WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

* 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?

* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area * Tommy's Weekend Winners

* Breaking down the Saints/Falcons game with Mike Detillier. How do the Black and Gold stack up against the Dirty Birds? * The delayed September jobs report was finally released, and it showed better than expected numbers. But there were some concerns as well

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* Talking Lane Kiffin, Garrett Nussmeier, and LSU/ Western Kentucky * Senator Cassidy wants to send money into flexible spending accounts for people instead of renewing the Obamacare subsidies. Would that work?

Tommy talks with JR with Taking Vegas

Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, go over some restaurants you have to try soon. Irish breakfast? Hidden gem in Midcity? And plenty more

The delayed September jobs report was finally released, and it showed better than expected numbers. We break it down with Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst

We break down the Saints/Falcons game with Mike Detillier. How do the Black and Gold stack up against the Dirty Birds?

How have immigration efforts in Chicago and Charlotte gone? What have we seen from the sweeps there? We talk with David Bier, Director of Immigration Studies for the Cato Institute.

We get a playoff prep football breakdown with Ian Auzenne, the co-host of the Manning Family Children's Prep Football Round-up

Food insecurity is a huge problem in Louisiana. Here's how you can help out this Thanksgiving. John Sillars, Chief Strategy Officer for Second Harvest Food Bank, joins us.

Senator Cassidy wants to send money into flexible spending accounts for people instead of renewing the Obamacare subsidies. Would that work? Walter "Dub" Lane, Associate Professor of Economics & Finance at UNO, joins us.

Tommy talks with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo about Lane Kiffin, Garrett Nussmeier, and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Investors are worried an AI bubble is about to burst, so we're wondering what that would mean for the U.S. Plus, AI data centers are fueling double-digit energy cost increases, a new study shows we don't trust its medical advice, and yet an AI song is racing up the music charts. Get the full lowdown here from WCCO, WWJ, KCBS and more.

Some call it bringing a sledgehammer to kill an ant, while others argue that the U.S. parking billions of dollars worth of military assets outside Venezuela is about fighting cartels and fentanyl ... and China by proxy. Here's the latest with analysis and commentary from Marc Cox, Mark Reardon, Bob Rose, FOX News hosts, Tara Servatius, Tommy on WWL Radio and more.

Many describe the US parking it's biggest nuclear sub outside tiny Venezuela as taking a sledgehammer to an ant. But is there strategy for blowing ships out of the water, and what is it? Experts, analysts and more weigh in on KCBS, WWL, with Tommy Tucker, Marc Cox and more.

* Louisiana could owe you some money. Here's how to check * New Orleans is making budget progress, but future cash crunches are coming * Between the shutdown and the economy, Louisiana farmers have been hurting * Nearly 1 in 6 people in Louisiana are food insecure, but you can help * This crisis is plaguing modern workplaces. And here's how we can fix it * What are your obligations, what are your rights if stopped by Border Patrol?

* We spend some time with Michelle Johnston, a Loyola professor and author, about her new book on the hidden crisis plaguing modern workplaces. * We check in with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, about how the Pels have been looking since moving on from Willie Green.

* Nearly 1 in 6 people in Louisiana are food insecure. That's over 800,000 people—more than the populations of Shreveport, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans combined. * We talk with David Rozas, an immigration attorney, about what your rights and what your obligations are if you're stopped by Border Patrol.

* There's over $1.4 BILLION in unclaimed money for Louisianans. We talk with State Treasurer about what happens to all that money and how you can check if YOU'RE owed any of it. * We check back in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the current budget mess...and getting one passed for next year

* Breaking down a new Fox News poll about President Trump * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

We check in with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, about how the Pels have been looking since moving on from Willie Green.

We'll spend some time with Michelle Johnston, a Loyola professor and author, about her new book - The Seismic Shift in You - in the hidden crisis plaguing modern workplaces.

We talk with David Rozas, an immigration attorney, about what your rights are and what your obligations are if you're stopped by Border Patrol or ICE.

Nearly 1 in 6 people in Louisiana are food insecure. That's over 800,000 people—more than the populations of Shreveport, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans combined. Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People's Health, joins us to talk about food insecurity and how you can make a difference this holiday season.

Checking back in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the current budget mess...and getting one passed for next year

The 4th annual Manning Family Children's holiday parade is just a couple weeks away. We get the details from Kristen Robinson, Vice President of Marketing and Institutional Advancement for Manning Family Children's.

