Best WWL First News Podcasts (2025)

* We get the details on the deal to end the shutdown* Heating your home safely* How has the start of the season gone for the Pelicans? Who’s stood out so far? We’ll break it down

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How the Pelicans have looked to open the season, positives and negatives 7:35

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How has the start of the season gone for the Pelicans? Who’s stood out so far? We break it down with Jake Madison, Host of Locked on Pelicans

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The shutdown is ending soon. Republicans won 16:43

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Republicans and Democrats have a deal in place to end the shutdown. Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science at Indiana University - Indianapolis, gives us the details.

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The temps are dropping. Make sure you're heating your home safely 6:10

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Tommy talks with Ken Pastorick, Director of Public Affairs for the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's office, about heating your home safely.

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New Orleans budget, affordable house, and air travel mess: 8am hour 17:57

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* We check in with New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris about the budget mess, a bond proposition, and more.* How flight cutbacks have been impacting things around the US

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Air travel has turned into a complete mess, and it could stay that way for awhile 7:35

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We talk with Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst at Atmosphere Research Group, about how the flight cutbacks have been impacting things around the US

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Lesli Harris on affordable housing for everyone and the budget mess 10:20

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Checking in with New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris about the budget mess, a bond proposition, and more.

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LSU falls again and safe holiday shopping: 7am hour 18:26

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* New coach, same result for LSU football* Bank On It: how to protect your money while shopping for the holidays

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Bank On It: Protecting your money while holiday shopping 8:12

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Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

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New coach, same result for LSU against Alabama 10:14

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Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down LSU's loss to Alabama.

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Who Dat! How the Saints beat down the Panthers 17:50

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Tommy and Mike Detillier break down the Saints big win over the Panthers

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The Point After: Did the Saints find their quarterback? 1:40:46

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Bobby and Steve recapped the Saints' 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Bobby praised Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson, and Tyler Shough. The Cajun Cannon gave his standout players and explained that the Saints don't need to draft a quarterback if Shough keeps playing this well. He also emphasized the importance of going into the bye week with a wi…

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Bobby's Rant: The Saints finally played complementary football today 26:52

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Bobby broke down the Saints' 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Bobby praised Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson, and Tyler Shough. The Cajun Cannon gave his standout players and explained that the Saints don't need to draft a quarterback if Shough keeps playing this well. He emphasized the importance of going into the bye week with a win. Bobby also…

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Deuce's Dimes: Tyler Shough gave his guys a chance to make a play 5:26

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Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister joined Steve to review New Orleans' 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Deuce evaluated rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, the Saints' rushing attack, and the team's stout defense. Deuce also previewed the Saints' upcoming bye week.

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Saints TE Juwan Johnson with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak after the Saints' 17-7 win over Carolina 2:00

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Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak spoke to Saints TE Juwan Johnson after New Orleans' 17-7 victory over Carolina.

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BONUS: 'Shocking and heartbreaking:' GOP regroups after election while considering 'nuclear option' to reopen government 31:10

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Trump voters only show up for Trump, that's the conclusion Rich Zeoli comes to after a Muslim socialist won the mayor's race in New York and Dems took leadership in Virginia and New Jersey and other places across the U.S. The president said it was because people blame the GOP for the shutdown as he wonders if the 'nuclear' option is the only way to…

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Michelin restaurants in New Orleans and Tommy's Weekend Winners: 9am hour 28:52

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* Michelin stars come to New Orleans! Here's who got them* Tommy's Weekend Winners: LSU/Alabama on tap

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Tommy's Weekend Winners: LSU/Alabama on tap 7:28

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Tommy talks with JR from Taking Vegas

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Michelin stars come to New Orleans! Here's who got them 21:25

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Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

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Saints/Panthers, Thanksgiving poboys, and plants and the cold: 8am hour 20:42

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* Breaking down the Saints/Panthers game with Mike Detillier. How do the Black and Gold stack up?* Parkway's Thanksgiving poboy is back and supporting a good cause* We’re getting a strong cold front early next week...so let’s talk with Dan Gill, host of the Garden Show, about what you need to do for your plants and gardens ahead of time.…

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Tips for your plants/gardens with cold weather coming 6:11

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We’re getting a strong cold front early next week...so let’s talk with Dan Gill, host of the Garden Show, about what you need to do for your plants and gardens ahead of this cold snap and cold weather in the coming months.

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Parkway's Thanksgiving poboy is back! 4:00

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Parkway's Thanksgiving poboy is back and supporting a good cause

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How do the Saints match up against the Panthers? 10:29

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We’ll break down the Saints/Panthers game with Mike Detillier. How do the Black and Gold stack up?

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BONUS: Will standoff in Washington become chaos in the skies? Flights cut as Trump debates whether to pull the 'nuclear option' amid GOP election losses 31:47

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There's a lot going on in government today as the FAA reduces flights amid the government shutdown and President Donald Trump urges the Senate to use 'the nuclear option' to destroy the filibuster. At the same time, the GOP has a reckoning as voters deliver victory to the Dems across the country and blame the GOP for the shutdown.…

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This week's prep football round-up and bridging the NOLA budget gap: 7am hour 18:48

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* We get a prep football breakdown with Ian Auzenne, the co-host of the Manning Family Children’s Prep Football Round-up* We talk with State Senate President Cameron Henry about his work in trying to help fix New Orleans’ budget mess

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How this lawmaker helped bring together city, state officials to fix the budget mess 9:01

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We talk with State Senate President Cameron Henry about his work in trying to help fix New Orleans’ budget mess

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Prep football round-up: St. Aug vs. John Curtis, regional rivalry games on tap 9:46

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

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There's an event this weekend to support suicide prevention. Here's what to know 2:22

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting their Walk to Fight Suicide this weekend.Meghan Goldbeck, Executive Director of the Louisiana chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins us.

