WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

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 talk with HJ Bosworth, a professional engineer and research director of Levees.org

What do Louisiana businesses want from the legislative session? We’ll dive into it with Will Green, President and CEO of LABI (Louisiana Association of Business and Industry).

How high could oil and gas prices go due to the Iran war? What about prices at the pump? We talk with Patrick De Haan, the chief petroleum analyst for Gas Buddy.

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 with Katherine Thompson, a Senior Fellow in defense and foreign policy at the Cato Institute and a former Trump administration Pentagon official.

Iran has a new Supreme Leader, and this is what you need to know about him. Is Trump going to send in soldiers? Plus, we reveal the latest polls on American acceptance of action in Iran

* Another day, another water main break, another boil water advisory * Oil and gas prices are jumping. Here's what to expect * The legislative session starts today! Here are the issues to watch * Will Trump's Saving College Sports effort change anything? * LSU baseball's slump drags on with losses to Sacramento State * Bank On It: Making sense of the oil & gas market and stock market

We’ll take a deep dive into the state of college sports — including agents, NIL, revenue sharing, and all the lawsuits the NCAA keeps getting hit with — with Matt Brown, the publisher of the Extra Points Newsletter.

* A TSA sickout has led to long lines at the airport the last two days * We check in with Aimee McCarron about the water main break that happened in her district * We’ll talk with Troy Henry and get an update on Bayou Phoenix and the plans for redeveloping the old Six Flags site

* Another water main break, another boil water advisory * It’s the start of the legislative session! We’ll break it down and what some of the big issues could be * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

* Recapping LSU's rough weekend in baseball and women's basketball * Oil prices have continued to rise with the Iran war and Gulf countries potentially shutting down production.

Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

We check in with New Orleans City Councilmember Aimee McCarron about the water main break that happened in her district

We talk with Troy Henry and get an update on Bayou Phoenix and the plans for redeveloping the old Six Flags site

A TSA sickout has led to long lines at the airport the last two days. Erin Burns, Deputy Director of Aviation for Louis Armstrong International Airport, joins us.

We break down the start of the legislative session and what some of the big issues could be with Jeremy Alford, editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly

Tommy talks with Kaitlin Tymrak, Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about the latest water main break and the latest boil water advisory.

Oil prices have continued to rise with the Iran war and Gulf countries potentially shutting down production. We’ll take a look at what’s going on with Greg Upton, executive director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies.

Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down LSU baseball's struggles.

This week, we’re getting nostalgic. We’re headed to a photography museum, a toy museum, retro pizza joints and more. We’ll also sit in on an interview with Jon Taffer of the long-running series "Bar Rescue", now entering its 10th season. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in Minneapolis and KNX News in Los Angeles.

* What impact is the Iran war having on oil and gas prices? How will that impact what you pay at the pump? We’ll break it down with Eric Smith with Tulane’s Institute of Energy. * Is the old Lindy Boggs hospital closer to being demolished? We’ll talk with Councilmember Lesli Harris about how things are looking for redeveloping the site.

* We’ll continue to check in with local legislators ahead of the session. State Senator Kirk Talbot has a bill aimed at increasing the number of fortified roofs and decreasing insurance premiums. We’ll get the details. * Do you have a kid that’s a picky eater? It’s something that can start as early as when they’re still in the womb, but there are ways to expand your child’s palate. We’ll talk with Kathleen Keller, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State, about what to do.

* We’ll preview LSU baseball’s weekend series against Sacramento State and break down how the Tigers have looked so far with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. * The Saints had one of the most injured offensive lines in the NFL last year. We’ll talk to Mike Detillier about how the o-line looks heading into free agency and why it’s so difficult to have enough quality linemen.

Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, go over some places to try around the area.

Is the old Lindy Boggs hospital closer to being demolished? We’ll talk with Councilmember Lesli Harris about how things are looking for redeveloping the site.

What impact is the war having on oil and gas prices? How will that impact what you pay at the pump? We’ll break it down with Eric Smith with Tulane’s Institute of Energy.

Do you have a kid that’s a picky eater? It’s something that can start as early as when they’re still in the womb, but there are ways to expand your child’s palate. We’ll talk with Kathleen Keller, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State, about what to do.

