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On today's show, Newell talks about the U.S. State Department announcing that it has canceled more than 175,000 visas under the Trump administration as part of an expanded immigration enforcement and public safety initiative, and the account of Jane-Michelle Arc, a transgender software engineer from San Francisco, sought asylum out of safety concerns following the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Then, Newell has on Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser to outline major state initiatives hitting Louisiana this fall, Daniel Erspamer, CEO & Economist with the Pelican Institute, to discuss the 'One Door to Work' initiative, how streamline reforms will eliminate bureaucratic red tape, and what it takes to turn Louisiana into an economic powerhouse Neal Schore, founder of Triton Digital, to reveal how sidestepped tough conversations, anxiety-driven decisions, and workplace drama quietly burn through hours of our day, and Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about falling consumer spending and what it really signals for the broader markets.

This hour, Newell is joined by, Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about falling consumer spending and what it really signals for the broader markets, where AI leans on the religious and political spectrums, Hasbro turning heads with a massive hit game that is completely analog, and if Louisiana can be the country's next gateway to the stars as plans for a local spaceport take off.

This hour, Newell has on Daniel Erspamer, CEO & Economist with the Pelican Institute, to discuss the 'One Door to Work' initiative, how streamline reforms will eliminate bureaucratic red tape, and what it takes to turn Louisiana into an economic powerhouse. Then, Neal Schore, founder of Triton Digital, joins the show to reveal how sidestepped tough conversations, anxiety-driven decisions, and workplace drama quietly burn through hours of our day.

Neal Schore, founder of Triton Digital, executive coach, and author of the brand-new book "The 25th Hour: How to Thrive (And Gain Ridiculous Amounts of Time) by Getting Out of Your Own Way," joins Newell to reveal how sidestepped tough conversations, anxiety-driven decisions, and workplace drama quietly burn through hours of our day.

Louisiana just joined an exclusive two-state club, clearing a major hurdle in a historic overhaul of its workforce development system, so what does it mean for job seekers, businesses, and taxpayers across the Pelican State? Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute, joins Newell to discuss the 'One Door to Work' initiative, how streamlined reforms will eliminate bureaucratic red tape, and what it takes to turn Louisiana into an economic powerhouse.

This hour, Newell talks about the U.S. State Department announcing that it has canceled more than 175,000 visas under the Trump administration as part of an expanded immigration enforcement and public safety initiative, and the account of Jane-Michelle Arc, a transgender software engineer from San Francisco, sought asylum out of safety concerns following the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Then, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins the show to outline major state initiatives hitting Louisiana this fall.

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins Newell to outline major state initiatives hitting Louisiana this fall, such as the upcoming statewide "Love Our Waterways" cleanup campaign, a key refresh of the state's Homework Louisiana educational program, and the Louisiana Travel & Tourism Summit in New Orleans.

Newell talks about the U.S. State Department announcing that it has canceled more than 175,000 visas under the Trump administration as part of an expanded immigration enforcement and public safety initiative, and the account of Jane-Michelle Arc, a transgender software engineer from San Francisco, sought asylum out of safety concerns following the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

On today's show, Newell addresses the unfounded fears over the use of the NOPD drone program and urges the NOPD to aggressively educate the public on how the program actually works. Then, Newell has on Jordana Miller, ABC News Correspondent in Jerusalem, to discuss the latest from the region as spreading oil spills from targeted tankers raise environmental alarms off the coasts of Iran and Oman, Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley to weighs in on the growing debate over license plate-reading cameras across the New Orleans metro area, Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services for the City of New Orleans, to clarify what parents need to know as kids head back to the classroom after President Trump signed a sweeping executive order calling for major changes to federal childhood vaccine guidelines, Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to talk about the latest from Tiger Town and the passing of legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman at the age of 88, and Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, to give us the inside scoop on how the New Orleans Saints roster is shaping up and what to watch for when game time hits.

This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to talk about the latest from Tiger Town and the passing of legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman at the age of 88. Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to give us the inside scoop on how the New Orleans Saints roster is shaping up and what to watch for when game time hits.

Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins Newell to give us the inside scoop on how the New Orleans Saints roster is shaping up and what to watch for when game time hits.

Fall camp is heating up in Baton Rouge as LSU puts on the pads and locks in on the season opener against Clemson. How is Head Coach Lane Kiffin’s leadership different? Is quarterback Sam Leavitt settling in? How is the defense coming together, and who’s making a name for himself in camp? Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, joins Newell to talk about the latest from Tiger Town.

This hour, Newell has on Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley to weigh in on the growing debate over license plate-reading cameras across the New Orleans metro area. Then, Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services for the City of New Orleans, joins the show to clarify what parents need to know as kids head back to the classroom after President Trump signed a sweeping executive order calling for major changes to federal childhood vaccine guidelines, including reducing recommended shots and unbundling multi-dose vaccines, many parents are left wondering how this impacts their local school requirements.

Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services for the City of New Orleans, joins Newell to clarify what parents need to know as kids head back to the classroom after President Trump signed a sweeping executive order calling for major changes to federal childhood vaccine guidelines, including reducing recommended shots and unbundling multi-dose vaccines.

License plate-reading cameras across the New Orleans metro area are sparking dynamic debate, as law enforcement agencies praise the technology for catching criminals while privacy advocates voice strong concerns over public surveillance. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley stands firmly behind the expanded camera system, labeling it an essential "force multiplier" that acts like extra officers on the beat to track stolen vehicles and catch fleeing suspects. However, with dozens of automated readers now scanning streets daily, mixed feelings remain across local communities over where to draw the line between public safety and personal privacy. Chief Conley joins Newell to expound on his position.

This hour, Newell addresses the unfounded fears over the use of the NOPD drone program and urges the NOPD to aggressively educate the public on how the program actually works. Then, Jordana Miller, an ABC News correspondent in Jerusalem, joins the show to discuss the latest from the region as spreading oil spills from targeted tankers raise environmental alarms off the coasts of Iran and Oman.

Spreading oil spills from targeted tankers triggers environmental alarms off the coasts of Iran and Oman, while the Trump administration issues a rare, sharp rebuke to Israel after a Palestinian-American home is besieged in the West Bank. Jordana Miller, an ABC News correspondent, joins Newell from Jerusalem to give us the latest.

This hour, Newell addresses the unfounded fears over the use of the NOPD drone program and urges the NOPD to aggressively educate the public on how the program actually works.

On today's show, Newell reacts to an editorial from The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate arguing that grand jurors should not be subjected to legal threats or intimidation following their involvement in the criminal indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Then, Newell has on Woodward Design & Build CEO Paul Flower to discuss demolition officially began on the long-vacant, Katrina-damaged Lindy Boggs Medical Center, Raymond Duplessis, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math at Delgado Community College, to discuss local industries facing critical worker shortages and new innovation districts opening across New Orleans, Tommy Faucheux, President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association, to talk about twelve energy companies putting nearly $100 million on the line in the latest Big Beautiful Gulf lease sale, covering over 330,000 acres in the Gulf of America, and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to dive into the high-stakes election battles on the Criminal District Court bench following state seat eliminations, take a hard look at Sheriff Michelle Woodfork’s turbulent first 100 days tackling jail security, budget cuts, and consent decree compliance, and dissect the shocking arrest of an NOPD officer charged with over $111,000 in payroll fraud.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to dive into the high-stakes election battles on the Criminal District Court bench following state seat eliminations, take a hard look at Sheriff Michelle Woodfork’s turbulent first 100 days tackling jail security, budget cuts, and consent decree compliance, and dissect the shocking arrest of an NOPD officer charged with over $111,000 in payroll fraud.

This hour, Newell has on Raymond Duplessis, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math at Delgado Community College, to discuss local industries facing critical worker shortages and new innovation districts opening across New Orleans. Then, Tommy Faucheux, President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association, joins the show to talk about twelve energy companies putting nearly $100 million on the line in the latest Big Beautiful Gulf lease sale, covering over 330,000 acres in the Gulf of America.

