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    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Updates to the Slavemaster, Beast, Gilgo Beach, and Joel the Ripper serial killer cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 46:32


    In this episode, we're going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the case of Keith Gibson (who called himself "the Beast") in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach and Joel the Ripper killers on Long Island and the Slavemaster case in the Midwest. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City and the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new twist in the Mangione case, jury selection for the Tops mass shooting trial and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 23:36


    In this episode, we'll cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms over the past two weeks. These include jury selection in the Tops mass shooting case out of Buffalo, New York, and the latest news regarding Luigi Mangione's trials. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities.

    OFFBITES: Termites take over Anne Rice's old estate and an all-women air race takes flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 10:30


    We'll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that's soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: Texas full of Brits for the World Cup and how to save a baby eagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 10:41


    We've got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a baby Eagle recovering from a dangerous fall. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080's Mid-Morning Mike Check in Dallas and WWJ Newsradio in Detorit.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Serial killer updates, a new twist in the Luigi Mangione trial and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 68:57


    In this episode, we're going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the Keith Gibson case in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach killer in New York and the Slavemaster case in the Midwest. We'll also cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms this month. These include jury selection in the Tops mass shooting case out of Buffalo, New York, and the latest news regarding Luigi Mangione's trials. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detriot, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, 1010 WINS in New York, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and The Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    BONUS: Brits in cowboy hats, saving an eaglet, termites take over vampire estate and a cross-country air race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 22:00


    This week… is all about flying. First, we've got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a baby Eagle recovering from a dangerous fall. Then, we'll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that's soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from the Mid-Morning Mike Check out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    Full Show 6-19-26: Celebrating dad, Arthur's aftermath, and Iran peace deal winners & losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 95:19


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    Hour 2: Winners and losers in the Iran peace deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 22:07


    * The US released the details of the peace agreement with Iran. Are things better than they were before the war? We'll break it down with Middle East expert Lindsay Cohn. * LSU baseball has been making moves in the transfer portal, and Lane Kiffin and LSU football have been boosting their recruiting class. We'll break it down

    Table Talk: Poboys, dives, and dining for dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 33:19


    * MaMou - a fine dining French Bistro for the epicurious * Cozy with elegant dining. The food is special, and the wine list is amazing * Craving a poboy? * Parkway Bakery obviously * Domilise's is a must as well * Don't forget some smaller, neighborhood places as well like Radosta's in Metairie * Looking for somewhere to go for Father's Day? * Peychaud's is a nice, little cocktail den. * The Batture "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!

    Hour 1: What happened with Arthur and what's happening with the Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 20:33


    * Iran won't be allowed to charge fees on ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz for two months…but what happens if they started to do that after? How could that impact the economy? * How much rain did we get from Arthur? What do we know about the tornado activity? We'll recap what happened with Arthur with LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim.

    Hour 3: USA! USA! USA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 19:18


    * The US takes on Australia in the World Cup. We'll go live to Los Angeles and talk with Stephen Rea, a local soccer expert and author of Finn McCool's Football Club. * Could bug droppings and detritus be irritating your allergies? It happens more than you think. We'll talk with Marcus Heuchan from Gulf State Services about how gross your air ducts can get and why it's important to clean them.

    Will the US take care of business against Australia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 7:28


    The US takes on Australia in the World Cup. We'll go live to Los Angeles and talk with Stephen Rea, a local soccer expert and author of Finn McCool's Football Club.

    Why cleaning your air ducts is so important

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:51


    Could bug droppings and detritus be irritating your allergies? It happens more than you think. We'll talk with Marcus Heuchan from Gulf State Services about how gross your air ducts can get and why it's important to clean them.

    LSU football and baseball are making big moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 7:01


    LSU baseball has been making moves in the transfer portal, and Lane Kiffin and LSU football have been boosting their recruiting class. We'll break it down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.

    How Jefferson Parish fared in Arthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 4:01


    Raymond Guedry, Director of Emergency Management for Jefferson Parish, joins Tommy to discuss the impacts of Arthur and how the parish handled it.

    Who came out ahead with the Iran peace deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:04


    The US released the details of the peace agreement with Iran. Are things better than they were before the war? We'll break it down with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

    Tropical Storm Arthur's impact: rain, flooding, and tornadoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 9:20


    How much rain did we get from Arthur? What do we know about the tornado activity? We recap what happened with Arthur with LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim.

    If Iran started charging fees for the Strait of Hormuz, how would that impact the economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:14


    Iran won't be allowed to charge fees on ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz for two months…but what happens if they started to do that after? How could that impact the economy? Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse, joins us.

    BONUS: Student loan rules about to change: here's what you need to know, plus Trump releases a gold phone, and a review of the Iran deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 17:16


    We get the finer points of the Memo of Understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran, plus we discuss the massive lottery payout awaiting the next winner, review the new golden Trump phone and find out what it's like to move an entire mastodon skeleton from one school to another.

    Governor Jeff Landry on Tropical Storm Arthur, Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 9:32


    Jeff Landry relays the latest information on the Tropical Storm that resulted in tornadoes and flooding across Louisiana, and provides an update on his dealings with Greenland.

    Tropical Storm Weather Impact New Orleans Area: Hour Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 28:19


    Officials from around the area joins us to give us an update from the impact of the tropical weather.

    Checking In With New Orleans Parish City Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 6:53


    Aimee McCarron joins Tommy to talk about the impact of the tropical storm in the New Orleans area.

    Tropical Storm Weather Impact New Orleans Area: Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 19:51


    Officials around the state give us the latest from the impact of the tropical storm.

    Checking In With Kenner PD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 3:08


    Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley joins Tommy to talk about how the weather impact the surrounding area this morning.

