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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 TuckerWhat to know about the continuing protests in France
What were the protests in Paris like over the weekend? We’ll talk with Hall Gardner, a professor emeritus at the American University in Paris.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat to know about a security flaw that was found affecting most websites
There’s a major security flaw in a piece of software that’s used across most of the internet. We’ll explain what PHP is, the big problem going on, and what it…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat went wrong for the Saints in Paris?
Recapping the Saints loss to the Steelers in Paris. Who looked good, and who didn’t? We talk with WWL Louisiana sports director Ricardo Lecompte
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: What the heck is going on in France?
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhere does the New Orleans budget stand? Aimee McCarron updates us
The Moreno administration recently laid out their budget priorities. We’ll check in with Councilmember Aimee McCarron to get her thoughts and what her…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre fake polls a big problem?
The head of the FCC is warning about fake polls. How big of a problem is that? And could the FCC do anything about it? Jesse Holcomb, Professor of journalism…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU heads into the bye week with momentum. Here's what to know
Recapping the good and the bad from LSU’s game against Auburn and the state of the team going into the bye week with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: An alleged road rage killing, a rapist out of prison and more
This week we have updates on cases from coast to coast, to a road rage killing in New York to a thwarted high school killing in California. We’re looking into…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Where did the Silver Rail shooter get the gun? Plus, a Christa Pike update and more.
This week, we’re exploring new details about the shooting last week at Silver Rail Elementary School, political ads referencing the Annunciation School…
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OFFBITES: Therapy rabbit Bun Jovi's social media drama and the cow tooth taco
We’ll listen to an interview with a woman who brings her 26-pound bunny to an airport to help nervous travelers and about the woman who claims she found a cow…
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OFFBITES: Visiting the haunted car wash and a Pokémon heist
This week, we’re going to hear about the adventure one of our news teams had at a haunted car wash in California and about the heist of nearly $1 million worth…
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Death from behind the wheel, Silver Rail updates and more
This week… we’re exploring new details about the shooting last week at Silver Rail Elementary School, political ads referencing the Annunciation School…
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BONUS: A haunted car wash, a Pokémon heist, therapy bunny drama and the cow tooth taco
This week, we’re going to hear about the adventure one of our news teams had at a haunted car wash in California and about the heist of nearly $1 million worth…
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Full Show 10-23-26: Saints in Paris, LSU on the Plains, and a makeover for a New Orleans landmark
* How do the Saints stack up against the Steelers? * Will the LSU Tigers take down the Auburn Tigers? * St. Louis Cathedral is getting a makeover. Here's what…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Plenty of options for French food
* "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans food & restaurant scene brought to you by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Will the Saints take care of business in Paris?
* We’ll preview the Saints/Steelers game with WWL sports director Steve Geller. Will the Black and Gold get their first win streak going? * St. Louis Cathedral…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: Congressman Troy Carter says it's not possible for states like LA to handle disasters without FEMA
* FEMA wants states to start handling disasters on their own. What could this mean for Louisiana? We’ll talk with Congressman Troy Carter. * Want to get into…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What to expect from LSU vs. Auburn this weekend
* How does LSU match up against Auburn? Who’s injured, and who’s not? We’ll break it all down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. * The Supreme Court’s term…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTommy's Weekend Winners: It's about the long game
Tommy talks with JR from Taking Vegas.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: More Michelin stars for New Orleans
* Dakar NOLA got its first star while Saint-Germain and Zasu regained their Michelin star. Emeril’s kept its two stars. * Did Michelin miss by leaving out…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerSt. Louis Cathedral is getting a makeover. Here's what to know
St. Louis Cathedral is set to undergo some major renovations soon. We’ll talk with Kevin Morris, President of Holly and Smith Architects, about the plans, why…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow do the Saints stack up against the Steelers?
We’ll preview the Saints/Steelers game with WWL sports director Steve Geller. Will the Black and Gold get their first win streak going?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWant to get into the French spirit for the Saints game? Try these recipes out
Tommy talks with Chef Kevin Belton about how to do some French cooking this weekend
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerFEMA wants states to handle disasters on their own. What would that mean for Louisiana?
FEMA wants states to start handling disasters on their own. What could this mean for Louisiana? We talk with Congressman Troy Carter about it.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPrep football round-up: A state championship rematch
We’ll get the rundown on what’s happening in prep football this weekend with Ian Auzenne, the co-host of the Manning Family Children’s Prep Football Round-up
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Supreme Court is hearing some big cases. Here's what to know
The Supreme Court’s term began earlier this month. What issues are they expected to tackle? Any big cases? We’ll break it down with David Schultz, a professor…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill the LSU Tigers take down the Auburn Tigers?
How does LSU match up against Auburn? Who’s injured, and who’s not? We’ll break it all down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
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Full Show 10-22-26: Saints in Paris, weekend events to try, and Louisiana elections
* What Deuce McAllister is expecting from the Saints this weekend in Paris * Where y’at this weekend: Fall and Halloween festivals galore this weekend * Are…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Hit up a festival this weekend
* What’s going on this weekend? Is Isaias causing any rescheduling or cancellations? We’ll go over it with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine. * We’ll…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: How will New Orleanians feel about budget cuts?
