Full Show 8/19/2026: Former advisor to Dr. Fauci pleads guilty to intentionally evading federal public records laws regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on Dr. David Morens, the former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States government in connection with a scheme to hide and destroy federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Newell has on Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork joins to talk about her key takeaways from her first 100 Days Report, Michael Hecht of GNO Inc., to share the latest wins, investments, and positive developments moving Greater New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana forward, Todd Murphy, a commissioner for the Port of New Orleans, to discuss the new permit for the Louisiana International Terminal issued by the Army Corps of Engineers, and Walt Leger, New Orleans & Company President & CEO, and Marc Migliari, Senior Public Relations Manager of Amtrak, to discuss big wins for Crescent City tourism, including Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line blowing past initial ridership goals in its first year!