WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Scott Vaughn, a former football official who now owns First Down Healthcare & Aesthetics in suburban New Orleans, is the co-founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of human and sex trafficking get rid of tattoos and other physical markings. We'll hear more from Vaughn about the project in this episode. We'll also hear about the release of Robert Courtney, a former pharmacist who was found diluting cancer patient medications, as well as other cases from coast to coast. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

This week, we're starting off in the world of tech with the story of a woman who had artificial intelligence plan her European vacation and how dolphins have been used in warfare. Then, we'll get a look into a somewhat secret tradition – The JazzFest triathlon – and hear about this year's hunting season. Mushroom hunting, that is. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Ian Hoch is in for Tommy. * Table Talk: Need a restaurant recommendation for Mother's Day weekend? * What we're watching at Saints rookie minicamp * Are we seeing insider trading in the billions during the Iran war? * New Orleans made a smart move to boost the budget. Here's what to know * LSU likely needs to win 4 of their last 6 games. Can they do it? * Here's how to protect your teeth as you get older

* Saints rookie minicamp starts today! We'll break it down and go over who could make an impact this season, who's fighting for a roster spot, and more with Jeff Nowak. * "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans food & restaurant scene underwritten by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean linens for almost 100 years!

* Billions in oil bets have been placed just before news on the US/Iran war broke, leading some to suspect insider trading; and now the Department of Justice is investigating. * Paul Hollis, the director of the US is from Slidell and back in the area highlighting the American Buffalo 2026 One Ounce Gold Proof Coin.

* May is Save Your Tooth Month. We'll get some tips on how to protect your teeth with Dr. Craig Noblett, the president of the American Association of Endodontists * Republicans in Tennessee have re-drawn their Congressional maps after the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. We'll explain what's going on and what it means.

* LSU baseball has rattled off five straight wins. Can they keep it going against #5 Georgia this weekend? We'll talk with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. * The City Council approved a deal to sell the rights to lease payments from Caesars that will give New Orleans a $103 million boost. We'll go over the deal…and some tweaks the Council made with Becky Mowbray and Paul Rioux from BGR.

Saints rookie minicamp starts today! We break it down and go over who could make an impact this season, who's fighting for a roster spot, and more with Jeff Nowak.

- Try some tapas - Ralph's on the Park is a classic - Looking for brunch? - Four Seasons (other hotels like Restaurant R'evolution are good options too) - Red Fish Grill "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans food & restaurant scene underwritten by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean linens for almost 100 years!

Billions in oil bets have been placed just before news on the US/Iran war broke, leading some to suspect insider trading; and now the Department of Justice is investigating. We try to sort out what's going on with Ben Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets

Paul Hollis, the director of the US is from Slidell and back in the area highlighting the American Buffalo 2026 One Ounce Gold Proof Coin.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy Tucker. Republicans in Tennessee have re-drawn their Congressional maps after the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. We'll explain what's going on and what it means with Emmitt Riley, Associate Professor of Politics and African and African American Studies at The University of the South.

May is Save Your Tooth Month. We'll get some tips on how to protect your teeth with Dr. Craig Noblett, the president of the American Association of Endodontists.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. The City Council approved a deal to sell the rights to lease payments from Caesars that will give New Orleans a $103 million boost. We'll go over the deal…and some tweaks the Council made with Becky Mowbray and Paul Rioux from BGR.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy Tucker. LSU baseball still has postseason hopes. Can they pull it off? WWL.com Jeff Palermo breaks it down for us.

A new poll this week showed record-low approval ratings for President Donald Trump, and high disapproval of the War in Iran. Why aren't Americans wrapping themselves in the flag when it comes to this conflict? Plus, Marco Rubio goes on a mission, and tech bros turn to a new neuro hack.

The deadly hantavirus has quarantined a cruise ship. So, what is this virus and how worried should you be? Plus, the person who takes care of most of us when we're sick -- Mom -- has her holiday this weekend. We deliver tips for what moms really want on Mother's Day. And one of the things they may want are Josh Groban tickets, so we check in with him on his new arts foundation.

* What the heck is the hantavirus we've been hearing about? * Could New Orleans be totally underwater by the end of the century? * What you need to know about the abortion pill Supreme Court ruling * How to get Mom a gift that shows you really care * Abita Brewing is turning 40! And there's a birthday party this weekend * Here's how to make your Mother's Day meal Certified Louisiana

Ian Hoch in for Tommy Tucker. * Are the US and Iran getting closer on a peace deal? * Mother's Day spending is expected to hit a record high, but does showing love to Mom really require spending a lot of money?

