WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Tommy talks with Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

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 with Phil Napoli, Professor of Public Policy at Duke University and author of "Social Media and the Public Interest: Media Regulation in the Disinformation Age"

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. WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us.

A landmark case held You Tube and Meta responsible for the addictive qualities of their platforms, opening the door for thousands more cases. One expert says it could lead to heavy restrictions on social media, and the end of social startups. Experts discuss what's next, and we get an update on data centers and whether they help or hurt communities.

* The SAVE plan recently ended, affecting over 7 million student loan borrowers. We’ll get the details on what’s changed and what borrowers need to know * The Iran war and the partial government shutdown have been hitting consumers and airlines. We’ll spend a little time with Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and a professor of aviation history, going over what it means and how it’s impacting everyone

* A years-long fight over birds - and their droppings - has reached the court system * Will Wade's return to LSU is imminent

* Data centers are proving to be a big opportunity for Louisiana. And some have big questions about the impact. * The Croatian Festival is this Friday and Saturday! We'll get the details * We’ll check in with State Senator Pat Connick about the legislative session and what he’s working on.

The Iran war and the partial government shutdown have been hitting consumers and airlines. We spend a little time with Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and a professor of aviation history, going over what it means and how it’s impacting everyone

* The midterms are still months away, but how are things looking at the moment? Will the big issues right now be what decides the elections? We’ll talk to political scientist Justin Buchler. * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

The SAVE plan recently ended, affecting over 7 million student loan borrowers. We’ll get the details on what’s changed and what borrowers need to know. Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, joins us.

Tommy talks with Toyloy Brown, LSU men's basketball beat writer for The Advocate, about Will Wade's imminent return to LSU.

A years-long fight over birds in Harahan has reached the court system. We talk to WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris and explain what’s going on and why some people are upset.

Checking in with State Senator Pat Connick about the legislative session and what he’s working on.

The Croatian Festival is this Friday and Saturday! We get the details from Barbara Oustalet.

Data centers are proving to be a big opportunity for Louisiana. And some have big questions about the impact. We’ll talk with Jan Moller, the executive director of Invest in Louisiana, about some of the concerns.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about some of the different ways Louisiana farmers are getting hit.

The midterms are still months away, but how are things looking at the moment? Will the big issues right now be what decides the elections? We’ll talk to Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University

Times are tough so who else is ready to go back to the 90s?

Wondering what the No Kings rallies are about this weekend? It's laid out here by an organizer and then analyzed. Is it a good idea? Plus, the latest on rising measles cases in schools as more opt out of vaccines, and moves to halt police from helping ICE.

* We’ll take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas and talk furloughs, staffing, and the role judges play. * Almost a quarter of Americans deal with chronic pain. Do you? We’ll talk with Dr. Eric Stockwell from LSU Health about tips for preventing it…and managing it if it does become a problem.

* We’ll spend some time with State Senator Jay Luneau about his frustrations with the Department of Children and Family Services and what needs to happen to protect Louisiana’s kids. * We'll get the latest on oil and gas prices and what we're paying at the pump with Patrick De Haan, the chief petroleum analyst for Gas Buddy.

* Could the Iran war lead to MRI disruptions? We’ll explain why some are concerned and what helium has to do with it * Several bills have been filed for the session that would change some testing requirements for Louisiana students. Would they help or hurt?

The Jazz Fest cubes are out! We’ll break ‘em down with Keith Spera from the Times Picayune.

An underground transporation tunnel in New Orleans? Elon Musk's Boring Company selected the city for an underground loop tunnel. Could it actually work? HJ Bosworth, a professional engineer, joins us.

What did we learn from Lane Kiffin’s first practice as a Tiger? What did we learn from Day One? We talk with Wilson Alexander, LSU beat writer for The Advocate.

Almost a quarter of Americans deal with chronic pain. Do you? We’ll talk with Dr. Eric Stockwell, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at LSU Health New Orleans, about tips for preventing it…and managing it if it does become a problem.

