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New Orleans will take center stage in the culinary world later this month as North America’s 50 Best Restaurants unveils its 2026 rankings live in the city on May 28. North America’s 50 Best Restaurants is an extension of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants brand and is considered one of the hospitality industry’s most influential rankings. Faye Huggett, 50 Best Director of Community, and Alice Glenn,...

An expert says Washington is in a "tizzy" over the $1.8B settlement Trump's Justice Department made with him. But will Congress oppose it, especially after what happened to Bill Cassidy and others in the GOP who angered the president? We dive into that, and into the new trend of AI lawyers, plus, whether we really want our politics to be nasty.

This hour, Dave Cohen speaks with Toni Weiss, Lawrence M.v. D. Schloss Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University, about the implications of a tax for Mardi Gras riders proposed by the Moreno administration. Then, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, joins the show to about recently returning from the international tourism IPW conference in Florida, this year's Rose Parade, the Am...

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins Dave Cohen to share his thoughts on the possibility of taxing Mardi Gras riders to roll.

The Moreno administration is proposing a tax for Mardi Gras float riders after Carnival revenues reportedly fell millions short of expenses. Toni Weiss, Lawrence M.v. D. Schloss Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University, joins Dave Cohen to discuss the implications.

A new study shows that one-quarter of all kids in the U.S. need assistance for a mental health or developmental issue. Why? An expert dives in. Plus, would you let an AI therapist talk to your kids, and a new kind of therapy emerges.

On today's show, Dave Cohen This hour, Dave Cohen discusses with the WWL listeners whether it's now a requirement in the current political age for elected officials to be mean and disrespectful to their opposition. Then, Dave has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to discuss a new 2026 Education Scorecard from researchers at Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth ranking Louisiana first in t...

This hour, Dave Cohen is joined by Chris Province, Manager of Local Government Services at the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office, to discuss why officials at the Louisiana State Capitol and in New Orleans City Hall are at odds again in a bitter fight.

Chris Province, Manager of Local Government Services at the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office, joins Dave to discuss why officials at the Louisiana State Capitol and in New Orleans City Hall are at odds again in a bitter fight.

This hour, Dave Cohen has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to discuss a new 2026 Education Scorecard from researchers at Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth ranking Louisiana first in the country in student reading growth and second in math from 2022 to 2025, New Orleans homicides falling 26% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, and more. Then, Allison War...

Allison Ward, founder of Pet Krewe, a local company that’s home to two signature brands, Salty Cat, its flagship line of premium wet cat food and natural cat treats, and Ella's Best, a thoughtfully formulated line of premium dog food, joins Dave Cohen to talk about their success.

This hour, Dave Cohen discusses with the WWL listeners whether it's now a requirement in the current political age for elected officials to be mean and disrespectful to their opposition.

As summer 2026 ramps up ahead of Memorial Day, two teenagers opened fire at a mosque in San Diego. We check in on that, plus the new Ebola outbreak, Nancy Pelosi's pick for Congress, and how Donald Trump made Sen. Bill Cassidy pay for voting to impeach in his last term.

On today's show, Dave Cohen asks the WWL listeners what their absolute favorite restaurants are. Then, Dave has on Jose Bautista, Professor of Economics at Xavier, and Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief & Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate.com, discuss the increasing number of people who are living paycheck to paycheck in these tough economic times, reducing potential retirement savings and la...

This hour, Dave Cohen continues the conversation about the best restaurants and the differences in generations' financial struggles.

This hour, Dave Cohen is joined by Trivia Frazier and Taeden Kitchens of Obatala Sciences to express the benefits of the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship program. Then, Dave Cohen asks the WWL listeners what the very best restaurant they've ever been to is.

With salaries not keeping up with inflation and people saving less and less, will today’s workers have the money they need for retirement? Jose Bautista, Professor of Economics at Xavier, and Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief & Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate.com, join Dave Cohen to discuss the increasing number of people who are living paycheck to paycheck in these tough economic times, r...

It's the end of an era with the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. So, what does it mean for the future of television? And is Gen Z putting the future of the cocktail industry at risk? And speaking of risk, hantavirus isn't curtailing cruising. In fact, bookings are higher than ever. Why is that? We'll dive in.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts about Julie Letlow and John Fleming advancing to a runoff after Louisiana's Senate election, knocking off Sen. Bill Cassidy. Then, Newell has on Dr. Jeffrey Kuo, MD, an emergency medicine doctor at Ochsner NOLA, to discuss the importance of efficient EMS services in rural areas across Louisiana. Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International Alliance for R...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about the unfortunate inflation numbers, China closing its door on foreign firms, the renewed interest in I bonds, and the risks of prediction markets.

This hour, Newell has on Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), to talk about Gen Z's approach to drinking alcoholic beverages. Then, Newell talks about all the constitutional amendments failing in the last weekend's state election.

The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking is taking a closer look at how Americans, especially Gen Z, are consuming alcohol, and the findings may not match the stereotypes. While younger adults are often labeled the “dry generation,” a new survey finds nearly three-quarters of Gen Z do drink, but they’re doing it differently. Across all age groups, moderation is becoming the priority, ev...

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts about Julie Letlow and John Fleming advancing to a runoff after Louisiana's Senate election, knocking off Sen. Bill Cassidy. Then, Dr. Jeffrey Kuo, MD, an emergency medicine doctor at Ochsner NOLA, joins the show to discuss the importance of efficient EMS services in rural areas across Louisiana.

Unlike urban centers with multiple hospital options, rural communities across Louisiana lean heavily on critical access hospitals that equally depend on EMS partners to bring patients in, stabilize them, and coordinate ongoing care. The relationship between rural EMS and hospitals is not just collaborative; it's indispensable, bringing life-saving care to patients who might not receive it otherwis...