Beste WWL Podcasts (2025)

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Picking a new pope, rebuilding coastal land, and keeping food safe: Full Show 4-22-25 1:32:20

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* How the government works to make sure our food is safe and not contaminated* What is a conclave? Explaining what happens when a pope dies* What research has shown about sediment diversions* Sugarcane is big business for Louisiana. LSU helps us stay at the forefront* Confirmed cases of measles have been found around New Orleans* It can be easy to …

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Food recalls and heavy rain prep: 9am hour 34:00

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* Have food recalls been increasing in recent years? How does a recall even happen? * Update on pumps, power supply, and prepping for the rain in New Orleans

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How the Sewerage and Water Board prepares for heavy rain events 11:36

2h ago11:36

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Tommy talks to Steve Nelson, General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board, about the pumps, power supply, and prepping for heavy rain

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How the government works to make sure our food is safe and not contaminated 22:25

3h ago22:25

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Have food recalls been increasing in recent years? How does a recall even happen? We spend some time with Darin Detwiler, an author and professor at Northeastern University, about food safety, what the government does, and how the whole system works.

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Dangers of policing and avoiding online scams: 8am hour 17:26

3h ago17:26

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* National Police Week is coming up. We’ll highlight the dangers officers face and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice with Bill Alexander from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.* JPSO recently fell victim to a large phishing scam. What IS a phishing scam? And how can employers train their workers on how to avoid them? We’l…

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It can be easy to fall victim to an online scam. Here's how to stay safe 9:25

3h ago9:25

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JPSO recently fell victim to a large phishing scam. What IS a phishing scam? And how can employers train their workers on how to avoid them? We talk with cyber security expert Alex Hamerstone.

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Being a police officer is often dangerous and never routine 8:01

4h ago8:01

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National Police Week is coming up. We highlight the dangers officers face and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice with Bill Alexander from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

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Big sugarcane bucks and measles and bird flu: 7am hour 20:36

4h ago20:36

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* Sugarcane is a $4 billion industry for Louisiana, and LSU plays a big role in keeping it strong. * The first case of measles for the New Orleans area in 2025 was confirmed over the weekend. We’ll get the details

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Measles has made its way to Louisiana. Here's what to know 8:27

4h ago8:27

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Tommy talks with Dr. Fred Lopez, Infectious Diseases specialist at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, about measles and about bird flu

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Sugarcane is big business for Louisiana. LSU helps us stay at the forefront 12:08

4h ago12:08

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Sugarcane is a $4 billion industry for Louisiana, and LSU plays a big role in keeping it strong. Tommy talks with Kenneth Gravois, a sugarcane specialist with the LSU Agricultural Center.

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How a new pope is selected and growing land in LA: 6am hour 20:17

5h ago20:17

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* How does a conclave work? How long does it usually take to elect a new pope? We get some answers from a papal historian about what happens next after the passing of Pope Francis.* A new study shows that Neptune Pass is building large amounts of new land, giving a boost to supporters of sediment diversions. We get the details from LSU coastal scie…

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Neptune Pass is adding new land. Here's what that is, and what's happening 8:17

5h ago8:17

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A new study shows that Neptune Pass is building large amounts of new land, giving a boost to supporters of sediment diversions. We get the details from LSU coastal scientist Alex Kolker.

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What is a conclave? Explaining what happens when a pope dies 12:00

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How does a conclave work? How long does it usually take to elect a new pope? Tommy talks with Christopher Bellitto, Professor of history and a papal historian at Kean University

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Austin Eckroat Interview! BELT TO GRIZZ! 1:17:36

18h ago1:17:36

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Austin Eckroat Interview! BELT TO GRIZZ! OSU Spring Game Recap! Transfer Portal News! Nico Can't Shut Up! MUCH MORE!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von Cumulus Media Oklahoma City

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Reflecting on Pope Francis, coastal restoration, and the deep sea: Full Show 4-21-25 1:36:59

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Undersea research and coastal restoration: 9am hour 30:36

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* We have some fun and talk to Dr. Deep Sea. Joe Dituri is a former Navy commander, a biomedical engineer...and the holds a Guinness world record after he spent 100 days living in an underwater facility in Florida.* Louisiana's $2 billion coastal plan was approved...but work has stopped on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. What does this mean f…

