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Hour 4: Moon mission details and cleaning catch basins
* Humans are set to fly around the moon for the first time in over 50 years with the Artemis II launch! We’ll explain what’s going on with Jillian Scudder, an astrophysicist at Oberlin College. * We check in with Kaitlin Tymrak, the interim general superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about catch basins and whether they have enough money to do it.

Hour 3: Drones help fight crime and what could come next with Iran
* We’ll take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area with Ronal Serpas. * We get an update on the Iran war with CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland. Where do things stand with the Strait of Hormuz?

Hour 2: Should LA name a bridge after President Trump? Are your driving habits costing you money?
* The way you drive could be costing you at the pump * We talk with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser about tourism to Louisiana, naming a bridge after President Trump, keeping the state beautiful, and more

Hour 1: Birthright citizenship, what will the Court say? And Mexican cartels' fishy activity
* The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a birthright citizenship case. We’ll explain what that is and what’s at stake with David Law, a professor of law at the University of Virginia. * Mexican cartels are known for their illegal drug smuggling…but illegal red snapper harvesting? Yep, they do that too.

Does the Sewerage and Water Board have enough money to keep up with catch basin cleaning?
Checking in with Kaitlin Tymrak, the interim general superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about catch basins and whether they have enough money to do it.

All your questions about the moon mission, getting there, and getting back answered
Humans are set to fly around the moon for the first time in over 50 years with the Artemis II launch. We’ll explain what’s going on with Jillian Scudder, Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Oberlin College and an author of three books on astronomy for the general public.

What is the endgame for the war with Iran?
We’ll get an update on the Iran war with CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland. Where do things stand with the Strait of Hormuz? How are things likely to end?

Former NOPD chief: drones are crucial tools for law enforcement, especially with staffing issues
Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a former NOPD chief, weighs in on the debate over the use of drones by police.

Billy Nungesser is optimistic on convincing people to visit Louisiana even amid rising costs
We’ll talk with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser about whether it’s become more challenging to bring tourists to Louisiana amid rising costs around the US and the world. Nungesser also stressed the importance of keeping Louisiana beautiful and litter-free, and he promoted a photo contest.

Is how you're driving costing you gas...and money?
Driving with a heavy foot or getting road rage can cost you. We talk with Patrick De Haan, Chief of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, about how your driving habits can hit your pocketbook and about how the oil and gas market is looking.

Mexican cartels are illegally smuggling...red snapper?
Mexican cartels are known for their illegal drug smuggling…but illegal red snapper harvesting? Yep, they do that too. We talk with Kesley Banks, Research Scientist at the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, about the cartel’s fishy activity.

Birthright citizenship goes before the Supreme Court. How will they rule?
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a birthright citizenship case. We’ll explain what that is and what’s at stake with David Law, a Research Professor of Law and Courtesy Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia

Full Show 3-31-26: JP Morrell on fixing New Orleans issues, training plumbers, and more

Hour 4: Dealing with stress, Kellen Moore speaks, and Will Wade returns
* Kellen Moore spoke at the NFL owners’ meetings. We’ll go over what he said about Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan, and more * Will Wade isn’t wasting anytime. He says he came back to LSU to win and to win immediately. * How often do you feel stressed out? According to a recent survey, Louisiana ranks as the most-stressed state. We’ll talk to Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist, about how to deal with that stress.

Hour 3: Fixing New Orleans infrastructure and understanding addiction
* What do we know about addiction, to drugs or alcohol? Are some people more susceptible to it? How can you get help, for a loved one or yourself? We’ll spend some time with Dr. Bobby Siggins from LSU Health New Orleans. * We’ll check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board, the budget situation, and more.

Hour 2: Are the requirements to become a plumber too strict...or just what we need?
Do the requirements to become a plumber in Louisiana need to be changed? One bill in the legislature could shorten the process. We talk with Sarah Harbison, general counsel of the Pelican Institute, first and then with Danny Griffin, owner of Pipes R Us Plumbing.

