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Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. Dave covers plenty on this Labor Day. We get updates on the labor market, we break down that big LSU win, and we have some fun cooking talk.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. * We get some cooking and grilling ideas with Chef Kevin Belton * How are the tropics looking?

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. Dave gets an update on the tropics with Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Chef Kevin Belton gives us some cooking and grilling tips and ideas for Labor Day...and the rest of the week.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * We get an update on how gas prices are looking and the state of the oil and gas industry * Labor Day is here...does that mean the New Orleans mayoral race will start heating up?

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Dave talks with Ed Chervenak, Professor of Political Science at UNO, about the state of the New Orleans mayoral race.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. We get an update on how gas prices are looking and the state of the oil and gas industry with Eric Smith from Tulane's Institute of Energy.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * Since it's Labor Day...how is the labor market looking nationally? * Secretary Susan Schowen from the Louisiana Workforce Commission on the labor market in the state

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. What's the state of the labor market in our state? Secretary Susan Schowen from the Louisiana Workforce Commission joins us.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Dave talks with Jose Bautista about the state of the job market in the country. How are things for YOU?

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * Breaking down LSU's win over a top 10 Clemson team * Do you love your job?

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Dave and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo take a look back at how LSU beat Clemson.

Washington DC is amidst its longest stretch without murders in recent history under federal intervention ordered by Donald Trump as he wonders aloud if San Francisco, Chicago and other big cities will be next, and many raise questions over his firing of a member of the Federal Reserve.

We talk with Chris Rose, Billy Nungesser, Ian McNulty, Stacy Head and more about Hurricane Katrina, the recovery, and how it changed our region.

Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, discusses how Katrina impacted the restaurant industry...and how it came back.

Commemorating Katrina with Chris Rose and Stacy Head: 8am hour full 1042 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:14:04 +0000 8kncq5knfBQDFVK73LLEdNsapfufu56J hurricane katrina,news WWL First News with Tommy Tucker hurricane katrina,news Commemorating Katrina with Chris Rose and Stacy Head: 8am hour Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcas

Former New Orleans Councilmember Stacy head shares some of her Katrina experiences and the journey to recover.

We talk with former Times Picayune columnist Chris Rose about his Katrina stories.

We talk with Archbishop Gregory Aymond about how the Archdiocese rebuilt after Katrina and the spiritual challenges.

We talk with Carl Arredondo and Allison Plyer, chief demographer with the Data Center, for the 20th anniversary of Katrina

We talk with Allison Plyer, chief demographer at The Data Center, about how the people of New Orleans have changed since Hurricane Katrina.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser on remembering the 20th anniversary of Katrina full 240 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:46:52 +0000 Za9byVPTDFxlx9JmkBMC5nPDs2qR2YBc hurricane katrina,news WWL First News with Tommy Tucker hurricane katrina,news Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser on remembering the 20th anniversary of Katrina Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.am

We're commemorating the 20th anniversary Katrina, and we talk with former WWL Louisiana chief meteorologist Carl Arredondo.

Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

* This theologian stepped up after Katrina to give communities a voice * Deuce McAllister breaks down Saints initial roster, preseason performances * Debunking common medical myths * Garrett Nussmeier is ready to spread the ball around this season * How City Park has changed since Katrina...and how it'll keep getting better

* City Park's master plan was approved. We go over what's in it and what people can expect to see in the coming years * We recap the latest Saints moves with Deuce McAllister and get his thoughts on what he saw from the Black and Gold in the preseason

We recap the latest Saints moves with Deuce McAllister and get his thoughts on what he saw from the Black and Gold in the preseason

City Park's master plan was approved. We go over what's in it and what people can expect to see in the coming years with Rebecca Dietz, President and CEO of City Park Conservancy

* It's easy to find health information online. It's harder to make sure that information is reliable. * The school system and education in New Orleans has changed dramatically since Katrina.

The school system and education in New Orleans has changed dramatically since Katrina. We go over how things were...and where things stand now with Jamie Carroll, Associate Director for Research at the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans at Tulane

It's easy to find health information online. It's harder to make sure that information is reliable. Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People's Health, joins us to debunk some common health myths, then share tips for spotting false or misleading claims.

Michael Cowan created the organization Common Good after Hurricane Katrina. We spend some time talking with him about his Katrina memories and the good that came out of his work after the storm.

* Breaking down the LSU/Clemson match-up and go over names you need to know * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about the Roseland explosion

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about the Roseland explosion and the aftermath.

We'll break down the LSU/Clemson match-up and go over names you need to know. WWL. com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us.

* The Saints have their INITIAL 53 man roster...but moves are still happening * Walter Leger took action after Katrina to help others, rebuild the region * Why do companies change iconic logos? Why do some get so attached to logos? * Lessons learned for law enforcement from Katrina, other natural disasters * Americans support more mail-in voting, early voting, and voter ID. Do you?

Do you pay attention to your credit card rewards? If you don't, you could be missing out on benefits to help you travel for less. We talk with Nick Ewen, Senior Editorial Director at the Points Guy.

* Former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas on lessons learned from Katrina * The Saints 53 man roster is largely set. We'll go over who made it and who didn't

The Saints 53 man roster is largely set. We'll go over who made it and who didn't with our sports director Steve Geller.

Former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas talks about how law enforcement learns from natural disasters to respond better for future ones.

We continue hearing Katrina stories and talk with Walter Leger about his experiences and the work he did helping the region recover in the aftermath.

* A majority of Americans support mail-in voting, expanding early voting, and requiring voter ID * Cracker Barrel is facing an uproar after changing their iconic logo. Why do companies change their brands sometimes when consumers seem to love them the way they are?

Cracker Barrel is facing an uproar after changing their iconic logo. Why do companies change their brands sometimes when consumers seem to love them the way they are? Tim Calkins, Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, joins us.

A majority of Americans support mail-in voting, expanding early voting, and requiring voter ID. We break down the new poll with Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University

Saints roster taking shape, sharing Katrina memories, and more: Full Show 8-26-25 full 5518 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:58:28 +0000 uyHLSI1cpOVIlNgPmp4bkZpMpQxc2497 nfl,new orleans saints,lsu football,politics,hurricane,katrina,news WWL First News with Tommy Tucker nfl,new orleans saints,lsu football,politics,hurricane,katrina,news Saints roster taking shape, sharing Katrina memories, and more: Full Show 8-26-25 Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://pla

* It's game week for LSU! We get an update on the Tigers and get an early preview of Clemson with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo * How many close friends do you have? When did you become friends? Have you had trouble making new connections the older you get?

How many close friends do you have? When did you become friends? Have you had trouble making new connections the older you get? We talk to clinical psychologist Judy Ho about why it's so important to have close friendships

We get an update on the Tigers and get an early preview of Clemson with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo

* We take another look back at the Saints final preseason game with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and go over who could make the 53 man roster...and who's getting cut * We talk with Barry Keim about what it was like being the state climatologist during Katrina and how hurricane forecasting has changed since then

We talk with Barry Keim about what it was like being the state climatologist during Katrina and how hurricane forecasting has changed since then

We take another look back at the Saints final preseason game with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and go over who could make the 53 man roster...and who's getting cut.