WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Tommy Tucker takes on the days' breaking headlines, plus weather, sports, traffic and more

Episodes

Sitting on a murder trial, Trump & Louisiana, and Tyler Shough's old coach: Full Show 5-2-25

May 2, 2025 • 91 mins
* Tyler Shough's HS coach on what kind of player, teammate, and leader he was * A juror from the Bella Fontanelle murder case on what the trial was like * Sen. Cassidy on tariffs and getting Trump to address flood insurance * Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: How to handle investments * There are so many great foods to try at Jazz Fest * What to know about protecting your pets from fleas and ticks
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Jazz Fest eats and talking with Tyler Shough's high school coach: 9am hour

May 2, 2025 • 31 mins
* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area * Talking with Dick Baniszewski, Tyler Shough’s high school head coach, to get the rundown on the Saints new quarterback. What kind of player and teammate was he? What traits stood out to him?
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Tyler Shough's HS coach on what kind of player, teammate, and leader he was

May 2, 2025 • 11 mins
We talk with Dick Baniszewski, Tyler Shough’s high school head coach, to get the rundown on the Saints new quarterback. What kind of player and teammate was he? What traits stood out to him?
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Must-try Jazz Fest foods and supporting your favorite restaurants

May 2, 2025 • 19 mins
Tommy talks with Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate
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Jury duty for a murder case and protecting your pets: 8am hour

May 2, 2025 • 19 mins
* What was it like sitting on a jury for a horrific murder case? * Temperatures are heating up, and that means more bugs that could bug your pets. We talk with Dr. Gary Levy with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital about fleas and ticks, keeping your pets safe from them, and other things to watch for if your animals are playing around outside this summer.
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What to know about protecting your pets from fleas and ticks

May 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Temperatures are heating up, and that means more bugs that could bug your pets. We’ll talk with Dr. Gary Levy with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital about fleas and ticks and keeping your pets safe from them
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What it was like being a juror on the Bunnak Landon/Bella Fontenelle trial

May 2, 2025 • 11 mins
Tommy talks with Mark Johnson, a member of the jury that convicted Bunnak Landon in the murder of six year old Bella Fontenelle
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Combating homelessness and Managing Your Money: 7am hour

May 2, 2025 • 19 mins
* State lawmakers advanced a bill to crack down on homeless encampments. * Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa
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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: How to handle investments

May 2, 2025 • 7 mins
Tommy talks with Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union
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Would a state crackdown on homeless encampments help or hurt?

May 2, 2025 • 11 mins
State lawmakers advanced a bill to crack down on homeless encampments. Tommy talks wit hMartha Kegel, Executive Director of UNITY of Greater New Orleans
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Store shortages and checking in with Bill Cassidy: 6am hour

May 2, 2025 • 21 mins
* Could tariffs cause shortages and empty shelves at stores? Some are saying we could see that in on a small scale in a few weeks. * We’ll check in with Senator Bill Cassidy about getting a budget passed, President Trump’s first 100 days, and getting more investments for Louisiana.
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Sen. Cassidy on tariffs and getting Trump to address the flood insurance crisis

May 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Tommy talks with Sen. Bill Cassidy about tariffs, flood insurance, fentanyl, and more
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Could we see some empty shelves because of tariffs?

May 2, 2025 • 12 mins
Could tariffs cause shortages and empty shelves at stores? Some are saying we could see that in on a small scale in a few weeks. Tommy talks with Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse University
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Tyler Shough gets his first NOLA meal, Louisiana seafood, and debating the Mid-Barataria project: Full Show 5-1-25

May 1, 2025 • 94 mins
* Drago's owner on having Tyler Shough eat his first New Orleans meal there * Why Gordon Dove doesn't think the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go * Why this expert thinks the Mid-Barataria is the way to go * What kind of weather can we expect for the second weekend of Jazz Fest? * Ag Commissioner Mike Strain on food prices, Louisiana seafood, and more * Sheriff Hutson explains why upcoming tax renewal is so important
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Debating the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion: is it the right or wrong way to help our coast?

May 1, 2025 • 32 mins
Tommy spends the 9am hour talking first with Gordon Dove, the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and then Simone Maloz, Campaign director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta, about the Mid-Baratarian Sediment Diversion project.
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Why this expert thinks the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go

May 1, 2025 • 15 mins
We talk with Simone Miloz with the Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition about her take on the Mid-Barataria project.
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Why Gordon Dove doesn't think the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go

May 1, 2025 • 17 mins
We continue our conversation with Gordon Dove, the chairman of the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority, about the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.
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Saints QB has his first NOLA meal, Jazz Fest, and LSU baseball: 8am hour

May 1, 2025 • 21 mins
* What was it like having Tyler Shough have his first New Orleans meal at Drago's? * We check in with Keith Spera with the Times Picayune to preview the second weekend of Jazz Fest. * We break down LSU baseball’s upcoming road series against Texas A&M.
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Breaking down LSU's road series against Texas A&M and how the postseason is looking

May 1, 2025 • 9 mins
Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down LSU baseball’s upcoming road series against Texas A&M.
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Previewing the second weekend of Jazz Fest

May 1, 2025 • 7 mins
Checking in with Keith Spera with the Times Picayune to preview the second weekend of Jazz Fest.
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