Best Tammany Podcasts (2024)

September is Healthy Aging Month, and Americans today are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. Dr. B. from Peoples Health joins us to share seven tips for keeping your mind and body healthy with age. Francine dumped a large amount of rain over the New Orleans area in a short amount of time, another example of how storms are producing mo…

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This lawmaker wants to get state & local governments to pay contractors more quickly 19:49

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There’s a new state task force aimed at getting state and local governments in Louisiana to pay businesses for their work on public projects more quickly. The no-kill animal shelter in St. Tammany Parish is filled to capacity, and they need your help. Here's what you can doBy Audacy

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Mosquitoes could be a big problem after Francine 21:54

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The Fed decided on a half point interest cut. What does that mean for the average American? Tommy gets the rundown. Tommy gets a weekly check-in with Ag Commissioner Mike StrainBy Audacy

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Obesity is bad for your body. Here are some tips for eating healthier 30:46

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About 40% of adults in Louisiana are considered obese according to new data from the CDC. What contributes to obesity? How can we eat healthier? The Mortuary and The Blood Center are teaming up for their annual blood driveBy Audacy

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The Mortuary is teaming up with The Blood Center to help save lives 6:40

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Tommy talks to Christian Stokes, Creative Director for The MortuaryBy Audacy

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40% of adults in Louisiana are obese. This is what's driving it 24:06

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Tommy talks with Dr. Catherine Hudson, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans School of MedicineBy Audacy

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Storms are producing more intense rain more often these days 9:44

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Tommy talks to Paul Miller, Assistant Professor of Coastal Meteorology at LSUBy Audacy

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September is Healthy Aging Month! Here are 7 tips to live a longer, healthier life 12:02

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Tommy talks with Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People’s HealthBy Audacy

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Getting state & local governments to pay private businesses on time is a problem 11:22

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Tommy talks with State Senator Glen WomackBy Audacy

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What kind of damage did Francine do to Louisiana's crops? 9:15

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

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The Fed is cutting interest rates. What does that mean for us? 12:40

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Tommy talks with Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst for BankrateBy Audacy

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Northshore Healthbeat: Heart and Soul; The Healing Role of Spiritual Care 38:06

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Often, there's more to healthcare than treating a patient's physical ailments. St Tammany Health System Chaplain Dana Trahan and NAMI SE Louisiana Executive Director Nick Richard join us this episode for a closer look at the role of mental health and spiritual care in the healing journey.By St. Tammany Health System

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Lessons learned from Francine and improving for the future: Full Show 9-18-24 1:38:05

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Are there any wildcards that could shake up the presidential race? Stormwater retention and management are crucial parts of dealing with heavy rainss and floods What went right...and what didn't for the S&WB during and after Francine? Who has the better tax plan: Harris or Trump? Saltwater in the river again. Here's what the Army Corps is doing…

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What lessons did the Sewerage & Water Board learn from Francine? 21:30

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Checking in with Ghassan Korban, the Executive Director of the Sewerage and Water Board about what went right...what went wrong...and what lessons they can take for next time The Army Corps of Engineers has begun construction on an underwater sill in the Mississippi River. We'll get an update on the saltwater intrusion this year…

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Here are some of the ways you can handle stormwater around your property 21:05

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Talking stormwater management and how we can design our neighborhoods...and our own properties...to better handle water Checking in with Councilmember Eugene Green about what he’s learned about how the Sewerage and Water Board did during Francine and what he thinks needs to changeBy Audacy

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Why are tensions in the US so high? Will it ever get better? 22:10

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Getting the latest on the presidential race. Why are tensions SO high right now? Do you think we’re stuck like this for the foreseeable future? Clergy abuse victims are seeking $1 billion in damages. The Archdiocese offered $62.5 millionBy Audacy

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Does raising taxes on the rich hurt the economy in the end? 33:20

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Tommy spends some time with Adam Michel from the Cato Institute breaking down how Harris and Trump would approach tax reform. Whose plan would work better? What would happen in an ideal world?By Audacy

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Boeing workers are going on strike. How could that impact the airline industry? 6:50

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Tommy talks with Henry Harteveldt, Travel Industry Analyst at Atmosphere Research Group, a travel industry market research firmBy Audacy

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Saltwater in the river again. Here's what the Army Corps is doing 7:30

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Tommy talks with David Ramirez, Chief of the Lower Mississippi River Branch for the Army Corps of EngineersBy Audacy

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What went right...and what didn't for the Sewerage and Water Board during and after Francine? 7:17

