Best WWL First News Podcasts (2025)

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Sitting on a murder trial, Trump & Louisiana, and Tyler Shough's old coach: Full Show 5-2-25 1:31:55

20m ago1:31:55

1:31:55

* Tyler Shough's HS coach on what kind of player, teammate, and leader he was* A juror from the Bella Fontanelle murder case on what the trial was like* Sen. Cassidy on tariffs and getting Trump to address flood insurance* Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: How to handle investments* There are so many great foods to try at Jazz Fest* What to know …

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Tim Curr - REX Recommends 20:22

7m ago20:22

20:22

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Tim Curr, TRS Wholesale Ltd's Business Development & Product Support Manager, about creating the world's first electric-driven sprayer, its current applications and what the future holds for electric technology on farms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conte…

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Greg Smith - REX Recommends 18:31

22m ago18:31

18:31

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with outgoing Bremworth CEO Greg Smith about the recent board coup, his legacy at the helm of the listed carpet manufacturer and what he plans to do next. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and foll…

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Jazz Fest eats and talking with Tyler Shough's high school coach: 9am hour 31:42

21m ago31:42

31:42

* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area* Talking with Dick Baniszewski, Tyler Shough’s high school head coach, to get the rundown on the Saints new quarterback. What kind of player and teammate was he? What traits stood out to him?

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Tyler Shough's HS coach on what kind of player, teammate, and leader he was 11:46

22m ago11:46

11:46

We talk with Dick Baniszewski, Tyler Shough’s high school head coach, to get the rundown on the Saints new quarterback. What kind of player and teammate was he? What traits stood out to him?

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Must-try Jazz Fest foods and supporting your favorite restaurants 19:52

40m ago19:52

19:52

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

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Jury duty for a murder case and protecting your pets: 8am hour 19:18

1h ago19:18

19:18

* What was it like sitting on a jury for a horrific murder case?* Temperatures are heating up, and that means more bugs that could bug your pets. We talk with Dr. Gary Levy with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital about fleas and ticks, keeping your pets safe from them, and other things to watch for if your animals are playing around outside this summer.…

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What to know about protecting your pets from fleas and ticks 8:04

18m ago8:04

8:04

Temperatures are heating up, and that means more bugs that could bug your pets. We’ll talk with Dr. Gary Levy with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital about fleas and ticks and keeping your pets safe from them

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What it was like being a juror on the Bunnak Landon/Bella Fontenelle trial 11:14

2h ago11:14

11:14

Tommy talks with Mark Johnson, a member of the jury that convicted Bunnak Landon in the murder of six year old Bella Fontenelle

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Combating homelessness and Managing Your Money: 7am hour 19:38

1h ago19:38

19:38

* State lawmakers advanced a bill to crack down on homeless encampments.* Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa

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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: How to handle investments 7:47

1h ago7:47

7:47

Tommy talks with Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union

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Would a state crackdown on homeless encampments help or hurt? 11:51

38m ago11:51

11:51

State lawmakers advanced a bill to crack down on homeless encampments.Tommy talks wit hMartha Kegel, Executive Director of UNITY of Greater New Orleans

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Store shortages and checking in with Bill Cassidy: 6am hour 21:16

1h ago21:16

21:16

* Could tariffs cause shortages and empty shelves at stores? Some are saying we could see that in on a small scale in a few weeks. * We’ll check in with Senator Bill Cassidy about getting a budget passed, President Trump’s first 100 days, and getting more investments for Louisiana.

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Sen. Cassidy on tariffs and getting Trump to address the flood insurance crisis 8:50

1h ago8:50

8:50

Tommy talks with Sen. Bill Cassidy about tariffs, flood insurance, fentanyl, and more

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Could we see some empty shelves because of tariffs? 12:25

42m ago12:25

12:25

Could tariffs cause shortages and empty shelves at stores? Some are saying we could see that in on a small scale in a few weeks. Tommy talks with Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse University

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Mark Chrystall - Funding for rural community hubs 12:30

1d ago12:30

12:30

Dom talks with Mark Chrystall, Rabobank Client Council Lower North Island Chair, about the function of the council, the recent community hub competition and the types of projects the council funds. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Face…

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Aimee Wilson - DWN Regional Leader of the Year 8:23

13h ago8:23

8:23

Dom talks with the Dairy Women's Network Regional Leader of the Year Aimee Wilson about her involvement with DWN and how she juggles that with farming and raiding a family. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for mor…

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Jo Sheridan - Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 13:27

13h ago13:27

13:27

Dom talks with newly crowned Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jo Sheridan about winning the award, her work at Owl Farm in Cambridge and her plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.…

