shaping up with Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints podcast…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Blood Center needs your help. Here's what you can do and why it's so imporant
Blood donors are always needed, and there’s a particular need for O+ donors. We talk with Tim Peterson, Medical Director for The Blood Center, about how you…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow Louisiana is working to help our veterans
Louisiana leads the country in veterans living in poverty, according to a new report. Is it accurate? How does the state help veterans? We spend some time with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCrime watchdog: National Guard were a huge help in reducing crime
The Louisiana National Guard’s mission in New Orleans has come to an end. How much of an impact did they have on fighting crime? What could the impacts be when…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill the latest trade war with Canada hit our pocketbooks?
President Trump reignited a trade war with Canada. Will it affect our pocketbooks? We talk with Walter “Dub” Lane, Associate Professor of Economics & Finance…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLower gas prices may be in our not too distant future
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 TuckerWhat are the legal hurdles with LSU maybe adding a former NFL player?
LSU football could be adding a player who's been on two NFL rosters, but there are some potential legal hurdles. We sort out what's going on with Mark Conrad…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDid the Saints find their kicker?
We take one last look back at the Saints loss to the Rams, discuss the new Saints kicker, and break down how the roster is shaping up with Ross Jackson, host…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAn 8 year old Louisiana girl died from a brain-eating amoeba. Here's what to know
An 8 year old Louisiana died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba while swimming. We talk with Dr. Fred Lopez, Professor of Medicine in the Section of…
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BONUS: 'We're back in a trade war:' Hockey sticks, alcohol, more, hit with Trump tariffs on Canada
Canada has strong words for the United States after trade talks disintegrated between the two nations.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: The best ways to reduce juvenile crime
* Does holding parents legally accountable when their kids break the law actually help reduce crime? We’ll talk with Marc Levin from the Council on Criminal…
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Hour 3: How to improve the Sewerage and Water Board
* New Orleans getting more control over the Sewerage and Water Board could be great, but there are some potential concerns, according to Becky Mowbray with the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How to help pay for the costs of putting on Mardi Gras
* New Orleans could charge krews more to help make up the cost of putting on Mardi Gras. We’ll check in with Councilmember Freddie King about the proposal *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What can we learn from that rough Saints preseason loss
* Breaking down the Saints loss to the Rams and an overnight trade for a running back * Is LSU about to add an NFL player to its roster?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerEconomic D-Day for Iran? Here's what to know
President Trump says today is an economic D-Day for Iran. Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, joins us.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhen it comes to reducing juvenile crime, what actually works...and what doesn't?
Does holding parents legally accountable when their kids break the law actually help reduce crime? What are some ways we know work? We talk with Marc Levin…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMore control over the Sewerage & Water Board is a high-risk, high-reward scenario for New Orleans leaders
New Orleans getting more control over the Sewerage and Water Board could be great, but there are some potential concerns, according to Becky Mowbray, president…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow Billy Nungesser is trying to boost Louisiana tourism
Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser joins us to discuss boosting tourism - especially with the loss of many Canadian tourists, Save Our Waterways Month, and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: Did you pay your bill, or was it actually a middleman?
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerShould Mardi Gras krewes pay more to help with the cost of Carnival?
New Orleans could charge krewes more to help make up the cost of putting on Mardi Gras. We’ll check in with Councilmember Freddie King about the proposal.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Saints traded a new linebacker for a running back. Here's what to know
The Saints are trading Deion Jones for Zamir White. We go over that...and that Saints game against the Rams with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs LSU about to land an NFL player?
LSU football has an agreement to sign Dae'Quan Wright...if he clears waivers in the NFL. What? WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us to explain.