Will Wade wants to win immediately. Can he do it?
Will Wade isn’t wasting anytime. He says he came back to LSU to win and to win immediately. We’ll break down his press conference and the situation he’s taking over with Glenn Guilbeau, the editor of Tiger Rag.

Stress hits us all. Here's what to do if you're feeling overwhelmed
How often do you feel stressed out? According to a recent survey, Louisiana ranks as the most-stressed state. We talk to Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist, about how to deal with that stress.

What Kellen Moore said about Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, Cam Jordan, and more
Saints coach Kellen Moore spoke at the NFL owners’ meetings. We’ll go over what he said about Alvin Kamara's role, Chris Olave's contract, Cam Jordan's future, and more.

JP Morrell: We're working on temporary, short-term and permanent, long-term solutions on infrastructure
We check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about addressing our infrastructure woes, the Sewerage and Water Board, the budget situation, and more.

What you need to know about addiction and signs to watch for
What do we know about addiction, to drugs or alcohol? Are some people more susceptible to it? How can you get help, for a loved one or yourself? We spend some time with Dr. Bobby Siggins, Associate Professor of Physiology and a researcher in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans

What it takes to become a plumber, and why a proposed change doesn't make sense
Do the requirements to become a plumber in Louisiana need to be changed? One bill in the legislature could shorten the process. First we talked with Sarah Harbison with the Pelican Institute. Now we talk with Danny Griffin, the owner of Pipes R Us Plumbing.

Are the requirements to become a plumber too strict?
Do the requirements to become a plumber in Louisiana need to be changed? One bill in the legislature could shorten the process. First, We talk with Sarah Harbison, general counsel at the Pelican Institute.

Trump wants to scrap Obamacare and give money to people directly. Would that work?
Over the weekend, President Trump called for Obamacare to be scrapped and have the government send direct payments to people. What would that look like? Would it help? We break it down with Walter “Dub” Lane, Associate Professor of Economics & Finance at UNO.

BONUS: With college tuition reaching $65,000 a year, what are parents and students supposed to do?
The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.

Full Show 3-30-26: Reshaping NOLA courts, TSA confusion, LSU's turning point, and more
* How a bill in Baton Rouge could slow the court system down in New Orleans * President Trump signed an order to pay TSA workers. Will that work? * Was this the turning point for LSU baseball? * Should New Orleans move away from electing judges? *Should we research more into using psychedelics for therapy? * Kim Mulkey ain't retiring! * Bank On It: Slow down...and stop yourself from becoming a scam victim

Hour 4: Group troops in Iran? Reshaping New Orleans' courts?
* We get the latest on the Iran war with Lindsay Cohn, a visiting fellow at Columbia. * A bill advancing through the legislature would reshape New Orleans’ court system. We break that down with Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission and go over a probe into juvenile court.

Hour 3: Psychedelic therapy and standing out in a tough job market
* A bill by State Senator Patrick McMath would take money from an opioid settlement and research psychedelic-assisted therapy. * It’s a tough job market for workers.We’ll get some tips on how to stand out to humans and AI

Hour 2: Political fighting in Louisiana and avoiding scams
* We’ll get an update on the legislative session, the Senate and House races, and some political feuding with Tyler Bridges, a staff writer with The Advocate. * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

Hour 1: LSU's turning point and TSA confusion
* We’ll recap a busy weekend of LSU sports with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo * Where do things stand with efforts to fund TSA after President Trump got involved? Who do Americans blame for all the delays?

How a bill in Baton Rouge could slow the court system down in New Orleans
A bill advancing through the legislature would reshape New Orleans’ court system. We break that down with Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission and go over a probe into juvenile court.

Why ground operations in Iran could be difficult, very costly
We’ll get the latest on the Iran war with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

It's a tough market for job seekers. Here are some tips to stand out
Looking for a job? Here's how to stand out to humans and AI. Vicki Salemi, a career expert at Monster, joins us.

