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WWL listener Larry hasn't got his mind totally made up, but wonders if he votes for someone besides a Black candidate - will they really do right by his?

Oliver Thomas, Royce Duplessis and Helena Moreno each have strengths as a candidate that will inform how they would serve as Mayor - but is the color of their skin among them?

Helena Moreno is the only non-Black candidate in the race, and is herself a Mexican American. What does that mean for her electoral prospects?

While the nation convulses in grief, fear and anger after the murder of Charlie Kirk, one politician in particular is meeting the moment

On your way to see Alice Cooper tonight? Enjoy this hit from 2018 where Scoot gets him to really let his hair down

The best version of Charlie Kirk would want us all to be having an honest debate right now about what constitutes hate speech, where it's coming from, and what we can do about it

Nobody is really on good footing this week, so be patient with them; Some Black voters still don't think white politicians have their back; Utah Gov. Cox shows us all how to "disagree better;" Throwback Tuesday - Alice Cooper on shock rock and sobriety

Some people really abhor a truth teller and we won't be cowed - but there is more we can do to lower the temperature

The number of people reacting to Charlie Kirk's murder with hyperbolic claims about which group is responsible for more violence is too damn high

The motive is still not entirely clear - but we are getting close to a more complete picture of Charlie Kirk's murder

Elle Reeve has a whole theory spelled out that shows us how disaffected young men are radicalized by each other in deep dark corners of the internet - and then pop up in the real world to create mayhem

If you favorite digital content platforms are showing you a non-stop stream of one kind violence, it's because they know that's what you really want to watch

One thing is clear: Charlie Kirk's killer was "black pilled;" These young killers don't fit into neat political boxes; Kirk shooter was a leftist - but was that why he did it? (Probably); Desperate people are making desperate claims; The YouTube and Facebook algorithms are not your friend

On Fox News, on hate radio, on podcasts and X, conservatives are telling Americans the answer to the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk can only possibly by more murders

For those who study the media, this week was a masterclass in jumping the gun and shooting off at the mouth before you have all the facts

The whole "Democrats are celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder" line of bullsh*t really starts to come apart fast when you look at what actual Democrats in the media and elected office are saying.

Influential people are calling for more political violence - and we should turn away from them and towards each other if we want to survive as a country

If we are disgusted by what we see in the media, we should consider that what we see there is a reflection of ourselves and what we think is entertaining.

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Most elected officials are striking the right tone with calls for cooler rhetoric and more calm and compassion in the political sphere. Most of them. Some of them are taking the opposite approach.

We are mourning Charlie Kirk and what his death portends for America; Bullets are never, ever the answer; Who is calling for peace - and who is calling for more violence? We don't blame entire parties or movements for the actions of one maniac

It doesn't make sense to blame "the right" when one of their crazies murders a Democrat, and it doesn't make sense to blame "the left" when one of their crazies murders a Republican

Brendan Carr is signaling that the FCC is going to expand their mission from regulating broadcast media to censoring it - and MAGA is just fine with this

TheSportsBrokers are back with betting lines you're gonna wanna know about this weekend

Americans left, right and center are rightfully traumatized by the brazen assassination of a leading MAGA influencer. Where do we go from here?

The Constitution is crystal clear about this - if schools or teachers are leading students in prayer, then they face the impossible task of accommodating every religion, or they'll be sued into oblivion

The more we learn about Brian Vasquez' short life, the more questions there are about how this alleged abuse was allowed to go on for so long. NOPD Chief Nick Gernon and Victim Witness Assistant Unit Supervisor Lucina Wilson are in studio to explain what happened and how to keep it from happening again

The NFL is queer? The NFL is transgender? Huh? What is he talking about? It sounds like he just doesn't want people to enjoy football

Steve on the Northshore has some pretty creative ideas about the Constitution, the media, and who is really a threat to free speech in this country

Is the NFL really woke? If "End Racism" slogan in endzone bothers you - it's there for you; How do we save the next Brian Vasquez before it's too late? Trump is pushing for school-led prayer and it's gonna be a disaster; Some conservatives are really losing the thread on American exceptionalism

Lady Gaga's appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards has us in the mood for Halloween

If Johnson brings in that pass, the game is tied and possibly ends with a W for the Saints. What gives? Is it gonna be like this all year?

Nyka Scott from Entergy New Orleans has the latest on the utilities' storm hardening efforts and lessons learned from Katrina and Ida

Was Lamar Jackson wrong? Should he not have done that? Come on Juwan, you gotta catch those, man! What is Entergy New Orleans doing to keep our power on? Lady Gaga is freaking us out

The kid who was slapping Ravens players on the head as they walked off the field got a lesson from Lamar Jackson - and a lifetime ban from NFL games for his trouble

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The President continues to call the Epstein issue a "Democrat Hoax," which will probably come as a surprise to the large number of Republicans calling for him to be honest about it

Desperate for relevancy in a media ecosystem that has largely moved on from him, Tucker Carlson entertained the idea that Hollywood isn't just controlled by liberals or Jews or gay people - but actually by Satan

President Trump floats the idea of sending the National Guard to NOLA; Epstein abuse survivors have powerful message for Congress; Tuckems guest thinks Satan is controlling Hollywood; The Taylor Swift news you've all been waiting for

Anoushka De Georgiou, Marina Lacerda, Courtney Wild and many more of Epstein survivors delivered an emotional press conference on the steps of Congress calling for new legislation to compel the DOJ release all the related files

Sure, Trump can claim victory over crime when the streets of the Capitol are swarmed with armed troops - but where is the long-term strategy? Because those troops can't stay there forever

Was Barion Brown really robbed of a touchdown in the season opener?

GEAUX FIGHTING TIGERS! What a start! LSU win over Clemson didn't come without some controversy; Why doesn't Chicago want Trump's Guard troops in town? Ding dong ditch prank ends in tragedy in Houston; What pranks did you pull as a kid?

A Houston 11 year old is dead after being shot running away from a doorbell he just rang. What similar pranks did you play on your neighbors at that age?

A Federal judge tells Trump he broke the law sending the National Guard to Los Angeles - now he wants to do the same in Chicago

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Lt. General Russell Honoré, that cigar-chompin "John Wayne dude" that finally gave a desperate city a glimpse of order amidst the chaos, is not done making sure New Orleans is ready for the next one - and so is America.

Rush Hour Podcast – Morning Edition Sponsored by Tropical Smoothie Cafe This morning's episode is packed with breaking reactions and courtroom drama.

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“In this episode of The Sandy Show, Sandy and Tricia dive headfirst into a whirlwind of hilarious, bizarre, and thought-provoking stories that will keep you hooked from start to finish. From an eight-year-old son's brutally honest fashion critique—“I don't like the public armpits”—to a deep dive into the Menendez brothers' failed parole hearing, this episode balances humor with hard-hitting reality. You'll hear Sandy reflect on his days working in sweltering UPS trailers, Tricia's physically demanding side hustle in interior design, and a listener shoutout that leads to a quirky obsession with a high-heeled alligator pillow turned statue. But it doesn't stop there. The duo explores:A Harvard researcher's alarming claim about a mysterious space object possibly powered by nuclear energy.China's controversial development of a robotic artificial womb.A groundbreaking spinal cord transplant that could change millions of lives.The new workplace term “quiet cracking”—are you secretly on the verge of burnout?And the surprising top dog breeds and names of 2025 (spoiler: Chihuahuas are coming for your ankles).