WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Today, we're putting on some sparkly slippers and travelling over the rainbow to the land of Oz. In this episode, we'll get a preview of a boots on the ground from Audacy podcasters who visited the Oz museum in Wamego, Kansas. Before we do that, well also hear about “zombie fish” that sound like they would be more at home in one of Baum's tales than in real life and a modern-day invention that's making us think of the “Emerald Glasses” featured in the first Oz book. And of course, our Oz-themed journey wouldn't be complete without a tornado. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

* Table Talk: Crawfish safari, steak, outdoor dining, and more * Food, music, and fun: don't miss French Quarter Fest this weekend

* Taking a Cajun crawfish safari * Senate President explains some of the disputes in budget debate * How does LSU baseball stack up against top 10 Texas A&M? * Food, music, and fun: don't miss French Quarter Fest this weekend * Good-paying jobs available in Louisiana...but are people taking advantage? * Craving some steak? Check this restaurant out for sizzle and substance * Demand for hormone replacement therapy has been skyrocketing among women

* We'll check in with Michael Hecht from GNO Inc. about how the labor market is doing and changing in the New Orleans area. * Demand for hormone therapy prescriptions is skyrocketing amid estrogen patch shortage. We'll find out what's going on with WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris.

* President Trump has a plan to replace multiple Supreme Court justices if they retire. How important is the Supreme Court when it comes to how Americans vote? * China has been taking some aggressive actions around islands in the South China Sea. We'll break down what's happening…and why it's important

* We'll get an update on the session and how the work on getting a budget passed is going with Senate President Cameron Henry. * We'll preview LSU baseball's series against top 10 Texas A&M and get an update on spring football practice with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo

French Quarter Fest continues through the weekend! We'll get all the details from President and CEO Emily Madero.

*Cajun crawfish safari - The crawfish are bigger and better in Acadiana. Trying restaurants, drive-thrus, and pop-ups. * The Steak Knife - Hospitality, sizzle, and substance * Looking for some outdoor dining? Try Paradigm Gardens - Beautiful, verdant atmosphere "Table Talk" your weekly trip around New Orleans food & restaurant scene underwritten by: Loop Linen & Uniform - where great service starts with clean linens for almost 100 years!

Demand for hormone therapy prescriptions is skyrocketing amid estrogen patch shortage. We'll find out what's going on with WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris.

Checking in with Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc, about how the labor market is doing and changing in the New Orleans area.

China has been taking some aggressive actions around islands in the South China Sea. We break down what's happening…and why it's important with Joshua Eisenman, Professor of Politics in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame.

President Trump has a plan to replace multiple Supreme Court justices if they retire. How important is the Supreme Court when it comes to how Americans vote? Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University

We get an update on the session and how the work on getting a budget passed is going with State Senate President Cameron Henry.

We'll preview LSU baseball's series against top 10 Texas A&M and get an update on spring football practice with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo

President Donald Trump was reportedly pitched the idea of merging United and American airlines ... But will it happen? And what would it mean for consumers? Also, we explore summer travel prices and why so many surcharges seem to be hidden -- and piling up.

* Should there be more short-term rentals in the French Quarter? * Could the Saints draft an LSU player in the first round for the first time? * Costs for farmers are going up...that means food prices will go up * Festival season is heating up, and there's so much going on around New Orleans * How we know fluoridated water is safe, beneficial * President Trump says the Iran war is close to being over. How will it end?

*A new long-term study shows fluoride in drinking water has no effect on IQ or brain function despite recent claims by some. We'll break it down * There's a ton of things to do in New Orleans in the coming weeks with French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, and more. We'll get the details from Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company. * How the oyster industry is doing

* The NFL draft is a week from today! We'll go over what the mock drafts are saying…and what Mike Detillier thinks the Saints could do * We'll check in with President Matt Jewell about how things in St. Charles Parish are going and get the details on an event this weekend.

* Should short-term rentals in the French Quarter be expanded? The Vieux Carre Property Owners and Residents Association is pushing the City Council to vote no. * We'll bring you the latest on Iran, peace negotiations, and everything you need to know

* President Trump attacked Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Fed again. What actually IS the Fed? How do their decisions work? We'll explain * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

There's a ton of things to do in New Orleans in the coming weeks with French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, and more. We'll get the details from Kelly Schulz, Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations for New Orleans & Company

Tommy talks with Tommy Cvitanovich, the owner of Drago's, about how the Louisiana oyster industry is doing.

A new long-term study shows fluoride in drinking water has no effect on IQ or brain function despite recent claims by some. We'll break it down with Scott Tomar, Head of the Department of Population Oral Health at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry and a spokesperson for the American Dental Association.

Checking in with President Matt Jewell about how things in St. Charles Parish are going and get the details on a concert this weekend.

The NFL draft is a week from Thursday! We'll go over what the mock drafts are saying…and what Mike Detillier thinks the Saints could do. Could former LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane be the pick?

Should short-term rentals in the French Quarter be expanded? The Vieux Carre Property Owners and Residents Association is pushing the City Council to vote no. We talk with Erin Holmes, the head of the VCPORA, about it.

