Full Show 8/12/2026: Ethics concerns have been raised following revelations Julia Letlow signed an NDA with a Meta Platforms subsidiary and subsequently purchased stock in the company

On today's show, Newell addresses U.S. Representative Julia Letlow signing a mutual NDA with Laidley LLC, a shell company and subsidiary of Meta Platforms, on June 29, 2024, giving her access to confidential details regarding Meta’s major technology investments in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Then, Newell has on Frank Brigtsen, New Orleans Creole chef and owner of Brigtsen's restaurant, to talk about his cookbook, "Color of Flavor Cookbook," Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about meeting Lloyd's of London to discuss ways to reduce exposure and lower rates for homeowners, the former Lindy Boggs Medical Center finally coming down, and more, Eric Zimmermann, Chief Operating Officer of LLOG Exploration and Chair of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), to discuss the Gulf Coast Energy Forum and the Federal offshore lease sale, Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, to share what local districts need to do to protect instructional time, restore order to the classroom, and set Louisiana students up for success this school year, and Chad Aldeman, education analyst and columnist for The 74 Million, to explain where the $1 trillion America is pouring into education is actually going.