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Richie Cosgrove - Ducks, Ministers & Cookbooks 10:21

13h ago10:21

10:21

Dom talks with Fish & Game NZ Deputy CEO Richie Cosgrove about the opening weekend of the duck hunting season, taking Hunting & Fishing Minister James Meager into the mai mai and the success of the Fish & Game Cookbook. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow…

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REX May 2nd - Richie Cosgrove from Fish & Game NZ, Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jo Sheridan, DWN Regional Leader of the Year Aimee Wilson and Mark Chrystall from the Rabobank Client Council 47:47

2d ago47:47

47:47

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fish & Game NZ Deputy CEO Richie Cosgrove about the opening weekend of the duck hunting season, taking Hunting & Fishing Minister James Meager into the mai mai and the success of the Fish & Game Cookbook... He talks with newly crowned Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jo Sheridan about winning the award, …

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Tyler Shough gets his first NOLA meal, Louisiana seafood, and debating the Mid-Barataria project: Full Show 5-1-25 1:34:34

22h ago1:34:34

1:34:34

* Drago's owner on having Tyler Shough eat his first New Orleans meal there* Why Gordon Dove doesn't think the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go* Why this expert thinks the Mid-Barataria is the way to go* What kind of weather can we expect for the second weekend of Jazz Fest?* Ag Commissioner Mike Strain on food prices, Louisiana seafood, and …

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Debating the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion: is it the right or wrong way to help our coast? 32:40

22h ago32:40

32:40

Tommy spends the 9am hour talking first with Gordon Dove, the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and then Simone Maloz, Campaign director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta, about the Mid-Baratarian Sediment Diversion project.

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Why this expert thinks the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go 15:30

22h ago15:30

15:30

We talk with Simone Miloz with the Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition about her take on the Mid-Barataria project.

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Why Gordon Dove doesn't think the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go 17:13

22h ago17:13

17:13

We continue our conversation with Gordon Dove, the chairman of the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority, about the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.

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Saints QB has his first NOLA meal, Jazz Fest, and LSU baseball: 8am hour 21:18

23h ago21:18

21:18

* What was it like having Tyler Shough have his first New Orleans meal at Drago's?* We check in with Keith Spera with the Times Picayune to preview the second weekend of Jazz Fest.* We break down LSU baseball’s upcoming road series against Texas A&M.

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Breaking down LSU's road series against Texas A&M and how the postseason is looking 9:06

23h ago9:06

9:06

Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down LSU baseball’s upcoming road series against Texas A&M.

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Previewing the second weekend of Jazz Fest 7:37

23h ago7:37

7:37

Checking in with Keith Spera with the Times Picayune to preview the second weekend of Jazz Fest.

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Drago's owner on having Saints QB Tyler Shough eat his first New Orleans meal there 4:34

23h ago4:34

4:34

What was it like having Tyler Shough have his first New Orleans meal at Drago's?Tommy Cvitanovich shares his experience having the new Saints QB eat at his restaurant.

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Is there a conflict of interest with Louisiana lawmakers passing nursing home-related legislation? 7:35

24h ago7:35

7:35

Louisiana lawmakers have moved ahead with a bill that would help protect nursing homes from lawsuits...and one of the co-authors works as an attorney defending nursing homes. We get the details from Julie O'Donoghue, a senior writer at the Louisiana Illuminator

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Sheriff Hutson explains why upcoming tax renewal is so important to reducing crime 11:42

1d ago11:42

11:42

There’s a big vote for funding for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office this Saturday. We talk with Sheriff Susan Hutson about it

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Jazz Fest weather and increasing food prices: 6am hour 21:19

1d ago21:19

21:19

* Getting a forecast for the second weekend of Jazz Fest* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about food prices, seafood and more

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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain on food prices, Louisiana seafood, and more 11:15

1d ago11:15

11:15

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about what's going on in the legislative session, increasing food prices, seafood, and more.

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Amelia Ridgen - Behind the scenes of the Lincoln Young Farmers Club 14:43

1d ago14:43

14:43

Dom talks with Lincoln Young Farmers Club Chair Amelia Ridgen about being the largest club in the country, its upcoming trips and events and her pending study in the Netherlands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn f…

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Mark Leslie - Unveiling the legacy of Dr Warren Parker 8:47

1d ago8:47

8:47

Dom talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about today's tree planting and plaque unveiling for the late Dr Warren Parker, former Pāmu Farms of New Zealand chairman, the inaugural Dr Warren Parker and Pāmu Agricultural Scholarship at Massey University and Dr Parker's legacy and contribution to NZ agriculture. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX …

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Richard Lindroos - A conversation with the new Fieldays CEO 16:56

