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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: High gas prices and legislative battles
* What are the biggest issues still remaining in the legislative session? What have been the highlights…and the lowlights…so far? * We'll get the latest on oil…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Republicans bucking Trump and investing in early education
* With President Trump endorsing the opponents of a couple Republican senators, will they start to oppose Trump more? What could that mean for the GOP’s narrow…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs it better to keep kids busy during the summer or let them relax?
Is it better to keep your kids on a regimen and schedule during the summer, or should you just let them relax and recharge while school's out? We’ll talk with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPeace deal? More strikes? Where things stand with the Iran war
Where do things stand with potential peace deals with Iran? We talk with Lindsay Cohn, a visiting associate with Columbia University.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe tall ships are coming! Here's how you can go see them
Sail 250 will celebrate America's sestercentennial with the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world. We'll get the details from Mark Romig, a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould church sex abuse survivors get settlement payments as soon as the fall?
Church sex abuse survivors could get payments from the $300+ million settlement as soon as this fall. We get the details from Stephanie Riegel, a business…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould gas hit $6 per gallon in Louisiana if the Iran war goes on?
Getting 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 TuckerThe legislative session ends next Monday. What do they still need to accomplish?
What are the biggest issues still remaining in the legislative session? What have been the highlights…and the lowlights…so far? Jeremy Alford, Editor and…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre we investing enough in early education?
The legislative session is approaching the finish line, and some are still pushing for lawmakers to invest in early education. We talk with Libbie Sonnier, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs the GOP majority in Congress at risk due to a few disgruntled members?
With President Trump endorsing the opponents of a couple Republican senators, will they start to oppose Trump more? What could that mean for the GOP’s narrow…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFull Show 5-25-26: Commemorating Memorial Day, summer travel, and the history of presidential assassination attempts
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * How should we commemorate Memorial Day? * Summer travel is pricy...but there's plenty of it expected * A look at the long…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSummer travel is pricy...but there's plenty of it expected
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Are you doing any summer traveling? Did you travel over Memorial Day weekend? We’ll break down how big of a summer season the industry…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Summer travel advice and a new era for the Pelicans
* Are you doing any summer traveling? Did you travel over Memorial Day weekend? We’ll break down how big of a summer season the industry is expecting and how…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: The long, unfortunate history of presidential assassination attempts
* There was a shooting at the White House over the weekend. We get into the history of presidential assassination attempts. * How did you pay at the pump the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Everything you need to know about grilling and when the heck will the rain stop?
* We talk to pitmaster Kendal Adair and get some barbecuing and grilling tips and tricks * How long is the rain sticking around?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Remembering the reason for Memorial Day
* The National World War II Museum has a number of events going on to commemorate Memorial Day. We’ll talk with Maggie Hartley, the director of public…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerNew Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley will officially be introduced tomorrow. Here's what to know
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. The Pelicans will introduce their new coach, Jamahl Mosley, tomorrow. We go over what you need to know about him with Oleh…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerA look at the long history of presidential assassination attempts and violence
A man was killed over the weekend after opening fire near the White House. We talk with Ronald Feinman - Professor at Florida Atlantic University, and the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould it take a year for gas prices to go back to normal?
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. How did you pay at the pump the last time you filled down? We’ll talk with Eric Smith from Tulane’s Institute of Energy about how much…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLooking for some grilling/barbecuing tips? We've got you covered here
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. We talk to Kendal Adair, pitmaster for the Three Pig Mafia team at Hogs for a Cause (they placed 2nd in pork) and the Smoked N' Spiced…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHere's how the National World War II Museum is commemorating Memorial Day
Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. The National World War II Museum has a number of events going on to commemorate Memorial Day. We’ll talk with Maggie Hartley…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow should we commemorate Memorial Day?
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. It's Memorial Day...how are you spending it? Is it okay to wish someone a "Happy Memorial Day"? John Raughter, a marine veteran and…
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Full Show 5-22-26: Roadwork good news, Table Talk, and an amazing recovery journey
* New Orleans is expecting some good news on roadwork projects * Table Talk: Hidden gems and upscale options * A jockey went from suffering an injury in New…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: From an ankle injury to winning the Preakness, with a New Orleans twist
Paco Lopez suffered an ankle injury during a race at the Fairgrounds just months before he went to win the Preakness. Here's how he did it.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Good news for New Orleans and potentially more voting changes for Louisiana
* The new closed primaries caused some confusion at the polls, and there could be even more changes if a bill passes that could prevent the over 800,000 people…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Republicans going against Trump and the many benefits of coastal restoration
* Congressional Republicans are going against President Trump’s wishes to fund his ballroom and an “anti-weaponization” fund. We’ll explain with political…