WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
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Should there be more short-term rentals in the French Quarter?
President Trump says the Iran war is close to over. How will it end?
Costs for farmers are going up...that means your food will be more expensive
What actually IS the Fed? How does it work?
BONUS: Super El Nino to strike in 2026 -- here's what to expect -- plus, can stress be good?
Full Show 4-15-26: Improving the S&WB, cleaning the Quarter, and managing allergy season
Hour 4: How to manage your allergies and making sense of some complicated amendments
Hour 3: Improving the Sewerage and Water Board and improve crime-fighting
Hour 2: Controlling the Mississippi River and combating homelessness
Hour 1: Keeping the Quarter clean and cleaning up Congress
What to know and do when your allergies are acting up
There are 5 amendments on the ballot next month. Here's what you need to know
Stephanie Hilferty: Improvements needed at the Sewerage and Water Board, not status quo
How is crime in New Orleans compared to this time last year?
Is making it a crime to sleep on the streets the right or wrong move to fight homelessness?
How hard is it to control the Mississippi River? Is there a better way to do it?
Sidney Torres: Night and day difference working with Moreno administration
Two Congressmen are resigning because of misconduct. Could more be on the way?
BONUS: Two Congressmen resign over sexual misconduct: 'It's a free for all'
Full Show 4-14-26: S&WB control, Trump vs. the Pope, and the latest on Iran
Hour 4: Why your kid defies you and a fun way to celebrate America this weekend
Hour 3: Control over the Sewerage and Water Board and cashing in on carbon capture
Hour 2: Changes to New Orleans's court system? Where's the Iran war stand?
Hour 1: Trump vs. Leo and prices going up
Is a little defiance from your kids a good thing?
Want to celebrate America's 250th birthday? St. Charles Parish has a concert this weekend
JP Morrell: New Orleans leaders should have more control over Sewerage and Water Board
LSU expert: carbon capture is a significant opportunity for Louisiana
The legislature could make big changes to New Orleans's court system. Are they a good idea?
The US and Iran are wide apart on peace talks. How does this end?
The Strait of Hormuz blocked will cause price ripples across the economy
President Trump is fighting with Pope Leo. How do Americans feel?
BONUS: Is a fragile ceasefire with Iran worth the paper it's written on? Get the latest, plus zombie fish invade US waters
Full Show 4-13-26: A tight Senate race, moon mission success, and good news for Louisiana
Hour 4: Keeping the moon missions going and some big Iran news
Hour 3: Industrial job growth in Louisiana and a big Zurich Classic
Hour 2: Senate race battling and understanding inflation news
Hour 1: LSU baseball's struggles and managing menhaden
Toilet troubles aside, the Artemis moon mission was a success! What's next?
Where we're at with the Iran peace negotations and another blockade
The Zurich Classic is just days away! Here's everything you need to know
Good news for Louisiana industrial jobs
Bank On It: Making sense of inflation reports
Bill Cassidy vs. John Fleming vs. Julia Letlow: who will come out on top?
Should Louisiana match what other states are doing with the menhaden industry?
LSU baseball got swept by Ole Miss. How do they right the ship?
Snot bags, fart studies, robot doctors and the secret fish smuggling trade
This week, things are getting a little intense. We have a playdate with snakes, spiders and bullfrogs, a discussion about flatulence research, questions about robot doctors and a peek into the world of black market fish. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of Audacy station KMBZ in Kansas City and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.
Full Show 4-10-26: Outdoor eats, AI help, and a big weekend for LSU
* It's a beautiful weekend. Try these some outdoor dining spots * Using AI to help field 911, 311 calls in New Orleans * Did we overestimate LSU baseball, or have they been underperforming? * A former LSU golfer is tied for the leader after Round 1 of the Masters * Will the Saints add another weapon for Tyler Shough in the first round? * Looking for a new place to get crawfish? Try here * Should college sports agents in Louisiana be regulated like pro agents?
Hour 3: LSU at the Masters and helping small businesses in Jefferson Parish
* We go live to Augusta, Georgia and get an update on the Masters * Jefferson Parish secured over $3 million for a food incubator to help small businesses. We’ll go over that and see what else the parish has cooking with Jerry Bologna with JEDCO.
Hour 2: Will the Saints go offense or defense? AI to help with 911 and 311 calls?
* The NFL draft is less than two weeks away. We’ll break down some of the possibilities for the Saints with WWL sports director Steve Geller. * The Orleans Parish Communications District handles 911 and 311 calls, and they’re understaffed. But a new AI tool could help. * How family-friendly are businesses in Louisiana? The Best Place for Working Parents will recognize employers that have family-friendly policies…policies that can also boost a business’s bottom line.