Should we research more into using psychedelics for therapy?
A bill by State Senator Patrick McMath would take money from an opioid settlement and research psychedelic-assisted therapy. We talk with him about it.

Bank On It: Slow down...and stop yourself from becoming a scam victim
Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

Does anyone have a clear lead in the Louisiana senate race?
We’ll get an update on the legislative session, the Senate and House races, and some political feuding with Tyler Bridges, a staff writer with The Advocate.

President Trump signed an order to pay TSA workers. Will that work?
Where do things stand with efforts to fund TSA after President Trump got involved? Who do Americans blame for all the delays? David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University, joins us.

Was this the turning point for LSU baseball?
It was a busy weekend for LSU sports. We break it down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. Kim Mulkey shot down some online rumors. LSU baseball may have hit a turning point.

BONUS: A.I. cowboys, overachiever refrigerators, underground Teslas and what you didn’t know about graffiti
This week, we’re covering reports whether artificial intelligence can replace cowboys, expensive refrigerators that make their owners watch advertisements, Elon Musk’s Boring Company and its plans to construct tunnels under New Orleans and what you might not know about graffiti. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio’s Bloomberg Tech and Business report in the Bay area, Tommy Tucker and WWL in New Orleans, the Adam & Jordana Show from WCCO in the Twin Cities and The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

Full Show 3-27-26: Classic New Orleans food, righting the budget, and the return of Will Wade
* Where you can get old-time, classic food you grew up with * How much progress is the Moreno administration making on the budget? * Will Wade has returned! Here's what it means for LSU men's basketball * Woman charged with murder after her baby was found dead in a porta potty * What Louisianans want to see with saving our coast * Should Entergy be allowed to raise fees to upgrade its infrastructure?

Hour 4: A tragedy in Gretna, the Iran war, and Tommy's Weekend Winners
* A woman has been charged with second degree murder after her baby was found dead in a porta potty. * We’ll break down the latest on the Iran war and what the endgames could be for the two sides with Middle East expert Bruce Jentleson. * Tommy's Weekend Winners

Hour 3: Entergy fees and saving the coast
* Entergy wants to raise fees to pay for upgrades after a ton of power outages last year. Is that the right move? We’ll talk with Councilmember Aimee McCarron. * A recent poll showed 76% of Louisianans disagree with Governor Landry’s decision to cancel sediment diversion projects. We’ll go over the survey with Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation.

Tommy's Weekend Winners: Opportunity abounds with basketball
Tommy talks to JR from Taking Vegas.

Hour 2: Old-time, classic New Orleans meals and getting the budget in shape
* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area * We’ll check back in with New Orleans CAO Joe Giarrusso on how the efforts to fix the city’s budget are going

Hour 1: Will Wade's return and the future of social media
* Will Wade is back at LSU! We’ll talk about the big hire for the Tigers and preview LSU baseball’s series against Kentucky and the Lady Tigers’ match-up with Duke in the Sweet Sixteen. * A jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media addiction case. We’ll go over what happened and what it could mean for the future of social media

What a second degree murder charge means in the case of a baby found dead in a porta potty
A woman has been charged with second degree murder after her baby was found dead in a porta potty. We go over it with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

Will the war with Iran escalate more?
We’ll break down the latest on the Iran war and what the endgames could be for the two sides with Bruce Jentleson, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University

What Louisianans want to see with saving our coast
A recent poll showed 76% of Louisianans disagree with Governor Landry’s decision to cancel sediment diversion projects. We’ll go over the survey with Charles Sutcliffe, Senior Advisor for Resilience at the National Wildlife Federation

Should Entergy be allowed to raise fees to upgrade its infrastructure to address recent outages?
Entergy wants to raise fees to pay for upgrades after a ton of power outages last year. Is that the right move? We’ll talk with Councilmember Aimee McCarron.

How much progress is the Moreno administration making in fixing the budget?
Checking back in with New Orleans CAO Joe Giarrusso on how the efforts to fix the city’s budget are going