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This hour, Dave Cohen speaks with Gal Wettstein, Associate Director of Health and Insurance at the Center for Retirement Studies at Boston College, to discuss when Americans are actually retiring in 2026. Then, Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, to discuss if there should be age limits on politicians.

Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, joins Dave Cohen to discuss if there should be age limits on politicians.

Gal Wettstein, Associate Director of Health and Insurance at the Center for Retirement Studies at Boston College, joins Dave Cohen to discuss when Americans are actually retiring in 2026. Is the retirement age still climbing? What economic realities are forcing more people to work longer? And what trends could shape retirement planning in the years ahead?

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins guest host Dave Cohen to preview early voting in Louisiana. Plus, President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng joins the show to discuss a unique 4th of July celebration coming up in New Orleans. And why are so few people voting in Louisiana?? Also, G. Edward White, Author of "Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status",...

G. Edward White, Author of Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status, joins Dave Cohen to discuss why soccer has not become more popular in the United States like it has in other countries across the world.

President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng joins Dave to discuss a unique 4th of July celebration. It's America's 250th birthday with a day-long celebration this Sunday, with a unique Louisiana twist.

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins guest host Dave Cohen to preview early voting in Louisiana, which starts today. She also gives details on how you can sign up to be a poll commissioner, as there is a shortage of them in the state

In hour 3, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Mike Strain joins Dave Cohen to discuss a few major issues in the Louisiana seafood industry. They discuss why Louisiana has to help its farmers more and the dwindling number of shrimpers in our state. And Dave wraps up the show with his final thoughts on early voting beginning in Louisiana.

In hour 2, G. Edward White, Author of Soccer in American Culture: The Beautiful Game’s Struggle for Status, joins Dave Cohen to discuss why soccer has not become more popular in the United States. Dave also takes some calls and breaks down why water bills in Jefferson Parish have skyrocketed in the last year. Plus, the latest on early voting kicking off in Louisiana.

In Hour 1, Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins guest host Dave Cohen to preview early voting in Louisiana, which starts today. She also gives details on how you can sign up to be a poll commissioner, as there is a shortage of them in the state Plus, President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng joins Dave to discuss a unique 4th of July celebration! And why are so few people voting i...

On today's show, Professor of Political Science at ULM Josh Stockley joins Dave Cohen to preview early voting in the Louisiana U.S. Senate runoff. Also, Vice President of Cargo for the Port of New Orleans Amanda Coates and President of Kearney Companies David Kearney join the show to talk about the importance of the port of New Orleans in our lives. In hour two, New Orleans City Councilmember Euge...

Teen takeovers are already the bane of summer for law enforcement. But what's the answer. We dive in. And then there's a lesson in soccer for the World Cup and an exploration of why so many tickets are still available.

In hour 3, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche joins Dave Cohen to discuss the fallout from the Randy Smith case and why his best move is to resign. Dave also discusses the impact of the recent shooting at Republic nightclub, longtime prosecutor Leon Cannizzaro’s decision to retire from the Attorney General’s Office, and more!

In hour 2, New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green joins Dave Cohen to discuss self-driving cars and what questions need to be answered before they come to New Orleans. Dave also discusses the six flags sight being delayed AGAIN, how the Republicans have momentum heading into Louisiana's Senate race, and more!

New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green on self-driving cars, what questions need to be answered before they come to New Orleans and are delivery drones from Walmart also coming to NOLA?!

Vice President of Cargo for the Port of New Orleans Amanda Coates and President of Kearney Companies David Kearney join Dave Cohen to talk about how the Port of New Orleans impacts citizens' daily lives.

In Hour 1, Professor of Political Science at ULM Josh Stockley joins Dave Cohen to preview early voting in the Louisiana U.S. Senate runoff. Vice President of Cargo for the Port of New Orleans Amanda Coates and President of Kearney Companies David Kearney also join the show to talk about the importance of the port of New Orleans in our lives, and more!

Professor of Political Science at ULM Josh Stockley joins Dave Cohen to discuss early voting beginning tomorrow in the Louisiana U.S Senate Runoff, why Julia Letlow has some explaining to do to voters across the state, and more!

On today's show, Dave Cohen has on Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst at Atmosphere Research Group, to talk about Americans scaling back their vacation plans, Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about how Mayor Helena Moreno has established a new advisory group called "PUMPS" to study potential governance changes to the Sewerage & Water Board, Leah Lykins, Co-Founder & Chi...

This hour, Dave Cohen is joined by Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, to discuss New Orleans continuing to gain momentum in 2026 with successful conventions and events. Then, Dave opens the WWL phone lines, and the listeners chime in about the pros, cons, benefits, and fears surrounding drone use.

We kick off with fireflies and screw worm updates and move on to solar farms, AI updates by Apple and the mood of small business owners.

New Orleans continues to build momentum with successful events like Sail250 and a busy calendar ahead featuring the X Games, Essence Festival, and more. Plus, New Orleans landed a major win; for the first time since 2009, the city will host Convening Leaders, one of the meetings industry's most prestigious annual gatherings, in 2029. Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Da...

Leah Lykins, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at WhereWeGo, joins Dave Cohen to discuss their project, how they became involved, and why WorkNOLA is such a critical asset for the local job market.

This hour, Dave Cohen speaks with Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst at Atmosphere Research Group, about Americans scaling back their vacation plans.