Is the blighted Lindy Boggs hospital closer to redevelopment?
Is the old Lindy Boggs hospital closer to being demolished? We’ll talk with Councilmember Lesli Harris about how things are looking for redeveloping the site.
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
WWL First News with Tommy Tucker from Audacy is your daily companion for staying ahead of the news cycle. Each morning, Tommy cuts through the noise to bring you the days breaking headlines, sharp analysis, and clear context, all in an engaging, conversational style. Beyond the top stories, the podcast keeps you fully updated with weather, sports, traffic, and more, so you can start your day informed and prepared. Listeners can expect timely coverage of major events, smart perspectives on issues that matter locally and nationally, and practical information that fits into a busy routine. Whether you catch every show or listen episodes on demand, this podcast delivers a fast-moving, news-first experience that respects your time while keeping you in the know.
Episodes
How is the Iran war impacting the oil and gas industry, particularly in Louisiana?
What impact is the war having on oil and gas prices? How will that impact what you pay at the pump? We’ll break it down with Eric Smith with Tulane’s Institute of Energy.
How do you stop your kid from being a picky eater?
Do you have a kid that’s a picky eater? It’s something that can start as early as when they’re still in the womb, but there are ways to expand your child’s palate. We’ll talk with Kathleen Keller, a professor of nutritio…
Will the legislature increase the fortified roof program and decrease insurance premiums?
We’ll continue to check in with local legislators ahead of the session. State Senator Kirk Talbot has a bill aimed at increasing the number of fortified roofs and decreasing insurance premiums. We’ll get the details.
It's tough to have enough offensive linemen. How is the Saints OL room?
The Saints had one of the most injured offensive lines in the NFL last year. We’ll talk to Mike Detillier about how the o-line looks heading into free agency and why it’s so difficult to have enough quality linemen.
What's behind LSU baseball's recent struggles?
We preview LSU baseball’s weekend series against Sacramento State and break down how the Tigers have looked so far with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
BONUS: Here's how China is beating the US in automobile supremacy, plus training workers for an AI future and the country's biggest owl event
Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyo…
Full Show 3-5-26: How the Iran war is impacting us, how big a problem sexual exploitation is here, and more
* The war with Iran is impacting Louisiana. Here's how * Sexual exploitation is a too common problem in Louisiana * Measles can be deadly, and cases are skyrocketing. Here's what to know * China is ahead of the US on ele…
Hour 4: China is ahead of the US on electric vehicles. Can the US catch up?
Is China far ahead of us when it comes to electric vehicles and self-driving cars? What could that mean for the American auto industry? We’ll dive into it with Steven Melnyk, Professor of supply chain management at Michi…
Hour 3: Getting ready for the upcoming legislative session
* Nearly 1 in 12 Louisiana adults have been the victim the sexual exploitation according to a new survey. We’ll spend some time with Tulane researcher Anita Raj talking about the findings and what needs to change. * The…
Hour 2: Measles skyrocketing and City Park improvements
* The US is on pace for another record-breaking year in terms of measles cases. * City Park got a $2 million donation for improvements. We’ll spend some time with CEO Rebecca Dietz about that and how work on the master p…
Hour 1: Iran war expands and impacts Louisiana
* We’ll get the latest on the war with Iran from CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain
This state rep. wants to tackle AI, fortified roofs, improper inmate releases, and more in the session
The start of the legislative session is less than a week away. We’ll check in with Representative Mandie Landry about some of the bills she’s profiled, including ones about notifying people when an inmate is improperly r…
Sexual exploitation is a too common problem in Louisiana
Nearly 1 in 12 Louisiana adults have been the victim the sexual exploitation according to a new survey. We’ll spend some time with Anita Raj, executive director of Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute, talking about the…
City Park has a ton of projects on tap. Here's how things are getting better
City Park got a $2 million donation for improvements. We’ll spend some time with CEO Rebecca Dietz about that and how work on the master plan is going.