Best WWL First News Podcasts (2025)

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'We're this much closer to martial law:' Battle lines drawn over Trump power 31:24

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Washington DC is amidst its longest stretch without murders in recent history under federal intervention ordered by Donald Trump as he wonders aloud if San Francisco, Chicago and other big cities will be next, and many raise questions over his firing of a member of the Federal Reserve.

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How the food and restaurant scene changed after Katrina 29:05

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Former Councilmember Stacy Head on recovering after Katrina 6:47

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Former New Orleans Councilmember Stacy head shares some of her Katrina experiences and the journey to recover.

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Chris Rose on the 20th anniversary of Katrina, being the scribe of the region 10:35

4h ago10:35

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We talk with former Times Picayune columnist Chris Rose about his Katrina stories.

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Archbishop Aymond on the challenges of rebuilding the Archdiocese after Katrina 10:30

1h ago10:30

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We talk with Archbishop Gregory Aymond about how the Archdiocese rebuilt after Katrina and the spiritual challenges.

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Forecasting Katrina and New Orleans's changing population: 6am hour 20:15

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We talk with Carl Arredondo and Allison Plyer, chief demographer with the Data Center, for the 20th anniversary of Katrina

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How has the population of New Orleans changed since Katrina? 5:51

2h ago5:51

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We talk with Allison Plyer, chief demographer at The Data Center, about how the people of New Orleans have changed since Hurricane Katrina.

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser on remembering the 20th anniversary of Katrina 4:00

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Carl Arredondo remembers forecasting Katrina, dealing with the aftermath 10:23

3h ago10:23

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We're commemorating the 20th anniversary Katrina, and we talk with former WWL Louisiana chief meteorologist Carl Arredondo.

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How do you send thoughts and prayers to kids who were shot while praying? Minneapolis school shooting latest from experts, families, survivors, and politicians 44:24

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Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

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Rebuilding better after Katrina, Deuce on the Saints, debunking medical myths: Full Show 8-28-25 1:35:04

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* This theologian stepped up after Katrina to give communities a voice* Deuce McAllister breaks down Saints initial roster, preseason performances* Debunking common medical myths* Garrett Nussmeier is ready to spread the ball around this season* How City Park has changed since Katrina...and how it'll keep getting better…

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City Park plans and Saints roster moves: 9am hour 31:53

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* City Park’s master plan was approved. We go over what’s in it and what people can expect to see in the coming years* We recap the latest Saints moves with Deuce McAllister and get his thoughts on what he saw from the Black and Gold in the preseason

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Deuce McAllister breaks down Saints initial roster, preseason performances 11:53

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We recap the latest Saints moves with Deuce McAllister and get his thoughts on what he saw from the Black and Gold in the preseason

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How City Park has changed since Katrina...and how it'll keep getting better 20:00

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City Park’s master plan was approved. We go over what’s in it and what people can expect to see in the coming years with Rebecca Dietz, President and CEO of City Park Conservancy

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Medical myths and education in New Orleans: 8am hour 18:49

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* It’s easy to find health information online. It’s harder to make sure that information is reliable. * The school system and education in New Orleans has changed dramatically since Katrina.

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How the education system in New Orleans has changed, improved since Katrina 8:18

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The school system and education in New Orleans has changed dramatically since Katrina. We go over how things were...and where things stand now with Jamie Carroll, Associate Director for Research at the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans at Tulane

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Debunking common medical myths 10:31

1h ago10:31

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It’s easy to find health information online. It’s harder to make sure that information is reliable. Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, joins us to debunk some common health myths, then share tips for spotting false or misleading claims.

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How this theologian stepped up after Katrina to give communities a voice 19:32

1h ago19:32

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Michael Cowan created the organization Common Good after Hurricane Katrina. We spend some time talking with him about his Katrina memories and the good that came out of his work after the storm.

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LSU vs. Clemson and the Roseland explosion: 6am hour 22:40

2h ago22:40

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* Breaking down the LSU/Clemson match-up and go over names you need to know * Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about the Roseland explosion

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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain on the Roseland explosion and aftermath 9:17

1h ago9:17

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Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about the Roseland explosion and the aftermath.

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LSU vs. Clemson: Here's how the Bayou Bengal stack up 12:33

2h ago12:33

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We’ll break down the LSU/Clemson match-up and go over names you need to know.WWL. com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us.

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Saints cuts, lessons from Katrina, logo madness: Full Show 8-27-25 1:35:30

22h ago1:35:30

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* The Saints have their INITIAL 53 man roster...but moves are still happening* Walter Leger took action after Katrina to help others, rebuild the region* Why do companies change iconic logos? Why do some get so attached to logos?* Lessons learned for law enforcement from Katrina, other natural disasters* Americans support more mail-in voting, early…

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Are you taking advantage of the rewards/benefits your credit card offers? 31:21

19h ago31:21

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Do you pay attention to your credit card rewards? If you don’t, you could be missing out on benefits to help you travel for less. We talk with Nick Ewen, Senior Editorial Director at the Points Guy.

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Katrina lessons and Saints roster moves: 8am hour 19:44

20h ago19:44

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* Former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas on lessons learned from Katrina* The Saints 53 man roster is largely set. We’ll go over who made it and who didn’t

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The Saints have their INITIAL 53 man roster...but moves are still happening 8:37

20h ago8:37

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The Saints 53 man roster is largely set. We’ll go over who made it and who didn’t with our sports director Steve Geller.

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Lessons learned for law enforcement from Katrina, other natural disasters 9:42

21h ago9:42

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Former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas talks about how law enforcement learns from natural disasters to respond better for future ones.

