WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

This week, we’ll explore the sometimes-treacherous travel habits of baby cows in the Pittsburgh area and of salamanders in the Detroit area. In human transportation news, we’ll hear a lawmaker in Minnesota explain why she took a bike to the hospital to have her baby. Then, to send us out, Georg Papp of Outhouse Americana in Colchester, Conn., is going to explain why he’s dedicated to preserving the history of a vintage way to use the loo. He says that outhouses reveal more about culture than we might realize… Featuring audio from Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, The Big K Morning Show out of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WWJ Newsradio out of Detroit and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD in Dallas.

* Aimee McCarron had been warning about a leak where break happened * Tim Temple on discounts for fortified roofs, gold standard for building * Craving some Irish food? Maybe some seafood? Check these out * Could plastic pipes be a solution for the Sewerage and Water Board? * Why have there been earthquakes in northern Louisiana? *How will LSU baseball look in their first SEC series?

* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area * Tommy's Weekend Winners

Tommy talks sports betting with JR from Taking Vegas

* We’ll check back in with Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple about discounts for fortified roofs and what he’s watching in the legislative session. * Why are we getting earthquakes in northern Louisiana?

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

* We talk to Aimee McCarron about the latest water main break in her district...and how her office has been warning about that spot * After all the recent water main breaks, could plastic pipes be a solution for New Orleans? We’ll talk with Norma Jean Mattei about what’s been going on and what HDPE is.

* We’ll break down LSU baseball’s SEC opener against Vanderbilt with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. Will the Tigers get back on track after a rough last weekend? * What do we know about the state of Iran's nuclear program? How can you tell what's for civilian purposes and what's for military purposes?

A Tulane researcher is helping understand these rare Louisiana earthquakes. We talk with geoscientist Cynthia Ebinger about the quakes and the work she's doing.

We check back in with Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple about discounts for fortified roofs and what he’s watching in the legislative session.

Another day, yet another water main break. We'll talk to Aimee McCarron about the latest break in her district...and how her office has been warning about the latest location for weeks.

After all the recent water main breaks, could plastic pipes be a solution for New Orleans? We talk with Norma Jean Mattei, Professor of Engineering at UNO and a past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about what’s been going on and what HDPE is.

What do we know about the state of Iran's nuclear program? How can you tell what's for civilian purposes and what's for military purposes? We talk with Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association.

We’ll break down LSU baseball’s SEC opener against Vanderbilt with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. Will the Tigers get back on track after a rough last weekend?

New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

* The immigration crackdown is hurting crawfish season * Will New Orleans gain more control over the Sewerage & Water Board? * AI offers a huge business opportunity for Louisiana * Will Louisiana teachers get a permanent pay raise? * How are the markets reacting to the war with Iran, Trump's statements * Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

* LSU is hosting a symposium on AI next week. We’ll get the details…and how big of an opportunity artificial intelligence is for Louisiana * What you need to know about the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade is this weekend! We’ll get the details from Ronnie Burke, the Vice President.

* A pay raise for teachers is one of Governor Landry’s priorities this legislative session. We’ll talk to Larry Carter, president of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, about why it’s so important to support our educators. * The National Weather Service gives us a rundown on what happened with those storms overnight

* State Representative Stephanie Hilferty has a bill that would give New Orleans greater authority over the Sewerage and Water Board. We’ll talk with her about it. * How are the markets responding to the war with Iran? What can the average person expect in the coming weeks and potentially months?

* What exactly is the Strait of Hormuz? Why is it so important? How big are the dangers to ships during a conflict? We’ll break it all down * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

LSU is hosting a symposium on AI next week. We’ll get the details…and how big of an opportunity artificial intelligence is for Louisiana...from Andrew Scwarz, Professor of IT in the E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU.

A pay raise for teachers is one of Governor Landry’s priorities this legislative session. We’ll talk to Larry Carter, president of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, about why it’s so important to support our educators.

State Representative Stephanie Hilferty has a bill that would give New Orleans greater authority over the Sewerage and Water Board. We’ll talk with her about it.

