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Improving our region, asteroids, and St. Patrick's Day: Full Show 3-14-25
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1:30:56* How worried should we be about an asteroid actually hitting the Earth?* The history of St. Patrick's Day* This group has a plan to improve New Orleans. Here are the details* Revamping Jefferson Parish's "horrible" permitting process* How far is LSU men's basketball from competing for SEC titles again?…
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How asteroid detectives hunt for asteroids that could hit the Earth
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24:20“Asteroid detectives” are scouring the sky to try and identify any that are possible threats to Earth. We spend some time with Teddy Kareta with the Lowell Observatory in Arizona about what it’s like hunting for asteroids.
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Hunting for asteroids and Tommy's Weekend Winners: 9am hour
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31:47* “Asteroid detectives” are scouring the sky to try and identify any that are possible threats to Earth. We spend some time with Teddy Kareta with the Lowell Observatory in Arizona about what it’s like hunting for asteroids. * Tommy's Weekend Winners
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Tommy's Weekend Winners: March Madness will be starting soon
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7:26Tommy talks with JR from Taking Vegas
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Improving New Orleans & Jefferson Parish: 8am hour
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18:00* Talking to the City Services Coalition about their plan to improve New Orleans* Jefferson Parish wants to revamp its permitting process. President Cynthia Lee Sheng has described the current process as “horrible.”
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Revamping Jefferson Parish's "horrible" permitting process
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7:20Jefferson Parish wants to revamp its permitting process. President Cynthia Lee Sheng has described the current process as “horrible"
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This group has a plan to improve New Orleans. Here are the details
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10:41We check in with David Marcello and Erroll Williams with the City Services Coalition about their group’s plan on how to improve New Orleans.
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History of St. Patrick's Day and Managing Your Money: 7am
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18:56* We talk with Bryan McGovern, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University, about the history of St. Patrick's Day* Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa
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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: Volatility in the markets
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10:14Tommy talks to Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union
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St. Patrick's Day isn't like it was originally
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8:42We talk with Bryan McGovern, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University, about the history of St. Patrick's Day
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How far is LSU men's basketball from competing for SEC titles again?
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11:24Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo discuss the state of LSU men's basketball
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How are Trump's tariffs affecting the markets?
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10:48Tariffs and stocks and inflation...it can be tough to sort everything out. So we talk with Walter “Dub” Lane from UNO about how the economy is performing and what trade wars could end up doing.
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Spicy foods, government waste, and more: Full Show 3-13-25
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1:27:52* What's the hottest thing you've eaten?* Did Gov. Landry's homeless shelter essentially waste government money?* Louisiana failed to properly oversee $2.4 billion in Medicaid spending* What are the best bargain restaurants in the area?
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Bargain eats and spicy food: eating and drinking around New Orleans
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30:57Tommy and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, talk bargain eats, spicy food, and more.
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What's the hottest thing you've eaten? This Thai restaurant could challenge you
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8:43Do you like spicy, hot foods? What's the spiciest food or sauce you've ever tried?Tommy and Ian McNulty talk spice and a Thai restaurant in Chalmette that you might love.
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Did Gov. Landry's homeless shelter essentially waste government money?
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8:57Checking in with Councilmember Lesli Harris about the homeless transition center the state opened in January and how the city’s efforts to combat the problem are going.
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It’s the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. Here's what to know
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8:09It’s the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period! If you get your health coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan, keep listening to learn about an important deadline later this month. We get the details from Calvin Mallett from Peoples Health
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Improperly overseeing Medicaid and UNO's future: 7am hour
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18:20* According to a new report, the Louisiana Department of Health failed to properly oversee some $2.4 billion in Medicaid spending. We talk with Chris Magee with the Legislative Auditor’s office.* Could UNO be moved back into the LSU system? We talk with Piper Hutchinson with the Louisiana Illuminator about what some lawmakers are considering.…
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Could UNO go back into the LSU system? What would that mean?
