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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 Tucker
Hour 2: Are New Orleans residents feeling more optimistic?
* For the first time in 40 years, New Orleanians didn’t identify crime as the biggest problem in the city. And residents are feeling more optimistic about…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: How are Americans handling inflation, rising costs?
* With costs rising all over the place, how are Americans handling the inflation? Are people going more into debt? We’ll talk with financial analyst Ted…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about lung cancer
Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer and had part of his right lung removed. We talk to Dr. Jim Wudel, Chief of Thoracic Surgery for LSU Health New Orleans…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe Saints have to get a win against the Giants. Will they do it?
Who were Gayle Benson's comments aimed at? How is the Saints injury situation looking? How can the offense get back on track? We talk with WWL Saints sideline…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerCould the state government do more to help the film industry here?
We’ll check in with Councilmember Eugene Green about how the New Orleans budget process is going and if more can be done to help the film industry in our area.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about the last five amendments on the ballot
We broke down the first five constitutional amendments that’ll be on the ballot. Now we’ll go over the final five with Steven Procopio, the president of the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat do New Orleans residents think is the biggest problem facing the city?
For the first time in 40 years, New Orleanians didn’t identify crime as the biggest problem in the city. And residents are feeling more optimistic about…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerIs Louisiana's comeback underway? Here's what to know
Louisiana has the highest poverty rate in the country, but have we been making some strides in recent years? We go over some positive signs with Vance Ginn…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow will the war between Russia and Ukraine end?
The war between Russia and Ukraine has been dragging on for years. Where do things stand? Is it just a perpetual stalemate? We’ll talk with Brian Taylor…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre Americans going into more debt to deal with rising costs?
With costs rising all over the place, how are Americans handling the inflation? Are people going more into debt? We talk with Ted Rossman, Principal Consumer…
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BONUS: Guilfoyle is gone, a new press secretary makes an inauspicious debut, and how safe is the White House, really?
The new press secretary stumbled through an announcement that the U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is gone after reports she was trying to shake…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: How to navigate estrangement with a loved one
* More than a quarter of American adults are estranged from at least one family member. Has that happened in your family? We’ll get some tips on how to handle…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: What do Lane Kiffin and LSU need to do?
* LSU has dropped two games already. What do the Tigers need to fix? Can they go on a run the rest of the way? * October is Breast Cancer Awareness. We’ll talk…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How do we convince tourists to come to Louisiana?
* We’ll check in with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser about how tourism is looking, fall festival season, a big partnership in Sonic, and more. * We'll get…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow you should handle estrangement with a family member
More than a quarter of American adults are estranged from at least one family member. Has that happened in your family? We get some tips on how to handle…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: How do the Saints get back on track?
* We’ll take another look back at the Saints loss to the Vikings and go over what the Black and Gold need to do to get back on track with Ross Jackson, host of…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow have the Pelicans looked so far during the preseason?
Half of the Pelicans preseason schedule is in the books. How have they looked? We break it down with Oleh Kosel, A credentialed NBA writer covering the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU has two losses. What do the Tigers need to do to make a run?
LSU has dropped two games already. What do the Tigers need to fix? Can they go on a run the rest of the way? Jon Blau, LSU football beat writer for The…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerEverything you need to know about breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness. We’ll talk with Dr. Shawn McKinney from LSU Health about progress we’ve made in diagnosing and treating it and what people…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre gas and diesel prices getting any better?
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.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is promoting Louisiana around the country and world
We check in with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser about how tourism is looking, fall festival season, a big partnership in Sonic, and more.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre the Saints still trying to figure out who they are?
We take another look back at the Saints loss to the Vikings and go over what the Black and Gold need to do to get back on track with Ross Jackson, host of the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat issues will decide the midterms? Is it all about the economy?
We get another update on the midterms now that we’re just weeks away. What are the latest polls saying? We’ll talk with David Schultz, professor of political…
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BONUS: Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's house raises questions, plus San Francisco Mayor says progressive values 'trapped' his city
We go to Minneapolis to discuss the raid of Rep Ilhan Omar's house in a quest for immigration paperwork, plus the mayor of San Francisco raises questions about…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 3: Short-term rentals in the French Quarter?
* We’ll check in with Erin Holmes, the Executive Director of the Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents and Associates, about short-term rentals possibly…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: How do the Saints fix what's wrong?
* We’ll recap the Saints/Vikings game with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints. Who looked good, and who didn’t? * Bank On It, financial insights you can count…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: Did LSU get some poor officiating in their loss to Kentucky?
* We break down the good and the bad from LSU’s game against Kentucky with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. * There’s been debate in Congress over whether to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerAre we any closer to a deal to end the Iran war?
