WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

A leaked report aired on CNN claims the US strike on Iran only set back their nuclear program back a couple of months, and the White House doubled down on efforts to fight what they're calling fake news. Plus, the GOP debates pulling its own "nuclear option" to gain enough support for the big, beautiful budget bill.

* Louisiana was set to ban balloon releases...but the Governor vetoed it. Why? * What are some restaurants that are under-the-radar gems around New Orleans? * Louisiana animal shelters need your help. Here's what you can do * Who is the Senate parliamentarian, and how are they changing the tax bill? * AI is playing a big role in the hiring process. Here's how to standout * Restaurants can provide an experience, beyond just serving food

Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, take a deep dive into eating and drinking around New Orleans.

* Looking to brush up your resume? Want to know how to stand out to humans and AI in the hiring process? * We recap the rest of the NBA draft and break down all the new Pelicans with Oleh Kosel * Louisiana shelters always need help, especially in the summer. We talk about what you can do

Louisiana shelters always need help, especially in the summer. We talk about what you can do with Jeff Dorson, Executive Director of the Louisiana Humane Society

Tommy and Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans, break down the Pelicans latest moves.

Looking to brush up your resume? Want to know how to stand out to humans and AI in the hiring process? We get some tips from career expert Vicki Salemi

* New Orleans banned Mylar balloon releases last year, and the state was set to do the same...but the Governor vetoed the bill. * A major project on Metairie Road is expected to last the rest of the year. We'll get the details

A major project on Metairie Road is expected to last the rest of the year. We get the details and what you can expect from Scott Boyle with DOTD.

New Orleans banned Mylar balloon releases last year, and the state was set to do the same...but the Governor vetoed the bill. We talk with State Representative John Illg about what his bill would've done and what happened.

* The Senate parliamentarian has struck a number of provisions that don't pass the Byrd rule from the Big Beautiful Bill. Now what the heck does that mean? * How is summertime for Louisiana small businesses?

We check in with Leah Long from the National Federation of Independent Businesses about how Louisiana's small businesses are doing with summertime heating up...and what they're watching in the Big Beautiful Bill

The Senate parliamentarian has struck a number of provisions that don't pass the Byrd rule from the Big Beautiful Bill. Now what the heck does that mean? Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University, joins us.

Parts of the Midwest and the East Coast hit 100 degrees this week. So, is this a harbinger of a scorching hot summer? Get a look at life on the hot city streets, plus ways to beat the heat, keep your lawn and garden fresh. And we also look back at summers past and the legacy of "Jaws."

* Is there a conflict of interest with the GATOR scholarship program? * How pharmacy benefit managers work...and what it means for patients * Churchill Downs tried to bluff lawmakers with the Fair Grounds future * City Park has a plan for the future. Here are the details * Buy Now, Pay Later plans will soon affect your credit score * Breaking down the Pelicans picks and moves in the first round * What we know about Alzheimer's and what to watch for

* Diving deep into how pharmacy benefit managers work and affect patients * Recapping the first round of the draft for the Pelicans

Tommy and Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans, recap how the first round went for the Pelicans.

We pick our conversation about pharmacy benefit managers back up and take a look at them on the national level. Are they helping consumers or driving prices up. Rena Conti, Associate Professor in the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, joins us.

* We spend a little time with Rebecca Dietz, the president and CEO of the City Park Conservancy, going over the master plan for the park. * We check in with State Representative Matthew Willard, whose district includes the Fair Grounds, about the future of the institution.

We check in with State Representative Matthew Willard, whose district includes the Fair Grounds, about the future of the institution.

We spend a little time with Rebecca Dietz, the president and CEO of the City Park Conservancy, going over the master plan for the park.

* Is there a conflict of interest in having the state education department run the GATOR program for private schools? * June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. We talk with Dr. Michele Longo from Tulane about what we know about Alzheimer's, what some of the symptoms and warning signs are, and how you can help take care of your brain in general as you age.

Is there a conflict of interest in having the state education department run the GATOR program for private schools? We talk with Senate President Cameron Henry about some of his concerns.

