Full Show 2-16-26: Lundi Gras celebrations, government shutdown, and more

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

* 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…

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…

* 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…

* 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…

* We’ll get the latest on the war with Iran from CBS military analyst Jeff McCausland * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

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…

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 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.