# louisiana (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 21 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover louisiana. Page: Feed: --- ## [Could this new space telescope uncover the deepest mysteries of the universe?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8622671_2026-08-27-134211) _2026-08-27 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ NASA will be launching a brand new space telescope - the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope - that they hope will reveal some of the universe’s deepest mysteries. We talk with Morgan Van Arsdall, NASA Roman Operations Manager [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8622671/8622671_2026-08-27-134211.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [The New Orleans sanitation system needs changes. Here's what it could look like](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8622853_2026-08-27-145053) _2026-08-27 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ New Orleans Councilmember JP Morrell about the city’s sanitation system and what a potential overhaul could look like. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8622853/8622853_2026-08-27-145053.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office made a $1 million drug bust. Here's what to know](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8622757_2026-08-27-132357) _2026-08-27 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office seized over $1 million in drugs from a steroid lab bust on Wednesday. We get the details from Sheriff Joe Lopinto. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8622757/8622757_2026-08-27-132357.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [What stood out at the Saints practice at Yulman Stadium?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8622661_2026-08-27-133501) _2026-08-27 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ We’ll get another Saints training camp update and look ahead to the Friday night game against the Cowboys with Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints podcast. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8622661/8622661_2026-08-27-133501.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Why the SpaceX deal is such big news for Louisiana](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8622554_2026-08-27-120854) _2026-08-27 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Tomy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about the SpaceX news and about our beef industry. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8622554/8622554_2026-08-27-120854.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [The Supreme Court issued a ruling on mail-in voting. Here's what to know](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8622522_2026-08-27-110022) _2026-08-27 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ The Supreme Court issued a ruling that could let the Trump administration enact mail-in voting restrictions. We’ll sort out what’s going on [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8622522/8622522_2026-08-27-110022.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Rick Edmonds For Congress LA CD6](https://williamwallisforamerica.libsyn.com/rick-edmonds-for-congress-la-cd6) _2026-08-26 · William Wallis For America_ Rick Edmonds is running for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/williamwallisforamerica/R.Edmonds_Congress_-POD-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=1926875) ## [BONUS: 'The soundtrack for our lives:' The world feels the loss of Dolly Parton, plus Meta loses blockbuster](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8620655_2026-08-26-160955) _2026-08-26 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ As the world mourns Dolly Parton, we discuss her legacy. And then we learn about Meta losing a multi-state lawsuit and what that means. One expert says it's a de facto agreement that Meta harmed the mental health of young users. We also discuss how 'things are getting a lot worse' between the U.S. and Canada, and which side will ultimately be the worst loser. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8620655/8620655_2026-08-26-160955.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Full Show 8-27-26: Are Flock cameras a good or bad thing? Do tax credits work? And what's up with LSU?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8619816_2026-08-26-151316) _2026-08-26 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8619816/8619816_2026-08-26-151316.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Federal cuts have been straining food banks. Here's how you can help Second Harvest help the community](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8619807_2026-08-26-144707) _2026-08-26 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Food banks around the country have been struggling after federal cuts last year, and Second Harvest needs local help more than ever. We talk with Lindsay Hendrix, Chief Impact Officer, about how they’re making do and how you can help. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8619807/8619807_2026-08-26-144707.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bMan8dDRERk7) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Hour 3: Are Flock cameras a helpful tool for police or something that will be abused?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8619701_2026-08-26-145201) _2026-08-26 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Flock cameras and police drones have been making the news lately. Are they helpful tools for law enforcement or government surveillance that can be abused? First we see what former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas says. Then, We talk with Edith Romero from Eye on Surveillance about her concerns. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8619701/8619701_2026-08-26-145201.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [BONUS: Target boycott urged by American Federation of Teachers](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8618012_2026-08-25-192512) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8618012/8618012_2026-08-25-192512.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Full Show 08-25-26: How the National Guard helped, the Saints signed a kicker, and more](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8613559_2026-08-25-153459) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* Crime watchdog: National Guard were a huge help in reducing crime \* Did the Saints find their kicker? \* What are the legal hurdles with LSU maybe adding a former NFL player? \* How Louisiana is working to help our veterans \* An 8 year old Louisiana girl died from a brain-eating amoeba. Here's what to know \* Lower gas prices may be in our not too distant future [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8613559/8613559_2026-08-25-153459.