There's over $1.4 BILLION in unclaimed money for Louisianans. We talk with State Treasurer John Fleming about what happens to all that money and how you can check if YOU'RE owed any of it.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about helping our farmers out and about Louisiana foods for our Thanksgiving tables.

President Trump had some of his lowest ratings ever in a Fox News poll. Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University, joined us to discuss it.

* Bobby Hebert's optimistic about the rest of the Saints season. You should be too * Serpas: The federal government doesn't have to ask permission to enforce federal law * What our laws say about deepfakes - especially sexually explicit ones * How have tariffs been impacting the auto industry? * Getting to know Councilmember-elect Aimee McCarron and her big goals * Websites and apps are tracking your data. Here's what you need to know

* When you use a website or app or buy something online...what happens to your data? How are they tracking it? And what do they do with it? * Checking in with Bobby Hebert and get his thoughts on Tyler Shough, the state of the Saints, and those Dirty Birds

* Ronal Serpas gives his perspective as a former NOPD chief on a Border Patrol task force coming to New Orleans * What do the laws say about deepfakes – especially sexually explicit ones, like what happened in Lafourche Parish?

* Audubon is rethinking plans for the riverfront project to make sure they “do it right.” * There's a Scrabble tournament this weekend in Metairie. Let's get the details * We spend a little time with Aimee McCarron, the Councilmember-elect for District A, talking about her goals and plans for when she takes office.

Tesla is trying to move away from Chinese-made parts in their cars. Is it because of the tariffs? What impacts do we know the tariffs are having? And where do things stand with companies pursuing electric vehicles? Steven Melnyk, professor of supply chain management at Michigan State, joins us.

We check in with Bobby Hebert and get his thoughts on Tyler Shough, the state of the Saints, and those Dirty Birds

When you use a website or app or buy something online...what happens to your data? How are they tracking it? And what do they do with it? Alex Hamerstone, director of advisory solutions for TrustedSec, joins us.

What do the laws say about deepfakes – especially sexually explicit ones, like what happened in Lafourche Parish? How does Title IX fit into it? We'll break it down with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

Tommy talks with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola and a former NOPD chief, about a Border Patrol task force coming to New Orleans.

We spend some time with Aimee McCarron, the Councilmember-elect for District A, talking about her goals and plans for when she takes office.

There's a Scrabble tournament this weekend in Metairie for all skill levels! Lindsay Crotty, tournament organizer and director, joins us.

Audubon is rethinking plans for the riverfront project to make sure they “do it right” and that it will be enjoyable and economically sustainable. We talk with Jackson Kerby, the Vice President of Construction for Audubon, about what's going on.

* The Falcons will be down several important players when they come to town * GLP-1s help with weight loss...could they also help with cancer survival? * The NOPD consent decree is ending soon. Officers say it's about time * Will Tyler Shough prove to be the QB the Saints should build around? * Why New Orleans is still a top player for conventions * Have you been a victim of violence? Over half of Louisianans have

* We continue to discuss Falcons hate week and how the Saints match-up against the Dirty Birds. How do the Black and Gold keep it rolling? * A convention with more than 4,000 attendees from around the world is starting Wednesday, and we've got more on the way

GLP-1s are the weight-loss wonder drugs, and scientists keep finding more ways they benefit our health. The latest? Helping cancer survival rates. We'll break it down with Dr. Mace Scott, medical director and owner of Chronos Wellness

* Violence in Louisiana has been on the decline, but more than half of people in the state say they've been a victim at some point in their life. * Should New Orleans get rid of an affordable housing mandate downtown? A new report says we need to.

* 1 in 4 households are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Why are so American families struggling? * The NOPD consent decree could come to an end this week.

A convention with more than 4,000 attendees from around the world is starting Wednesday. We get the rundown on that one and other conventions that chose to come to New Orleans in the coming months with Stephanie Turner, Senior Vice President for Convention Sales and Strategies for New Orleans & Company.

We'll continue to discuss Falcons hate week and how the Saints match-up against the Dirty Birds. How do the Black and Gold keep it rolling? Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter, joins us.

Should New Orleans get rid of an affordable housing mandate downtown? A new report says we need to. We talk with Andreanecia Morris with the Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance about what she thinks.