* Will Wade was betting on winning some court battles to build his roster. How have things turned out? We’ll break it down with Toyloy Brown, LSU men’s…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhere y’at this weekend: Fall and Halloween festivals galore this weekend
What’s going on this weekend? Is Isaias causing any rescheduling or cancellations? We’ll go over it with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine. *…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: There are plenty of races in Louisiana besides Congress
* We’ll get another update on the races around Louisiana with Jeremy Alford, editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly. Are there any upsets brewing? How much…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What to expect from the Saints against the Steelers
* We’ll talk with Deuce McAllister out in Paris about what he’s seen out of the Saints…and what he hopes to see this weekend. * Checking in with Ag…
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BONUS: Government websites go dark as critical security flaw revealed + no more carriage horses? And how not to get fired for your Halloween costume
Carriages horses in Central Park could become a thing of the past. We learn more about that, plus a security vulnerability that affects 70% of websites around…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerUnderstanding the protests in France
We’ll have another discussion about the protests in France, why they’re happening, and if anything has changed in the last few days. We’ll talk with Faycal…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU men's basketball's roster is finally set. Here's how it ended up
Will Wade was betting on winning some court battles to build his roster. How have things turned out? We break it down with Toyloy Brown, LSU men’s basketball…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill there be political blowback for budget cuts in New Orleans?
As the Moreno administration and the City Council figure out how to balance the budget, are voters likely cut them some slack considering the mess they…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre some there some unexpectedly close races in Louisiana?
We’ll get another update on the races around Louisiana with Jeremy Alford, editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly. Are there any upsets brewing? How much…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Wisner Trust saga may not be over just yet. Here's what to know
The Wisner Trust saga may not be done yet, as the Wisner heirs asked the Louisiana Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling. We’ll go over what’s going on…
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How will drought conditions affect already hard-hit Louisiana farmers?
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about drought, fuel costs, soybeans, and more.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat Deuce McAllister is expecting from the Saints this weekend in Paris
We’ll talk with WWL Saitns color analyst Deuce McAllister out in Paris about what he’s seen out of the Saints…and what he hopes to see this weekend.
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Full Show 10-21-26: Saints and Tigers prepping, breaking down your ballot, and policing protests
* What to know about the Steelers ahead of the Saints game * How does LSU match up against Auburn? * Do you know how you're voting on the amendments? Listen to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: How police handle protests, especially ones that turn violent
* How does law enforcement go about policing a protest? We talk with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Want to understand the amendments on the ballot? We've got you covered
* We’ll continue to go over all the constitutional amendments on the ballot and talk to Barry Erwin, the Chief Policy Officer for Leaders for a Better…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How are Louisiana shrimpers doing?
* We’ll talk to Acy Cooper, the president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, about the damage the industry has suffered, where things are now, and the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: The Saints are getting ready for the Steelers in France
* We’ll check in with WWL Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak live in Paris for a Black and Gold update. * Marine life dropped by around 60% after the BP oil…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow does LSU match up against Auburn?
We get an LSU update from Scott Rabalais, a sports columnist with The Advocate. How healthy are the Tigers? Are they ready for the Auburn Tigers?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDo you know how you're voting on the amendments? Listen to this
We’ll continue to go over all the constitutional amendments on the ballot and talk to Barry Erwin, the Chief Policy Officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana…
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Looking to get out the house and do something good this weekend?
If you’re looking to get out of the house and do something good, there’s a volunteer opportunity to help plant trees this weekend. We’ll get the details from…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Pelicans season gets underway! Here's what to expect
The Pelicans regular season gets underway tonight against the Pacers! We’ll break down the match-up and what fans can expect from the team this year with Oleh…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow law enforcement polices protests
How does law enforcement go about policing a protest? We talk with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about blood clots
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was sidelined for the season because of blood cots. What IS a blood cot? How are they diagnosed and treated? We spend some time…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs a culture at risk of disappearing if shrimpers don't get more help?
We talk to Acy Cooper, the president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, about the damage the shrimp industry has suffered, where things are now, and the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerJust how bad was the BP oil spill for marine life? Here's what a new study said
Marine life dropped by around 60% after the BP oil spill according to a years-long study, and populations still haven’t recovered. We’ll talk with Tracey…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat to know about the Steelers ahead of the Saints game
Checking in with WWL Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak in Paris for a Black and Gold update.
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BONUS: New evidence that O.J. Simpson had an accomplice? New York Times shocker
Did O.J. Simpson act alone? The New York Times details evidence that seems to indicate otherwise. We delve into that, then take a look at a charming stop on…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Why the protests in France are happening
* New Orleans will have spent over $80 million to cover sanitation shortfalls from 2021 through the end of 2027. We’ll break down this new report from BGR with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Weighing what to cut to balance New Orleans' budget
* We’ll check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about the ongoing budget process, trash pick-up, Mardi Gras, and more * A 20 year old was arrested on a number…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow much sanitation shortfalls are costing New Orleans
New Orleans will have spent over $80 million to cover sanitation shortfalls from 2021 through the end of 2027. We break down this new report from BGR with…