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 4: There's help available for veterans in Louisiana. Here's what to know](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8613437_2026-08-25-155337) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* The Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs is working hard to help veterans in our state. Here's what they're doing \* Blood donors are always needed, and there’s a particular need for O positive donors. We’ll talk with Tim Peterson from The Blood Center about how you can help. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8613437/8613437_2026-08-25-155337.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 3: The National Guard's impact on crime in New Orleans](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8612724_2026-08-25-140824) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* The Louisiana National Guard’s mission in New Orleans has come to an end. How much of an impact did they have on fighting crime? What could the impacts be when they’re gone? \* President Trump reignited a trade war with Canada. Will it affect our pocketbooks? We’ll talk with Walter “Dub” Lane from LSU New Orleans. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8612724/8612724_2026-08-25-140824.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 2: Could gas prices be on their way down soon?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8612511_2026-08-25-130311) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* We'll get 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. \* LSU football could be adding a player who's been on two NFL rosters, but there are some potential legal hurdles. We'll sort out what's going on with Mark Conrad, a sports law expert at Fordham University [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8612511/8612511_2026-08-25-130311.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 1: Were there any real red flags from the Saints loss to the Rams?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8612405_2026-08-25-122605) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* We take one last look back at the Saints loss to the Rams and break down how the roster is shaping up with Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints podcast \* An 8 year old Louisiana died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba while swimming. We'll talk with Dr. Fred Lopez from LSU Health about what this amoeba is and what you need to know [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8612405/8612405_2026-08-25-122605.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [The Blood Center needs your help. Here's what you can do and why it's so imporant](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8613284_2026-08-25-140224) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Blood donors are always needed, and there’s a particular need for O+ donors. We talk with Tim Peterson, Medical Director for The Blood Center, about how you can help. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8613284/8613284_2026-08-25-140224.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [How Louisiana is working to help our veterans](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8613129_2026-08-25-140129) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Louisiana leads the country in veterans living in poverty, according to a new report. Is it accurate? How does the state help veterans? We spend some time with Charlton Meginley, the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, about all the work they do. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8613129/8613129_2026-08-25-140129.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Crime watchdog: National Guard were a huge help in reducing crime](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8612695_2026-08-25-142735) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ The Louisiana National Guard’s mission in New Orleans has come to an end. How much of an impact did they have on fighting crime? What could the impacts be when they’re gone? Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins us. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8612695/8612695_2026-08-25-142735.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kzfB9n0NVI6R) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Will the latest trade war with Canada hit our pocketbooks?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8612590_2026-08-25-134630) _2026-08-25 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ President Trump reignited a trade war with Canada. Will it affect our pocketbooks? We talk with Walter “Dub” Lane, Associate Professor of Economics & Finance at LSU New Orleans. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8612590/8612590_2026-08-25-134630.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [S5 E108: Drama in the Louisiana GOP](https://joecunninghamshow.substack.com/p/s5-e108-drama-in-the-louisiana-gop) _2026-08-24 · Joe Cunningham · The Joe Cunningham Show_ The official podcast for the Joe Cunningham Show on News/Talk 96.5 KPEL. The state GOP endorsed state senator Blake Miguez for the 6th Congressional District race and apparently it’s causing some drama. Plus, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a point about tech companies and data centers “digging their own graves.” [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212613910/0737fd223a83c01274a3ca493f1044a9.mp3) ## [TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking at the Lindsay Clancy case, Nick Reiner updates, Derek Chauvin and more](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8608860_2026-08-23-002000) _2026-08-23 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ This week, we’re looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He’s been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute? Another case we’ll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8608860/8608860_2026-08-23-002000.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [BONUS: A $40M Ferrari, US literary history in Mississippi, a Green Day movie, angry beavers and angry bears](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606781_2026-08-21-142921) _2026-08-22 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ We’re heading into this week’s stories in a Ferrari that sold for forty million dollars. From there, we’re heading to a legendary literary you might not know about in Mississippi. Then, we’ll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. And to end the show, we’ve got angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from WBEN… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606781/8606781_2026-08-21-142921.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Misti Cordell For Congress LA CD5](https://williamwallisforamerica.libsyn.com/misti-cordell-for-congress-la-cd5) _2026-08-22 · William Wallis For America_ Misti Cordell is running for Congress in Louisiana's Fifth Congressional District. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/williamwallisforamerica/M.Cordell_For_Congress_POD_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=1926875) ## [692. Patricia Knight Meyer, Part 1.](https://louisianaanthology.blogspot.com/2026/08/692-patricia-knight-meyer-part-1.html) _2026-08-22 · bmagee@latech.edu (Bruce R. Magee & Stephen Payne) · Louisiana Anthology Podcast_ 692. Part 1 of our conversation with Patricia Knight Meyer about her adoption. In her gripping memoir, Wonderland: Memoir of a Black Market Adoption , Patricia unravels the complex and harrowing story of her origins within a illegal adoption ring, exploring the deep psychological ripple effects of a childhood built on hidden truths. Raised under the shadow of secrecy, Meyer masterfully weaves… [Listen](http://archive.org/download/692-patricia-knight-meyer-adoption-part-1/692--Patricia_Knight_Meyer--adoption--Part_1.mp3) ## [Jessica Raines For Judge](https://williamwallisforamerica.libsyn.com/jessica-raines-for-judge) _2026-08-21 · William Wallis For America_ Jessica Raines is running for Judge in Jefferson Parish's First Parish Court Division B. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/williamwallisforamerica/J._RAINES_POD_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=1926875) ## [S5 E107: Data Center Panic](https://joecunninghamshow.substack.com/p/s5-e107-data-center-panic) _2026-08-21 · Joe Cunningham · The Joe Cunningham Show_ The official podcast for the Joe Cunningham Show on News/Talk 96.5 KPEL. MAHA is speaking out against using coal to power data centers. Plus, we know a bit more about what’s going to be produced at the SpaceX facility. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212217662/52e0907e7759d0ad963ecce5b2b748c0.mp3) ## [Table Talk: Old school elegance on tap this weekend](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606902_2026-08-21-141702) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* Charmant: A versatile Midcity option for brunch, lunch, or dinner. It has a big bar, a nice patio, and a great COOLinary deal. \* Procida: A new Marigny restaurant brings us coastal Italian dishes. Swordfish, scamorza, eggplant, and plenty more. \* The Husky: A gorgeous looking restaurant on Freret with a fantastic bar. Steak, pasta, and lamp lollipops are just some of the features. "Table Talk"… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606902/8606902_2026-08-21-141702.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 3: What to watch in the Saints/Rams preseason game](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606678_2026-08-21-145218) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* Saints vs. Rams! What position battles are still going on? Who’s still fighting for a roster spot? We’ll break it all down with Mike Detillier. \* The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for the state’s first ever recreational alligator hunting lottery. We’ll get all the details from Secretary Tyler Bosworth \* Son of a Saint has been helping fatherless boys in New… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606678/8606678_2026-08-21-145218.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XTOwdrYRIhuI) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Hour 2: Sanitation changes coming for New Orleans](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606477_2026-08-21-131717) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* After a concerning audit into the New Orleans sanitation system, Mayor Moreno is vowing to overhaul it…and called to increase the sanitation fee. We’ll talk with Councilmember Eugene Green about it. \* Do any of the politicians in Washington actually care about the debt and deficit? Do voters actually care? We’ll talk with political scientist Aaron Dusso. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606477/8606477_2026-08-21-131717.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 1: Who's been standing out in LSU fall camp?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606359_2026-08-21-124459) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* We check back in with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo to get the latest on how LSU football is looking in fall camp. \* The national debt has passed $40 million. What does that mean for the economic health of the nation…and for the average person? We’ll talk with Walter “Dub” Lane from LSU New Orleans. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606359/8606359_2026-08-21-124459.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Full Show 08-21-26: Saints vs. Rams, old school dining, and increased sanitation fees](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606943_2026-08-21-155843) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606943/8606943_2026-08-21-155843.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Son of a Saint has been helping fatherless boys for 15 years. Here's how you can help](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606655_2026-08-21-140155) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Son of a Saint has been helping fatherless boys in New Orleans for 15 years, and they’re celebrating their anniversary with a block party. We talk with William Jones, the director of executive engagement, about the event and about all the good work they do. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606655/8606655_2026-08-21-140155.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Recreational alligator hunting is coming to Louisiana. Here's what to know](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606612_2026-08-21-133912) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for the state’s first ever recreational alligator hunting lottery. We get all the details from Secretary Tyler Bosworth [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606612/8606612_2026-08-21-133912.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Here's what to expect from the Saints against the Rams](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606550_2026-08-21-133550) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Saints vs. Rams on Saturday! What position battles are still going on? Who’s still fighting for a roster spot? We break it all down with Mike Detillier. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606550/8606550_2026-08-21-133550.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [New Orleans may raise the sanitation fee. Here's why](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606467_2026-08-21-133307) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ After a concerning audit into the New Orleans sanitation system, Mayor Moreno is vowing to overhaul it…and called to increase the sanitation fee. We talk with Councilmember Eugene Green about it. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606467/8606467_2026-08-21-133307.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Do any politicians actually care about reducing the debt? Do voters?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8606404_2026-08-21-124404) _2026-08-21 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ Do any of the politicians in Washington actually care about the debt and deficit? Do voters actually care? We talk with Aaron Dusso, Associate Professor of Political Science at Indiana University - Indianapolis. