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Full Show 7-18-24: Are electric vehicles really the future?
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Tommy kicks things off with the latest from the RNC and the growing calls for President Biden to drop out of the race. And then Tommy's off and running Keeping those mosquitoes away with all this hot and wet weather And speaking of the hot weather...why are heat waves last longer? Is Mayor Cantrell facing a probe into possible bribery? And finally.…
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Did Mayor Cantrell accept gifts in exchange for firing an official?
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In the first half, Tommy gets some details on a great opportunity at the National World War II Museum. Then he moves on to talking about these high temperatures and why they're sticking around longer. In the second half, Tommy talks with David Hammer, WWL Louisiana investigative reporter, about his latest report.…
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Are we getting closer to President Biden dropping out of the race?
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Tommy opens up talking about J.D. Vance's speech at the RNC and about President Biden getting pressure to drop out of the presidential race. After that, we get our weekly check-in with Dr. Mike Strain, talking about mosquitoes, this dang heat, and more.By Audacy
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Will growing calls to drop out of the race force President Biden's hand?
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Tommy talks to Andy Smith, Director of the University New Hampshire Survey CenterBy Audacy
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Is the supply of electric vehicles way higher than the demand?
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Tommy talks with Steven Melnyk,Professor of supply chain management at Michigan State, where he has done research into strategic supply chain, cybersecurity, performance measurements, and supply chain designBy Audacy
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Will the new reforms passed by the Legislature fix the insurance crisis? A new study is doubtful
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Tommy gets a check-up with Dr. B in the first part of the hour. Do you or a loved one deal with joint pain? You need to listen to this. Afterwards, Tommy breaks down a new study with a researcher about the insurance woes in Louisiana and the US as a whole.By Audacy
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A new study says Louisiana's new insurance reforms won't be enough to solve the crisis
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Tommy talks with Haley Gentry, senior research fellow specializing in environmental law at Tulane Law SchoolBy Audacy
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Dealing with joint pain and sharing tips for feeling stronger
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Tommy talks with Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People’s HealthBy Audacy
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'NOLA No Call' game reportedly at center of Cantrell bribery probe
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Tommy talks with WWL Louisiana investigative reporterBy Audacy
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Heat waves are getting hotter & lasting longer...and New Orleans has it the worst
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Tommy talks with LSU climatologist Barry Keim about a new studyBy Audacy
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It's half-price admission month for Louisiana residents at the National WWII Museum
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Tommy talks with Kim Guise, Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs for the National WWII MuseumBy Audacy
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It's been hot and wet, perfect for mosquitoes. Here's what to know
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Tommy checks in with Dr. Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & ForestryBy Audacy
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Full Show 7-18-24: What I learned during a visit to the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center
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Tommy covers a range of topics like usual. Will Biden drop out of the race? Is the old Naval Base in Bywater finally getting a makeover? Is artificial intelligence being regulated in any way? But a big focus was on his recent visit to the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and what Tommy learned there.…
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Checking in with Sen. Bill Cassidy about Trump, Biden, and much more
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Tommy opens the hour discussing artificial intelligence. What actually is it, and how fast is our tech advancing? Then he spends some time with Senator Bill Cassidy.By Audacy
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There's another chapter to the saga of a priest accused of sexual misconduct
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Tommy has a jam-packed hour. First, he talks with NOPD about a job fair they're having Then he gets the rundown from a state senator about a new law that'll make it easier to appeal your traffic camera tickets. Finally, he gets the details on the latest allegations against a priest already accused of sexual misconduct.…
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How will voters view Joe Biden and Donald Trump now?
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Tommy gets some more info on what's happening at the Republican National Convention and about how the public is responding to the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Then, Tommy gets local. The old Navy Base in Bywater is set to get a much-needed facelift.By Audacy
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Was J.D. Vance the right choice for Trump's vice presidential pick?
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Tommy talks with Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve UniversityBy Audacy
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Sen. Bill Cassidy has a number of issues with the Biden administration
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Tommy talks to Sen. Bill CassidyBy Audacy
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Are there any regulations in place for artificial intelligence?
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Tommy talks with Theodora Chaspari, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of ColoradoBy Audacy
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A Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct was charged over child abuse images
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Tommy talks to Ramon Antonio Vargas, editor and reporter at The GuardianBy Audacy
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Traffic camera tickets will be easier to appeal thanks to a new law
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Tommy talks with State Senator Stewart Cathey about his bill that's become law.By Audacy
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Tommy talks with Reese Harper, the Director of Communications for NOPDBy Audacy
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The old Naval Base in Bywater could finally be getting a makeover
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Tommy talks to John Guarnieri, the President of the Bywater Neighborhood AssociationBy Audacy
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I visited the Juvenile Justice Center. This is what I learned
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Tommy talks with Councilmember Freddie King about what they saw at the Juvenile Justice Center and what Tommy learned.By Audacy
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Full Show 7-17-24: Will there be indictments in the Cantrell & Vappie investigations?
