WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker episodes

October 23, 2025 Joe Giarrusso dives into the New Orleans budget mess
We talk with budget chairman Joe Giarrusso about the emergency City Council meeting over the city’s cash problems.
19 min
October 23, 2025 Trump and the shutdown and LA farmers hurting: 6am hour
* Should President Trump get more involved in discussions over the shutdown, or should he leave it to Congress?
* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain
21 min
October 23, 2025 How the shutdown is affect Louisiana farmers
Tommy and Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
9 min
October 23, 2025 Should Trump be more involved in negotiations to end the shutdown?
Should President Trump get more involved in discussions over the shutdown, or should he leave it to Congress?
Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University, joins us.
12 min
October 22, 2025 What happened to the hurricanes? Getting to the bottom of El Nino and La Nina, plus what's next
A new hurricane seemed to strike at regular intervals the last couple of falls ... but then they disappeared in 2025. What happened and what's next? Experts break it down. Plus, winter is coming and here's how to prepare.
19 min
October 22, 2025 Rightsizing NOPD, NOLA budget problems, and skyrocketing health insurance: Full Show 10-23-25
1 hr 20 min
October 22, 2025 What to expect from this Pelicans season
The Pelicans open their season Wednesday night!
We get a break down on how the preseason went, an injury update, and what fans should expect this year from Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans
10 min
October 22, 2025 Making sense of the Belle Chasse bridge toll mess
19 min
October 22, 2025 NOPD size and special education in LA: 8am hour
15 min
October 22, 2025 Changes are coming to benefit special education in Louisiana
A new law taking effect in December requires schools to have cameras in classrooms for students with disabilities and restricts how staff can restrain students.
We talk with Rep. Shane Mack about his bill.
6 min