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What's up with coastal restoration funding and the Mid-Barataria project? 10:23

1d ago10:23

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Louisiana's $2 billion coastal plan was approved...but work has stopped on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. What does this mean for coastal restoration here?Tommy talks with Simone Maloz, campaign director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta

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Dr. Deep Sea on what he's learning about health from undersea research 20:11

1d ago20:11

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We spend some time talking with Joseph Dituri - Dr. Deep Sea, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a retired Navy officer - about his research and passion for undersea exploration and research.

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Jefferson Parish votes and Pope Francis: 8am hour 23:02

1d ago23:02

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* Jefferson Parish residents will vote on whether to renew millages for drainage, libraries, and recreation. We check in with Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how important they are. * Reflecting on the life of Pope Francis and his legacy after his passing

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Reflecting on Pope Francis's life and legacy after he passed at the age of 88 10:58

1d ago10:58

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Pope Francis died at the age of 88. We look back at his life, time as pope, and his legacy with Bruce Morrill, Distinguished Professor of Theology at Vanderbilt University and holds the Edward A. Malloy Chair in Roman Catholic Studies and a Jesuit priest

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Jefferson Parish has an important vote for drainage, libraries, and recreation. Here's what to know 12:04

1d ago12:04

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Jefferson Parish residents will vote on whether to renew millages for drainage, libraries, and recreation. We check in with Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about how important they are.

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Insurance crisis and rising river levels: 7am hour 20:09

1d ago20:09

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* We’ll talk with Northshore representative Peter Egan about some of his bills and what he’s been hearing from constituents* With Mississippi River levels rising, the Army Corps of Engineers is doing a test opening of the Bonet Carre Spillway.

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Mississippi River levels are rising, and the Army Corps is testing opening the Bonnet Care Spillway 7:53

1d ago7:53

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With Mississippi River levels rising, the Army Corps of Engineers is doing a test opening of the Bonet Carre Spillway. Tommy talks to Matt Roe, Public Affairs Specialist with the Army Corps of Engineers

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How this state representative wants to address the insurance crisis 12:16

1d ago12:16

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We talk with Northshore representative Peter Egan about some of his bills and what he’s been hearing from constituents

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Pope Francis and the US and Iran talks: 6am hour 23:09

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* Pope Francis's impact on US politics* The Trump administration and Iran are engaging in talks. We get the latest on what’s happened and what’s going to happen this week

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What to know about the Trump administration engaging in talks with Iran 11:29

1d ago11:29

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The Trump administration and Iran are engaging in talks. We get the latest on what’s happened and what’s going to happen this week with Bruce Jentleson, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University, previously worked in the State Department and on the Middle East peace process

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How Pope Francis impacted US politics 11:35

1d ago11:35

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Tommy talks with Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, about Pope Francis, tariffs, and more.

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NBA PLAYOFF TIME! 1:21:25

3d ago1:21:25

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NBA PLAYOFF TIME! Colorado Retiring Hunter and Sanders' Numbers! OSU Spring Game! MUCH MORE!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von Cumulus Media Oklahoma City

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Food fun, French Quarter mess, and more: Full Show 4-18-25 1:36:19

4d ago1:36:19

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* What's your favorite part about a crawfish boil?* Sidney Torres on Cantrell, the French Quarter contract mess* Cooking, grilling, and boiling tips from Chev Kev* What goes in the boil besides crawfish?* Tourism to the US is plummeting. What does that mean for New Orleans?

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Having some fun and talking crawfish boils and eating around New Orleans 31:29

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Tommy, Dave Cohen, and Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

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Tourism concerns and Easter weekend cooking/boiling: 8am hour 21:13

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* How was 2024 for tourism to our area? How’s 2025 shaping up? And how can we keep the visitors coming and the good times rolling?* We get some cooking, grilling, and boiling tips from Chef Kevin Belton for your Easter weekend festivities.

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Cooking, grilling, and boiling tips from Chev Kev 7:54

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We get some cooking, grilling, and boiling tips from Chef Kevin Belton for your Easter weekend festivities.

