Best Tommy Tucker Podcasts (2024)

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Do you think the new Mardi Gras rules rule or do you hate 'em?: Full Show 7-26-24 1:50:19

1h ago1:50:19

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Another day, another jam-packed show. Will Trump and Harris debate? The City Council passed some new regulations for Mardi Gras...we break them down The Lt. Governor accused a local group of supporting a project because someone gave them money. They respond. Looking for a new restaurant? Look no further. What have we learend from Saints training ca…

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Will Chase Young be chasing opposing offenses around soon? 35:16

2h ago35:16

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Tommy kicks things off with our weekly conversation with Ian McNulty, who, of course, has a ton of recommendations for you to try dining out at. Then we go live to California to Jeff Nowak to get another Saints training camp update.By Audacy

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There are some big changes coming to a parade route near you 25:39

36m ago25:39

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Tommy opens the hour with some interesting news LSU researchers made that could help make vaccines more effective and potentially help in the fight against cancer. After that, Tommy talks to Arthur Hardy about the big Mardi Gras changes on the way.By Audacy

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What are Kamala Harris's strengths and weaknesses as a candidate? 25:33

37m ago25:33

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Tommy kicks the show off by getting a rundown on the state of the presidential race. After that, Tommy speaks with Kristi Trail from the Pontchartrain Conservancy. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser accused her group of support a project because they got a donation. Trail responds to that accusation.By Audacy

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Takeaways from Day 2 of Saints training camp 11:20

38m ago11:20

11:20

Tommy gets some Saints training camp updates from WWL Saints sideline reporter Jeff NowakBy Audacy

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Eating and drinking around the area with Ian McNulty 23:54

1h ago23:54

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Tommy gets some restaurant recommendations from Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans AdvocateBy Audacy

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Mardi Gras 2025 will have some significant changes 9:36

1h ago9:36

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Tommy talks to Arthur Hardy, Editor and Publisher of the Mardi Gras GuideBy Audacy

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Worried about your plants, garden, or lawn with this hot, rainy summer? Listen to this 23:53

1h ago23:53

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Tommy kicks things off getting some advice from Dan Gill, a retired LSU consumer horticulturist and Host of the Garden Show (SA 9-11am). In the second half, Tommy gets some more advice, this time of the financial variety, with Managing Your Money with Mark RosaBy Audacy

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LSU scientists made a breakthrough that could improve vaccines & help the fight against cancer 11:16

2h ago11:16

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Tommy talks to Dr. Giulia Monticone, Postdoctoral Researcher at LSU Health Sciences CenterBy Audacy

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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa 11:04

2h ago11:04

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

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Tips for keeping your plants and lawn health during the hot, rainy weather 12:49

3h ago12:49

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Tommy gets some tips from Dan Gill, retired LSU consumer horticulturist and Host of the Garden ShowBy Audacy

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Why the Pontchartrain Conservancy supports the Mid-Barataria project 12:12

3h ago12:12

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Tommy talks to kristi Trail, Executive director of Pontchartrain ConservancyBy Audacy

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What are the polls saying about Kamala Harris? 13:20

3h ago13:20

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Tommy talks with Andy Smith, Director of the University New Hampshire Survey CenterBy Audacy

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Surprising study about illegal immigration is a must listen: Full Show 7-26-24 1:43:57

8h ago1:43:57

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Will Trump and Harris debate? Is the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion a good or bad idea? Do illegal immigrants help LOWER the deficit? Keeping mosquitoes from buzzing around That's just a taste of what Tommy talked about over the morning.By Audacy

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PT533 – Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Screening, Safety Measures, and Experiences With the Divine, with Livi Joy 1:11:20

12m ago1:11:20

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Psychedelics in palliative care has become an exciting new framework for people looking to ease anxiety and embrace spirituality, but the concept is not as simple as just providing a substance. In this episode, Joe interviews Livi Joy: Director of Health and Safety, Existential Palliative Ministry Lead Facilitator, and more at Sacred Garden Communi…

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Black Label 17 - Monica Goes to Court - Kamala - Elon's $45mil (SAMPLE) 25:25

