Best Tommy Tucker Podcasts (2024)

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jordan.fiegel@audacy.com 1:38:31

18h ago1:38:31

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* Who's got the best steak in the New Orleans area?* How did LSU handle the bye week? What's the injury list look like?* How is the City Council feeling about Mayor Cantrell's budget proposal?* New details revealed related to Mayor Cantrell federal investigation

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Election 2024: What are the Stakes for Global Democracy? 49:36

1h ago49:36

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In this special episode of Pod Save the World, Ben looks at how this November’s election will impact global democracy. From the rise of autocracy and the far right, to U.S. efforts to support (or undermine) democratic values around the world, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump represent a stark choice. He’s joined by Senator Chris Murphy, USAID adminis…

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The National Fried Chicken Festival will have all the fried chicken your heart desires 34:36

18h ago34:36

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Tommy ends the week like always: getting some great food recommendations from Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

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Lesli Harris on an important housing vote this fall 10:45

19h ago10:45

10:45

Tommy checks in Councilmember Lesli Harris

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Getting the latest on the investigation around Mayor Cantrell 23:34

19h ago23:34

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* An insider reveals new details related to Mayor Cantrell federal investigation. Tommy gets the latest from David Hammer* Talking with Lesli Harris about the Housing Trust Fund

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New details revealed related to Mayor Cantrell federal investigation 12:48

19h ago12:48

12:48

Tommy talks with David Hammer, WWL Louisiana investigative reporter

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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: Is now the time to refinance? 10:37

20h ago10:37

10:37

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

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How is the City Council feeling about Mayor Cantrell's budget proposal? 9:26

20h ago9:26

9:26

Tommy talks with New Orleans Councilmember Joe Giarrusso

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How will big events like the Super Bowl help city coffers? 20:03

20h ago20:03

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* Checking in with New Orleans Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about Mayor Cantrell’s proposed budget and whether some of the cuts make sense. * Then our regular Friday segment, Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa

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How is LSU looking with the rest of the SEC? 20:16

21h ago20:16

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* What did Brian Kelly say this week? What was the biggest thing LSU needed to work on with the bye this weekend?* Consumer confidence tumbled in September...how is that impacting our small businesses? What are their biggest concerns right now?

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How are small businesses doing as consumer confidence drops? 7:53

21h ago7:53

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Tommy talks to Leah Long, Director of the Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)

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How did LSU handle the bye week? What's the injury list look like? 12:24

21h ago12:24

12:24

Tommy talks to WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo

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Pelicans, policy, and potential trades, oh my! Full Show 10-3-24 1:41:30

1d ago1:41:30

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* Could the Saints really trade for star WR Davante Adams?* Stop panic buying bc of the strike. You don't need to & are making it worse* Can tax reform make Louisiana grow again?* Pels GM Bryson Graham on his incredible story and why we should be excited for this season

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How hard has the injury bug bitten the Saints? 33:55

2d ago33:55

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* Could the Saints trade for Davante Adams? What's the injury list look like?* Have you ever wondered what it’s like working at the CIA? Tommy talks with David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst who spent time at stations across the Middle East, about the work he did and his new book.

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Could the Saints really trade for star WR Davante Adams? 12:15

2d ago12:15

12:15

Tommy checks in with WWL Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak

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How David McCloskey went from CIA analyst to novelist 21:40

2d ago21:40

21:40

Tommy talks with David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst, author of The Seventh Floor

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Pels GM Bryson Graham on his incredible story, why we should be excited for this season 8:54

2d ago8:54

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Tommy spends a little time with Bryson Graham, the general manager of the Pelicans

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What we know about Gov. Landry's tax reform plans 21:22

2d ago21:22

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* Checking in with a local lawmaker about a special session on tax reform* The Pelicans preseason gets underway on Monday, and there's a lot to get excited about!

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Is the Governor trying to rush through tax reform? 12:28

2d ago12:28

12:28

Tommy checks in with State Representative Mandie Landry

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Why this business leader supports the special session on tax reform 10:53

2d ago10:53

10:53

Tommy talks to Adam Knapp, CEO of the Committee for 100

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Can tax reform make Louisiana grow again? 22:58

2d ago22:58

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* Continuing our conversation about Governor Landry calling for a special session on tax reform and to address the looming fiscal cliff. * Are Louisiana’s new laws on labeling foreign seafood being followed? At a recent festival in Morgan City, 4 out of 5 vendors tested were serving imported shrimp despite claiming it was local.…

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Foreign seafood is often marketed and sold as Louisiana seafood 12:05

2d ago12:05

12:05

Tommy talks with State Senator Pat Connick

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Stop panic buying because of the port strike. You don't need to & you're making it worse 11:50

2d ago11:50

11:50

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

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Turnout is going to be the big decider in the presidential race 23:14

2d ago23:14

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* Could the devastation from Helene impact the presidential election?* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about the port strike and more

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Could the devastation from Helene impact the presidential election? 11:23

2d ago11:23

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Tommy gets the latest on the presidential race rom Andy Smith, Director of the University New Hampshire Survey Center

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Celebrating Four Years Of Space To Breathe Again 47:29

2d ago47:29

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In this episode of 'Space for Life,' Tommy Thompson celebrates the four-year anniversary of his book Space to Breathe Again, reflecting on its core concepts and their impacts since its release. Joined by his friend and fellow-coach Steve Perkins, they discuss the book's journey, its launch during the challenging COVID-19 period, and the lessons lea…

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ESPN Promotes Race-Baiting Article Slandering Caitlin Clark Fans + Tom Waddle, Buck Showalter & Danny Z | 1:46:40

