Newell Full Show 4/7/2026: Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz is approaching; is there any benefit for the U.S. if Iran doesn't cooperate?

On today's show, Newell talks about the deadline President Trump issued to the Iranians to open the Strait of Hormuz approaching and questions what economic benefit the U.S. gains from the continuing conflict with Iran. Then, Newell has on Arlanda Williams-Smith, Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development, and Anne Duplessis & Dr. Missy Hopson, Delgado Foundation Board Members, talk about the 24th Roast of the Town headlined by Mayor Helena Moreno, Lauren R. Gibbs, a second-generation owner & CEO of Gibbs Construction, to discuss her experience with the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program, Darlene Cusanza, President & CEO of Crimestoppers, to talk about their upcoming Annual Awards Luncheon, and Mayor Helena Moreno to have an unfiltered discussion about the state of New Orleans.