We take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas and talk furloughs, staffing, and the role judges play.

We'll get the latest on oil and gas prices and what we're paying at the pump with Patrick De Haan, the chief petroleum analyst for Gas Buddy.

We spend some time with State Senator Jay Luneau about his frustrations with the Department of Children and Family Services and what needs to happen to protect Louisiana’s kids.

Several bills have been filed for the session that would change some testing requirements for Louisiana students. Would they help or hurt? We talk to Barry Erwin with Leaders for a Better Louisiana about his concerns.

Could the Iran war lead to pharmceutical and MRI disruptions? We’ll explain why some are concerned and what helium has to do with it. Prashant Yadav, a healthcare supply chain expert at the Council on Foreign Relations

Here's the latest on the plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots, and chaos at airports across the US as TSA workers struggle without paychecks amid a partial government shutdown.

* How Lakeside Mall is bucking a trend and thriving * Fertilizer shortages could hurt farmers...which could hurt you * Should Louisiana legalize recreational marijuana sales? * Could we see higher prices because of the Iran war? * Uninsured drivers beware: Kenner police will tow your car * Who stood out at LSU's pro day & the biggest questions for spring practice

* Malls around the country have been on the decline in recent years…but Lakeside Mall seems to be bucking that trend. We’ll spend some time with Tricia Phillpott about how they keep attracting businesses and customers. * LSU had their pro day. We’ll go over the standouts and look at which Tigers could be early round draft picks next month with Mike Detillier. * How much rainfall has Louisiana had in recent weeks? What are drought conditions looking like?

* We’ll check in with Sheldon Jacobson, an aviation security expert at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, about how bad the TSA sickouts and delays have gotten. * Could Louisiana have recreational marijuana sales? We’ll check in with State Representative Candace Newell about what her bill would do.

LSU had their pro day. We’ll go over the standouts and look at which Tigers could be early round draft picks next month with Mike Detillier. Plus, it's the first day of spring practice. What are the biggest questions?

* Kenner Police are warning drivers they will tow your car if you don’t have insurance. We’ll talk to Deputy Chief Mark McCormick. * Another area impacted by Iran war is the energy sector. What are we seeing happen with the oil and gas industry? Could companies make a bigger push for renewable energy to avoid future disruptions?

* One item the Iran war is impacting is fertilizer. We’ll break down what’s going on fertilizer supplies for farmers and the costs * How is the war with Iran impacting supply chains? Could it lead to higher consumer prices if it drags on?

How much rainfall has Louisiana had in recent weeks? What are drought conditions looking like? We’ll talk to LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim.

Malls around the country have been on the decline in recent years…but Lakeside Mall seems to be bucking that trend. We’ll spend some time with Tricia Phillpott, Regional Director of Leasing for Lakeside Mall, about how they keep attracting businesses and customers.

We’ll check in with Sheldon Jacobson, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign who has studied aviation security for over 25 years, about how bad the TSA sickouts and delays have gotten.

Could Louisiana have recreational marijuana sales? We’ll check in with State Representative Candace Newell about what her bill would do.

Kenner Police are warning drivers they will tow your car if you don’t have insurance. Chief Keith Conley joins us.

Kenner Police are warning drivers they will tow your car if you don’t have insurance. We talk to Chief Keith Conley.

One item the Iran war is impacting is fertilizer. We’ll break down what’s going on fertilizer supplies for farmers and the costs with Michael Deliberto, an agricultural economist with the LSU Ag Center.

How is the war with Iran impacting supply chains? Could it lead to higher consumer prices if it drags on? We’ll talk with Patrick Penfield, a supply chain expert from Syracuse

* Could we see boots on the ground in the Iran war? * What to expect with TSA delays, ICE agents at MSY * The Trump administration wants a national AI framework. We get into it * Why is LSU baseball struggling so much? * Bank On It: What you need to know about private credit * LSU women's basketball has been rolling in the NCAA tournament * Audubon's new riverfront park is opening next month!