2h ago25:25

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Here's a preview of this weeks premium epiosde. Monica going to court is very funny but we can't really put the full thing on public since it's before the courts - but here's a long snippet to give you a feeling of the vibe of the thing. Don't forget - cbco.beer still has the CRP10 voucher code to get 10% off the already amazing prices with free sh…

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Will this new plan boost health outcomes in Louisiana? 36:13

1h ago36:13

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Tommy talks about a new plan from state officials aimed at getting us off the bottom of so many health lists. After that, Tommy gets some details on a huge grant from the EPA that New Orleans is getting.By Audacy

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A surprising new report says illegal immigration will HELP the deficit & economy 22:32

1h ago22:32

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In the first half, Tommy breaks down a new government report that says undocumented immigrants will LOWER the deficit over the next 10 years. In the second half, St. Tammany President Mike Cooper lays out his proposalBy Audacy

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The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion has some opponents. We hear why Lt. Gov. Nungesser is one 22:00

1h ago22:00

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Tommy starts the hour getting the details on a new report on the high number of Louisianans on food stamps. After that, the Lt. Governor comes on and lays out his case for why the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is a bad planBy Audacy

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Trump starts ramping up attacks on Kamala Harris 23:12

1h ago23:12

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Tommy starts things off with a good conversation about the state of the presidential race: Biden addressed the nation about why he dropped out and Trump is ramping up his attacks on HarrisBy Audacy

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New Orleans got a big grant from the EPA. Here's how it'll be used 10:20

1h ago10:20

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Tommy talks to Dan Jatres, Infrastructure Projects Administrator for the Office of Resilience and Sustainability for New OrleansBy Audacy

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Louisiana has a plan to help improve the poor health rankings here 25:47

1h ago25:47

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Tommy talks to Robert Hines, the Deputy Director for the Louisiana Department of Health's Bureau of Planning and PerformanceBy Audacy

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St. Tammany has a budget problem. President Cooper has a solution 11:05

2h ago11:05

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Tommy talks to St. Tammany Parish President Mike CooperBy Audacy

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Could illegal immigration actually help LOWER the deficit? 11:28

2h ago11:28

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Tommy talks with David Bier, associate director of immigration studies at the Cato InstituteBy Audacy

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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser on why he opposes the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion 9:55

2h ago9:55

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Tommy talks with Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser about his opposition to the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion and what he'd like to see happenBy Audacy

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1 in 5 people in Louisiana are on food stamps. Why is that number so high? 12:06

2h ago12:06

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Tommy talks with Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR)By Audacy

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This hot, wet weather is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes 11:17

3h ago11:17

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Tommy talks with Dr. Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & ForestryBy Audacy

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How is the race between Harris and Trump likely to play out? 11:56

17m ago11:56

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Tommy talks with Mac McCorkle, Professor of the Practice at Duke University’s Terry Sanford School of Public PolicyBy Audacy

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The Two Jacks - Episode 82 - Biden out, Kamala in. 1:33:48

2h ago1:33:48

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There's been another major twist in the presidential contest with Joe Biden being persuaded to step aside, allowing his VP, Kamala Harris to step in. She isn't quite confirmed as the nominee yet but it seems Barack Obama is more or less alone among senior Democrats in calling for an open convention in Chicago on 19 August. The Two Jacks discuss the…

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Saints training camp is here at last! Full Show 7-24-24 1:38:01

2d ago1:38:01

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Saints training camp is getting underway! Do most people really have a strong opinion on Kamala Harris yet? Problems with childcare cost Louisiana HOW MUCH? Those are just a few of the topics Tommy hits on in the show today. He brings you what's going on but tries to keep it fun too.By Audacy

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Saints training camp is getting underway! Here's what you need to know 31:45

1h ago31:45

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Tommy kicks off the 9 o'clock hour getting all the details on Saints training camp and the press conference from Dennis Allen and Mickey Loomis. After that, Tommy talks with a presidential historian about the unprecendented times we're experiencing.By Audacy

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Mentoring can help break the cycle of violence. You can help 21:40

1h ago21:40

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Tommy starts the hour talking about the importance of early childhood education...and how Louisiana is struggling in that department. How do we fix it? In the second half, Tommy spends some time with Brian Randolph, founder of Reaching for the Stars, and discussing how his organization helps mentor local kids.…