    Checking In On Lafourche Parish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 4:30


    Mitch Orgeron joins Tommy to talk about the weather this morning impacted the surrounding area.

    Checking In With New Orleans Sewage and Water Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 7:03


    Steven Giang joins Tommy to talk about how New Orleans handled the tropical weather this morning.

    Checking In With Jefferson Parish On Tropical Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:09


    Raymond Guedry joins Tommy to talk about how the weather has impacted Jefferson Parish this morning.

    Tropical Storm Weather Impacts New Orleans Area: Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 20:02


    Updates from officials around the area on the tropical storm weather that passed through the area.

    Checking In With Terrebonne Parish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 2:30


    Jason W. Bergeron joins Tommy to give us an update on the tropical storm weather that came through the area.

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    Checking In With St Tammany Parish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 6:18


    Michael Vinsanau joins Tommy to give us an update on St Tammany and how the tropical weather has impacted the area.

    Saints Report To Mandatory Minicamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 8:22


    Steve Geller joins Tommy to talk about what he saw from practice in the first day of Saints minicamp.

    Tropical Storm Impacts New Orleans Area: Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 23:58


    Tropical storm weather impacts the New Orleans and we give you the latest updates on the weather.

    Weather Impacts Causeway Commute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 2:51


    Carlton Dufrechou joins us to talk about how the weather is impacting the opening of the Causeway.

    There's been severe weather all over thanks to Arthur. Here's what to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 7:14


    Brig. General Jason Mahfouz, the director of GOHSEP, joins us with the latest.

    BONUS: Report: Shocking number of teens 'dating' an AI chatbot - is a social media ban for kids the answer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 25:00


    A new report that outlines exactly how many teens say they're dating at AI chatbot underscores the isolation today's youth experience in a digital world. We dive into that, plus the remarkable story of an eagled on the road to recovery after his nest collapsed and a debate around 'competency' based high school diplomas.

    Full Show 06/17/26: Preparing for tropical weather, resigning Cam Jordan, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 98:11


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    Hour 4: How pumped are you that Cam Jordan is back with the Saints?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 33:16


    * Cam Jordan is re-signing with the Saints! We break down that move and recap how the first day of minicamp went with Mike Detillier. * There's still time to sign up for the fortified roofs lottery…and some New Orleans residents could get extra help. We'll get the details

    Hour 3: Gas prices, fumigating termites, and getting ready for the rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 20:13


    * We'll get the latest on oil and gas prices and what we're paying at the pump with Patrick De Haan, the chief of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy. * A New Orleans landmark needed a massive termite fumigation. We'll get the details on the effort it took and talk about all the different pests we see this time of year with Joe Martin, an entomologist and the owner of Terminix. * What people in Plaquemines Parish need to know with the incoming tropical weather

    Hour 1: Tropical weather incoming and midterm battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 24:00


    * We'll bring you the latest on the tropical system heading our way as it looks to become the first named storm of the hurricane season * We'll get another update on the race to control Congress and how the midterms are shaping up with political scientist Aaron Dusso.

    Why fortified roofs are so much better for storms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 9:10


    There's still time to sign up for the fortified roofs lottery…and some New Orleans residents could get extra help. We'll get the details from William Stoudt, executive director of Rebuilding Together New Orleans.

    Cam Jordan is back! And other Saints nuggets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 15:58


    Cam Jordan is re-signing with the Saints! We'll break down that move and recap how the first day of minicamp went with Mike Detillier.

    How are gas prices reacting to the Iran peace news?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 8:45


    We'll get the latest on oil and gas prices and what we're paying at the pump with Patrick De Haan, the chief of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy.

    A termite fumigation so massive it needed special equipment? Here's what happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 9:30


    A New Orleans landmark needed a massive termite fumigation. We'll get the details on the effort it took and talk about all the different pests we see this time of year with Joe Martin, an entomologist and the owner of Terminix.

    Tropical weather is coming. Here's what to know in Plaquemines Parish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 1:59


    What people in Plaquemines Parish need to know with the incoming tropical weather. Parish President Keith Hinkley joins us.

    The French Quarter construction delays are killing businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 9:12


    The slow pace of construction in the French Quarter has been hurting businesses. We'll talk to Councilmember Freddie King about what he's hearing, from the Sewerage and Water Board and his constituents.

    St. Charles Parish is prepping for the tropical weather. This is what you should do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 5:06


    Tommy talks with Matt Jewell, President of St. Charles Parish, about the incoming rain, how the parish has prepared, and what residents need to know and do.

    Jefferson Parish is getting ready for tropical weather. Here's what to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 6:22


    Tommy talks with Raymond Guedry, Director of Emergency Management for Jefferson Parish, about the incoming rain, how the parish has prepared, and what resident need to know and do.

    Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will bring us rain. Here's the latest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 11:05


    We get te latest on the tropical system heading our way and what kind of weather we can expect. Barry Keim, LSU Health climatologist, joins us.

    What will control of Congress come down to?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 12:54


    We'll get another update on the race to control Congress and how the midterms are shaping up with Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science at Indiana University - Indianapolis.

    BONUS: 'Could've been catastrophic:' How a parent and joint task force stopped a White House attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 23:31


    Get the latest on how an alleged terror plot tied to the UFC fight on the White House lawn was discovered and stopped. Plus, the president of MIT argues that federal cuts to funding could affect generations of breakthroughs and a new law that bans suing oil and gas companies for climate change is discussed.

    Full Show 6-16-26: Will the S&WB improve? Will Cam Jordan be a Saint this season? What's up with the peace deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 86:47


    * Will Cam Jordan be a Saints this coming season? * Evolution to revolution: reforming and fixing the Sewerage & Water Board * What did the US get out of the Iran war and potential peace deal? * Should social media be banned for kids? * How long will it take oil & gas to recover if the Iran peace deal holds?

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