We’ll continue to check in with local legislators ahead of the session. State Senator Kirk Talbot has a bill aimed at increasing the number of fortified roofs and decreasing insurance premiums. We’ll get the details.

The Saints had one of the most injured offensive lines in the NFL last year. We’ll talk to Mike Detillier about how the o-line looks heading into free agency and why it’s so difficult to have enough quality linemen.

We preview LSU baseball’s weekend series against Sacramento State and break down how the Tigers have looked so far with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.

Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyone is urged to come on down and 'have a hoot.'

* The war with Iran is impacting Louisiana. Here's how * Sexual exploitation is a too common problem in Louisiana * Measles can be deadly, and cases are skyrocketing. Here's what to know * China is ahead of the US on electric vehicles. Can the US catch up? * City Park has a ton of projects planned. Here's how they're improving * This state rep. wants to tackle AI, fortified roofs, and more

Is China far ahead of us when it comes to electric vehicles and self-driving cars? What could that mean for the American auto industry? We’ll dive into it with Steven Melnyk, Professor of supply chain management at Michigan State, where he has done research into strategic supply chain, cybersecurity, performance measurements, and supply chain design.

* Nearly 1 in 12 Louisiana adults have been the victim the sexual exploitation according to a new survey. We’ll spend some time with Tulane researcher Anita Raj talking about the findings and what needs to change. * The start of the legislative session is less than a week away. We’ll check in with Representative Mandie Landry about some of the bills she’s profiled, including ones about notifying people when an inmate is improperly released and AI use in political campaigns.

* The US is on pace for another record-breaking year in terms of measles cases. * City Park got a $2 million donation for improvements. We’ll spend some time with CEO Rebecca Dietz about that and how work on the master plan is going.

* We’ll get the latest on the war with Iran from CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

The start of the legislative session is less than a week away. We’ll check in with Representative Mandie Landry about some of the bills she’s profiled, including ones about notifying people when an inmate is improperly released and AI use in political campaigns.

Nearly 1 in 12 Louisiana adults have been the victim the sexual exploitation according to a new survey. We’ll spend some time with Anita Raj, executive director of Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute, talking about the findings and what needs to change.

City Park got a $2 million donation for improvements. We’ll spend some time with CEO Rebecca Dietz about that and how work on the master plan is going.

The US is on pace for another record-breaking year in terms of measles cases. We talk with Dr. Corey Hebert, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, about what the disease actually is, how dangerous it can be, and why it’s so important to get your kids vaccinated.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about gas, fertilizer, crawfish, and more.

We get the latest on the war with Iran from CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland

The midterm primary results in Texas surprised many, so here's what happened and what it means. Plus, how high will gas prices go?

* How the war with Iran is shaping up and what could come next * How much did you pay the last time you filled up your car? * Free agency starts soon! Who are the big ones for the Saints? * How much have prices at the pump gone up so far? * Is there any real appetite to get the US debt & deficit under control? * How do websites track your info? What do they do with it?

* NFL free agency is just a week away! Which Saints could be hitting the market? What are the biggest needs for the Black and Gold? We’ll break it down with Jeff Nowak. * How do websites track what we’re doing online? What happens to that data? We’ll explain how it works

* How much are gas prices increasing? * The FCC is looking into sports leagues like the NFL moving live events to streaming services

* We’ll get you the latest on the war with Iran, how the Trump administration is handling things, and the state of the Middle East * Gas prices are going up, up, up

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. * What’s the state of America’s debt and deficit? Are we making any progress in the short-term or long-term? Do any politicians even care? * The stock market has dropped some with the war with Iran. And how have mortgage rates changed this year? What can we expect the rest of the year? We’ll break it down with Bankrate analyst Mark Hamrick.

NFL free agency is just a week away! Which Saints could be hitting the market? What are the biggest needs for the Black and Gold? We’ll break it down with Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints sideline reporter.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. The FCC is looking into sports leagues like the NFL moving live events to streaming services. Why? Dave talks with Robert Boland, co-chair of the sports practice at the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, and Professor of Law at Seton Hall University.