The Scoot Show with Scoot

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...

When President Richard Nixon lied about and covered up the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate building by his people - Americans - even Republicans - rejected Nixon’s lying and cover-up to the point where Nixon was left with no option but to resign. Today, if President Trump were guilty of the same lies and cover-up, he would still be supported by many Repu...

Scoot opens the phone lines so the WWL listeners can share their Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories. The family of 18-year-old college football player Nolan Xavier Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, has retained prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump to demand a full and transparent investigation into his mysterious death.

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David "Davey" Hearn pleaded not guilty in a D.C. court to a felony charge of destruction of property. Federal prosecutors accused the three-time Olympian of "forcefully and violently" ripping up a section of the newly installed lining at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison. The Rolling Stones have dropp...

The 2026 New Orleans Beatles Fest, produced by Chuck Credo IV and the William Credo Agency, takes place tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.

Is there a difference between lying and not being honest. Yes! Scoot explains the difference and with all the lying and dishonesty in the country it's important to know the difference. When President Richard Nixon lied about and covered up the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate building by his people - Americans - even Republicans - rejected Nixon’s lying a...

When President Richard Nixon lied about and covered up the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate building by his people - Americans - even Republicans - rejected Nixon’s lying and cover-up to the point where Nixon was left with no option but to resign. Today, if President Trump were guilty of the same lies and cover-up, he would still be supported by many Repu...

Pan Am Flight 759 was a regularly scheduled domestic flight that tragically crashed on July 9, 1982, in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner, Louisiana. The Boeing 727-235 aircraft encountered extreme weather immediately following its takeoff from New Orleans International Airport. The disaster resulted in 153 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents in U.S. history and a pivotal...

The "Leaving MAGA" grassroots group is a prominent national support network and advocacy organization gaining widespread attention for helping former Donald Trump supporters exit the movement. Founded by Rich Logis, a former Trump supporter and commentator, LeavingMAGA.org operates as a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to offering a safe, supportive community for individuals experiencing doubt or d...

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,

On today's show, Scoot talks about The Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux location in Slidell, Louisiana, permanently closing its doors. President Donald Trump has repeatedly and explicitly stated that he wants the United States to take over and control Greenland. He has made the acquisition of the semi-autonomous Danish territory a prominent national security priority. Trump wants the United States to as...

What movies define the soul of America? We have a list - but are there any movies missing? What movie do you think defines America? Christopher Cayce, a 34-year-old Houston man, was arrested and charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault after filming himself driving around and shooting homeless and disabled individuals with a high-powered, motorized water gun.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly and explicitly stated that he wants the United States to take over and control Greenland. He has made the acquisition of the semi-autonomous Danish territory a prominent national security priority. Trump wants the United States to assume ownership and control of Greenland primarily for national security, Arctic dominance, and access to untapped natural resourc...

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran ended suddenly with an exchange of shots. Here's the latest, and what's next. Plus, a food expert reveals how GLP1s are changing the way brands formulate food, a summer reading challenge that costs parents $4K per child, and why has Buffalo gotten so violent?

President Donald Trump has repeatedly and explicitly stated that he wants the United States to take over and control Greenland. He has made the acquisition of the semi-autonomous Danish territory a prominent national security priority. Trump wants the United States to assume ownership and control of Greenland primarily for national security, Arctic dominance, and access to untapped natural resourc...

This hour, Scoot talks about The Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux location in Slidell, Louisiana, permanently closing its doors.

On today's show, Scoot Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And did any of your favorite restaurants recently close? France is maintaining a firm stance against U.S. attempts to annex Greenland, recently threatening to upend economic ties wi...

Scoot continues his conversation about closing restaurants; did any of your favorite restaurants recently close? A rapidly growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food and waterborne intestinal illness famously nicknamed the "explosive diarrhea parasite," has spread to at least 18 U.S. states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA are actively investigating, but no specifi...

New reports about the $2 billion in wealth President Donald Trump has amassed while in office raises eyebrows at the same time he launches a new initiative to help tomorrow's kids hit the ground running financially.

France is maintaining a firm stance against U.S. attempts to annex Greenland, recently threatening to upend economic ties with Washington if the U.S. moves to seize the autonomous Danish territory. As the ongoing Greenland diplomatic crisis peaks at the NATO summit, France has deployed troops to the island and formally opened a new consulate to counter American pressure. Scoot also talks about Gra...

Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And, did any of your favorite restaurants recently close?

Another New Orleans restaurant is closing. Gris-Gris will close at the end of this month. Has the economy caused you to go out to eat less? Any other reason you are not going out to eat as often? And, did any of your favorite restaurants recently close?

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is in talks about starting a third party. Is that a serious political movement, or just another sign that voters on both the right and the left are frustrated with the two parties they have now? Is America ready for a real third-party challenge, or does our system still make that almost impossible? Paul Pelosi is facing a recommended misdemeanor charge for fleeing t...

Scoot sat down with John Waite, legendary rock musician who played with the Babys and Bad English, to discuss everything from childhood memories to handling fame to feeling like an outcast.

Paul Pelosi is facing a recommended misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene of an accident after hitting a parked car in Yountville, California. Scoot recaps the Fourth of July celebrations and looks at how Americans marked the country’s 250th anniversary. Did the holiday remind us that Americans are really unified, or did the Fourth become another reminder of how divided we are?  Also, do you th...