1d ago16:56

16:56

Dom talks with new NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Richard Lindroos about what attracted him to he job, his extensive career in sports event management and what he's hoping to achieve in his new role. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, …

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REX May 1st - Richard Lindroos from the NZ National Fieldays Society, Pamu CEO Mark Leslie and Amelia Ridgen from the Lincoln Young Farmers Club 44:10

4d ago44:10

44:10

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with new NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Richard Lindroos about what attracted him to he job, his extensive career in sports event management and what he's hoping to achieve in his new role... He talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about today's tree planting and plaque unveiling for the late Dr Warren Parker, f…

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Sewerage & Water Board questions, declining TOPS, and more: Full Show 4-30-25 1:25:22

2d ago1:25:22

1:25:22

* Is the new S&WB director the right person for the job?* How can we stop the brain drain Louisiana is experiencing?* Former councilmember Cyndi Nguyen on coming to America as a child* Will we need to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway?* What happened with the street flooding on the Monday after Easter?* A doctor's experience testifying in Baton Rouge …

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The Vietnam War, history of Vietnamese-Americans, and Mississippi River levels: 9am hour 26:40

2d ago26:40

26:40

* We spend some time with Tuong Vu from the University of Oregon about the Vietnam War and the history of the Vietnamese in America. * We get another update on Mississippi River levels with Ricky Boyett from the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Will we need to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway? 9:06

2d ago9:06

9:06

We get another update on Mississippi River levels with Ricky Boyett from the Army Corps of Engineers.

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The history of the Vietnam War and Vietnamese-Americans 17:33

2d ago17:33

17:33

We spend some time with Tuong Vu from the University of Oregon about the Vietnam War and the history of the Vietnamese in America.

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Reducing nicotine use and the Vietnamese-American community in New Orleans: 8am hour 18:59

2d ago18:59

18:59

* We’ll talk with Dr. Stephen Kantrow from LSU Health New Orleans about his work treating smokers and vapers and his experience at the state Capitol last week when he testified at a hearing.* It’s the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. We’ll talk with Cyndi Nguyen about it and the Vietnamese-American community in our area.…

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Former councilmember Cyndi Nguyen on her personal story, experiences of the Vietnamese-American community in Louisiana 9:03

2d ago9:03

9:03

It’s the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. We talk with Cyndi Nguyen about it and the Vietnamese-American community in our area.

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A doctor's eye-opening experience testifying in Baton Rouge about a smoking bill 9:51

2d ago9:51

9:51

We talk with Dr. Stephen Kantrow from LSU Health New Orleans about his work treating smokers and vapers and his experience at the state Capitol last week when he testified at a hearing.

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Sewerage and Water Board and declining TOPS rates: 7am hour 19:06

2d ago19:06

19:06

* Joe Giarrusso on street flooding and the new head of the Sewerage and Water Board* Fewer Louisiana students are getting TOPS scholarships. We check in with Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, the Commissioner of Higher Education, about what can be done to reverse this trend.

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Fewer LA students are getting TOPS scholarships. Why? 7:36

2d ago7:36

7:36

Fewer Louisiana students are getting TOPS scholarships. We check in with Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, the Commissioner of Higher Education, about what can be done to reverse this trend.

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Joe Giarrusso on street flooding, whether new Sewerage & Water Board director is the right person 11:30

2d ago11:30

11:30

Tommy talks with New Orleans Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about the Sewerage and Water Board

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Economic concerns and explaining a tax vote: 6am hour 20:36

2d ago20:36

20:36

* We break down a new report on job openings and look ahead to what we might see from the April jobs report coming later this week with Mark Hamrick from Bankrate * Signs saying “No New Taxes” and calling for New Orleans residents to vote against a tax renewal have been popping up around the city...but they’re inaccurate.…

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Explaining what the OPSO tax renewal is really about 7:14

2d ago7:14

7:14

Signs saying “No New Taxes” and calling for New Orleans residents to vote against a tax renewal have been popping up around the city...but they’re inaccurate. Tommy talks with Rebecca Mowbray and Nate Pabon-Trinidad from the Bureau of Government Research.

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Consumer sentiment is dropping, and prices keep going up 13:21

2d ago13:21

13:21

Tommy talks with Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst, about how the economy is doing...and how people are feeling about the economy.

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Tom O'Sullivan - FLOC case study 12:27

3d ago12:27

12:27

Dom talks with FLOC Business Development Manager Tom O'Sullivan about the recent installation of its acoustic wall panels in Lincoln University’s Ivey West Memorial Hall, its presence at the upcoming Australian Design Show and its quest to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the product. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest …

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