Twelve energy companies just put nearly $100 million on the line in the latest Big Beautiful Gulf lease sale, covering over 330,000 acres in the Gulf of America. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux joins Newell to talk about what these massive high bids mean for predictable energy production, domestic security, and the long-term future of local jobs, ports, and shipyards across coastal Louisiana.

As local industries face critical worker shortages and new innovation districts open across New Orleans, Delgado Community College is stepping in as the engine driving the region’s high-tech workforce. Raymond Duplessis, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math at Delgado Community College, joins Newell to discuss how hands-on training, high school dual enrollment, and major corporate partnerships with industry giants like Dow are preparing local residents for high-wage careers starting at $75,000 a year.

Woodward Design & Build CEO Paul Flower joins Newell to discuss a major milestone for Mid-City as demolition officially began on the long-vacant, Katrina-damaged Lindy Boggs Medical Center. After standing blighted for more than two decades along the Lafitte Greenway, the massive former hospital complex is finally being torn down to make way for a 3.8-million-gallon underground stormwater retention system and future mixed-use development.

Newell reacts to an editorial from The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate arguing that grand jurors should not be subjected to legal threats or intimidation following their involvement in the criminal indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

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.

This hour, Newell is joined by 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. Then, Chad Aldeman, education analyst and columnist for The 74 Million, joins the show to explain where the $1 trillion America is pouring into education is actually going.

Chad Aldeman, education analyst and columnist for The 74 Million, joins Newell to explain the five massive, underlying trends currently reshaping our nation's K-12 school system—from expanding payrolls and declining enrollment to rising per-pupil spending and looming budget cliffs.

Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley joins Newell to discuss the latest LEAP scores, which showed students hitting historical performance highs statewide, and address his urgent new call for school leaders to crack down on classroom disruptions and bullying.

This hour, Newell has on 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, a new city committee hloding its first meeting to study what comes next for an aging city government buildings, NORD kicking off its CEO search with community input sessions, and Entergy has spending more than $900 million hardening the grid across New Orleans and Louisiana. Then, Eric Zimmermann, Chief Operating Officer of LLOG Exploration and Chair of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), joins the show to discuss the Gulf Coast Energy Forum and the Federal offshore lease sale.

Eric Zimmermann, Chief Operating Officer of LLOG Exploration and Chair of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), joins Newell to discuss the Gulf Coast Energy Forum and the Federal offshore lease sale.

This hour, 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, Frank Brigtsen, New Orleans Creole chef and owner of Brigtsen's restaurant, joins the show to talk about his cookbook, "Color of Flavor Cookbook," packed with beloved recipes, beautiful photography, and plenty of “Frankisms.”

After decades of fans asking, the legendary New Orleans chef Frank Brigtsen has finally written a cookbook, "Color of Flavor Cookbook." Chef Brigtsen joins Newell to talk about his cookbook, packed with beloved recipes, beautiful photography, and plenty of “Frankisms.”

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.

On today's show, Newell speaks with Arnie Fielkow and Daryna Lesniak of Razom for Ukraine to discuss the launch of the new “Communities for Ukraine” national initiative and kick off a Louisiana tour aimed at strengthening American support for Ukraine and the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passeing the sweeping Russia sanctions package by an 86–11 bipartisan vote, formally named the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.” Also, Gregory Ravy, the founder of Heroes of New Orleans, and Matthew Rosenboom, Chief Financial Officer at IMTT & a Heroes of New Orleans board member, join the show to talk about the $1 million in gifts given to the Algiers nonprofit and how its youth programs are changing young lives and creating opportunities that can last a lifetime. Then, Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research, comes on to share critical insights into the restructuring of the local judiciary the key races to watch—from Criminal and Civil District Court to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s seat—and what every Orleans Parish voter needs to know before heading to the polls, Andrew Monteverde, Vice President of the New Orleans Fire Fighters Association, and Aaron Mishler, President of the Firefighters Union, to give their perspective of the controversial city mandate forcing firefighters to take on higher-stakes duties without extra pay.

