Courtney P
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"Courtney P" is a New Orleans original who returned home to be closer to her family and live in the city she loves. During the Covid pandemic, Courtney made a pivot from a career in higher education as an Academic Advisor/Adjunct Professor to the pursuit of her dream job, an On-Air Talent.
Well, Courtney P is proof that dreams do come true! Pretty quickly she became a local micro influencer through an online game show she created called "Do You NO-LA." It was through the popularity of that show that she was given the opportunity to co-host a local midday talk radio show. The woman who loves people and social engagement also became a formidable speaking talent, landing several impressive jobs as the official host of Bayou Classic Fan Fest, NOLA Black Wealth Weekend, and delivering keynote addresses for a variety of events.
In 2022, Courtney joined our WWL News Team with responsibilities as a news anchor and news and traffic reporter. She relishes the opportunity to connect with everyday people – to interview community, business and political leaders – and to create and share stories that really matter.
Courtney is a devoted mother to her beautiful daughter, Koy…and strives to live a life that exemplifies pursuing your dreams. In 2023, Courtney won the title of Ms Black Louisiana and went on to become the third runner up in the national Ms Black USA pageant 2024.
Courtney P is an advocate for our community volunteering in many capacities and hosting annual community events like: Cookies and Crafts with Santa, Ms. Black Louisiana, also a partnership with NORD for the annual Spooktacular, garnering her the moniker “The Queen of Scream!”
She is a proud of member Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and believes in Faith over Fear as a mindset for life. Courtney’s life’s motto is “Life is a journey not a destination, so take the scenic route!”
Courtney P – traffic reporter & news anchor who shares stories that really matter!
Ian Auzenne
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Every morning, Ian Auzenne is up early to make sure you start your day fully charged with the news and information you need. New Orleans is the city that never sleeps – a news rich town with lots of action, compelling stories and interesting characters. And, Ian is center stage as the real-life dramas unfold.
Ian Auzenne is WWL’s morning drive news anchor – smart, fast and fully devoted to making sure your life is a little easier by delivering clear, concise and to-the-point news and sports. And, yes, Ian gives you the business! He’s the news guy with personality – a perfect complement to Tommy Tucker weekday mornings on WWL First News.
During football season, Ian is the go-to guy to find out what’s going on inside the prep scene, hosting the WWL Prep Football Roundup and Pelican State Prep Football Preview. Just like most New Orleanians, Ian knows high school football is your first calling card.
Ian is a broadcasting lifer, who got into the game when he was in fifth grade. He started in television before pivoting to radio while studying at Princeton University. Ian was an award-winning TV news producer before jumping into radio full time. Since then, he’s won awards for his work as a news anchor, as a sports talk host, and as a play-by-play announcer.
A trivia buff, Ian hosts two weekly trivia nights in New Orleans and appeared as a contestant on Sports Jeopardy! Yes, he’s a know it all! (BUT, really – he really does know it ALL!) Ian also makes time to officiate sports - working as a high school and college volleyball referee and softball umpire when he’s off the air.
Ian Auzenne – grab a cup of coffee…and let Ian jump start your day!
Dave Cohen
Dave Cohen is a veteran journalist and talk show host. He earned his journalism degree from the first and finest journalism school in America at the University of Missouri.
Dave joined our WWL team in 1997 and became news director in 2000.
He hosts the highly rated "Early Edition" of WWL First News at 5am weekday mornings. Yes, New Orleans wakes up with Dave!
Dave brings listeners across Greater New Orleans and the Gulf South the news of the day, conversations that hit home, and topics to make us smile, think, or shake our heads. He’s that trusted voice in the morning, and Dave loves keeping listeners company…and making sure they get the information they need all day long from our award winning WWL news team.
Dave also hosts and anchors news specials and breaking news coverage on WWL... from the 2025 terror attack on Bourbon Street…to the 2005 coverage of Hurricane Katrina …and all the elections and events in between. Dave has been a guiding voice on WWL through some of the most challenging times and biggest moments.
He has been center stage for the breaking coverage of countless hurricanes…the BP oil disaster …numerous indictments and trials…presidential, state-wide and local elections…celebrations like Mardi Gras, the reopening of the Superdome, the Buddy D Dress Parade, the Saints Super Bowl parade…plus countless other key events for more than a quarter of a century.
Dave fell in love with Louisiana and New Orleans, raising his four children here with his wife. Nothing he loves better than boiling (and eating) crawfish, swinging on the porch and watching birds enjoy the feeders, and heading out to fantastic Louisiana fairs and festivals!
Since his first radio show, when he was just 14-years-old, Dave has continued to make his dreams of informing and entertaining people on the radio come true for nearly three decades at WWL.
New Orleans depends on Dave Cohen!
Joe Cardosi
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Joe Cardosi is a native of South Lafourche, Louisiana who moved to New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina and returned to the Crescent City after the storm to pursue work in radio.
Joe’s that kind of talent who can do most anything! He started off co-hosting a morning show at KLRZ in Larose, Louisiana, then moved to WIST Radio in New Orleans. There, he produced multiple local radio shows, acting as a fill-in host and reporter for six years, before moving on to work with the New Orleans Pelicans. Joe produced and co-hosted the official team podcast as well as gameday radio broadcasts for the Pelicans for eleven years.
And, Joe’s got show biz chops! He ran successful comedy shows around New Orleans and was invited to perform at comedy festivals across the country. Joe was hand-picked to open for Louis CK during a run of shows in the Crescent City and also performed alongside Bill Burr, Mark Normand, Eric Andre, Theo Von, Doug Stanhope, Kyle Kinana, Sean Patton, and many more. Talent knows talent.
After eleven years of working with the Saints and Pelicans, Joe joined our WWL news team in 2024. You’ll hear Joe anchoring a newscast, delivering an interesting story, and offering tips to avoid drive time traffic jams in and around the Crescent City! Joe brings a unique perspective and nuanced voice to our dynamic WWL news team.
Oh…and Joe’s glad to join Bobby Hebert and Mike Detillier representing Lafourche Parish in the Big Easy. You’ll generally find him eating, drinking, and being merry around the Crescent City, when he’s not behind a microphone.
Joe Cardosi – newsman, host and comedian - now, that’s talent!
Chris Miller
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Chris Miller has been part of the WWL news team since 2000, bringing decades of experience, sharp instincts, and steady judgment to the stories that matter most in Louisiana and across the Gulf South.
Chris came to WWL from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he spent three years working in both television and radio. During that time, he earned awards for his coverage of Hurricane Georges in 1998, helping communities understand a major storm and its aftermath. Before that, Chris covered news in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama, and even earlier got his first real taste of the business as an intern at WWL-TV — an early connection that would later bring him home to radio.
Since joining WWL, Chris has built a reputation as one of the station’s most reliable and accomplished reporters. He has been named Louisiana Associated Press Reporter of the Year multiple times and has earned regional and national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, recognition of his commitment to accuracy, depth, and responsible journalism.
A graduate of Tulane University, Chris is deeply connected to New Orleans and the region he covers. You’ll hear that local knowledge and perspective in his reporting, whether he’s covering breaking news, major storms, or the everyday stories that define life in South Louisiana.
Off the air, Chris enjoys following the Saints and Pelicans, and while his loyalty lies with the Green Wave, he’ll occasionally pull for LSU - as long as it doesn’t conflict with Tulane.
Chris Miller brings experience, credibility, and a calm, trusted presence to the WWL news team, the kind of reporter you want on the story when it really matters.