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Can LSU pull off the upset? Are homeless encampments growing? 6am hour 19:08

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* We preview the big LSU/Bama game. How will the Tigers look in their first game under interim coach Frank Wilson?* Could homeless encampments make a big comeback? We’ll talk with Martha Kegel with UNITY of Greater New Orleans about her concerns amid the shutdown and the financial mess in New Orleans.…

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New Orleans homeless encampments could increase due to funding cuts 7:36

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Could homeless encampments make a big comeback? We talk with Martha Kegel with UNITY of Greater New Orleans about her concerns amid the shutdown and the financial mess in New Orleans.

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Can LSU pull off the upset over Alabama? 11:32

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We preview the big LSU/Bama game with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo. How will the Tigers look in their first game under interim coach Frank Wilson?

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Carolina's win over Green Bay is a season-changer right before they play the Saints 11:40

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Jim Szoke, the Panthers' radio color analyst, joined Weekend Kickoff. Szoke reviewed Panthers RB Rico Dowdle's "surprise" campaign, WR Tetairoa McMillan's rookie year, and the perceived lack of talent on Carolina's roster. Szoke also shared his thoughts on Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, Carolina's huge win over Green Bay, and second-year WR Xavi…

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Scott Boyle, District Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, discusses recent damage to local infrastructure due to fires from homeless encampments underneath ... 4:07

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Scott Boyle, District Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, discusses recent damage to local infrastructure due to fires from homeless encampments underneath bridges.

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Fixing New Orleans' mess, crazy college buyout money, and more: Full Show 11-6-25 1:27:36

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* Joe Giarrusso on some progress in fixing New Orleans' budget mess * We're seeing ever-increasing buyouts for college coaches* There's a big flood protection millage on the ballot for some of y'all* How Louisiana farmers are doing as the shutdown drags on* Which college sells the most booze at football games?* Calls for a "national divorce" have b…

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We're seeing ever-increasing buyouts for college coaches. Where's it coming from? 29:01

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Buyouts for college football coaches are close to $200 million dollars this year. Where is all that money coming from? And Jeff Landry thinks we need to get it under control...can we?Matt Brown, publisher of the Extra Points newsletter, joins us.

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Medicare myths and a millage for flood protection: 8am hour 18:57

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* Whether you’re newly eligible for Medicare or you’ve had it for years, there’s a lot to learn about the program. Dr. B. Peoples Health joins us to talk about four common Medicare myths.* There’s a millage up for renewal for the West Bank Flood Protection Authority.

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There's a big flood protection millage on the ballot for some of y'all 5:01

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There’s a millage up for renewal for the West Bank Flood Protection Authority. We talk to regional director Jesse Noel about it.

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Busting Medicare myths 9:52

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Whether you’re newly eligible for Medicare or you’ve had it for years, there’s a lot to learn about the program. Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, joins us to talk about four common Medicare myths.

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Belle Chasse bridge mess and NOLA budget mess: 7am hour 18:35

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* Recapping a meeting over those Belle Chasse bridge tolls with State Senator Pat Connick.* Checking in with Joe Giarrusso about how the meeting with the state bond commission went and get the latest on New Orleans budget mess.

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Joe Giarrusso on some progress in fixing New Orleans' budget mess 9:47

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Checking in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about how the meeting with the state bond commission went and get the latest on New Orleans budget mess.

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Work continues to solve the Belle Chasse bridge toll mess 8:48

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We recap a meeting over those Belle Chasse bridge tolls with State Senator Pat Connick.

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National divorce and farmers hurting: 6am hour 21:01

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* Calls for a “national divorce” have been increasing, with a new poll showing almost two-thirds think we’re too divided to solve our country’s problems.* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

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How Louisiana farmers are doing as the shutdown drags on 8:48

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Tommy checks in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

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Calls for a "national divorce" have been growing. Here's why that's unlikely 12:12

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Calls for a “national divorce” have been increasing, with a new poll showing almost two-thirds think we’re too divided to solve our country’s problems. We’ll spend some time with political scientist Ryan Griffiths, Professor of political science at Syracuse University and author of The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America …

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ELECTION SPECIAL: Pressure's on the GOP after defeats amid government shutdown, economic woes: what's next for both parties? 32:58

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Democrats won big in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California last night. Is it a resounding rebound against the MAGA agenda or a blip that shows big problems ahead in the midterms for the GOP?

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Saints trade moves, energy industry getting hit, and LSU still a dang good job: Full Show 11-5-25 1:33:09

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* We recap the trade deadline and where the Saints stand and go over the state of the Black and Gold’s roster.* A number of energy projects in Louisiana have been paused or canceled this year and could mean the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars. * Former NOPD chief on what it's like running the dept. with a budget crunch* LSU is still one of …

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Disappearing talent pipeline and air travel woes: 9am hour 33:26

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* Is the talent pipeline that drove American innovation drying up? * Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said they may have to close some US airspace if the shutdown goes into next week. What would that mean?

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How badly is the shutdown hitting airports and the airline industry? 16:21

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said they may have to close some US airspace if the shutdown goes into next week. What would that mean?Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst at Atmosphere Research Group, joins us.

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Is the talent pipeline that drove American innovation drying up? 17:04

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Anita Raj, executive director of Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute, has concerns over a major talent pipeline for innovation and technology in the US.