WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Despite playing a big chunk of the game down one man, Team USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Next up? Belgium. Stephen Rea, local writer and author of Finn McCool’s Football Club, joins us.

Looking for different ways to celebrate America's birthday? Check out Freedom Fest at Hope Haven this Friday. State Senator Pat Connick gives us the details.

President Trump and his family made more than $2 billion from cryptocurrency over the last year. What IS crypto? Is there anything wrong with what he and his family did? We break it all down with Nathan Goldman, Professor of Accounting at the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University.

What has America learned in the last 250 years? We'll find out with audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

A grand jury in New Orleans decided to begin an investigation of Attorney General Liz Murrill. We break down what’s going on with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about 4th of July safety and getting your Certified Louisiana food.

Democratic socialists have won a number of elections recently. What IS democratic socialism? Are they becoming a force in the Democratic party? Charles Franklin, Director of the Marquette Law School Poll, joins us.

* Why is the S&WB's new $300 million power complex already unreliable? * 10 takes on the Saints before training camp * There's a new head of the Mardi Gras Guide. Here's his story * Would you want a car without all the bells and whistles we see nowadays? * How enforcing traffic laws is a key part of reducing crime

* 10 takes about the Saints * There's a new head of the Mardi Gras Guide

* At the halfway point of the year, how is crime looking in New Orleans? What have we been doing right, and what could still be improved? How important is it to enforce traffic laws? * Go 4th on the River is this Saturday at 9pm, a free fireworks display to celebrate America's 250th birthday. We'll get all the details * Book readings, archaeology, World War II discussions…there’s always something...

With Arthur Hardy stepping back, the Times Picayune’s Victor Andrews will take over as senior editor of the Mardi Gras Guide. We spend a little time talking with him about his new role and how he got there.

* The City Council grilled the Sewerage and Water Board over the power failures during Arthur. We talk to Councilmember Aimee McCarron about what they learned. * The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. We’ll break down that ruling and the others with David Schultz, a professor of political science at law at Hamline University.

Offseason workouts for the Saints are in the rearview mirrow, and training camp is coming up later this month. What did we learn about the Black and Gold? We go over Saints sideline report Jeff Nowak’s takes.

Book readings, archaeology, World War II discussions…there’s always something going on at the library. David Johnson, director of marketing for Jefferson Parish Libraries, joins us.

Go 4th on the River is this Saturday at 9pm, a free fireworks display to celebrate America's 250th birthday. We get all the details from Debbie Bresler, a coordinator for Go 4th on the River.

In this episode, we're covering people returning to movie theaters this summer for blockbuster season. Is it a blip or a new trend? Then, Ken Burns talks to KCBS Radio about his American Revolution series.

At the halfway point of the year, how is crime looking in New Orleans? What have we been doing right, and what could still be improved? We break it down with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas.

The City Council grilled the Sewerage and Water Board over the power failures during Arthur. We talk to Councilmember Aimee McCarron about what they learned.

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. We’ll break down that ruling and the others with David Schultz, a professor of political science at law at Hamline University.

A new, cheap electric truck is set to hit the market later this year. Is there much demand for EVs? Why are costs usually so high? And can American automakers compete with what’s coming out of China? Steven Melnyk, professor emeritus at Michigan State, joins us.

* New Orleans has made huge strides on crime. Here's how * Why does healthcare cost so much? * The smart use of AI can help Hollywood South * Are we seeing some good news on gas prices?

From routine tests to doctor’s visits to emergency care, healthcare costs keep climbing...why is it so expensive? We take a deep dive with Zack Cooper, Associate Professor of Public Health and of Economics and Director of the Health Care Affordability Lab at Yale University.

* Halfway through the year, how is Hollywood South looking? Can AI - used wisely - help the film and entertainment industry in Louisiana? * Are there ways we can better design homes and whole communities to live with water better and reduce flooding and those impacts?

* 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. * The dead zone in the Gulf is expected to be larger than average this year. What causes the dead zone? Is any progress being made on shrinking future ones?

* Violent crime in New Orleans has dropped dramatically over the past four years. How did we do it? What’s working, and what could we do to make things even better? * A new poll finds fewer people say they're proud to be American. What’s driving the change…and why are so many people feeling differently about the country we call home?