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Conditions on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly poor, with some service members trying to jump overboard. We’ll talk with Patty Nieberg, a senior reporter with Task & Purpose, about what’s going on.

The Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to overturn a judge’s ruling that would’ve required Meta to provide details on job creation and electricity usage. We’ll talk with Commissioner Davante Lewis about why he voted against overturning the decision.

How is the budget situation looking for New Orleans? Are things good for the rest of the year? What about the 2027 outlook? We get an update from Joe Giarrusso, the Chief Administrative Officer for New Orleans

WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo joins us to discuss the legacy of Skip Bertman and to give an update on the Jayden Daneils drama.

First we tell the story of tubers who survived three days in the wild. Then it's back to school time, so we discuss must-have tech, how much it costs, and what it'll take to get Americans out of the financial hole we're digging ourselves into.

* What’s going on this weekend? We’ll go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine, and some of the best ones you should check out. * There’s a lot of hype around artificial intelligence and how it will be used. Will it be something everyone can benefit from? We’ll talk with LSU professor Andrew Schwarz about how the futur...

* An oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf drew over $82 million in bids. We’ll break it down and get an update on how the industry is going with Eric Smith, a professor at Tulane’s Institute of Energy. * We’ll talk with President Cynthia Lee Sheng for what’s been going on around Jefferson Parish and what’s coming up.

What’s going on this weekend? We’ll go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine, and some of the best ones you should check out. * The Saints are back in action! It’s a fun, cool (literally) thing to do on a hot Saturday. * Looking for something paranormal perhaps? Check out Enchanted Evenings at Vampire Apothecary this S...

This week, we’re catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we’re headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very special rocket. From there, we’re headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check...

* Political analyst: The state wants its pound of flesh from New Orleans * Table Talk: small plates, sushi, and fine wine * AI hallucinations in the legal system? Here's what you need to know * Why New Orleans remains a top destination for conventions * Should the US revamp its retirement systems?

* Bar 1865: Looking for some cocktails and small plates? Go here - Oysters, burrata, fried deviled eggs, and more * Nanami: Real sushi and onigiri on Magazine Street - Approachable lunch specials with different bento boxes and an impressive dinner menu * Gris-Gris: Chef Eric Cook’s restaurant is closing, but you still have a couple weeks to visit "Table Talk" your weekly trip arond New Orleans foo...

* President Trump has been talking about creating a retirement system like Australia’s. So how does theirs work? Could it work here? * GalaxyCon is a three day festival of fandom of all kinds here in New Orleans. We’ll get the details on that and why the city continues to be a major player for conventions * How did the Pelicans look in their first Summer League game?

* New Orleans is withdrawing its bond request with a denial being likely. How bad are things between the city and the state after the Liz Murrill investigation? * AI use has been increasing all over, including in the courtroom…and AI hallucinations have been increasing too. How are lawyers allowed to use AI? Is it ethical?

* Could LSU revolutionize college sports? * Could we see nuclear fusion providing energy? What exactly IS fusion? How is it different from the nuclear power we usually see? We’ll break it down

How did the Pelicans look in their first Summer League game? We break it down with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans.

GalaxyCon is a three day festival of fandom of all kinds here in New Orleans. We get the details on that and why the city continues to be a major player for conventions from Mary Beth Romig, Associate Vice President of Public Relations for New Orleans & Company.

President Trump has been talking about creating a retirement system like Australia’s. So how does theirs work? Could it work here? We talk to Andy Eschtruth, Director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.

New Orleans is withdrawing its bond request with a denial being likely. How bad are things between the city and the state after the Liz Murrill indictment? We talk with Mike Sherman, a local political analyst and an adjunct assistant professor of politics at Tulane.

AI use has been increasing all over, including in the courtroom…and AI hallucinations have been increasing too. How are lawyers allowed to use AI? Is it ethical? Dane Ciolino, professor of law at Loyola, joins us.

Could we see nuclear fusion providing energy? What exactly IS fusion? How is it different from the nuclear power we usually see? We break it down with Florian Laggner, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University.

It’s been a busy week for LSU athletics with football commits, baseball transfers, the most famous student manager in college sports...and a plan to revolutionize college sports? We break it all down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.

During the pandemic, employers took care to build support network for stressed workers, but years later, 67% of employers say they have more people taking long mental health breaks from the office. Is travel a necessary mental health break? Plus,

* Healthcare premiums keep going up. Why? * We're learning more about GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Here's what to know * What makes New Orleans unique? How do we avoid losing that? * Fewer forecasters & inferior info: NWS cuts are hurting hurricane forecasts * Are city-owned trees putting some at risk of losing their insurance? * All this rain means lots of breeding spots for mosquitoes. Here's what t...

* GLP-1 weight-loss drugs continue to grow in popularity, and Louisiana doctors are studying the different ways they affect our bodies. Here's what they're learning. * New Orleans was one of 10 places named to the Irreplaceable America List. What makes the city unique?