Storm Prep Special 2026: FULL SHOW

Full Show 6/19/2026: Recapping What Tropical Storm Arthur Brought to Our Region

On today's show, Dave Cohen celebrates dads for Father's Day weekend. Dave has on Phil Grigsby of the National Weather Service to give an update on what Tropical Storm Arthur brought to our region, Dawson Primes, Director of the Department of Homeland Security for Tangipahoa Parish, to give an update on the water level of the Tangipahhoa River after the severe weather has passed, Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal to give the latest of how Slidell fared after the storm, Marcus Coleman, Professor a professor in the Department of Economics at Tulane University, to discuss the effects of inflation on the food systems, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple to give insight on how to handle insurance claims related to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur.

Hour 3: What's one lesson from your dad that will always stick with you?

This hour, Dave Cohen celebrates dads for Father's Day weekend. How will you spend it? What's one lesson from your dad that will always stick with you? And, what’s the one lesson you hope your kids learn from you?

Hour 2: Are economic times worse than they've ever been for the average American?

This hour, Dave Cohen has on Marcus Coleman, a professor in the Department of Economics at Tulane University, to discuss the effects of inflation on the food systems. Then, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins the show to give insight on how to handle insurance claims related to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur.

Hour 1: Aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur

This hour, Dave Cohen speaks with Phil Grigsby of the National Weather Service about what Tropical Storm Arthur brought to our region. Then, Dawson Primes, Director of the Department of Homeland Security for Tangipahoa Parish, joins the show to give an update on the water level of the Tangipahoa River after the severe weather has passed. Also, Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal comes on to give the latest on how Slidell fared after the storm.

Good news for some residents north of the lake: the Tangipahoa River has already crested, and about two-and-a-half feet lower than predicted. Tangipahoa Parish emergency management director Dawson Primes tells us about it.

Good news for some residents north of the lake: the Tangipahoa River has already crested, and about two-and-a-half feet lower than predicted. Tangipahoa Parish emergency management director Dawson Primes tells us about it.