Best WWL First News Podcasts (2025)

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Insurance reforms, trade war explainers, and more: Full Show 5-5-25 1:35:09

18h ago1:35:09

1:35:09

* A new inspector general's report slammed New Orleans's oversight of third-party inspectors* Trade deficits? Tariffs? Reserve currency? It's complicated, but we explain* What are some ways we can continue working on the insurance crisis here?* A step towards addressing water bill complaints in Jefferson Parish* How did we get to where we're at wit…

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Marg Forde - NZ Wool Classers unite 14:52

1h ago14:52

14:52

Dom talks with with Marg Forde, registrar for the NZ Wool Classers Association, about its Industry Professional Development day at Lincoln University on Friday (May 9th), the purpose of the day and the topics to be covered. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and fo…

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Jono Mountfort - Wool innovation 19:40

1h ago19:40

19:40

Dom talks with with Autex Creative Director Jono Mountfort about the launch of the Autex Future Lab, the scientific evidence and closed-loop systems that go into the production of sustainable wool and its application for the Autex acoustic wall panels. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform,…

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Toby Williams - Carbon forestry loopholes remain 11:03

1h ago11:03

11:03

Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the loopholes remaining in the government’s commitment to halt the locking up of high-quality farmland in carbon forest, how those loopholes can be closed and the risks of carbon farming to farmers and rural communities. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conten…

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REX May 6th - Toby Williams from Federated Farmers, Jono Mountfort from Autex and Marg Forde from the NZ Wool Classer Association 49:38

9h ago49:38

49:38

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the loopholes remaining in the government’s commitment to halt the locking up of high-quality farmland in carbon forest, how those loopholes can be closed and the risks of carbon farming to farmers and rural communities... He talks with Autex Creati…

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Remembering Carley McCord and inspector general criticism: 9am hour 33:20

18h ago33:20

33:20

* We’ll spend some time with Karen McCord about her new book honoring her daughter Carley, a WDSU reporter who passed in a plane crash in 2019* We’ll talk with New Orleans Inspector General Ed Michel about his new report slamming the city’s oversight of third-party inspectors.

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A new inspector general report slammed New Orleans's oversight of third-party inspectors 11:25

18h ago11:25

11:25

We talk with New Orleans Inspector General Ed Michel about his new report on the city’s oversight of third-party inspectors.

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The insurance crisis and water bill complaints: 8am hour 19:07

18h ago19:07

19:07

* The Louisiana legislature has moved forward on a number of bills to address the insurance crisis. We’ll see what Commissioner Tim Temple thinks of them and what else he wants to see happen. * The Jefferson Parish council voted to require meter readers to take a picture when readings are really high or really low. We’ll talk with Scott Walker abou…

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A step towards addressing water bill complaints in Jefferson Parish 8:18

19h ago8:18

8:18

The Jefferson Parish council voted to require meter readers to take a picture when readings are really high or really low. We talk with Scott Walker about it.

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Commissioner Tim Temple on the best ways to address the insurance crisis, what's worked so far 10:50

19h ago10:50

10:50

The Louisiana legislature has moved forward on a number of bills to address the insurance crisis. We see what Commissioner Tim Temple thinks of them and what else he wants to see happen.

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Cancer research and Monday Morning Markets: 7am hour 20:19

20h ago20:19

20:19

* We talk about where cancer research and treatments stand now, the importance of funding new research, and how AI is helping with early detection. * Monday Morning Markets With Mark Rosa

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Monday Morning Markets with Mark Rosa: How is Wall Street looking? 9:27

20h ago9:27

9:27

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

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Cancer research has advanced so much. It's important to keep funding it 10:53

20h ago10:53

10:53

May is World Cancer Research Month. We talk with Dr. Lucio Miele about where treatments stand now, the importance of funding new research, and how AI is helping with early detection.

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Russia and the US and understanding econ talk: 6am hour 22:22

21h ago22:22

22:22

* How have relations with Russia been since the Trump administration took office? How is our role in Ukraine changing? Is a peace deal dead?* Are trade deficits always bad? We’ll explain what they actually are, and what they mean

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Trade deficits? Tariffs? Reserve currency? It's complicated, but we explain it 8:54

21h ago8:54

8:54

Economic talk can get complicated, so we break it down with Tarek Hassan, Professor of Economics at Boston University

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How did we get to where we're at with Russia right now? 13:27

21h ago13:27

13:27

How have relations with Russia been since the Trump administration took office? How is our role in Ukraine changing? Is a peace deal dead?We try to sort it all out with Brian Taylor, Director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. His most recent book is “Russian Politics: A Very Short Introduction…

