Full Show 3/9/2026: The Democrats' blocking of the DHS funding bill is affecting New Orleans' tourism industry

On today's show, Newell talks about the Senate Democrats currently blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which has led to a partial shutdown of the agency and is affecting the efficiency of the TSA. Then, Newell has on Sam McCabe, Director of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), to talk about their “NOEW Summit” flagship gathering at Loyola University New Orleans, the 100+ summit sessions, 12+ citywide events, keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and capital conversation that will be featured at this year's NOEW, David Jacobs, Senior Statehouse Reporter for State Affairs Louisiana & LaPolitics, to discuss what are the priorities of this years legislative session, Mark Burrage, Senior Vice President of PenFed Home at PenFed Credit Union, to talk about a new survey that finds that for many Americans, the stress of buying a home goes far beyond the price tag, Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about pensions problems, if we're facing a global energy crisis, California moving to create an affordability problem for drivers, and the jobs report.