WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

* New Orleans officials got approval to sell $125 million in short-term bonds. We talk with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Bond Commission meeting and what comes next.

* Some local companies could be killed by a provision in the federal spending bill that would crack down on hemp.

* How the calendar hurts LSU's chances of hiring Lane Kiffin

* Turbine 5 is back online. We talk with Steve Nelson, the General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Board, about that and the status of the power plant.

* Republicans and Democrats in different states have been trying to reshape their districts to boost their parties. How could all that affect the midterms? And could there be fallout from the Epstein files?

* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about hemp, THC, and Thanksgiving

The Turkey Day race is coming up. Here's what you need to know.

Benjamin Burke, Executive Race Director of the New Orleans Track Club, joins us.

Checking in with Deuce McAllister and get his thoughts on Tyler Shough’s first win and what he wants to see from the Saints after the bye week. Plus a little football education.

Some local companies could be killed by a provision in the federal spending bill that would crack down on hemp. We’ll talk with Joe Gerrity, the CEO of Crescent Canna, about how catastrophic it would be for his business.

New Orleans officials got approval to sell $125 million in short-term bonds. We talk with Councilmember JP Morrell about the Bond Commission meeting and what comes next with the budget.

Turbine 5 is back online. We talk with Steve Nelson, the General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Board, about that and the status of the power plant.

Tommy talks with Glenn Guilbeau, editor of Tiger Rag, about LSU's quarterbacks, offensive and defensive lines, and head coach options.

Republicans and Democrats in different states have been trying to reshape their districts to boost their parties. How could all that affect the midterms? And could there be fallout from the Epstein files?

Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University, joins us.