WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

* Jason Williams with the latest on the jail break and remaining fugitives * The legislature needss to focus on real issues, like insurance * How LSU rallied to beat Little Rock, advance to the Super Regional * Tim Temple says insurance reforms passed are starting to work * Violent crime in New Orleans has been trending down * If the New Orleans mayoral election were today, there'd be a clear winner

* District Attorney Jason Williams on the jail break and what's been a promising year so far when it comes to violent crime. * Breaking down a new survey out on how New Orleanians feel about our leaders and where things stand with the mayoral and sheriff's races.

Louisiana pollster John Couvillon has a new survey out on how New Orleanians feel about our leaders and where things stand with the mayoral and sheriff's races. He breaks it all down for us.

We check back in with District Attorney Jason Williams about the jail break and what's been a promising year so far when it comes to violent crime.

* We check in with Democratic State Representative Matt Willard for his take on how the session is going and what he'd like to see in the remaining days. * 1,522 bridges in Louisiana were rated as being in “poor condition.” That's 12% of the bridges in the state.

1,522 bridges in Louisiana were rated as being in “poor condition.” That's 12% of the bridges in the state. We break down the report with Norma Jean Mattei, Professor of Engineering at UNO, past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers

We get an update on the stuck garbage truck with Scott Boyle, District Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Checking in with Democratic State Representative Matt Willard for his take on how the session is going and what he'd like to see in the remaining days.

* We'll talk with Commissioner Tim Temple about what he thinks of the insurance-related bills that have advanced and go over what you need to know for hurricane season * Talking with Republican State Senator Pat Connick about the fees on the Belle Chasse bridge, insurance, the session, and more.

Tommy checks in with State Senator Pat Connick about the Belle Chasse bridge, coastal restoration, and insurance

The legislative session is in its final days. We talk with Commissioner Tim Temple about what he thinks of the insurance-related bills that have advanced and go over what you need to know for hurricane season.

* What did Elon Musk and DOGE accomplish over the first few months of the Trump administration? * Recapping LSU baseball's winner-take-all game against Little Rock.

LSU won a thriller against Little Rock Monday night! Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down how it happened.

What did Elon Musk and DOGE accomplish over the first few months of the Trump administration? Tommy talks with Alex Nowrasteh, Vice president for economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute

* Are Louisiana lawmakers trying to neuter ethics investigations? * Rapid intensification has made life more difficult for emergency officials * LSU baseball had a strong weekend...until Sunday night * This lawmaker's bill could help some homeowners save money on insurance * Monday Morning Markets with Mark Rosa: What will the Fed do? * How Port Fourchon is adapting and positioning itself for the future

* Port Fourchon is embracing an 'all of the above' energy strategy * Going over the Zion Williamson allegations

We talk with Oleh Kosel, a credential NBA reporter who covers the Pelicans, about the allegations Zion Williamson is facing and what may happen.

Port Fourchon is embracing an 'all of the above' energy strategy. We find out what that means with Chet Chiasson, the executive director of the port.

* With hurricane season getting going...do you have a gameplan? * Are Louisiana lawmakers trying to neuter ethics investigations?

Are Louisiana lawmakers trying to neuter ethics investigations? We break down what's going on with Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council, and find out why he described the bill as “Kafkaesque.”

With hurricane season getting going...do you have a gameplan? We talk with Collin Arnold, the director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for New Orleans, about the city's gameplan.

* Some Louisiana homeowners might get the option to insure their properties for ‘stated value.' * Monday Morning Markets With Mark Rosa

Tommy talks with Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union

Some Louisiana homeowners might get the option to insure their properties for ‘stated value.' We talk with State Representative Jacob Braud about what his bill would do

* We'll get the latest on the big beautiful bill and how voters are feeling about what's going on in DC. * LSU baseball has to win one more game to host a Super Regional

Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down LSU's performance in the Baton Rouge regional, what went wrong Sunday night, and the winner-take-all game Monday night.

We get the latest on the big beautiful bill and how voters are feeling about what's going on in DC. Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science at Indiana University - Indianapolis, joins us.