How are the markets responding to the war with Iran? What can the average person expect in the coming weeks and potentially months? We’ll talk with Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about how immigration policy is impacting crawfish season.

Some severe storms rolled through the area overnight. We get an update on things from Tangiaphoa Parish President Robby Miller.

What exactly is the Strait of Hormuz? Why is it so important? How big are the dangers to ships during a conflict? We break it all down with Frank Galgano, a professor at Villanova and a retired Army Lt. Colonel.

The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

* JP Morrell: There's "a lot of frustration" with the Sewerage & Water Board * How using drones can help NOPD make the French Quarter safer, more secure * The Saints have made clear improvements so far in free agency * The legislative session offers chance to transform Louisiana workforce * How is the war with Iran going for the US, Middle East in general?

* We’ll continue to bring you the latest free agency moves for the Saints and the rest of the NFC South with Mike Detillier. * Lark in the Park is this Friday! We’ll get all the details from Gina Trapani, the Chief Philanthropy Officer for City Park.

* We’ll take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing and see what former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas thinks about the use of drones and other technology to fight crime. * We’ll talk with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board and the recent water main breaks

* NOPD could expand its drone program in the French Quarter. We’ll talk with Christian Pendleton, chair of the security committee for the French Quarter Management District, about why they want to move forward with it. * We’ll bring you the latest on the war with Iran and how things are shaping up across the Middle East, and what the next steps are with Bruce Jentleson

We’ll get all the details for Lark in the Park from Gina Trapani, the Chief Philanthropy Officer for City Park.

* We’ll check in with Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, about what they’re focusing on in the legislative session. * How are voters feeling about the war with Iran? Do they trust President Trump on how to handle foreign adversaries? We’ll break it down

We continue to bring you the latest free agency moves for the Saints and the rest of the NFC South with Mike Detillier. How big is bringing Kaden Elliss back? What about adding Travis Etienne and David Edwards?

We talk with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board and the recent water main breaks and a potential banned riders registry for Mardi Gras.

Tommy talks with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a former NOPD chief, about using drones and other technology in the fight against crime.

Would expanding a drone program in the French Quarter make things safer and easier to police? Tommy talks with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a former NOPD chief.

We’ll bring you the latest on the war with Iran and how things are shaping up across the Middle East and what the next steps are with Duke Jentleson, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University.

We’ll check in with Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, about what they’re focusing on in the legislative session.

How are voters feeling about the war with Iran? Do they trust President Trump on how to handle foreign adversaries? We’ll break it down with Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science at Indiana University - Indianapolis.

A new story, and trends we can all see, show that Gen Z is changing the world of alcohol, plus another study shows Americans have a very dim view of each other's morality, and GLP1s may change lifestyles across the spectrum.

* Why are we having so many water main breaks in New Orleans? * The Saints are making splashes in free agency * What's happening with gas prices with ongoing war with Iran? * Speeding up development of the old Esplanade Mall site * This New Orleans company is helping build the next space station * What's happening with gas prices with ongoing war with Iran?

We get an NFL free agency update with Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints sideline reporter.

* A company based in New Orleans is helping build the next space station. We’ll spend some time talking with Michael Hopkins, a senior advisor to Vivace and an astronaut who has spent 333 days in space, about the work they're doing. * Jefferson Parish is looking to buy the old Esplanade Mall to help speed up the redevelopment of the site. We’ll get the details

* What do Louisiana businesses want from the legislative session? We’ll dive into it with Will Green from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. * Why are we seeing so many water main breaks in New Orleans recently? Is it just that a bunch of really old pipes are failing? We’ll talk with engineer HJ Bosworth.

* How much is the war with Iran costing the US? Is it adding to the debt and deficit, or is this money that would’ve been spent anyway? We’ll try to break it down * How high could oil and gas prices go due to the Iran war? What about prices at the pump?

A company based in New Orleans is helping build the next space station. We spend some time talking with Michael Hopkins, a senior advisor to Vivace and an astronaut who has spent 333 days in space, about the work they're doing.

Jefferson Parish is looking to buy the old Esplanade Mall to help speed up the redevelopment of the site. We’ll get the details from Councilmember Arita Bohannan.