WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

We talk separation anxiety, between Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, kids and their e-bikes, kids and their caregivers during back to school season, and families and their valuables, as tomb raiders make their way across the country.

* Which young Saints wide receivers stood out against the Jaguars? * How the Mardi Gras Line boosts the whole Gulf South * How Gen Z employees are different than other generations * Which Saints defenders stood out against the Jaguars? * Bank On It: What you need to know about Social Security * Louisianans are more into politics but less polarized than the nation

* Many young workers don't trust their older bosses. Why? Do you see it in your workplace? What does Gen Z expect out of their bosses and jobs? We'll spend some time with Michelle Johnston, an author and professor at Loyola. * We'll get the latest on the war with Iran, who's got control of the Strait of Hormuz, and reports of low morale among US service members with Middle East expert Lindsay Cohn.

* The one year anniversary of the start of the Mardi Gras Line is coming up. Just how successful has the rail route been? * An 82 year old Northshore man was scammed out of almost half his life savings. We'll get the details on what happened with WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris.

* According to a new survey, Louisianans are MORE interested in politics but LESS polarized than the rest of the country. We'll go over the findings with Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council. * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

Many young workers don't trust their older bosses. Why? Do you see it in your workplace? What does Gen Z expect out of their bosses and jobs? We'll spend some time with Michelle Johnston, Professor of Management at Loyola and author of The Seismic Shift in You.

We'll get the latest on the war with Iran, who's got control of the Strait of Hormuz, and reports of low morale among US service members with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

The one year anniversary of the start of the Mardi Gras Line is coming up. Just how successful has the rail route been? Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations for New Orleans & Company, joins us.

An 82 year old Northshore man was scammed out of almost half his life savings. We'll get the details on what happened with WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris.

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

According to a new survey, Louisianans are MORE interested in politics but LESS polarized than the rest of the country. We go over the findings with Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council.

Tommy and Mike Detillier break down the Saints preseason game against the Jaguars. Who stood out? How close is the battle for back-up QB?

This week, we're diving into a case out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities -- a brutal alleged murder carried out by a man against his wife and child at a home daycare where other children were present. The suspect is also accused of killing his mother.

We have updates a massive death investigation centered on a Philly home, the now decades-old Tupac Shakur murder case and Luigi Mangione's surprise move to plead guilty this week, as well as other developing cases from around the nation. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

In this episode, we'll hear about a brain eating infection and about the newly coined “Popcorn Brain” condition linked to technology use. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

Lots of stuff has been going on in the sky recently. Thunder storms, meteor showers, a planet parade and an eclipse all has people looking up into the clouds this week into skies that have sometimes been a bet hazy this summer from wildfire smoke. We'll hear about all of traffic up above with help from experts in this episode. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week, we're diving into a case out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the one you heard a bit of at the top of the show…. A brutal alleged murder carried out by a man against his wife and child at a home daycare where other children were present. The suspect is also accused of killing his mother. But first, ee have updates on the now decades-old Tupac Shakur murder case and Luigi Mangione's surprise move to plead guilty this week, shaking up his long-awaited trials, as well as other developing cases from around the nation. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week, we're looking into two vast frontiers that remain mysterious even though we deal with them every day…our brains and the sky above us. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

Polls show a surprising number of people wo plan to remain child-free. How will that reshape America? Plus, the US has spent $1T on public schools in the last ten years ... Are we getting our money's worth?

Full Show 8-14-26: Almost Saints gameday, budget cuts, and more full 6001 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:11 +0000 ALFZYs4cyT1vKsRxTTRUpHzhc145NQXG nfl,new orleans,navy,politics,food and drink,news WWL First News with Tommy Tucker nfl,new orleans,navy,politics,food and drink,news Full Show 8-14-26: Almost Saints gameday, budget cuts, and more Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcast

* It's almost time for Saints football again! We'll break down how they've been looking at training camp and preview the match-up against the Jaguars with Bobby Hebert. * "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans food & restaurant scene brought to you by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean linens for almost 100 years!

* St. Tammany President Mike Cooper vetoed two zoning measures. We'll talk with about why decided to and get an update on other things going on around the parish * August is National Water Quality Month, and one of the Pontchartrain Conservancy's main missions is protecting our waterways. We'll talk with executive director Kristi Trail about all the work they do to monitor the water and keep it safe.

* The Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to overturn a judge's ruling that would've required Meta to provide details on job creation and electricity usage. We'll talk with Commissioner Davante Lewis about why he voted against overturning the decision. * Conditions on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly poor, with some service members trying to jump overboard. We'll talk with Patty Nieberg, a senior reporter with Task & Purpose, about what's going on.

* How is the budget situation looking for New Orleans? Are things good for the rest of the year? What about the 2027 outlook? We'll get an update from CAO Joe Giarrusso * WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo on Skip Bertman's legacy, the latest on the Jayden Daniels drama

It's almost time for Saints football again! We'll break down how they've been looking at training camp and preview the match-up against the Jaguars with Bobby Hebert.

