Full Show 6/29/2026: New Orleans taxpayers are suffering because officials aren't willing to spend political capital

On today's show, Newell addresses Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack calling for strict policy changes after a state report revealed that New Orleans paid out $4,292,517 in accrued, unused leave to departing civil servants and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issuing extensive line-item vetoes striking between $33 million and $36 million in state funding from New Orleans projects and community programs. Then, Newell has on Matt Rosen, CEO & founder of Allata, to discuss whether AI is shaping public opinion, what "balanced" really means, and who decides what information these tools deliver. Ron Faucheaux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to break down who won and who lost after Saturday's election, what voter turnout tells us, and whether there are any warning signs for incumbents, parties, or power players heading into the next election cycle, Debbie Bresler, Crescent City Countdown Club, to share everything you need to know about New Orleans’ Independence Day celebration as America marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, festivities, and one of the nation’s premier Fourth of July events. and Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about what it means for New York City landlords and tenants now that rent freezes have passed.