We get the latest on the war with Iran, whether things are escalating, and if there's any end in sight with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat you need to know about the first five amendments on the ballot
There are 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot next month, and they can get a bit complicated. We’ll go over the first 5 with Steven Procopio, the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMeasles is surging in the US despite a safe way to prevent it
Measles cases have topped 4,000, blowing past the number we saw in 2025. We talk with Dr. Fred Lopez, Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy short-term rentals are a bad idea for the French Quarter
Checking in with Erin Holmes, the Executive Director of the Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents and Associates, about short-term rentals possibly coming to…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerBank On It: Is the auto finance industry broken?
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat went wrong in the Saints loss to the Vikings
Recapping the Saints loss to the Vikings with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints. How do the Black and Gold get back on track?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhy do we have Daylight Saving Time in the first place?
There’s been debate in Congress over whether to get rid of changing our clocks back and forth and make Daylight Saving Time permanent. How did it even come…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat happened in LSU's heartbreaking loss to Kentucky
Breaking down the good and the bad from LSU’s heartbreaking loss to Kentucky with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from a lethal injection, plus new attention on firing squad executions
For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A mother pushed off a balcony with her baby and updates to the Vance Boelter case
The Vance Boelter case in Minnesota made headlines this month due to a gag order that was lifted. He is the man who was found guilty of killing Democratic…
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OFFBITES: A trip to Hell and the latest search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane
We’re headed to a remote island where a new search for Amelia Earhart’s plane is kicking off. And… has anyone ever told you to “go to hell?” Well, it turns out…
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OFFBITES: A restaurant rescuer and jumping worms
This week, we’re learning a restaurant rescuer going viral on social media and a not quite as delicious story about an invasion of jumping worms. Featuring…
- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from an execution, a gag order controversy and more
For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information…
- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
BONUS: How to become the mayor of Hell, plus a new search or Amelia Earhart, jumping worms and the restaurant rescuer
This week, we’re learning about a restaurant rescuer going viral on social media and a not-quite-as-delicious story about an invasion of jumping worms. Then…
- WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 4: Brats, bets, and upscale dining
* "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans food & restaurant scene brought to you by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean…
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Hour 3: What to expect from the Saints against the Vikings
* We’ll preview the Saints/Vikings game with WWL sports director Steve Geller. Will the Black and Gold bounce back? * Whether you keep it simple or like to be…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 2: An important road test for LSU
* How does LSU match up against Kentucky? Who’s injured, and who’s not? We’ll break it all down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. * We’ll get the rundown on…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 1: What would Medicare for All look like?
* Two-thirds of Americans say they support “Medicare for All.” What would that look like? And how does Medicare work, for patients, doctors, and the…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTommy's Weekend Winners: Check these games out
Tommy talks with JR from Taking Vegas.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerTable Talk: Upscale options, German food for Octoberfest, and fried chicken
* Vacca Steakhouse is a nice, classy option; and you can get some good lunch deals. * Kenji is a new sushi/Japanese cuisine restaurant that trends upscale…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhat are the best devices to buy to elevate your kitchen and cooking?
Whether you keep it simple or like to be a chef in your own home, there are tons of different appliances and items available for your kitchen. We’ll go over…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill the Saints bounce back against the Vikings?
We preview the Saints/Vikings game with WWL sports director Steve Geller. Will the Black and Gold bounce back?
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHow does LSU stack up against Kentucky?
How does LSU match up against Kentucky? Who’s injured, and who’s not? We break it all down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerGet to know the new LSU New Orleans this Saturday
LSU New Orleans is hosting an event for prospective students this weekend. We get the details from Jeanette Weiland, Interim chancellor and chief…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerPrep football rundown: Isaias changed up the schedule this week
We’ll get the rundown on what’s happening in prep football this weekend - and what's already happened - with Ian Auzenne, the co-host of the Manning Family…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDevelopment is booming in Jefferson Parish. Here's how they're doing it
JEDCO is using a unique way to attract new businesses and development in Jefferson Parish. We’ll get the rundown on what they’re doing and what’s going on…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerMany Americans support Medicare for All. How would that work?
Two-thirds of Americans say they support “Medicare for All.” What would that look like? And how does Medicare work, for patients, doctors, and the government?…
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BONUS: Holiday shopping trends for 2026, and more
What do you expect this holiday season? A CNet editor breaks it down, Plus, we dive into AI therapy and what happens when an AI agent buys something on our…
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Full Show 10-8-26: Good news for our area with Isaias, fixing New Orleans' budget, and fire ant damage
* How is the forecast for Louisiana looking for Isaias? * JP Morrell: The millage roll forward is a last choice for the Council * Fire ants screwing with…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerHour 4: Deals to take advantage of and fests to check 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…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWhere y’at this weekend: Good causes and good eats
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. *…