August is National Water Quality Month, and one of the Pontchartrain Conservancy's main missions is protecting our waterways. We'll talk with executive director Kristi Trail about all the work they do to monitor the water and keep it safe.

St. Tammany President Mike Cooper vetoed two zoning measures. We'll talk with about why decided to and get an update on other things going on around the parish.

Conditions on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly poor, with some service members trying to jump overboard. We'll talk with Patty Nieberg, a senior reporter with Task & Purpose, about what's going on.

The Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to overturn a judge's ruling that would've required Meta to provide details on job creation and electricity usage. We'll talk with Commissioner Davante Lewis about why he voted against overturning the decision.

How is the budget situation looking for New Orleans? Are things good for the rest of the year? What about the 2027 outlook? We get an update from Joe Giarrusso, the Chief Administrative Officer for New Orleans

WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us to discuss the legacy of Skip Bertman and to give an update on the Jayden Daneils drama.

First we tell the story of tubers who survived three days in the wild. Then it's back to school time, so we discuss must-have tech, how much it costs, and what it'll take to get Americans out of the financial hole we're digging ourselves into.

Full Show 8-13-26: Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, AI's benefits, and where y'at this weekend full 5902 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:22 +0000 70PEOLeFdFLVOJwZqF8yU6B5K8yBTsjS nfl,new orleans,lsu sports,oil and gas,news WWL First News with Tommy Tucker nfl,new orleans,lsu sports,oil and gas,news Full Show 8-13-26: Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, AI's benefits, and where y'at this weekend Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more © 2026 Audacy, Inc. News https://p

* What's going on this weekend? We'll go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y'at Magazine, and some of the best ones you should check out. * There's a lot of hype around artificial intelligence and how it will be used. Will it be something everyone can benefit from? We'll talk with LSU professor Andrew Schwarz about how the future could look.

* An oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf drew over $82 million in bids. We'll break it down and get an update on how the industry is going with Eric Smith, a professor at Tulane's Institute of Energy. * We'll talk with President Cynthia Lee Sheng for what's been going on around Jefferson Parish and what's coming up.

What's going on this weekend? We'll go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y'at Magazine, and some of the best ones you should check out. * The Saints are back in action! It's a fun, cool (literally) thing to do on a hot Saturday. * Looking for something paranormal perhaps? Check out Enchanted Evenings at Vampire Apothecary this Sunday. * Love your feline friends? The New Orleans Public Library is putting on a Saturday this Saturday.

* Jayden Daniels sent a cease and desist letter to LSU in a dispute over the No. 5 jersey. * We'll get another Saints training camp update with Luke Johnson, the Saints beat writer for the Times Picayune as the Black and Gold get ready to host a joint practice with the Jaguars ahead of their first preseason game. * Kenner is building the largest inclusionary playground in the Gulf South

* Inflation eased some in July. We break down the new CPI report with Patrick Penfield, a professor at Syracuse. * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

There's a lot of hype around artificial intelligence and how it will be used. Will it be something everyone can benefit from? We'll talk with LSU professor Andrew Schwarz about how the future could look.

It's not sexy; but bonds, audits, and financial planning are all super important. And Jefferson Parish has been getting some good news. We talk with President Cynthia Lee Sheng about all that and some other developments.

An oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf drew over $82 million in bids. We break it down and get an update on how the industry is going with Eric Smith, a professor at Tulane's Institute of Energy.

Should Saints fans be worried by the offense struggling in training camp? We talk with Luke Johnson, Saints beat writer for the Times Picayune.

Kenner is building the largest inclusionary playground in the Gulf South. Councilmember Arita Bohannan gives us the details.

Jayden Daniels sent a cease and desist letter to LSU in a dispute over the No. 5 jersey. WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us to explain what's going on.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about Louisiana rice helping feed the hungry, the mealy bug pest, and more.

Inflation eased some in July. We break down the new CPI report with Patrick Penfield, a Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse

A fascinating dive into the easy solution to fix Social Security and a look at the primary election this week and what it means for progressives.

* How has Saints first round pick Jordan Tyson looked? * This is how to fix Social Security * Could new tariffs be a big boon for Louisiana solar manufacturing? * Funding cuts would be devastating for the LA SPCA...and animals * The magic of science: how vaccines safely save lives

* A bipartisan group of Senators wants to force Congress to reform Social Security. So what would be the best ways to fix the program? * The Senate has agreed to delay the hemp THC ban by one month. We'll talk to Joe Gerrity with Crescent Canna about the news * There was some back and forth over funding for the Louisiana SPCA at a recent City Council meeting. We spoke with Lesli Harris about it yesterday…now we'll talk with Ana Zorilla from the SPCA.

* How important has technology and things like drones become to policing? We'll talk with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas. * President Trump signed an executive order calling for spreading out childhood vaccines. We'll talk with Charles Stoecker, a vaccine expert at Tulane, about what the data says.

The Senate has agreed to delay the hemp THC ban by one month. We talk to Joe Gerrity with Crescent Canna about the news and what it means for Louisiana businesses.