WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker episodes

January 30 Cold weather eats, king cakes, and mescal: where to eat and drink this weekend
Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, go over some restaurant recommendations.
24 min
January 30 Louisiana gained a little population, but why are we lagging behind our neighbors?
Louisiana gained population in 2025, but we’re still lagging behind our neighbors? We’ll break down the data and how things have changed in recent years and since Katrina with Allison Plyer, the chief demographer for the Data Center.
9 min
January 30 The US 190 is fully opened. Here are the details
The US 190 bridge in Covington is open and almost fully complete, with some traffic signal adjustments still being worked on. We’ll get the details from Daniel Gitlin, Public Information Officer for DOTD.
4 min
January 30 Is this the year Louisiana gets rid of brake tags?
Is this the year brake tags become a thing of the past? Governor Landry signaled his support recently
We talk with State Representative Larry Bagley, who has been trying for years to scrap them.
12 min
January 30 Talking Tigers: LSU baseball tries to defend their title, women's basketball may have a new star
LSU women’s basketball has a new star. We’ll get the details on her and how the Lady Tigers are doing this season and get a preview of LSU baseball with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.
11 min
January 30 Why one senator is holding up a government funding deal
Do we have a deal to fund the government? Will one senator's objections hold everything up?
Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University, joins us to explain.
11 min
January 29 BONUS: How 'launch fever' caused The Challenger explosion, plus expert says humans will definitely go to Mars and iconic TV moments
The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.
25 min
January 29 BONUS: Everything you need to know about filing taxes this year, from tips to surprises
Tax season opened this week and there are changes you need to know about. Plus, is the Justice Department trying to build a case against Jerome Powell's for improvements to an old building? Get the latest.
20 min
January 29 Full Show 1-29-26: Saints and the Senior Bowl, aggressive dog breeds, and more
* Are some dog breeds more aggressive than others?
* The Saints love Senior Bowl players. Who could they draft this year?
* What IS carbon capture? How important is it for Louisiana?
* The Fed didn't cut interest rates. What does that actually mean for us?
* What does the law say about when a dog attacks a person?
1 hr 38 min
January 29 Hour 4: Aggressive dogs, dog attacks, and what the law says
* Are some dog breeds more aggressive than others?
* What does the law say about when a dog attacks a person?
33 min