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Ian breaks down why "Life of a Showgirl" makes the case that Taylor Swift is the Bob Dylan (or maybe Joni Mitchell) of her generation

On the day "Life of a Showgirl" drops, let's take a moment to remind each other that it pays dividends to get in on your partner's interests and hobbies

Harvey and David Jesus are getting in on the "nostalgia concert" trend by ripping you back to the heyday of 80's West End

Hey Northshore stars - don't miss this chance to make a difference in support for brain cancer research by strutting your stuff at Kelly Kicking Cancer "Who's Got Talent" showdown

The Black and Gold are a slight favorite to beat the New York Giants at home in the Dome this weekend. Can they seal the deal and get to 1-3?

Driverless cars and school bus drop offs - what can go wrong? A lot, actually

Taylor Swift is a grown-ass woman and her new songs reflect that; Fellas, earn points with the missus by showing interest in her interests; "Back to the Bounty" feat. Harvey & David Jesus at Rock N Bowl tonight; Kelly Kicking Cancer "Who's Got Talent" submission still open til Oct 11; Waymo needs to be waymo careful on the roads

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Why do we get in so many wrecks around here? WWL listener Tim in Metairie has a nightmarish story that should be a warning to all Louisiana drivers

What's the number one cause of car wrecks in and around New Orleans? The answer may surprise you (but also it might not)

In the midst of all this noise and fury about free speech, we must remember that the freedom to tease our politicians is not one that is enjoyed everyone in the world

Dude is 3-1 for Thursday Night Football and 16-4 overall going back to last season. You want to hear what he has to say about this weekend's games

Was it racist? Should she not have done that?

Can you be both against abortion and supportive of the death penalty? Can you claim all life is sacred but cheer on dehumanizing immigrants?

Is the shutdown distracting us from bigger issues? Can't we all just get along? Who are the undecided voters in New Orleans' mayoral race? People with your same skin color aren't always your best advocates; Pope Leo calls out contradictions inherent in pro-life movement

Welcome to Shutdown 2025, everyone. Hope you brought a sleeping pad. We might be here a while

What does the Federal government shutdown mean for national parks?

Helena Moreno has a massive lead among voters who have already chosen their candidate - but who are those that are still on the fence? What are they holding out for?

WWL listener Jeff has some thoughts about how he and his fellow Federal government employees can survive the shutdown - and maybe prevent the next one

Keep calm and enjoy Bad Bunny; Do ladies even like gentlemen - or do they want a bad boy? It's official, National Guard is coming to Louisiana cities - what now? Texas teacher feeds kitten to snake, punches her ticket to hell; Brandon Ingram shades New Orleans Pelicans fans - does he have a point?

Scoot rounds up some offbeat news from the first half of the week including a Texas teacher who fed her sickly kitten to a classroom snake, traumatizing her students - and making headlines across the world

Jonee Daigle and Bobby Asaro are in studio to talk about "Inside New Orleans" magazine's new feature on real New Orleans gentleman. Are you one yourself?

Shreveport, New Orleans and Baton Rouge are all going to see an influx of National Guard troops to support local law enforcement - but unlike we've seen in other cities and states, pretty much everyone is on board

If the government shuts down at midnight tonight, what should regular working Americans expect to change? Dr. Jim Richardson from LSU joins Scoot to explain the forces at work and what's happened in the past

Gary and Shannon close out the show with #WhatsHappening, catching you up on the big stories including the tragic shooting at the Mormon temple in Michigan, Mayor Eric Adams ending his re-election bid, and flight trackers spotting fleets of U.S. Air Tankers crossing the Atlantic. The crew dives into Week 4 of the NFL with their #GaSFantasy4Play, then it's time for #MotivationMonday as Gary shares a DIY fence project that brought surprising satisfaction. To wrap things up, #MixtapeMonday makes a comeback with reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show announcement and updates on Dolly Parton pressing pause on her tour for personal health reasons.

The Saints fought hard and looked much improved over the blowout in Seattle - but the Who Dat Nation demands more. And LSU's offense looks too messy.

This particular run play never, ever seems effective for the Saints - so why are we still doing it?

Bad Bunny is one of the most popular recording artists on the planet, second only to Taylor Swift, but that hasn't stopped people from whipping themselves into a fury over his selection to play the halftime show at the Super Bowl next February

Phil in Diamondhead thinks it's not fair to criticize Garrett Nussmeier's performance if you've never taken a snap. Well, Phil, we got news for ya

Incidents in Wisconsin and North Carolina show that whether they are politically motivated or not, crazy people are finding easy targets for them to act out their sick fantasies

The Cowboys and Packers game on Sunday Night Football ended in a tie. Is this really what the NFL thinks is best?

What can you say about Saints's loss in Buffalo - and LSU in Oxford? We're no experts, but it seems obvious what the Saints need to improve; Buc'ees is really an innovator in bathroom stall design; Why do we have games ending in ties, who asked for that? Bad Bunny picked for Super Bowl show - some people have a big problem; Is the NFL focused on global growth at the expense of making US fans mad?

Scoot is so hype about the new Buc'ees, he's finding some extraordinary excuses to drive there

Can you imagine Fox News' reaction if a show starring a transsexual mad scientist was debuting in theaters this weekend?

Miss Kim in St. Rose, SOTA superfan and real American hero, is out of the hospital with some very particular grievances

Ian says jury duty is a damn good time and the cafe rules too; Always follow the little voice inside of you (well, most of the time); Miss Kim is back and she's got a big problem with you people; Billy Nungesser wants YOU to stop with all the littering; Totally normal behavior to drive two hours for a gas station sandwich; Remember the outrage when Rocky Horror Picture Show came out? Us neither

The Lieutenant Governor is doing everything he can to keep Louisiana clean - are you?

It's Free for All Friday and we're acting like it! To thine own self be true

Fresh off serving on a jury hearing a felony assault case, Ian says serving the community and doing one's civic duty in this way is enlightening and rewarding and nobody should fear being summoned

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Come and get your gator from Bayou St John, please; "Mr. Mardi Gras" Arthur Hardy is retiring; Reflections on Charlie Kirk before his funeral Sunday; Crescent City Classic Bridge run is Saturday! These are the best alternative songs of the 90s - NOT

Scoot and Ian have questions - host of "Louisiana Great Outdoors" Don Dubuc has answers

A pretty large gator has been spotted in Bayou St John, nearby where families are often kayaking, fishing, picnicking with pets and small children. What could possibly go wrong?

Will Americans get any closer together on what Charlie's legacy was, or will the tributes continue dividing us?

Arthur Hardy, whose "Mardi Gras Guide" made him the absolute authority on all things Carnival, is hanging it up next year after half a century in publishing

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That's the most polite what to describe what happened with this terrible call

It's one thing for teachers and firefighters to lose their job for talking smack about Charlie Kirk - it's quite another for the FCC to threaten ABC they needed to fire Kimmel or they'd face "action." That's government censorship.

Remember when the Biden White House "jawboned" social media companies into moderating certain content? Well, they blazed a trail to the Supreme Court that Jimmy Kimmel is almost certain to follow

Kevin Todd from TheSportsBrokers is back with hot tips and picks for Thursday Night Football, Saturday and Sunday slates and much more