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Paul Kenyon - New research and insights into hogget lambing 13:25

3h ago13:25

13:25

Dom talks with Paul Kenyon, Professor of Sheep Husbandry and Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University, about his role in editing a revised and updated version of the publication, 'Hogget Performance - Unlocking the Potential of Hogget Lambing', the new insights in contains and the biggest pitfalls to avoid. Tune in dai…

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Jason Smith - Rain, kumara and dwindling ewe flocks 16:26

3h ago16:26

16:26

Dom talks with former Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith about going from drought to excessive rain, the effect on the kumara harvest and the recent success of the Kauri Museum. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.…

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Simon Berry - Good things take time 14:20

4h ago14:20

14:20

Dom talks with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitestone cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favouri…

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REX May 5th - Simon Berry from Whitestone Cheese, Jason Smith form the Kauri Museum and Paul Kenyon from Massey Unviersity 48:25

1d ago48:25

48:25

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitestone cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson... He talks with former Kaipara Mayor Jason Sm…

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Tim Curr - REX Recommends 20:22

31m ago20:22

20:22

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Tim Curr, TRS Wholesale Ltd's Business Development & Product Support Manager, about creating the world's first electric-driven sprayer, its current applications and what the future holds for electric technology on farms. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural conte…

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Greg Smith - REX Recommends 18:31

8h ago18:31

18:31

In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with outgoing Bremworth CEO Greg Smith about the recent board coup, his legacy at the helm of the listed carpet manufacturer and what he plans to do next. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and foll…

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Sitting on a murder trial, Trump & Louisiana, and Tyler Shough's old coach: Full Show 5-2-25 1:31:55

24h ago1:31:55

1:31:55

* Tyler Shough's HS coach on what kind of player, teammate, and leader he was* A juror from the Bella Fontanelle murder case on what the trial was like* Sen. Cassidy on tariffs and getting Trump to address flood insurance* Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: How to handle investments* There are so many great foods to try at Jazz Fest* What to know …

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Jazz Fest eats and talking with Tyler Shough's high school coach: 9am hour 31:42

24h ago31:42

31:42

* Where and what to eat around the New Orleans area* Talking with Dick Baniszewski, Tyler Shough’s high school head coach, to get the rundown on the Saints new quarterback. What kind of player and teammate was he? What traits stood out to him?

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Tyler Shough's HS coach on what kind of player, teammate, and leader he was 11:46

24h ago11:46

11:46

We talk with Dick Baniszewski, Tyler Shough’s high school head coach, to get the rundown on the Saints new quarterback. What kind of player and teammate was he? What traits stood out to him?

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Must-try Jazz Fest foods and supporting your favorite restaurants 19:52

24h ago19:52

19:52

Tommy talks with Ian McNulty, who covers food and dining culture for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate

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Jury duty for a murder case and protecting your pets: 8am hour 19:18

1d ago19:18

19:18

* What was it like sitting on a jury for a horrific murder case?* Temperatures are heating up, and that means more bugs that could bug your pets. We talk with Dr. Gary Levy with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital about fleas and ticks, keeping your pets safe from them, and other things to watch for if your animals are playing around outside this summer.…

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What to know about protecting your pets from fleas and ticks 8:04

1d ago8:04

8:04

Temperatures are heating up, and that means more bugs that could bug your pets. We’ll talk with Dr. Gary Levy with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital about fleas and ticks and keeping your pets safe from them

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What it was like being a juror on the Bunnak Landon/Bella Fontenelle trial 11:14

1d ago11:14

11:14

Tommy talks with Mark Johnson, a member of the jury that convicted Bunnak Landon in the murder of six year old Bella Fontenelle

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Combating homelessness and Managing Your Money: 7am hour 19:38

1d ago19:38

19:38

* State lawmakers advanced a bill to crack down on homeless encampments.* Managing Your Money With Mark Rosa

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Managing Your Money with Mark Rosa: How to handle investments 7:47

1d ago7:47

7:47

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

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Would a state crackdown on homeless encampments help or hurt? 11:51

1d ago11:51

11:51

State lawmakers advanced a bill to crack down on homeless encampments.Tommy talks wit hMartha Kegel, Executive Director of UNITY of Greater New Orleans

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Store shortages and checking in with Bill Cassidy: 6am hour 21:16

1d ago21:16

21:16

* Could tariffs cause shortages and empty shelves at stores? Some are saying we could see that in on a small scale in a few weeks. * We’ll check in with Senator Bill Cassidy about getting a budget passed, President Trump’s first 100 days, and getting more investments for Louisiana.