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7:50Could UNO be moved back into the LSU system? We talk with Piper Hutchinson with the Louisiana Illuminator about what some lawmakers are considering.
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Louisiana failed to properly oversee $2.4 billion in Medicaid spending
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10:31According to a new report, the Louisiana Department of Health failed to properly oversee some $2.4 billion in Medicaid spending. We get the details with Chris Magee with the Legislative Auditor’s office.
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Veterans impacted and looming tariffs: 6am hour
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21:27* The VA is set to cut 83,000 jobs. We talk with Jamie Rowen from the University of Massachusetts-Amerherst about why veterans are particularly sensitive to federal cuts.* We have our weekly check-in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain to talk about Certified Louisiana seafood, an update on the crawfish crop, and how tariffs could impact our farmers…
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How are the tariff wars hitting Louisiana farmers?
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10:11Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about Louisiana seafood, crawfish, and the tariff wars
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Veterans will be especially hard hit by federal cuts
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11:17The VA is set to cut 83,000 jobs. We talk with Jamie Rowen from the University of Massachusetts-Amerherst about why veterans are particularly sensitive to federal cuts
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Saints moves, politics news, and energy costs: Full Show 3-12-25
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1:29:53* Breaking down the Saints signing Justin Reid and where the roster stands* How worried should we be about the stock market and economy?* Why was a planned execution in Louisiana halted by the courts?* Cuts to NOAA could mean bad news for Louisiana during hurricane season* How much does Tyrann Mathieu still have in the tank?…
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Saints free agency moves and hurricane forecasting in trouble: 9am hour
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30:36* The Saints have made some moves in free agency and are under the salary cap* The NOAA is facing more cuts. How important is the work they do for forecasts, for our local weather and for hurricanes?
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Cuts to NOAA could mean bad news for Louisiana during hurricane season
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7:20The NOAA is facing more cuts. How important is the work they do for forecasts, for our local weather and for hurricanes?Tommy talks with Barry Keim, LSU climatologist
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Breaking down the Saints signing Justin Reid and where the roster stands
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23:16Tommy and Mike Detillier break down the Saints signing of Justin Reid and what we can expect from a Brandon Staley defense.
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Hurting stock market and "staggering" energy costs: 8am hour
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20:21* Should we be worried about the stock market and economy? What are the chances of a recession?* Meta is planning to build a $10 billion data center in Louisiana...but a new report says that power for those data centers could come at ‘staggering’ cost to consumers. We talk with Ari Peskoe from Harvard’s Electricity Law Initiative about what his res…
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Will a planned data center in Louisiana bring "staggering" costs to consumers?
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9:32Meta is planning to build a $10 billion data center in Louisiana...but a new report says that power for those data centers could come at ‘staggering’ cost to consumers. We talk with Ari Peskoe from Harvard’s Electricity Law Initiative about what his research found.
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How worried should we be about the stock market and economy?
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10:50Should we be worried about the stock market and economy? What are the chances of a recession?Tommy talks with Jose Bautista, Professor of Economics at Xavier
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Is the proposed tax overhaul for Louisiana a good or bad plan? 7am hour
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18:33Louisianans will vote on whether to approve a tax overhaul in just a couple weeks. We spend some time going over whether it’s a good idea or not.
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Louisiana will vote on revamping our tax system. This is why we don't need it
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8:49Louisianans will vote on whether to approve a tax overhaul in just a couple weeks.Tommy talks with Jan Mollier, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana.
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Louisiana will vote on revamping our tax system. This is why we need it
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9:44Louisianans will vote on whether to approve a tax overhaul in just a couple weeks. Tommy talks with Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute
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Trump and Elon and Louisiana using the death penalty: 6am hour
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20:23* How do Americans feel about the job President Trump is doing so far? * Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution was halted for now after a federal judge's ruling
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Why was a planned execution in Louisiana halted by the courts?