3d ago1:46:40

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Today on "Don't@ME", ESPN promotes racist article, former Jags crook returns and Sirianni and the Eagles are DOWN BAD. Plus, Danny Z discusses the San Jose State transgender volleyball story. 4x MLB Manager of the year, Buck Showalter previews the MLB playoffs and Co-Host, "Wadle & Silvy" Tom Waddle reacts to the passing of Pete Rose and Dikembe Mu…

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Let's get political, local & national: Full Show 10-2-24 1:45:42

3d ago1:45:42

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* Gov. Landry is calling for a special session on taxes. Here's what's on tap* Recapping the VP debate: did Walz or Vance win?* Why is Cantrell cutting funding to Safety & Permits and Code Enforcement?* How to handle someone talking politics at workPlus much, much more

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Everything you need to know about office etiquette 33:00

3d ago33:00

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Talking with our friend Mister Manners, Thomas Farley, about office etiquette

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An early look at what Mayor Cantrell is prioritizing in her budget proposal 22:00

3d ago22:00

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* Talking with Councilmember JP Morrell about Mayor Cantrell's proposed budget* Taking our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area with Ronal Serpas. We’ll get his take on the recent news about the consent decree and what’s going on with the gun-free zone in the French Quarter.…

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What we know about crime data and whether crime is dropping 11:18

3d ago11:18

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Tommy talks with Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola, former NOPD chief

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Controversy over a project in Jefferson Parish. Listen to the two sides debate 25:10

3d ago25:10

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Jefferson Parish officials continue to spar over a plan to build a $10 million brewpub in Gretna. Tommy talks with former state representative Joe Marino and Inspector General Kim Chatelain...and the two respond to each other

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JP inspector general, former state lawmaker debate $10m project 12:42

3d ago12:42

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Tommy talks with Jefferson Parish Inspector General Kim Chatelain and former state lawmaker Joe Marino

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A former state lawmaker defends development in Gretna 12:28

3d ago12:28

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Jefferson Parish officials continue to spar over a plan to build a $10 million brewpub in Gretna. Tommy talks with Joe Marino

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Recapping the VP debate: did Walz or Vance win? 14:52

3d ago14:52

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Tommy recaps the VP debate with Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University

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Gov. Landry is calling for a special session on taxes. Here's what's on the table 10:39

3d ago10:39

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Tommy talks with Jeremy Alford, the editor and publisher of LaPolitics Weekly

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A Netflix tax? Streaming services could face a new tax in Louisiana 25:32

3d ago25:32

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* Governor Landry said he will call the legislature into session in November “to solve the fiscal crisis and implement the "Louisiana Forward plan."* Recapping the vice presidential debate with political scientist Justin Buchler. Who won? Did the important issues actually get covered?

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Israel Invades Lebanon, Iran Attacks Israel 1:14:56

3d ago1:14:56

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Tommy and Ben discuss the escalating war between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran after Iran launched 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for the Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. They also talk about Nasrallah’s importance and the prospects for his replacement, the Israeli ground invasion into Leba…

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Pete Rose DESERVES To Be Inducted Into The Hall of Fame + Thom Brennaman & Steve Tasker | 1:48:02

4d ago1:48:02

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Today on "Don't@ME", Pete Rose deserved better, WNBA discredits Clark, and Baker Mayfield addresses his comments on Tom Brady. 14x Emmy Award-Winning Announcer, Thom Brennaman on the life and impact of Pete Rose. Plus, Former Bills All-Pro, Steve Tasker shares his thoughts on the Bills hot start (3-1) - are they clear cut favorites to win the AFC E…

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Insurance premiums are increasing rapidly & stressing many households: Full Show 10-1-24 1:38:47

4d ago1:38:47

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* Is there an insurance time bomb ticking for the whole country?* Walz vs. Vance: what can we expect from the VP debate?* Saints have dropped 2 nail-biters in a row. How do they get back on track?* There's a lot to be excited about with the upcoming Pelicans season* It's fall, and that means respiratory viruses. Here's how to stay healthy…

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Is there an insurance time bomb ticking for the whole country? 34:30

4d ago34:30

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Tommy takes a deep dive on the ticking insurance time bomb in the US with Ben Keys, Professor of Real Estate and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School

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National Fried Chicken Festival is this weekend! Here are the details 9:42

4d ago9:42

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Tommy talks to Elle Schmidt, Director of Event Marketing for the National Fried Chicken Festival

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Alvin Kamara has been giving the Saints everything he has 20:05

4d ago20:05

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* Taking another look back at the Saints tough loss to the Falcons...and look ahead to the big Monday night match-up against the Chiefs. How are you feeling about the Black and Gold? * The National Frided Chicken Festival is this week! Here's what to know

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Saints have dropped 2 nail-biters in a row. How do they get back on track? 10:24

4d ago10:24

10:24

Tommy talks some Saints with WWL sports director

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There's a lot to be excited about with the upcoming Pelicans season 10:27

5d ago10:27

10:27

Tommy talks with Oleh Kosel, A credentialed NBA writer covering the Pelicans

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Vaccines are a safe, proven way to protect you and your family 21:51

5d ago21:51

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* Respiratory viruses are always a serious concern. Here's what to know to keep you and yours safe* Recapping Pelicans media day

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It's fall, and that means respiratory viruses. Here's how to stay healthy 11:24

5d ago11:24

11:24

Tommy checks in with Dr. Nirav Shah, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC

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Could this Louisiana law make our fiscal cliff even work? 10:21

5d ago10:21

10:21

Tommy talks to Jan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana

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How much do vice presidential candidates affect voting? 22:20

5d ago22:20

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* Previewing the vice presidential debate. How much do VP candidates affect the race? If you could ask the candidates one question, what would it be?* A Louisiana law could trigger automatic tax cuts and worsen the looming budget shortfall. We talk with Jan Moller from Invest in Louisiana about what could happen and how bad the deficit could end up…