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Does Louisiana need a constitutional convention? 9:21

1h ago9:21

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Tommy talks with Sarah Harbison, general counsel at the Pelican InstituteBy Audacy

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What are the early polls showing for the presidential race with Kamala Harris as the nominee? 23:18

1h ago23:18

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Tommy opens the show getting the latest on the presidential race after Kamala Harris made her first big speech after Joe Biden dropped out. Then Tommy gets some details on a new study that shows the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion could be a big economic boon for LouisianaBy Audacy

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Do most voters have an opinion on Kamala Harris yet? 12:57

1h ago12:57

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Tommy talks with Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSUBy Audacy

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We are in unprecedented times with this presidential race 15:22

1h ago15:22

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Tommy talks with Barbara Perry, Presidential Studies Professor at the University of Virginia's Miller CenterBy Audacy

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What can we learn right away from Saints training camp? 16:23

1h ago16:23

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Tommy talks to WWL Saints sideline reporter Jeff NowakBy Audacy

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Early childhood education teachers are fleeing Louisiana. Why? 11:35

40m ago11:35

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Tommy talks with Libbie Sonnier, executive director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for ChildrenBy Audacy

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Mentoring can make all the difference in a kid's life. Here's how you can help 10:05

44m ago10:05

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Tommy talks with Brian Reynolds, founder of Reaching for the StarsBy Audacy

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What are the biggest questions as Saints training camp begins? 11:59

1h ago11:59

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Tommy talks to Mike Detillier, WWL NFL analyst and co-host of Sports TalkBy Audacy

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Could the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion be an economic boon for Louisiana? 10:24

1h ago10:24

10:24

Tommy talks with Simone Maloz, campaign director for Restore the Mississippi River DeltaBy Audacy

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Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy 1:20:41

4m ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Tommy and Ben discuss the international reaction to Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, and dive into what Kamala Harris’s foreign policy could look like based on her record in the Senate, experience during the Biden administration, and advisers. They also talk about Netanyahu’s visit to Washington and planned speech to Congress,…

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Is the global tech system all built together on a shaky foundation? 26:24

26m ago26:24

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In the first part, Tommy gets more details on that massive IT outage that's still causing some disruptions. Just how vulnerable are we to seemingly small problems having big effects? After that, Tommy talks about Lincoln Beach and some community meetings comiing up where YOU can weigh in with your ideas on how it should be redeveloped. Finally, Tom…

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Will Trump and Harris debate each other? 23:12

28m ago23:12

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Tommy kicks things off with more discussion about Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race and Democrats uniting behind Kamala Harris. In the second half, Tommy gets the latest on what we know about the massive security failure from the Secret Service that led to the attempt on Donald Trump's life.…

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Archbishop says he didn't know about abuse happening in the past. What did he know? 33:24

28m ago33:24

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Tommy talks with Ramon Antonio Vargas, editor and reporter at The GuardianBy Audacy

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PT532 – Understanding Bad Trips: The Power and Potential of Adverse Psychedelic Experiences, with Erica Rex, MA 1:08:07

3d ago1:08:07

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In this episode, Joe interviews Erica Rex, MA: award-winning journalist, past guest, thought leader on psychedelic medicine, and participant in one of the first clinical trials using psilocybin to treat cancer-related depression. She tells the story of her recent harrowing experience, brought on by 6 times the amount of Syrian rue that was recommen…

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What do we know about what the Archbishop knew about abuse in the Church? Full Show 7-23-24 1:45:42

4d ago1:45:42

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Tommy tackles what's going on around the city, the state, and the country. In the first part of the show, we get updates on the presidential race with Joe Biden dropping out, the latest on what we're learning about the massive Secret Service failures, and then about the huge IT outage that hit last week. After that, we get local. What's driving the…

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New Orleans fought legal battles over their short-term rental laws...why aren't they enforcing them? 22:42

3h ago22:42

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Tommy starts the 8am hour with an important conversation about a new project to help revitalize the Maurepas Swamp. He caps the hour with a conversation with Councilmember JP Morrell about what he's found out about the City's enforcement (or lack thereof) of short-term rentals.By Audacy