Tommy checks in with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about what to do with your Christmas tree and looking ahead to 2025

Tommy talks to David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

* The Saints got embarrassed in primetime, no ifs, ands, or buts about it* We saw a drop in crime in 2024. Will it keep going in 2025?* How do the Saints fix this roster?* Giving gifts to others makes us feel better* Christmas cooking tips with Chef Kev

Let’s talk about the Christmas spirit. Why does giving to others make us feel so good? We’ll explain the benefits and the psychology of giving with Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical therapist. What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone?

We get some Christmas cooking tips and advice from Chef Kevin Belton. What are your holiday food traditions?

* We take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area. How did we get the drop in murders and violent crime this year? Is it sustainable into 2025? * As we approach the end of the year, how was 2024 for events, conferences, and tourism in 2024? And how’s 2025 looking?

As we approach the end of the year, how was 2024 for events, conferences, and tourism in 2024? And how’s 2025 looking? We’ll get the details from Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company.

We take our weekly deep dive into crime and policing in the New Orleans area. How did we get the drop in murders and violent crime this year? Is it sustainable into 2025? We talk about it with former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas.

Tommy checks in with St. James Parish Sheriff Claude Louis

Americans will spend over $10 billion on unwanted gifts this year, and 53% of us will get at least one present we don’t want. We’ll talk with financial expert Laura Adams about the problem.Nearly one-in-four credit card rewards holders left free money on the table in 2024. We’ll get the details from Ted Rossman with Bankrate. Do you take advantage …

Nearly one-in-four credit card rewards holders left free money on the table in 2024. We get the details from Ted Rossman with Bankrate

Americans will spend over $10 billion on unwanted gifts this year, and 53% of us will get at least one present we don’t want. We talk with financial expert Laura Adams about the problem.

Tommy and Mike Detillier break down that brutal Saints loss

* What should Saints fans expect from Spencer Rattler?* Just how devastating have injuries been for the Saints?* Congress avoided a government shutdown. Here's how it all happened* A LA man caught bird flu from his backyard flock. Here's what to know* LSU has continued to be aggressive in the transfer portal* How RFK Jr. became a leading voice in t…

Tommy spends some time with investigative journalist Brian Deer talking about the anti-vaccine movement.We get another update on how LSU is faring with the transfer portal

Tommy and Jeff Palermo take a look at LSU's latest transfer portal moves

In 2019, a measles outbreak swept through the tiny nation of Samoa and killed over 80 people...and RFK played a role in fueling anti-vaccination sentiment. We talk with journalist Brian Deer about what happened and about the anti-vaccine movement across the world.

Tommy and Mike Detillier break down the Saints/Packers game and what we can expect from Spencer Rattler, Kendre Miller, and others.

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

The first severe case of bird flu in a human in the US was confirmed in Louisiana. Congress avoided a government shutdown. How long does the deal last? What happened with Trump, Elon, and Mike Johnson?

The first severe case of bird flu in a human in the US was confirmed in Louisiana. We check in with Mark Mitchell from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine about how it affects animals, how it jumps into humans, and how big of a problem it is

Congress avoided a government shutdown. How long does the deal last? What happened with Trump, Elon, and Mike Johnson?

* What's going on with Trump, Musk, and funding the government* Here's what the Housing Trust Fund in New Orleans will do* Here are some of the best bakeries around the New Orleans area* How do we make judges who ignore ankle monitor violations more accountable?* Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: The Fed cut rates again…

* Where to eat around the New Orleans area* Tommy's Weekend Winners

Tommy talks with JR from Taking Vegas

Get some great recommendations for food and drinks from Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

Tommy spends some time with BGR about their recommendations for how New Orleans should run the new Housing Trust Fund. He also talks with Councilmember Lesli Harris about the fund.

Tommy talks with Councilmember Lesli Harris about the new Housing Trust Fund in New Orleans.

BGR is offering some recommendations for how the new Housing Trust Fund should be administered. We’ll break them down with CEO Becky Mowbray.

* Senator Bill Cassidy has a Social Security bill that he says would fix a “broken system” for Louisiana workers. We’ll talk with him about what the problem is and what his bill would do.* Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa

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

Senator Bill Cassidy has a Social Security bill that he says would fix a “broken system” for Louisiana workers. We talk with him about what the problem is and what his bill would do.

President-elect Trump is throwing a wrench into negotiations over a bipartisan spending bill with a shutdown looming. We’ll explain what’s going on

* President-elect Trump is throwing a wrench into negotiations over a bipartisan spending bill with a shutdown looming. We’ll explain what’s going on * We’ll check in with Councilmember Freddie King about violent crime and what needs to happen with ankle monitoring and about a community event for kids he’s putting on this weekend.…

We check in with Councilmember Freddie King about violent crime and what needs to happen with ankle monitoring and about a community event for kids he’s putting on this weekend.

* Worry over drone sightings in the northeast...we explain what's going on* How something called a screwworm is screwing the Louisiana cattle industry* The Saints are getting ready for a cold one against the Packers* How do rank-and-file NOPD officers feel about the consent decree?

Drone sightings in the northeast have been driving people and social media crazy. What’s going on? We’ll try to sort it all out with Will Austin, the President and chief drone pilot at Warren Community College in New Jersey.CASA Jefferson needs volunteers to help advocate for abused and neglected children, and they’ll train you. We’ll get the detai…

CASA Jefferson needs volunteers to help advocate for abused and neglected children, and they’ll train you. We’ll get the details on how you can make a difference from Margaret Ether.

Drone sightings in the northeast have been driving people and social media crazy. What’s going on? We try to sort it all out with Will Austin, the President and chief drone pilot at Warren Community College in New Jersey.

We check in with Jeff Nowak for the latest injury and how the Saints are getting ready for a big Monday night match-up against the Packers.The holidays can be a time of joy. But for many people, it’s also a difficult time of year. Dr. B. from Peoples Health joins us at 8:15 to share 6 tips for taking care of your emotional well-being this holiday s…

We’ll check in with Jeff Nowak for the latest injury and how the Saints are getting ready for a big Monday night match-up against the Packers.

The holidays can be a time of joy. But for many people, it’s also a difficult time of year. Dr. B. from Peoples Health joins us at 8:15 to share 6 tips for taking care of your emotional well-being this holiday season.

27% of third graders in Louisiana scored “far below” the reading level they should be at. How do we fix it? How important is a proper education for kids? The NOPD’s consent decree could be reaching its final phase. We’ll check in with Michael Glasser, the head of PANO, about how rank and file officers feel about the consent decree.…

The NOPD’s consent decree could be reaching its final phase. We check in with Michael Glasser, the head of PANO, about how rank and file officers feel about the consent decree.

27% of third graders in Louisiana scored “far below” the reading level they should be at. How do we fix it? How important is a proper education for kids? We talk with Libbie Sonnier, the executive director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children

A flesh-eating maggot has forced the US to halt cattle imports, and it's affecting Louisiana

Former priest Lawrence Hecker was sentenced to life in prison for rape. We talk to Ramon Antonio Vargas with The Guardian about the whole case and the victim impact statements that were read in the courtroom.

Giving someone a pet as a holiday gift is a serious commitment. Make sure you know what you’re getting them and yourself into. We’ll talk with Jeff Dorson from the Humane Society about it

A huge part of the homelessness crisis is the mental health crisis, and it’s a big roadblock to getting...and keeping...people off the streets. We spend some time with Joe Heeren-Mueller from UNITY of Greater New Orleans about the challenges they face.

How should police balance chasing bad guys and deterring crime with avoiding potentially dangerous vehicle pursuits? We get former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas’s take on a tough subject.