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Sen. Cassidy on tariffs and getting Trump to address the flood insurance crisis 8:50

1d ago8:50

8:50

Tommy talks with Sen. Bill Cassidy about tariffs, flood insurance, fentanyl, and more

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Could we see some empty shelves because of tariffs? 12:25

1d ago12:25

12:25

Could tariffs cause shortages and empty shelves at stores? Some are saying we could see that in on a small scale in a few weeks. Tommy talks with Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse University

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Mark Chrystall - Funding for rural community hubs 12:30

1d ago12:30

12:30

Dom talks with Mark Chrystall, Rabobank Client Council Lower North Island Chair, about the function of the council, the recent community hub competition and the types of projects the council funds. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Face…

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Aimee Wilson - DWN Regional Leader of the Year 8:23

1d ago8:23

8:23

Dom talks with the Dairy Women's Network Regional Leader of the Year Aimee Wilson about her involvement with DWN and how she juggles that with farming and raiding a family. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for mor…

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Jo Sheridan - Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 13:27

1d ago13:27

13:27

Dom talks with newly crowned Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jo Sheridan about winning the award, her work at Owl Farm in Cambridge and her plans for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.…

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Richie Cosgrove - Ducks, Ministers & Cookbooks 10:21

1d ago10:21

10:21

Dom talks with Fish & Game NZ Deputy CEO Richie Cosgrove about the opening weekend of the duck hunting season, taking Hunting & Fishing Minister James Meager into the mai mai and the success of the Fish & Game Cookbook. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow…

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REX May 2nd - Richie Cosgrove from Fish & Game NZ, Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jo Sheridan, DWN Regional Leader of the Year Aimee Wilson and Mark Chrystall from the Rabobank Client Council 47:47

4d ago47:47

47:47

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Fish & Game NZ Deputy CEO Richie Cosgrove about the opening weekend of the duck hunting season, taking Hunting & Fishing Minister James Meager into the mai mai and the success of the Fish & Game Cookbook... He talks with newly crowned Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jo Sheridan about winning the award, …

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Tyler Shough gets his first NOLA meal, Louisiana seafood, and debating the Mid-Barataria project: Full Show 5-1-25 1:34:34

5d ago1:34:34

1:34:34

* Drago's owner on having Tyler Shough eat his first New Orleans meal there* Why Gordon Dove doesn't think the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go* Why this expert thinks the Mid-Barataria is the way to go* What kind of weather can we expect for the second weekend of Jazz Fest?* Ag Commissioner Mike Strain on food prices, Louisiana seafood, and …

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Debating the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion: is it the right or wrong way to help our coast? 32:40

5d ago32:40

32:40

Tommy spends the 9am hour talking first with Gordon Dove, the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and then Simone Maloz, Campaign director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta, about the Mid-Baratarian Sediment Diversion project.

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Why this expert thinks the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go 15:30

5d ago15:30

15:30

We talk with Simone Miloz with the Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition about her take on the Mid-Barataria project.

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Why Gordon Dove doesn't think the Mid-Barataria project is the way to go 17:13

5d ago17:13

17:13

We continue our conversation with Gordon Dove, the chairman of the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority, about the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.

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Saints QB has his first NOLA meal, Jazz Fest, and LSU baseball: 8am hour 21:18

5d ago21:18

21:18

* What was it like having Tyler Shough have his first New Orleans meal at Drago's?* We check in with Keith Spera with the Times Picayune to preview the second weekend of Jazz Fest.* We break down LSU baseball’s upcoming road series against Texas A&M.

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Breaking down LSU's road series against Texas A&M and how the postseason is looking 9:06

5d ago9:06

9:06

Tommy and WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo break down LSU baseball’s upcoming road series against Texas A&M.

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Previewing the second weekend of Jazz Fest 7:37

5d ago7:37

7:37

Checking in with Keith Spera with the Times Picayune to preview the second weekend of Jazz Fest.

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Drago's owner on having Saints QB Tyler Shough eat his first New Orleans meal there 4:34

5d ago4:34

4:34

What was it like having Tyler Shough have his first New Orleans meal at Drago's?Tommy Cvitanovich shares his experience having the new Saints QB eat at his restaurant.

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Is there a conflict of interest with Louisiana lawmakers passing nursing home-related legislation? 7:35

5d ago7:35

7:35

Louisiana lawmakers have moved ahead with a bill that would help protect nursing homes from lawsuits...and one of the co-authors works as an attorney defending nursing homes. We get the details from Julie O'Donoghue, a senior writer at the Louisiana Illuminator