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606404/8606404_2026-08-21-124404.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [S5 E106: $40 Trillion in Debt and... Silence](https://joecunninghamshow.substack.com/p/s5-e106-40-trillion-in-debt-and-silence) _2026-08-20 · Joe Cunningham · The Joe Cunningham Show_ The official podcast for the Joe Cunningham Show on News/Talk 96.5 KPEL. The GOP is in charge, and yet the national debt climbs at an even faster clip. Naturally, all those campaign promises really didn’t mean anything. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212071457/44a4d2926dd1e471eb54fb3020855839.mp3) ## [BONUS: US national debt doubles in a year, with payments costing more than Medicaid](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8604234_2026-08-20-154334) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ In a mixed bag of economic and health news, the U.S. debit hit a staggering number while Columbia House mail order music goes out of business and pumpkin spice latte returns. We also dive into an exciting development in vaccines: one that may be able to prevent melanoma. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604234/8604234_2026-08-20-154334.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Full Show 8-20-26: Saints updates, why it's been so dang hot, and what to stream & what to do this weekend](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8604106_2026-08-20-152906) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604106/8604106_2026-08-20-152906.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 4: What to stream and what to do this weekend](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8604098_2026-08-20-143238) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* What movies and shows will be leaving streaming in the final couple weeks of August? Which ones will be coming to streaming soon? We’ll break it all down \* What’s going on this weekend? We’ll go over some of the big events and happenings around the New Orleans area with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine, and some of the best ones you should check out. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604098/8604098_2026-08-20-143238.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 3: What you need to know about the Saints today](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8603930_2026-08-20-144230) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* We’ll get the latest on the Saints, wide receiver workouts, and preview the match-up against the Rams with Mike Hoss \* It’s important to take medications on time and as prescribed—but that’s easier said than done. Dr. B. joins us from Peoples Health to share tips for keeping up with your medication routine. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603930/8603930_2026-08-20-144230.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 2: What the heck is a heat dome?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8603737_2026-08-20-135637) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* Why has it been so hot? What is a heat dome? How do heat waves form…and what makes them go away? We’ll talk with LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim. \* Louisiana’s community and technical college system wants to help position students with the industries that most need workers. We’ll spend some time with Richard Nelson, the president of the system, about their plan. \* Animal Rescue New Orleans… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603737/8603737_2026-08-20-135637.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Hour 1: Grocery prices are rising...and likely won't come back down](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8603589_2026-08-20-122729) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ \* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain on grocery prices, drought, and more \* A company was putting out fake polls in multiple states as part of what they say was an “experiment.” Should we be concerned? [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603589/8603589_2026-08-20-122729.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Where y’at this weekend: Music for everyone, vintage clothes, and more](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8604087_2026-08-20-144327) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ What’s going on this weekend? We get some recommendations with Josh Danzig, owner of Where Y’at Magazine. There are a bunch of music options this weekend! \* Son of a Saint Block Party: The organization is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a block party on Saturday. It’s free to attend, and there will be music. \* Benson Boone is bringing his “Wanted Man” tour to the city this Sunday at the… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604087/8604087_2026-08-20-144327.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [What's new on streaming this week? What's coming up? And what's leaving soon?](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8604025_2026-08-20-140825) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ What movies and shows are coming to streaming soon? Which ones will be leaving in the final couple weeks of August? We’ll break it all down with Belen Edwards, Mashable entertainment reporter. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604025/8604025_2026-08-20-140825.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Saints training camp: How the Black and Gold are looking in California](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8603906_2026-08-20-142006) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ We get the latest on the Saints, wide receiver workouts, and preview the match-up against the Rams with Mike Hoss, Voice of the Saints. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603906/8603906_2026-08-20-142006.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [Why it's so important to take your medications on time](https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8603767_2026-08-20-132807) _2026-08-20 · WWL First News with Tommy Tucker_ It’s important to take medications on time and as prescribed—but that’s easier said than done. Dr. Brent Wallis, Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, joins us to share tips for keeping up with your medication routine. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603767/8603767_2026-08-20-132807.128.mp3?rssID=3862) ## [S5 E105: Meta's Trial, SpaceX's Announcement, and a New U.S. Territory?](https://joecunninghamshow.substack.com/p/s5-e105-metas-trial-spacexs-announcement) _2026-08-19 · Joe Cunningham · The Joe Cunningham Show_ The official podcast for the Joe Cunningham Show on News/Talk 96.5 KPEL. The trial attempting to put the blame for the teen mental health crisis on Meta is underway. Plus, we know now when the Governor is (supposed to be) announcing the SpaceX deal. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211927048/ff3dd1bf01ac4ef611eb2728a0b8599c.mp3)