This hour, Ian Hoch is has on Paul Lagrange, host of WWL "Home Improvement Show," to talk about the filters hiding in washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, HVAC systems, range hoods, and more: where they are, how often you should clean them, and how much damage you can do by ignoring them.

Paul Lagrange, host of WWL "Home Improvement Show," joins Ian Hoch to talk about the filters hiding in washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, HVAC systems, range hoods, and more: where they are, how often you should clean them, and how much damage you can do by ignoring them.

This hour, Ian Hoch is joined by Dr. Claudia Riegel, Director of the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board, to talk about what we can do around our own homes to ward off pests and how New Orleans tries to stay one step ahead of the pests that would gladly take the whole place back if we gave them half a chance.

This hour, Ian Hoch speaks with Pearson Cross, Professor of Political Science at ULM, to break down the latest in the redistricting arms race, what Louisiana v. Callais could mean for the state’s congressional map and that majority-Black district, and what the early midterm polling is telling us about the mood of the country.

Pearson Cross, Professor of Political Science at ULM, joins Ian Hoch to break down the latest in the redistricting arms race, what Louisiana v. Callais could mean for the state’s congressional map and that majority-Black district, and what the early midterm polling is telling us about the mood of the country.

On today's show, Ian Hoch is joined by Aaron Angelo of Crescent City Designs to talk about the work that’s been catching people’s attention on Reddit, Etsy, and all over town. From his signature birdhouses to other pieces that tap into the city’s humor, style, and personality, his art has a way of getting people to stop, laugh, and look twice.

Then, Ian has on Keith Spera, a music Journalist from NOLA.com, to break down the can’t-miss acts, the new stuff you might overlook, and what’s worth eating at Jazz Fest.

Finally, Ian Hoch, "Endless" Joe Cardosi, and Coleman select fictional characters to achieve specific tasks in the 2026 Fictional Character Mock Mock Draft.

Ian Hoch, WWL News Reporter "Endless" Joe Cardosi, and Coleman select fictional characters to achieve specific tasks in the 2026 Fictional Character Mock Mock Draft.

This hour, Ian Hoch has on Keith Spera, Music Journalist from NOLA.com, to break down the can’t-miss acts, the new stuff you might overlook, and what’s worth eating at Jazz Fest.

Jazz Fest is here, and if you’re staring at that massive schedule wondering what actually matters, Keith Spera, a music journalist from NOLA.com, joins Ian Hoch to break down the can’t-miss acts, the new stuff you might overlook, what’s worth eating, and where the real party starts after the gates close.

This hour, Ian Hoch is joined by Aaron Angelo of Crescent City Designs to talk about the work that’s been catching people’s attention on Reddit, Etsy, and all over town. From his signature birdhouses to other pieces that tap into the city’s humor, style, and personality, his art has a way of getting people to stop, laugh, and look twice.