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Tommy covers it all (well, ALMOST all). He gets an update on the RNC and an update on the ongoing Israel/Hamas war. A way to rebuild the coast that some leaders are excited about. Jeffrey Vappie and Mayor Cantrell back in the news ANOTHER high-tech for thieves to steal our cars And plenty more over the morning.…
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NOPD officers "sucked into the vortex of the mayor"
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Tommy opens the hour with Rafael Goyeneche, talking about an investigation into Jeffrey Vappie and some other NOPD officers. In the second half, Tommy focuses on communication.By Audacy
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There's a new high-tech way of stealing cars sweeping the nation. We explain what they're doing and how to protect your car
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Tommy starts by talking about LNG...liquified natural gas...and how important it is to Louisiana. Then Tommy gets the details on how car thieves are using a new trick to steal our vehicles.By Audacy
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Could this strategy help save Louisiana's coast?
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Tommy kicks things off with a discussion about...rocks? Yes, rocks. Could segmented rocks help rebuild the coast? After, Tommy tackles the looming fiscal cliff and hears from the Secretary of Revenue, Richard NelsonBy Audacy
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What are we seeing from politicians in the days after the assassination attempt on Trump?
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Tommy opens the show with more discussion about the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. He also gets some info on J.D. Vance. In the second half, Tommy focuses on the Israel/Hamas war and where things stand.By Audacy
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Communications - in all parts of our lives - is so, so important
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Tommy talks to Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical & forensic neuropsychologist, host of the SuperCharged Life podcastBy Audacy
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Did Jeffrey Vappie & other NOPD officers improperly access a person's personal info?
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Tommy talks with Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitcan Crime CommissionBy Audacy
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There's a new high-tech way for criminals to steal. Great.
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Tommy talks to Paul Sems, Managing Director of Remediation at TrustedSecBy Audacy
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What is liquified natural gas? How important is it to Louisiana?
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Tommy talks to Paul Sems, Managing Director of Remediation at TrustedSecBy Audacy
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Would these ideas make Louisiana more attractive to businesses & people?
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Tommy talks with Richard Nelson, the Louisiana Secretary of RevenueBy Audacy
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What are segmented rocks, and how can they help our coast?
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Tommy talks with Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration AuthorityBy Audacy
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Are we getting any closer to the end of the Israel/Hamas war?
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Tommy talks to Bruce Jentleson, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University, previously worked in the State Department and on the Middle East peace processBy Audacy
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Will we actually see politicians tone down their rhetoric?
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Tommy talks to Andy Smith, Director of the University New Hampshire Survey CenterBy Audacy
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Full Show 7-15-24: Reacting to the attempted assassination of Trump & examining how on Earth this could happen
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Tommy spends the first half of the show discussing what everyone is: how on Earth former president Donald Trump could be the victim of an attempted assassination? In the second half, Tommy hits a number of topics. the Saints, the big AT&T data breach, and plenty more you'll want to listen to.By Audacy
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Who are the early frontrunners to be the next mayor of New Orleans?
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The election may be over a year away, but there are some early leaders in the race to be the next mayor of New Orleans. Tommy takes a look at who they are with Clancy Dubos. Afterwards, he gets the rundown on this big AT&T data breach and what you need to know to protect yourself.By Audacy
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Did New Orleans public agencies fail a young man who ended up committing suicide?
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Tommy opens the hour hearing an important local story from WWL Louisiana's David Hammer, about a young man who committed suicide. In the second half, Tommy gets another Saints breakdown you won't want to miss from Mike Detillier.By Audacy
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How could the Secret Service have let the shooter get so close to Trump?
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Tommy spends the second hour talking about the attempted assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump. He speaks with a security expert about the failures we saw and what needs to happen to prevent things like this in the future.By Audacy
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How will people react to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump? Will behaviors change?
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Tommy kicks off the show talking about the tragedy over the weekend. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump injured him and killed a man who was attending the rally. How did we get to this point? Where do we go from here?By Audacy
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What to know about the major AT&T data breach
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Tommy talks with Alex Hamerstone, director of advisory solutions for TrustedSecBy Audacy
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How is the field shaping up for the next mayoral race in New Orleans?
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Tommy talks with Clancy Dubos, political editor & columnist for Gambit and WWL-TV political analystBy Audacy
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Breaking down the Saints offensive line and specialists rooms
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Tommy talks to Mike Detillier, WWL NFL analyst and co-host of Sports TalkBy Audacy
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How agencies in New Orleans failed young man who committed suicide
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Tommy talks to David Hammer, WWL Louisiana investigative reporterBy Audacy
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Tommy talks to Mark Rosa, President & CEO of Jefferson Financial Federal Credit UnionBy Audacy
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What we know about the security failures that led to the assassination attempt of Trump
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Tommy talks with Paul Viollis, a national Law Enforcement & Security Analyst & CEO of Viollis Group InternationalBy Audacy
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How will voters react to the attempted assassination of Trump?
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Tommy talks to David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline UniversityBy Audacy
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What's driving our high levels of political violence?
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Tommy talks with Erik Nisbet, Professor of Policy Analysis and Communication at Northwestern UniversityBy Audacy
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