WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Louisiana is moving to a closed primary system for some races next year.

We go over the change with Jeremy Alford from LaPolitics Weekly and how it’s impacting both the candidates and some voters

* We get an update on the conflict with Iran

* We break down some big Supreme Court decisions that came down with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

We get an update on the conflict with Iran, how the ceasefire is holding up, and what we know about the state of Iran’s nuclear program.

Eric Lob, Associate professor of politics and international relations at FIU and a non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Middle East Program, joins us.

We break down some big Supreme Court decisions that came down with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

A leaked report aired on CNN claims the US strike on Iran only set back their nuclear program back a couple of months, and the White House doubled down on efforts to fight what they're calling fake news. Plus, the GOP debates pulling its own "nuclear option" to gain enough support for the big, beautiful budget bill.

* Louisiana was set to ban balloon releases...but the Governor vetoed it. Why?

* What are some restaurants that are under-the-radar gems around New Orleans?

* Louisiana animal shelters need your help. Here's what you can do

* Who is the Senate parliamentarian, and how are they changing the tax bill?

* AI is playing a big role in the hiring process. Here's how to standout

* Restaurants can provide an experience, beyond just serving food

Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, take a deep dive into eating and drinking around New Orleans.

* Looking to brush up your resume? Want to know how to stand out to humans and AI in the hiring process?

* We recap the rest of the NBA draft and break down all the new Pelicans with Oleh Kosel

* Louisiana shelters always need help, especially in the summer. We talk about what you can do

Louisiana shelters always need help, especially in the summer.

We talk about what you can do with Jeff Dorson, Executive Director of the Louisiana Humane Society

Tommy and Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans, break down the Pelicans latest moves.