PodParley PodParley
PodParley
Should the New Orleans Levee Authority receive another police budget increase in 2026? episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 17 MIN

Should the New Orleans Levee Authority receive another police budget increase in 2026?

from Newell Normand

The levee authority plans another police budget increase in 2026 to hire more officers and raise pay, citing infrastructure protection and storm-related security needs. Rising personnel costs are a major factor, but the move is facing scrutiny over spending priorities and the pace of the force’s expansion. Peter Vicari, Head of the New Orleans Levee Authority, joins Newell to justify the increase.

What this episode covers

The levee authority plans another police budget increase in 2026 to hire more officers and raise pay, citing infrastructure protection and storm-related security needs. Rising personnel costs are a major factor, but the move is facing scrutiny over spending priorities and the pace of the force’s expansion. Peter Vicari, Head of the New Orleans Levee Authority, joins Newell to justify the increase.

NOW PLAYING

Should the New Orleans Levee Authority receive another police budget increase in 2026?

0:00 17:58

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

S2 E9. Recovery Weeks are Not Vacation Weeks

Jun 21, 2026 ·62m

Vanuatu: Volcano Fireworks, Blue Holes, and Culture Across 83 Islands

Jun 21, 2026 ·8m

Just Go North in Fiji: Volivoli’s Sunshine Coast Escape for Diving, Culture, and Calm

Jun 18, 2026 ·9m

Going Back To School

Jun 15, 2026 ·81m

S2 E8. Jason Cork: 16 years of coaching Jessie Diggins

Jun 14, 2026 ·81m

Tuvalu Travel: A Different Rhythm—Homestays, Communal Dance, and the Quiet Pacific

Jun 14, 2026 ·7m

Similar Podcasts

The Eric Normand Podcast Eric Normand An off-the-cuff stream of Functional Programming ideas, skills, patterns, and news from Functional Programming expert Eric Normand of LispCast. Formerly known as Thoughts on Functional Programming. Dam Podcast - An Oregon State Athletics Podcast Angie Machado and Jake Hedberg, 247Sports, Oregon State, Oregon State athletics, Oregon State football BeaverBlitz.com publisher Angie Machado, Davis Doan, Spencer Newell, Cass Smith, and various guests give an inside look at Oregon State athletics. The Cross Promo Pro-Wrestling Podcast Kevin & Chris Newell In this show we will be discussing everything going on in the world of professional wrestling and review the weekly shows and pay-per-views of WWE, AEW and IMPACT. We will also go over the week in pro-wrestling news and the week in history of professional wrestling. So if you didn't catch an episode of your favorite wrestling promotion and you are a die hard wrestling fan, then step through the ropes and enjoy! Count Four and You're In. A Father and Son Podcast Marcel Rodeka Harley Rodeka chats to his Dad, professional New Zealand drummer, Marcel Rodeka, delving deep into his history and journey into the heart of the Australasian music industry, taking on the world with New Zealand band, Mother Goose, and his survival as a working drummer today.PODCAST SERIES PRODUCTION: My heartfelt thanks to the following people: Harley Rodeka whose idea this was. Barry McConnachie, for recording, engineering, production and bundles of enthusiasm. And to Damian Newell, for the series' voiceover introduction. This podcast series was produced in Dunedin, New Zealand, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Newell Normand?

This episode is 17 minutes long.

When was this Newell Normand episode published?

This episode was published on April 2, 2026.

What is this episode about?

The levee authority plans another police budget increase in 2026 to hire more officers and raise pay, citing infrastructure protection and storm-related security needs. Rising personnel costs are a major factor, but the move is facing scrutiny over...

Can I download this Newell Normand episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!