Full Show 7/7/2026: The battle between Louisiana's AG and New Orleans officials is another needless stain on the city

On today's show, Newell addresses Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill being criminally indicted on 16 felony counts by an Orleans Parish grand jury, and the Louisiana Supreme Court stepping in to block her arrest and pause the prosecution. Then, Newell has on Dane Ciolino, Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans, to break down the indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision to put the criminal case on hold. and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and Joe Giarrusso, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Orleans, to talk about the city’s progress six months into the new administration; the controversy with Louisiana Attorney Liz Murrill; and efforts to stabilize New Orleans’ budget, highlight economic development initiatives in New Orleans East, and recap the impact of the Essence Festival on the city.