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Walter Leger took action after Katrina to help others, rebuild the region 20:21

21h ago20:21

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We continue hearing Katrina stories and talk with Walter Leger about his experiences and the work he did helping the region recover in the aftermath.

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Mail-in voting and Cracker Barrel's mistake: 6am hour 24:02

3d ago24:02

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* A majority of Americans support mail-in voting, expanding early voting, and requiring voter ID* Cracker Barrel is facing an uproar after changing their iconic logo. Why do companies change their brands sometimes when consumers seem to love them the way they are?

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Why do companies change iconic logos/brands? Why do consumers get so attached? 10:54

22h ago10:54

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Cracker Barrel is facing an uproar after changing their iconic logo. Why do companies change their brands sometimes when consumers seem to love them the way they are? Tim Calkins, Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, joins us.

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Americans support more mail-in voting, early voting, and voter ID. Do you? 12:00

23h ago12:00

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A majority of Americans support mail-in voting, expanding early voting, and requiring voter ID. We break down the new poll with Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University

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Saints roster taking shape, sharing Katrina memories, and more: Full Show 8-26-25 1:31:58

3d ago1:31:58

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LSU football updates and close friends: 9am hour 32:10

4d ago32:10

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* It’s game week for LSU! We get an update on the Tigers and get an early preview of Clemson with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo* How many close friends do you have? When did you become friends? Have you had trouble making new connections the older you get?

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Why it's so important to have close friends as an adult 22:29

2d ago22:29

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How many close friends do you have? When did you become friends? Have you had trouble making new connections the older you get? We talk to clinical psychologist Judy Ho about why it’s so important to have close friendships

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It's LSU game week! How do the Tigers match-up against Clemson? 9:40

2d ago9:40

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We get an update on the Tigers and get an early preview of Clemson with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo

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Saints cuts and hurricane forecasting: 8am hour 17:20

2d ago17:20

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* We take another look back at the Saints final preseason game with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and go over who could make the 53 man roster...and who’s getting cut* We talk with Barry Keim about what it was like being the state climatologist during Katrina and how hurricane forecasting has changed since then…

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How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina 9:10

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We talk with Barry Keim about what it was like being the state climatologist during Katrina and how hurricane forecasting has changed since then

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The Saints have started cutting players to get to 53 men. Here's where the roster stands 8:10

2d ago8:10

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We take another look back at the Saints final preseason game with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and go over who could make the 53 man roster...and who’s getting cut.

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This doctor saved patients - and pets - in a flooded hospital after Katrina 20:54

2d ago20:54

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We talk with Dr. James Riopelle, an anesthesiologist at LSU Health, and his wife Jamie Manders about their Katrina story and experiences: helping save a flooded hospital full of patients and pets.

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Trump/National Guard and a WWL Katrina story: 6am hour 21:32

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* President Trump is threatening to use the National Guard in more cities, including Baltimore and Chicago. Does he have the authority to keep doing it?* We talk to WWL producer Jordan Fiegel about his Katrina story: being stuck in the flooded Lindy Boggs hospital in Midcity.

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WWL producer Jordan Fiegel was in a flooded hospital during Katrina. He shares his story 8:32

2d ago8:32

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We talk to WWL producer Jordan Fiegel about his Katrina story: being stuck in the flooded Lindy Boggs hospital in Midcity.

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Trump wants the National Guard in more cities. Is he allowed to do that? 7:30

2d ago7:30

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President Trump is threatening to use the National Guard in more cities, including Baltimore and Chicago. Does he have the authority to keep doing it?David Schultz, Professor of Law and Political Science at Hamline University, joins us.

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Katrina memories, recapping where the Saints stand, and more: Full Show 8-25-25 1:08:11

3d ago1:08:11

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* Walter Isaacson on recovery efforts after Katrina, putting politics aside* Who should start: Spencer Rattler for Tyler Shough?* Paul Rainwater's experiences with the aftermath of Katrina and his work on recovery efforts* Which young Saints players have been standing out?* Bank On It: What actually IS the Fed...and what do they do?* How our flood …

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Walter Isaacson's Katrina story and a school for kids in need: 9am hour 31:52

3d ago31:52

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* Walter Isaacson, a historian and professor at Tulane, shares his Katrina memories and his work with the Louisiana Recovery Authority after the storm * We talk to former State Representative Joe Marino about his work to bring a tuition-free school for dyslexic children to Jefferson Parish.

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Moving forward with a school to help children with dyslexia 13:06

3d ago13:06

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We talk to former State Representative Joe Marino about his work to bring a tuition-free school for dyslexic children to Jefferson Parish.

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Walter Isaacson on putting aside politics to rebuild New Orleans after Katrina 17:11

3d ago17:11

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We talk with Walter Isaacson, a historian and professor at Tulane, about his work with the Louisiana Recovery Authority after Katrina and how people got together, put aside politics, and helped rebuild our region

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Paul Rainwater's experiences with Katrina and his efforts helping the region recover 19:23

3d ago19:23

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We’re coming up on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We spend an hour with Paul Rainwater, who served as the executive director of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, about the work he did after the storm

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Possible special session and Bank On It: 7am hour 22:38

3d ago22:38

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* Louisiana lawmakers could hold a special session in a couple months over redistricting* Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

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Bank On It: What actually IS the Fed...and what do they do? 9:34

3d ago9:34

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Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust.Hear about the Fed but you're not really sure what that actually is? We've got you covered.

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Will Louisiana hold a special session for redistricting? 10:54

3d ago10:54

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Louisiana lawmakers could hold a special session in a couple months over redistricting. We get the details from Jeremy Alford, editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly

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Which Saints players stood out in the preseason? Who should be the starting QB? 22:49

3d ago22:49

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Tommy and Mike Detillier break down the Saints loss to the Broncos and go over which players stood out this preseason.