WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

We get another update on the state of artificial intelligence, how it's being used, and what the average person needs to know. Andrew Schwarz, Professor of IT in the E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU, joins us.

* Holiday party etiquette and how to handle gift-giving with friends, family, and co-workers * The state of artificial intelligence, how it's being used, and what the average person needs to know

* Louisiana schools showed some improvement in their scores, but changes are on the way. We'll break it all down * The are some changes coming to how we'll vote in Louisiana. We go over them with Secretary of State Nancy Landry.

* What LSU fans can expect from Lane Kiffin as head coach * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

* Why LSU fans should be ecstatic about the Lane Kiffin hire * What we learned from the Saints loss to the Dolphins

We talk with Thomas Farley - Mister Manners, an etiquette expert and columnist - about holiday party etiquette and how to handle gift-giving with friends, family, and co-workers.

We break down some good news for Louisiana schools with Barry Erwin, Chief Policy Officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana.

There are some changes coming to how we'll vote in Louisiana. We go over them with Secretary of State Nancy Landry.

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

LSU has a new coach! Tommy and WWL.com columnist break down how the Tigers pulled Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss.

Tommy talks with Mike Detillier about the big Lane Kiffin news and what we learned in the Saints loss to the Dolphins.

* What to expect from Mayor-elect Moreno's spending plan for 2026 * What you need to know about diabetes * Who will be kicking for the New Orleans Saints against Miami? * The community needs to see that you're managing their tax dollars correctly * How much trust do you have in the government? * Ag Commissioner Mike Strain has some help Thanksgiving turkey tips

* We get a Saints update on the kicking game, fixing the redzone woes, and more with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak. * We talk to Chief Don Robertson, the Jefferson Parish Director of Fire Services, about turkey frying safety, the dangers of carbon monoxide, and heating your home safely

We talk to Chief Don Robertson, the Jefferson Parish Director of Fire Services, about turkey frying safety, the dangers of carbon monoxide, and heating your home safely

* We'll take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area. What should we be most thankful for this year? * We check in with budget chair Joe Giarrusso about Mayor-elect Moreno's spending plan for 2026 and what residents can expect.

* Seasonal job hiring is looking better than previous years, but there are still some concerns. We'll break it down * November is American Diabetes Month. We'll talk with Dr. Taniya De Silva with LSU Health New Orleans about the causes, the symptoms, and the treatments

* Trust in the government remains near record lows. What's driving that? * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

We get a Saints update on the kicking game, fixing the redzone woes, and more with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak.

Checking in with budget chair Joe Giarrusso about Mayor-elect Moreno's spending plan for 2026 and what residents can expect.

Taking our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area. What should we be most thankful for this year? Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a former NOPD chief, joins us.

November is American Diabetes Month. We talk with Dr. Taniya De Silva, an endocrinologist with LSU Health New Orleans, about the causes, the symptoms, and the treatments.

Seasonal job hiring is looking better than previous years, but there are still some concerns. We break it down with Cory Stahle, an economist at Indeed.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about Thanksgiving cooking and getting yourself a Louisiana Christmas tree.

Trust in the government remains near record lows. What's driving that? Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, joins us.

Can you trust your holiday shopping to AI? Find out about a new ChatGPT feature that suggests gifts for hard-to-buy-for recipients. Plus, a holiday shopping forecast that reveals the cracks between the haves and the have-nots.

The holidays tend to get busy in the emergency room, and that's not just because there are so many dinner table arguments. Here's how to keep the holidays peaceful, injury free, and get guests not to overstay the welcome.

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* How you can help families in need during the holidays * The holiday season is upon us. Do you love it, or does it stress you out? Do you worry about navigating politics with the extended family?

How do you prepare Thanksgiving dishes safely? How long can you keep food out before it goes bad? How long will those leftovers last if you put them in the fridge or freezer? We answer all your questions.

* Louisiana has the highest level of flu activity in the country right now. Here's what you need know * We take another look back at the Saints rough loss to the Falcons and start to look ahead to the road match-up against the Dolphins

* How are grocery prices looking ahead of Thanksgiving? What's your bill like? * President Trump is pushing for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia by Thanksgiving. We'll get the details

The holiday season is upon us. Do you love it, or does it stress you out? Do you worry about navigating politics with the extended family? We get some tips from Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist.

Checking in with Troy Duhon, the founder of Giving Hope NOLA, about how you can help families in need during the holidays.

How long can you keep food out before it goes bad? How long will those leftovers last if you put them in the fridge or freezer? We talk food safety and answer all your questions with Barbara Kowalcyk, Director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University.

We take another look back at the Saints rough loss to the Falcons and start to look ahead to the road match-up against the Dolphins with WWL sports director Steve Geller.

Louisiana has the highest level of flu activity in the country right now. We talk with Dr. Fred Lopez, Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans, about symptoms to watch for and ways to keep safe.

President Trump is pushing for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia by Thanksgiving. Will it happen? Brian Taylor, Director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. His most recent book is “Russian Politics: A Very Short Introduction," joins us.

How are grocery prices looking ahead of Thanksgiving? What's your bill like? Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse, joins us.

* What the heck happened against the Falcons? How do the Saints get better? * LSU's win over Western Kentucky was UGLY...but a win's a win * What is the next New Orleans budget going to look like? * Why is there such a long delay with homicide trials in New Orleans? * Over 100k immigrants live in the New Orleans area. What we know about them * Is it time for the Saints to move on from Blake Grupe? * Bank On It: Thanksgiving week sets the tone for holiday spending

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* How many immigrants live in the New Orleans area? How has that changed in the 20 years since Katrina? * We'll check in with Councilmember Eugene Green for an update on the budget situation in New Orleans.

* Breaking down LSU's ugly win over WKU and getting a Lane Kiffin update * Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

Should the Saints put more on the shoulders of Tyler Shough? Is it time to move on from Blake Grupe? Tommy and Mike Detillier break it down.

Tommy talks with JR from Taking Vegas

New Orleans has a major DNA test backlog, and it's slowing homicide prosecutions. We take a deep dive into the problem and what's being done to address it with District Attorney Jason Williams and Matt Derbes, comicide unit chief for the District Attorney's office.

Checking in with Councilmember Eugene Green for an update on the budget situation in New Orleans.

How many immigrants live in the New Orleans area? How has that changed in the 20 years since Katrina? We talk with Allison Plyer, the chief demographer at the Data Center.

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

Tommy and WWL.com columist Jeff Palermo discuss LSU's win over Western Kentucky and where things stand with Lane Kiffin.

Tommy and Mike Detillier talk about the Saints ugly loss to the Falcons

* The Falcons are banged up. How do the Saints stack up? * Could we get some Lane Kiffin news as soon as today? * Need a hearty, filling breakfast? Look no further than this restaurant * How have immigration sweeps in other cities gone? * Have we already seen the last of Garrett Nussmeier at LSU? * Bill Cassidy has a plan to address healthcare costs. Would it work? * What do we need to see out of Tyler Shough?