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9:17Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution was halted for now after a federal judge's ruling. Tommy breaks down what's going on with Dane Ciolino, a professor of law at Loyola
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Is Elon Musk overstepping what he's legally allowed to do with DOGE?
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11:05Tommy talks with Andy Smith, Director of the University New Hampshire Survey Center, about President Trump, Elon Musk, and the federal government.
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Plenty of politics to pay attention to locally and nationally: Full Show 3-11-25
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1:06:08* The New Orleans mayoral race has been taking shape. We’ll take a look at who’s running, who isn’t, and who’s still deciding with Clancy Dubos. * We’ll get the latest on the homeless transition center from GOHSEP director Jacques Thibodeaux and what the next plans are. * The US added 151,000 jobs last month. We’ll break down the latest jobs report…
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Mayor Cantrell and the law and avoiding over-parenting: 9am hour
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32:34* Mayor Cantrell took a trip to Washington DC for a conference despite the City Council’s ban on non-essential travel.* How big of a problem is “overparenting?” How much do you help your kids and manage their time? We’ll talk to our friend Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist, about overparenting and how it’s sometimes better to step back and…
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Some parents need to butt out and back off, let their kids solve their problems
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20:44How big of a problem is “overparenting?” How much do you help your kids and manage their time? We talk to our friend Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist, about overparenting and how it’s sometimes better to step back and let kids solve their problems on their own
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JP Morrell: Mayor Cantrell's trip violates the law
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11:51Mayor Cantrell took a trip to Washington DC for a conference despite the City Council’s ban on non-essential travel.Tommy gets Councilmember JP Morrell's reaction
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A big LNG plant and Saints making moves: 8am hour
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20:22* Trump administration officials recently visited the huge LNG facility in Plaquemines Parish that’s set to become the largest in North America. * What moves are the Saints making and what positions the Black and Gold should target?
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The Saints have been making some roster moves
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11:18Tommy and WWL sports director Steve Geller examine the moves the Saints have been making.
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The big LNG plant in Plaquemines Parish is a big economic opportunity
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9:04Trump administration officials recently visited the huge LNG facility in Plaquemines Parish that’s set to become the largest in North America. Tommy talks with Parish President Keith Hinkley about it.
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Important St. Tammany vote and New Orleans mayoral race: 7am
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24:14* We check in with St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper about a tax proposition up for vote later this month that would help fund criminal justice operations* The New Orleans mayoral race has been taking shape. We take a look at who’s running, who isn’t, and who’s still deciding with Clancy Dubos.…
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The New Orleans mayoral race is heating up. Here's where things stand
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11:54The New Orleans mayoral race has been taking shape. We take a look at who’s running, who isn’t, and who’s still deciding with Clancy Dubos.
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Why St. Tammany President Mike Cooper supports this criminal justice ballot measure
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12:20Checking in with St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper about a tax proposition up for vote later this month that would help fund criminal justice operations
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Stock market troubles and the homeless transition center: 6am hour
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21:31* Why has the stock market been dropping? Is the US economy in trouble?* We get the latest on the homeless transition center from GOHSEP director Jacques Thibodeaux and what the next plans are.
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Has the state's homeless transition center been worth it?
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10:09Getting the latest on the homeless transition center from GOHSEP director Jacques Thibodeaux and what the next plans are.
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The stock market has taken a beating. Here's what's driving it
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11:20Tommy talks with Mark Hamrick, Bankrate senior economic analyst, about the dropping stock market and the latest jobs report.
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Tariffs, time change, and travel ban: Full Show 3-10-25
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1:33:36* Why is it taking New Orleans so long to complete road projects?* Is Mayor Cantrell flouting a ban on travel from the City Council?* Is DOGE making any real savings with government spending?* How would tariffs with Canada and Mexico impact auto prices?* How does Daylight Saving Time and springing forward affect our bodies?…
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