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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 TuckerAn opioid 10x more powerful than fentanyl has been linked to deaths in Louisiana
Cychlorphine, synthetic opioid 10 times more powerful than fentanyl, has been linked to overdose deaths. We talk with Gerry Cvitanovich, the Jefferson Parish…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWill Congress get anything done, or will it just be fighting back and forth?
How are things looking with the midterms almost here? Will Congress get anything done no matter who wins, or will it just be fighting? Aaron Dusso, Associate…
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerLSU cruised to a win, but a key defender suffered an injury. Here's what to know
We break down the good and the bad from LSU’s game against Texas A&M with WWL. columnist Jeff Palermo
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A man in jail for murder on debunked evidence, plus updates on Nolan Wells and the 'House of Horrors' case
In this episode, we’ll hear about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about…
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new chapter in the Tylenol murder mystery
In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery. Could a mysterious death in an Idaho church be linked to the 1982…
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OFFBITES: Why the George Lucas museum is in LA, plus a new species of cat discovered in Bolivia
We’ll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more…
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OFFBITES: Houdini's death still holds secrets a century later, and the case of a missing body
Fall started this week, and we’re starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we’ll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her…
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new chapter in the Tylenol poisonings saga, evidence debunked in murder case, a 'House of Horrors' update and more
In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery and about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though…
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BONUS: Were we wrong about Houdini's death? Plus a missing body, the George Lucas museum and a new species of cat
Fall started this week, and we’re starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we’ll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her…
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Table Talk With Ian McNulty
Ian McNulty joins Tommy to about the places to eat and drink in New Orleans.
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Louisiana’s new system for getting driver’s licenses at the OMV launches
Keith Neal joins Tommy to talk about the latest updates to the OMV system.
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Jeff Duncan Previews Week 3: Saints vs Raiders
Jeff Duncan joins Tommy to talk about the anniversary of the Gleason blocked punt. Plus, we preview this week's game.
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Prep Football Preview With Ian Auzenne
Ian Auzenne previews this weekends biggest game in high school football and we talk about what players to watch.
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LSU vs Texas A&M Game Preview
Jeff Palermo joins Tommy to talk about the LSU Tigers matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies.
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BONUS: 'Privacy is more and more threatened:' What's the limit on public surveillance?
Flock cameras are under fire, but how about when you walk into Costco and your phone gets bombarded with ads? We discuss the limits of surveillance, and then…
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What's Going On This Weekend In New Orleans?
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, and some of the best ones you…
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It's National Estuaries Week
We'll talk with Dr. Eva Hillmann from the Pontchartrain Conservancy about the role Lake Pontchartrain plays in protecting communities, supporting wildlife…
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Saving for retirement is only half the equation
We'll get some tips and strategies from AARP personal finance columnist Jean Chatzky
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Is AI technology advancing faster than we're ready for?
Andrew Schwarz joins Tommy to talk about AI and what political powers are doing to regulate it.
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How Serious Is A High Ankle Sprain In The NFL?
Dr David Elias joins Tommy to talk about Kelvin Bank's injury he suffered and what an injury could do to an athlete.
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Is Kalshi The Future Of Financial Predictive Investing?
David Bieri joins Tommy to talk about Kalshi, the prediction market. Where is the future of investing heading with prediction markets?
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Hour One: National Farm Safety and Health Week
Mike Strain talks to Tommy about agriculture in the Louisiana. Plus, we talk to an expert on the Ukraine-Russia war.
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Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain
Mike Strain joins Tommy to talk about the latest on Louisiana farming and agriculture.
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What's The Latest On The Russian-Ukrainian War?
Brian Thomas joins Tommy to talk about the latest on Ukraine's battle with Russia. Plus, what is the US doing to help stop the war?
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BONUS: Why are we in love with 'Choosing Texas?' Longest-running No. 1 ever tells a story about music, and about the US
First, we dive into the latest in the war in Iran, then we reveal the loss of an American institution -- Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum -- and then we…
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The Tulane Future of Energy Forum starts next week
Pierre Conner joins Tommy to talk about what's to come with energy in Louisiana and an upcoming forum at Tulane next week.
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Saints Prepare For Home Opener Against 2-0 Raiders
Jeff Nowak joins Tommy to talk about the Saints win over the Ravens and previews the Week 3 matchup.
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2027 Budget Proposal Set By Mayor Moreno
Aimee McCarron joins Tommy to talk about the budget for 2027 along with other issues dealing with city council.
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How Has Policing Been This Year In New Orleans?
Ronal Serpas joins Tommy to talk about crime and policing in the city as the year turns to its final quarter.
WWL First News with Tommy TuckerDo Guardian Caps In Football Help With Head Injuries?
Meg Farris joins Tommy to talk about guardian caps in the NFL and the positive effects of the game on players.
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What exactly is a trade deficit?
Tarek Hassan joins Tommy to talk about trade deficit in the US.
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Hour Two: How Are Guardian Caps Helping NFL Players?
Tommy talks about the Guardian Cap in the NFL with Meg Farris and the trade deficit.
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Americans are borrowing more and struggling with the debt sooner
Ted Rossman joins Tommy to talk about credit card spending and how more Americans are going in debt.
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How Are Midterms Looking For Each Party?
Andy Smith joins Tommy to talk about the upcoming midterms and what the early polling shows.
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Hour One: Are Americans Spending More Than Ever Before?
Tommy talks about the credit card spending in the US and how Americans are falling behind. Plus, we preview the midterms with Andy Smith.
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BONUS: Media war heats up between Trump and America's largest networks
We dive into the latest in the battle between the president of the United States and its press representatives, and then reveal the top-ranking schools in the…
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What's The Latest On The Iran-US War?
LIndsay Cohn joins Tommy to talk about President Trump's proposal with Iran and what's to come.
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How to Spot Deepfakes?
Aaron Painter joins Tommy to talk about deepfakes, AI and issues that could up regarding its technology.
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CNN, Politico and MS NOW sue the Trump administration over ban on White House coverage
Jesse Holcomb joins Tommy to discuss the latest from the White House and the actions of taking away access to major news networks.
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What are states like Atlanta doing to get movies and TV shows to film there that Louisiana isn't doing?
Jason Waggenspack joins Tommy to talk about movie production in Louisiana and how it compares to states like Georgia.
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How has 2026 been for Louisiana's coast?
James Karst joins Tommy to talk about the Louisiana coast and its ever changing dynamics.
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Recapping Saints Win and Previewing The Las Vegas Raiders
Ross Jackson joins Tommy to talk about the Saints win in Baltimore and what's next on the schedule.
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How does the US healthcare system compare to what other countries do?
Walter "Dub" Lane joins Tommy to talk about healthcare in the US and how it compares to other countries.
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BONUS: The media strikes back with lawsuit threat after Trump blocks unflattering orgs from White House
Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of American democracy, so what happens when the president of the United States blocks media organizations from the…