Ian Hoch in for Tommy Tucker. * The Supreme Court temporarily restored abortion pill access by mail * Abita Brewing is celebrating 40 years with a New Orleans block party

Ian Hoch in for Tommy Tucker. * What IS hantavirus? Here's everything you need to know * A new Tulane study says coastal Louisiana should start planning now for a future with less land, fewer wetlands, and more open water - so what does that actually mean for people living here today?

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. Mother's Day spending is expected to hit a record high, but does showing love to Mom really require spending a lot of money? Marielle Segarra, a reporter and the host of NPR's Life Kit, joins us.

* The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has been the steward of Louisiana's stories. Now they are being recognized as a national leader in how those stories are used to transform early education * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. Are the US and Iran getting closer on a peace deal? Has the US accomplished what it wanted at the start of the war? Bruce Jentleson, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University, joins us.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. Abita Brewing is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a New Orleans block party. We get the details from Heidi Guerra, Vice President of Marketing with Abita Brewing Company.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. The Supreme Court temporarily restored abortion pill access by mail. We'll explain what's going on...and what mifepristone is...with Vicki Ellingrod, Dean of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy.

A new Tulane study says coastal Louisiana should start planning now for a future with less land, fewer wetlands, and more open water - so what does that actually mean for people living here today? Dr. Torbjörn Törnqvist, Tulane geology professor and lead author of the study, joins us.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. There's a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship! Okay, what does that mean? We explain what hantavirus is, how it spreads, and what you need to know with Patrick Jackson, Associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Virginia.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. Ian talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about getting Louisiana food on your table for Mother's Day, the state of the farm bill, and more.

Ian Hoch in for Tommy. The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has been the steward of Louisiana's stories. Now they are being recognized as a national leader in how those stories are used to transform early education

Uber wants to go from the place you call for a ride to the app you use for the ride, and the hotel and the flight and everything else. We dive into that, talk about travel trends, including how to travel with friends, and dive into biometrics and whether retailers should be allowed to collect yours and whether we're protecting kids from invasive AI.

Ian Hoch fills in for Tommy to talk about numerous topics including Louisiana's redistricting map, President Trump's approval rating, and how reform in the New Orleans prison system can take place.

Ian Hoch talks to Pearson Cross about how a recall in Louisiana takes place. Plus, we prepare you for hurricane season with Barry Keim.

Barry Keim joins Ian Hoch to talk the steps to take to prepare for hurricane season.

Pearson Cross, professor of political science at ULM, joins Ian Hoch to talk about how a recall works in Louisiana and if this recall petition of Jeff Landry has any legs to stand on.

Greg Upton joins Ian Hoch to talk about how the Iran war and impacting oil and gas prices in the US. Plus, we hear from Ronal Serpas on the new sheriff of New Orleans.

How worried should Americans be that a faraway conflict could hit gas prices and Louisiana's energy economy? full 589 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:04:06 +0000 cO9CPbi5aOC8qS6ljA9s0dxMvXWU86Ht iran,oil and gas,news WWL First News with Tommy Tucker iran,oil and gas,news How worried should Americans be that a faraway conflict could hit gas prices and Louisiana's energy economy? Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News False

Ronal Serpas joins Ian Hoch to talk about the new sheriff of New Orleans Michelle Woodfork and reform in the jail system.

Ian Hoch talks to Barry Erwin about the five constitutional amendments on the ballot. Plus, we hear from Royce Duplessis about redistricting in Louisiana.

State Senator Royce Duplessis joins Ian Hoch to talk about the latest on redistricting and early voting in Louisiana. What are the likely outcomes to come from the Supreme Court ruling?

Barry Erwin joins Ian Hoch to talk about the five constitutional amendments are on Louisiana's May 16 ballot.

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Matt Rota joins Ian Hoch to discuss the impacts of the sewage waste that was leaked into the Industrial Canal.

Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science at Indiana University - Indianapolis, joins Ian Hoch to talk about President Trump's approval rating. Where do voters stand when it comes to certain areas?

The United States is powerful: Iran is not. So, how are they getting their way in the Strait of Hormuz? Let's dive in. Plus, should we stop tipping culture altogether?

Tommy talks to numerous guests on different politics subjects along the challenge for small business owners and the impact of Jazz Fest on New Orleans tourism.

Andrew Schwarz joins Tommy to talk about about AI and how businesses are using it to increase their profitability. Plus, we discuss the search for the Pelicans new head coach.

Oleh Kosel joins Tommy to talk about the latest on the Pelicans, is Rajon Rondo the favorite to land as the new head coach?

Andrew Schwarz joins Tommy to talk about AI and how businesses are using it in today's world.

Tommy talks to Leah Long about starting a small business today then he talk to Scott Vaughan about his fight against human trafficking in the US.

Scott Vaughan joins Tommy to talk about his work and what he's doing to fight human trafficking in the US.