WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Getting the latest on oil and gas prices and what we're paying at the pump with Patrick De Haan, the chief of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy.

What are the biggest issues still remaining in the legislative session? What have been the highlights…and the lowlights…so far? Jeremy Alford, Editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly, joins us.

The legislative session is approaching the finish line, and some are still pushing for lawmakers to invest in early education. We talk with Libbie Sonnier, the executive director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.

With President Trump endorsing the opponents of a couple Republican senators, will they start to oppose Trump more? What could that mean for the GOP’s narrow lead? We break it down with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * How should we commemorate Memorial Day? * Summer travel is pricy...but there's plenty of it expected * A look at the long history of presidential assassination attempts * Could it take a year for gas prices to return to normal? * Looking for some grilling/barbecuing tips? We've got you covered here

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. Are you doing any summer traveling? Did you travel over Memorial Day weekend? We’ll break down how big of a summer season the industry is expecting and how airlines have been doing with Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry expert.

* Are you doing any summer traveling? Did you travel over Memorial Day weekend? We’ll break down how big of a summer season the industry is expecting and how airlines have been doing with Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry expert. * New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley will be officially introduced on Tuesday. We’ll preview what to expect with Oleh Kosel, a credential NBA writer.

* There was a shooting at the White House over the weekend. We get into the history of presidential assassination attempts. * How did you pay at the pump the last time you filled down? We’ll talk with Eric Smith from Tulane’s Institute of Energy about how much prices have risen in recent months and what we can expect going forward.

* We talk to pitmaster Kendal Adair and get some barbecuing and grilling tips and tricks * How long is the rain sticking around?

* The National World War II Museum has a number of events going on to commemorate Memorial Day. We’ll talk with Maggie Hartley, the director of public engagement. * We commemorate Memorial Day to remember those military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We’ll spend some time with John Raughter from the American Legion about the preseason behind the holiday.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. The Pelicans will introduce their new coach, Jamahl Mosley, tomorrow. We go over what you need to know about him with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans.

A man was killed over the weekend after opening fire near the White House. We talk with Ronald Feinman - Professor at Florida Atlantic University, and the author of Assassinations, Threats, and the American Presidency: From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama - about the history of presidential assassination attempts and threats of violence.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. How did you pay at the pump the last time you filled down? We’ll talk with Eric Smith from Tulane’s Institute of Energy about how much prices have risen in recent months and what we can expect going forward.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. We talk to Kendal Adair, pitmaster for the Three Pig Mafia team at Hogs for a Cause (they placed 2nd in pork) and the Smoked N' Spiced barbecue competition team, and get some barbecuing and grilling tips and tricks

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. The National World War II Museum has a number of events going on to commemorate Memorial Day. We’ll talk with Maggie Hartley, the director of public engagement for the museum.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. It's Memorial Day...how are you spending it? Is it okay to wish someone a "Happy Memorial Day"? John Raughter, a marine veteran and American Legion National Spokesman, joins us.

* New Orleans is expecting some good news on roadwork projects * Table Talk: Hidden gems and upscale options * A jockey went from suffering an injury in New Orleans to winning the Preakness. Here's how he did it * Some Republicans are pushing back on President Trump. Why? * The 800,000+ no party voters in LA could be locked out of primaries

Paco Lopez suffered an ankle injury during a race at the Fairgrounds just months before he went to win the Preakness. Here's how he did it.

* The new closed primaries caused some confusion at the polls, and there could be even more changes if a bill passes that could prevent the over 800,000 people registered as no party from voting in primaries at all. * New Orleans leaders expect federal officials will approve an extension on the massive roadwork program around the city.

* Congressional Republicans are going against President Trump’s wishes to fund his ballroom and an “anti-weaponization” fund. We’ll explain with political scientist Todd Belt * Today is International Day of Biological Diversity which helps raise awareness around biodiversity issues. We’ll check in with Alisha Renfro, a coastal scientist with Restore the Mississippi River Delta, about the work goin...

Guillory’s in Metairie - New Orleans-style tamales, fried chicken, and more Leni’s in downtown New Orleans: go before they close on May 29 - They’ve been around more than 50 years and are a part of the fabric of the restaurant scene Tana - an upscale Italian option for you with an amazing wine list Crustacean Club - a new French Quarter restaurant with an oyster bar that’s a seafood lover’s dream...

We’ll talk with jockey Paco Lopez about recovering from his ankle injury to go on to win the Preakness, what it’s like being a jockey, and the physical demands they face.

Jockey Paco Lopez suffered an ankle injury during a race at the Fairgrounds months before he won the Preakness. We talk with Dr. Robert Zura, department head of orthopaedic surgery at LSU Health New Orleans, who operated on Lopez's ankle.

New Orleans leaders expect federal officials will approve an extension on the massive roadwork program around the city. Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for infrastructure and Director of Public Works for New Orleans, joins us.

The new closed primaries caused some confusion at the polls, and there could be even more changes if a bill passes that could prevent the over 800,000 people registered as no party from voting in primaries at all. We’ll talk about it with UNO political scientist Ed Chervenak.