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Tourism to the US is plummeting. What does that mean for New Orleans? 13:18

4d ago13:18

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How was 2024 for tourism to our area? How’s 2025 shaping up? Will the plummeting rates around the US hurt us here?We spend some time with Walt Leger from New Orleans and Company.

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French Quarter trash mess and Managing Your Money: 7am hour 21:00

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* Mayor Cantrell is moving to terminate IV Waste’s French Quarter contract...so we’ll check in with Sidney Torres about what is going on and what officials have told him* Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa

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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: Watching the Fed and interest rates 9:16

4d ago9:16

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Tommy talks to Mark Rosa, President and CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union

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Trump and the courts and LSU wins a thriller: 6am hour 22:36

4d ago22:36

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* Breaking down LSU vs. Alabama* The Trump administration vs. the courts

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LSU baseball won a thriller against Alabama 10:06

4d ago10:06

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Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down LSU's come from behind win over Alabama and preview the rest of the series.

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Is the Trump administration ignoring court orders? 12:30

4d ago12:30

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Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science and Law at Hamline University, about the courts and President Trump

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NBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS! Spring Portal News! 1:19:33

5d ago1:19:33

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NBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS! Spring Portal News! Rodgers Retiring? MUCH MORE!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von Cumulus Media Oklahoma City

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Juvenile crime, a bizarre Mayor Cantrell move, and cyber attacks: Full Show 4-17-25 1:36:57

5d ago1:36:57

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* Is cyber warfare going on between the US and other countries all the time?* What's going on with Mayor Cantrell and the French Quarter sanitation contract* How a teen escaped juvenile jail and terrorized a New Orleans woman* Are judges the weak link in combating juvenile crime in New Orleans?* What needs to be done to help nurses with burnout & s…

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Cyber attacks and juvenile justice failures: 9am hour 32:30

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* China has accused America of launching cyber attacks. How often does that go on? What kind of offensive and defensive cyber attacks are going on that the average person has no idea about?* Getting the details from Mike Perlstein on his new story on how a teen escaped juvenile jail and terrorized a New Orleans woman…

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How a teen escaped juvenile jail and terrorized a New Orleans woman 7:30

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We'll get the details from WWL Louisiana Mike Perlstein on his new story on how a teen escaped juvenile jail and terrorized a New Orleans woman

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Is cyber warfare going on between the US and other countries all the time? 24:27

5d ago24:27

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China has accused America of launching cyber attacks. How often does that go on? What kind of offensive and defensive cyber attacks are going on that the average person has no idea about?Tommy talks with Gary Corn, Director of the Technology, Law & Security Program and an adjunct professor of cyber and national security law and the law of armed con…

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Future of the energy industry and JP Morrell on Cantrell, Civil Service Commission: 8am hour 22:49

5d ago22:49

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* Between tariffs and the major Chevron verdict, what does the future hold for Louisiana oil and gas and the energy industry in general? We’ll try to get some answers* New Orleans Councilmember JP Morrell on Cantrell and on a Civil Service Commission decision

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JP Morrell on Mayor Cantrell and an outrageous Civil Service Commission decision 9:59

5d ago9:59

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Tommy spends some time talking with Councilmember JP Morrell about Mayor Cantrell and the French Quarter sanitation contract and a Civil Service Commission decision the Council is objecting to

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How could tariffs impact the energy industry here in Louisiana? 12:49

5d ago12:49

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Between tariffs and the major Chevron verdict, what does the future hold for Louisiana oil and gas and the energy industry in general? We try to get some answers from Greg Upton, Director of LSU's Center for Energy Studies

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Fixing insurance and combating juvenile crime: 7am hour 20:57

5d ago20:57

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* check in with Senate Insurance Chairman Kirk Talbot about what the legislature is looking at with insurance fixes* We check in with District Attorney Jason Williams about the French Quarter Fest violence, real-time ankle monitoring, and more.

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Are judges the weak link right now in combating juvenile crime in New Orleans? 9:24

5d ago9:24

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Tommy talks with New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams about violent crime, real-time ankle monitoring, and the role judges and parents are playing in juvenile crime.