WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Bank On It, financial insights you can count on with Jason Shields, the COO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

The midterms are getting closer. How are things shaping up? We get the latest from David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University.

This week, we’re headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we’ll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you’ll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we’ll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with t...

We’ll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we’ll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week, we’re headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we’ll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you’ll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we’ll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with t...

* Americans are saving less than ever these days. Why? Are you? * Redistricting is coming down to the wire with the session ending Monday

* Saints OTAs are underway, and we’ll check in with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints, about what we’re seeing and what he’s watching * Louisiana reached an agreement with Exxon over “coastal land disputes.” We’ll break down what we know about the deal and the different coastal damages lawsuits that have been going on

The savings rate dropped last month. Why are we saving less these days? How bad of a sign is that? UNO business professor Mark Rosa joins us.

The legislature still hasn't finalized a new Congressional map. What still needs to be done? Will the results be challenged in court? Pearson Cross, a professor of political science at ULM joins us.

The Downtown Development District is kicking off its summer campaign to encourage people to come to downtown New Orleans. We’ll talk to Seth Knudsen, the president and CEO, about why it’s a great time to go support local businesses.

Saints OTAs are underway, and we’ll check in with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints, about what we’re seeing and what he’s watching.

Louisiana reached an agreement with Exxon over “coastal land disputes.” We’ll break down what we know about the deal and the different coastal damages lawsuits that have been going on with Keith Hall, Director of LSU’s John P. Laborde Energy Law Center.

* The fortified roof lottery is opening back up. Here's what to know * "Email incivility" is a big problem. How to avoid it, how to handle it * Beef prices are up, up, up. How long will they stay that way? * How fortified roofs can lower insurance costs * Congress has another bill on college sports. Does it stand a chance?

* Have you ever gotten an annoying or rude email from a coworker or boss? “Email incivility” is a big problem in the workplace. We’ll get tips on how to handle it * A 19 year old had 49 ankle monitor violations in 83 days before a standoff with police. Who’s at fault? We’ll talk with Matt Dennis from ASAP Monitoring after a New Orleans judge called his company’s work “lazy.”

* LSU researchers are looking to the future and working on how to extract resources from moon dust. We’ll talk with Chris Marvel, an assistant professor of engineering, and PhD student Emma McCarthy. * We’ll talk with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about hurricane season prep and about an event coming up in Gretna in a couple weeks.

Louisiana is expanding the fortified roof program thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Landry, and the next lottery opens on June 1. We get all the details from State Rep. Paul Sawyer and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.

* Why beef prices are so high...and how long it could last * There’s another bipartisan effort in Congress to reform college sports. What would this one do? Does it stand a chance?

A 19 year old had 49 ankle monitor violations in 83 days before a standoff with police. Who’s at fault? We’ll talk with Matt Dennis from ASAP Release after a New Orleans judge called his company’s work “lazy.”

Have you ever gotten an annoying or rude email from a coworker or boss? “Email incivility” is a big problem in the workplace. We get tips on how to handle it...and how to avoid doing it yourself from Thomas Farley, Mister Manners - an etiquette expert.

Tommy talks with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about hurricane season prep and about a big event coming up in Gretna on Flag Day.

LSU researchers are looking to the future and working on how to extract resources from moon dust. We talk with Chris Marvel, an assistant professor of engineering, and PhD student Emma McCarthy.

Louisiana is expanding the fortified roof program, and the next lottery opens on June 1. We get all the details from Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple

The legislature is giving the fortified roof program more money. We check in with Representative Paul Sawyer about what his bill will do.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about why beef prices are so high, the summer heat, and more.