WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

This week, our stories have a bit of a theme. They’re all about feeling a rush – from that stomach-dropping sensation you get while riding a roller coaster to the joy of perfectly shucking an oyster to… some more questionable ways to live on the edge. With audio from Scoot and Tommy Tucker from WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show from KMBZ in Kansas City and the Dave Glover Show from KMOX in St. Louis.

The burglary at the Louvre reads like a script from the Pink Panther while a Mafia-tied sports gambling and illegal poker ring snared high-profile people from the NBA. Is this real life? Get the latest on both cases, plus analysis of what's going on with today's young people that makes sports gaming so alluring.

* How the Saints can beat the Bucs

* Breaking down LSU/Texas A&M: Will the Tigers take down the Aggies?

* Try these places for some excellent New Orleans eating

* How the City Council is trying to fix New Orleans' budget mess

* Even with budget woes, opportunities await Mayor-elect Moreno

* Tommy's Weekend Winners

* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area

* Tommy's Weekend Winners with JR

Tommy talks with JR from Taking Vegas.

Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, go over some great restaurants to try this weekend.

* We break down the Saints/Bears match-up with Mike Detillier. Will the Black and Gold keep it rolling?

* Spending some time with Pres Kabacoff with the City Services Coalition about how the next mayor can overhaul the city, especially with these budget challenges.

We spend some time with Pres Kabacoff with the City Services Coalition about how the next mayor can overhaul the city, especially with these budget challenges.

Breaking down the Saints/Bears match-up with Mike Detillier. Will the Black and Gold keep it rolling?

* We get a prep football breakdown with Ian Auzenne, the co-host of the Manning Family Children’s Prep Football Round-up

* Louisiana SNAP recipients won’t receive any November benefits because of the government shutdown