In this episode of Red Meat, Rich Zeoli at WPHT Radio digs into President Joe Biden, how out of it he could've been while in office and who was really pulling the strings behind the scenes. Tara Servatius at WORD Radio discusses why the government may have to take over oil refineries because of California's screw up; Tommy Tucker from WWL Radio takes on Iran's nuclear plans; and Bob Rose reveals a tale of Chinese spies.

* Bobby Hebert on the Saints QB situation, how they looked at OTAs * Breaking down LSU's regional and their first opponent: Little Rock * Here's what to do if you encounter a Louisiana black bear * How we can help save our favorite restaurants this summer * What the heck is the latest with the tariffs now after court rulings? * There was power available when we had the brownout. Why couldn't we get it? * Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: Using 401(k)s correctly

* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area * Bobby Hebert with his take on the Saints and what he's seen at OTAs, especially from the quarterbacks.

We check in with Bobby Hebert and get his take on the Saints and what he's seen at OTAs, especially from the quarterbacks.

Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, discuss ways to help our favorite restaurants make it through the summer.

* Talking with Logan Burke from the Alliance for Affordable Energy about the brownout and what they think can be done to prevent future ones * A local high schooler got a free car for having perfect attendance * LSU starts their regional Friday afternoon against Little Rock. We'll break down the match-up against the Trojans and how the other two teams look

We'll break down LSU's match-up against the Little Rock Trojans and how the other two teams in the regional look

Tommy talks with Troy Duhon from Premier Automotive about how he helped reward a local teen for perfect school attendance.

Talking with Logan Burke from the Alliance for Affordable Energy about the brownout and what they think can be done to prevent future ones

* We'll spend some time with John Hanks from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries talking about where black bears can be found and what to do if you encounter one. * Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa

Tommy talks with Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union

The St. Tammany Sheriff's Office is warning residents about increased black bear sightings. We spend some time with John Hanks from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries talking about where black bears can be found and what to do if you encounter one.

* We'll get the latest on what's happening and how things are going with China with UNO professor Walter “Dub” Lane * Are the US and Iran close to a nuclear deal?

Are the US and Iran close to a nuclear deal? We'get the latest from Bruce Jentleson, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University. He previously worked in the State Department and on the Middle East peace process

We'll get the latest on what's happening with President Trump's tariffs and how things are going with China with UNO professor Walter “Dub” Lane, who just got back from a trip there.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changed the guidelines for woman and children and the COVID vaccine shortly after issuing a new health report that blamed America's food supply for growing illness in children. Catch up on the Trump Administration's latest efforts to 'Make America Healthy Again' and why so many health professionals are deeply skeptical of it.

* State Sen Kirk Talbot on how they've worked to fix the insurance crisis * Could tort reform measures passed in Louisiana help lower rates? * What people can do NOW to prepare if a hurricane comes later * Explaining what the Wisner Trust is and the long saga with it * Why are some Senate Republicans not on board with the big beautiful bill? * International students have a big impact on Louisiana colleges and our economy

The official start of hurricane season is almost here. We check in with President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how Jefferson Parish has been getting ready and what residents should do now to be ready for later.

* The official start of hurricane season is almost here. We'll check in with President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how Jefferson Parish has been getting ready and what residents should do now to be ready for later. * The Pontchartrain Conservancy is hosting their annual Storm Aware and Prepare event this Saturday. We'll get the details from Corey Miller, the director of community engagement.

The Pontchartrain Conservancy is hosting their annual Storm Aware and Prepare event this Saturday. We get the details from Corey Miller, the director of community engagement.

* Belle Chasse Bridge users are being hit with a surprise 4% fee * A judge ruled in favor of the City Council in the Wisner Trust saga. We break down how we got here and what the decision means with Monica Hof Wallace, a professor of law at Loyola.

A judge ruled in favor of the City Council in the Wisner Trust saga. We break down how we got here and what the decision means with Monica Hof Wallace, a professor of law at Loyola.

Tommy talks with Plaquemines Parish President Keith Hinkley about the Belle Chasse bridge

* Getting an update from Daniel Erspamer from the Pelican Institute on bills and issues they've been watching like insurance * We check back in with State Senator Kirk Talbot about what progress has been made on insurance, fortified roofs, and more.