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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
Where you can get old-time, classic food you grew up with
Tommy talks with Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate
Are social media companies responsible for social media addiction?
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 has returned! Here's what it means for LSU men's basketball
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.
BONUS: Is social media as we know it over? The wild west days are over, experts say, as landmark case holds You Tube and Meta responsible for addiction
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.
Hour 4: Student Loan 101 and air traveling double whammy
* 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
Hour 3: Bird law and the return of Will Wade
* A years-long fight over birds - and their droppings - has reached the court system * Will Wade's return to LSU is imminent
Full Show 3-27-26: Double whammy for farmers, fight over bird poo, and more
Hour 2: Data center concerns, weekend festivals, and improving Louisiana
* 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.
Air travel is getting hit with a double whammy right now
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
Hour 1: Farmers getting hit hard and what voters care about
* 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
There were some big changes to student loans. Here's what borrowers need to know
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.
The stage is set for Will Wade to return to LSU basketball
Tommy talks with Toyloy Brown, LSU men's basketball beat writer for The Advocate, about Will Wade's imminent return to LSU.
A messy situation: a fight over birds - and their poop - in Harahan
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.
The legislative session rolls on. Here's some of what they're working on
Checking in with State Senator Pat Connick about the legislative session and what he’s working on.
The Croatian Festival is this weekend! Here's what you need to know
The Croatian Festival is this Friday and Saturday! We get the details from Barbara Oustalet.
Data centers offer a big opportunity, but there are big questions
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.
Diesel, fertilizer costs and the lack of workers are hurting Louisiana farmers
Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about some of the different ways Louisiana farmers are getting hit.
What are voters likely to care about when the midterms happen?
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
BONUS: Nostalgia reigns in the US as iPods make a comeback and road trips become all the rage
Times are tough so who else is ready to go back to the 90s?
BONUS: No Kings rallies this weekend aim to be biggest ever and send message that ICE must be defunded and Iran War must end
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.
Full Show 3-25-26: Tunnels under NOLA, higher prices, managing chronic pain
Hour 4: LSU spring practice, Jazz Fest cubes, and underground tunnels in New Orleans
Hour 3: Judges' roles and managing chronic pain
* 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.