Full Show 7/31/2026: Partisan fighting over petty issues has rendered Congress all but useless

On today's show, Newell talks about the fallout of Trump's highly controversial IRS lawsuit settlement leading to the stall of Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. Attorney General by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Then, Newell has on Aimee McCarron, New Orleans City Council District A, to discuss new recommendations that could expand the Council's role in overseeing the Sewage and Water Board's operations, budget, communications, and leadership, Kenny Rubenstein, owner of the iconic Rubensteins clothing store, to talk about why he believes in the city's new push and to revitalize Canal Street, Derrick Millet, Grand Master of the Hash House Harriers, to promote the Red Dress Run on Saturday, August 8th, Don Palmer, Election Integrity Expert at the Heritage Foundation, to discuss what critical ballot initiatives mean for voters, local officials, and overall trust in our democracy, offering clear, expert insight on the biggest voting issues heading into Election Day, and Katie Guasco, Chief Marketing Officer for Visit The Northshore, to promote the 9th annual Tammany Taste of Summer.