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Tommy talks with Ghassan Korban, Executive Director of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water BoardBy Audacy

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Louisiana State Police looking for applicants 4:04

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By Audacy

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How did officials and utilities do during and after Francine? 8:25

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Tommy talks to New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene GreenBy Audacy

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Stormwater retention and management are crucial parts of dealing with floods 12:39

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Tommy talks with Dana Eness, Executive Director of the Urban ConservancyBy Audacy

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Why is the Archdiocese offering victims much less than they're asking for? 10:36

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

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Are there any wildcards that could shake up the presidential race? 11:33

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Tommy talks with Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve UniversityBy Audacy

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What went right...and what went wrong during Francine and New Orleans and Jefferson? Full Show 9-17-24 1:32:50

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Breaking down what happened in JP with pummps, drainage, and flooding Joe Giarrusso on what the S&WB needs to do better after Francine What to know about mosquitoes around your property after Francine Just how impressive has this Saints offense been? LSU has questions to answer, but the Tigers have time to do so…

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Parts of Jefferson Parish flooded during Francine. This is why 29:49

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What happened with the pumps in Jefferson Parish? Was there just too much rain too quickly? Tommy talks with Mark Drewes, the Director of Public Works for Jefferson Parish Before that, Tommy breaks down the LSU/South Carolina game with Jeff Palermo and looks ahead to the UCLA game this Saturday.By Audacy

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Joe Giarrusso on the short, medium, and long-term solutions to S&WB issues 19:54

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Recapping what we've learned how Entergy and the Sewerage and Water Board performed during and after Francine Taking one last look back at the Saints beat down of the Cowboys. Who’s impressed you the most so far? And looking ahead to the upcoming Eagles game with sideline reporter Jeff Nowak.By Audacy

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Are mosquitoes attracted to some people more than others? 21:04

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Mosquitoes are a big concern, especially after a hurricane. Tommy talks with an expert about where they like to lay their eggs and what you should do around your property to minimize the risk. The Children's Hospital New Orleans Immunization Bus is hitting the road again for the 27th straight year. We'll get the details on the life-saving services …

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What do the latest polls say about the presidential race? 22:02

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Tommy kicks the show off with a discussion of the presidential race. Did the debate matter? Do celebrity endorsements matter? After that, we turn local. The state health department could be looking at cuts of over $100 million with the looming fiscal cliffBy Audacy

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Breaking down what happened in Jefferson Parish with pummps, drainage, and flooding 17:45

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Tommy talks to Mark Drewes, Director of Public Works for Jefferson ParishBy Audacy

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LSU has questions to answer, but the Tigers have time to do so 12:03

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Tommy talks to WWL.com columnist Jeff PalermoBy Audacy

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Just how impressive has this Saints offense been? 9:15

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Tommy talks with WWL Saints sideline reporter Jeff NowakBy Audacy

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Joe Giarrusso on what the Sewerage & Water Board needs to do better after Francine 10:40

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Tommy checks in with New Orleans City Councilmember Joe GiarrussoBy Audacy

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What to know about mosquitoes around your property after Francine 12:13

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Tommy talks with Kristen Healy, Associate Professor of Entomology at LSUBy Audacy

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Pediatric health is so vital, and Children's Hospital knows how to help 8:50

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Tommy talks to Patricia Houin, Manager of Greater New Orleans Immunization Network at Children's HospitalBy Audacy

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The state health department is looking at cuts of over $100 million 9:39

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Tommy talks with Jan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in LouisianaBy Audacy

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Did the presidential debate actually change anybody's mind? 12:23

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Tommy talks with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline UniversityBy Audacy

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The Saints kicked some Cowboy butt! Full Show 9-16-24 1:30:33

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Who Dat! How the Saints crushed the Cowboys What was the most surprising part of the Saints big win? Now's the time to check trees on your property before something bad happens Tips for dealing with damage to your home or property from Francine Be on the lookout for scams post-Francine Tommy gets plenty of updates on Francine and the recovery, but …

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Dealing with post-Francine damage to your property and home 33:47

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Getting an update on St. Charles Parish Tips from Paul Lagrange on how to manage your post-Francine recovery And getting the latest on a second assassination attempt on former President TrumpBy Audacy

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What to know about dealing with insurance after Francine 24:13

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Talking with Tim Temple about insurance fraud and scams that go around after disasters like Francine. And the New Orleans City Council's utility committee is meeting today to discuss the Francine responseBy Audacy