* Buy Now Pay Later loans will be factored into credit scores. We get the details * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, the Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about this heat, a Louisiana paper mill closing and what it means for forestry industry, and more.

Buy Now Pay Later loans will be factored into credit scores. What are they? How is it different than a credit card? And who's using them? Ted Rossman, Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst, joins us.

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran ... and then more bombs were dropped. On Deadline takes a look at the latest, plus how MAGA reacted to US intervention, the latest on the budget battle and the Golden Gate Bridge tries to get un-woke. On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

* Is more tropical activity in the Pacific good news for us? * Does crime really go up in the summer? * Why are our streets so bad in Louisiana? * Is the New Orleans-area one of the worst real estate markets in the nation? * Breaking down a big Pelicans trade and whom they could draft * There'll be horse racing at the Fair Grounds this season

* The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season came...and quickly went. Is the active Pacific season helping keep our side quiet for the moment? * There will be racing at the Fair Grounds this season after the owner backed down. * Breaking down a big Pelicans trade and some of the players they could draft

The Pelicans have two first round picks. What are they likely to do Wednesday night? Who are some of the prospects they could take? We break it down with Jake Madison, Host of Locked on Pelicans

Tommy gets a rundown of the tropics with WWL Louisiana meteorologist Alexandra Cranford

There will be racing at the Fair Grounds this season after the owner backed down. We get the details from Tony McAuley, a reporter for the Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

* Does crime really go up during the summer and when it's hot out? * The EPA is planning to re-consider a ban on asbestos. What do we know about how asbestos affects us?

There will be racing at the Fair Grounds this season after the owner backed down. We get the details from Tony McAuley, a reporter for the Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

We take our weekly dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas. Does crime really go up during the summer and when it's hot out?

We check in with CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland for the latest on Israel, Iran, and how the Trump administration is handling things.

Why are the roads in Louisiana so bad? Do things like the heat, the weather, and the soil all factor in? Norma Jean Mattei, Professor of Engineering at UNO and a past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, joins the show.

* A new study ranks the New Orleans real estate market dead last out of 100 cities, saying it may be the “toughest city in America for real estate.” * If a ceasefire with Iran doesn't hold, could there be impacts on our supply chains?

If a ceasefire between Israel and Iran doesn't hold, could there be impacts on our supply chains? Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse University, joins us.

A new study ranks the New Orleans real estate market dead last out of 100 cities, saying it may be the “toughest city in America for real estate.” We talk with local real estate analyst Arthur Sterbcow.

* LSU baseball is reloading and well-positioned for another title run * How is the oil and gas industry reacting to the conflict with Iran? *Louisiana's 10 Commandments law was put on hold...then that hold was put on hold * What to do if you have a strained relationship with an adult child * The US struck, and Iran responded. What happens next?

* CASA Jefferson still needs volunteers to help advocate for abused and neglected children, and they'll train you. * How to navigate a strained relationship with an adult child or one of your parents

Do you have a strained relationship with an adult child? Or are you the adult child with a strained relationship with your parent? Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist, gives us some tips on how to deal with that.

CASA Jefferson still needs volunteers to help advocate for abused and neglected children, and they'll train you. We get the details from Margaret Ether, advocate recruiter for CASA Jefferson

* 16 BILLION passwords were leaked in a massive data breach. * Louisiana's 10 Commandments law was put on hold...and now that hold has been put on hold.

Louisiana's 10 Commandments law was put on hold...and now that hold has been put on hold. We sort out what's going on with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

16 BILLION passwords were leaked in a massive data breach. We talk with cyber seccurity expert Alex Hamerstone about what to know and what to do.

* We'll get the latest on the conflict with Iran and how the Iranians are responding to the strikes * LSU baseball just won the national title...and the quest to repeat has already begun.

LSU baseball just won the national title...and the quest to repeat has already begun. We go over the state of the roster and who could leave and who could stay with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.

We get the latest on the conflict with Iran and how the Iranians are responding to the strikes with Javed Ali, a former Trump administration official and an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Michigan's Ford School.