We'll bring you the latest on Iran, peace negotiations, and everything you need to know about the conflict. Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, joins us.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about costs going up for farmers, National Crawfish Day, and the legislative session.

President Trump attacked Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Fed again. What actually IS the Fed? How do their decisions work? Stephen Kates, Bankrate financial analyst, joins us to explain.

Get the latest on a Super El Nino on its way, the demands the U.S. wants Iran to meet, and how stress is good for us. Plus learn about meat raffles, a Minnesota tradition, and find out who's the most popular person in the world. Hint: She's workin' 9-5.

* Improvements needed at the Sewerage and Water Board, not status quo * Sidney Torres: Night and day difference working with Moreno administration * What to know and do when your allergies are acting up * How is crime in New Orleans compared to last year? * Is making it a crime to sleep on the streets the right or wrong move? * There are 5 amendments on the ballot next month. What you need to know

* Are your allergies acting up with all the pollen out there? How do you tell what's allergies and what's a cold or the flu or some other crud? We'll talk with Dr. Markalain Dery about what you need to know. * There will be five amendments on the ballot in the election just over a month from now. Do you know anything about any of them? Don't worry, we'll break them all down

* Crime is down in New Orleans compared to last year. How much of that can we credit to local and federal cooperation? We'll see what former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas thinks. * Will the New Orleans City Council get more control over the Sewerage and Water Board? State Representative Stephanie Hilferty's bill is up for debate today. We'll talk with her about it.

* How does the Bonnet Carre Spillway work? How much effort goes into controlling the Mississippi River? Is there a better way of handling it all to protect our communities? * Louisiana could make sleeping on the streets a crime. Could that actually help in the fight against homelessness?

* The City Council's Public Works committee voted to extend IV Waste's contract for the French Quarter. We'll talk with CEO Sidney Torres about the work they're doing and some of the increased costs they're facing * Two members of Congress are resigning because of allegations of sexual misconduct…and a couple more could be forced out over other improprieties. We'll go over what's going on

Are your allergies acting up with all the pollen out there? How do you tell what's allergies and what's a cold or the flu or some other crud? We'll talk with Dr. Markalain Dery about what you need to know.

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Will the New Orleans City Council get more control over the Sewerage and Water Board? State Representative Stephanie Hilferty's bill is up for debate today. We'll talk with her about it.

Crime is down in New Orleans compared to last year. How much of that can we credit to local and federal cooperation? We'll see what former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas thinks.

Louisiana could make sleeping on the streets a crime. Would that actually help in the fight against homelessness? We'll talk with Martha Kegel, Executive Director of UNITY of Greater New Orleans

How does the Bonnet Carre Spillway work? How much effort goes into controlling the Mississippi River? Is there a better way of handling it all to protect our communities? We spend some time with Mark Davis, a professor of environmental law at Tulane.

The City Council's Public Works committee voted to extend IV Waste's contract for the French Quarter. We'll talk with CEO Sidney Torres about the work they're doing and some of the increased costs they're facing

Two members of Congress are resigning because of allegations of sexual misconduct…and a couple more could be forced out over other improprieties. We'll go over what's going on with Andy Smith, Director of the University New Hampshire Survey Center.

Texas' Tony Gonzalez and California's Eric Swalwell both resigned from Congress over sex allegations ... so how will that affect the midterms, and does this mean they're done forever? Plus, the FAA is looking for gamers to hire and more bad news about summer gas prices.

* JP Morrell: NOLA leaders should have more control over the S&WB * President Trump is fighting with Pope Leo. How do Americans feel? * LSU expert: carbon capture is a significant opportunity for Louisiana * The Strait of Hormuz blocked will cause price ripples across the economy * Is a little defiance from your kids a good thing? * The legislature could make big changes to New Orleans's court system

* What's really going on when your kid defies you? What's the best way for you to respond? We'll get some tips from Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist. * St. Charles Parish is hosting the Let Freedom Ring concert this Saturday as part of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday. We'll get the details from State Representative Mike Bayham and get an update on the legislative session.

* We'll check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Sewerage and Water Board, French Quarter Fest, and what else is going on around New Orleans. * The carbon capture debate has been heating up in the legislative session. We'll go over what carbon capture is and why it's become a big fight in Louisiana with Greg Upton, the executive director of LSU's Center for Energy Studies.

* The legislature is considering eliminating some New Orleans judges. We'll talk with Jesse Manley, the interim executive director of Court Watch NOLA, about whether it's a good or bad idea. * We'll bring you the latest on the negotiations with Iran, the ceasefire, and the Strait of Hormuz

* President Trump and Pope Leo have been going back and forth. How does the public feel? When it comes to religion and politics in the US, does a person's party matter more than their religious affiliation? * What's likely to happen to supply chains around the world with the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? What kind of price increases could we see?

What's really going on when your kid defies you? What's the best way for you to respond? And is a little defiance a good thing ultimately? We'll get some tips from Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist.

St. Charles Parish is hosting the Let Freedom Ring concert this Saturday (4/as part of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday. We'll get the details from State Representative Mike Bayham and get an update on the legislative session.