This hour, Newell is joined by Andrew Monteverde, Vice President of the New Orleans Fire Fighters Association, and Aaron Mishler, President of the Firefighters Union, to give their perspective of the controversial city mandate forcing firefighters to take on higher-stakes duties without extra pay. City Hall claims emergency overtime and long-term hiring will fix the issue, but union leaders warn that forcing uncertified personnel into critical roles puts public safety at risk.

This hour, Newell has on Gregory Ravy, the founder of Heroes of New Orleans, and Matthew Rosenboom, Chief Financial Officer at IMTT & a Heroes of New Orleans board member, to talk about the $1 million in gifts given to the Algiers nonprofit and how its youth programs are changing young lives and creating opportunities that can last a lifetime. Then, Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research, joins the show to share critical insights into the restructuring of the local judiciary the key races to watch—from Criminal and Civil District Court to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s seat—and what every Orleans Parish voter needs to know before heading to the polls.

Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research, joins Newell to share critical insights into the restructuring of the local judiciary the key races to watch—from Criminal and Civil District Court to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s seat—and what every Orleans Parish voter needs to know before heading to the polls.

Newell has on Gregory Ravy, the founder of Heroes of New Orleans, and Matthew Rosenboom, Chief Financial Officer at IMTT & a Heroes of New Orleans board member, to talk about the $1 million in gifts given to the Algiers nonprofit and how its youth programs are changing young lives and creating opportunities that can last a lifetime.

This hour, Newell speaks with Arnie Fielkow and Daryna Lesniak of Razom for Ukraine to discuss the launch of the new “Communities for Ukraine” national initiative and kick off a Louisiana tour aimed at strengthening American support for Ukraine and the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passing the sweeping Russia sanctions package by an 86–11 bipartisan vote, formally named the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.”

On today's show, Newell addresses WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, issuing an internal memo to all league teams addressing the ongoing discussions and policy surrounding transgender athlete participation in women's basketball. Then, Newell has on Ted Rossman, Principal Consumer Finance Analyst at Money Management International, to unpack why so many households are reaching a financial breaking point, Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director of HousingNOLA, to discuss the skyrocketing rent prices that have nearly 60 percent of New Orleans renters cost-burdened, Michael Harrison, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety for the City of New Orleans, to address the New Orleans firefighters' weekend station shutdowns, staffing shortages, and whether residents should be worried about response times, and Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss Democratic socialists gaining momentum in recent primary elections, and more.

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss Democratic socialists gaining momentum in recent primary elections and shocking new security reports revealing that Anthropic's AI managed to hack into three real-world companies during safety testing.

This hour, Newell has on Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director of HousingNOLA, to discuss the skyrocketing rent prices that have nearly 60 percent of New Orleans renters cost-burdened. Then, Michael Harrison, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety for the City of New Orleans, joins the show to address the New Orleans firefighters' weekend station shutdowns, staffing shortages, and whether residents should be worried about response times.

New Orleans firefighters are pushing back against a controversial city mandate forcing them to take on higher-stakes duties without extra pay, a clash that briefly shut down multiple fire stations over the weekend and ignited fears over severe staffing shortages. City Hall claims emergency overtime and long-term hiring will fix the issue, but union leaders warn that forcing uncertified personnel into critical roles puts public safety at risk. Michael Harrison, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety for the City of New Orleans, joins Newell to address the firefighters' concerns, explain the city’s staffing strategy, and answer whether residents should be worried about response times.

Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director of HousingNOLA, joins Newell to discuss the skyrocketing rent prices that have nearly 60 percent of New Orleans renters cost-burdened.

This hour, Newell addresses WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, issuing an internal memo to all league teams addressing the ongoing discussions and policy surrounding transgender athlete participation in women's basketball. Then, Ted Rossman, Principal Consumer Finance Analyst at Money Management International, joins the show to unpack why so many households are reaching a financial breaking point, how AI platforms like ChatGPT are emerging as an unexpected lifeline for debt help, and the proven steps you can take today to slash high interest rates and regain control of your wallet.

With total U.S. household debt hitting a record $18.8 trillion and persistent inflation pushing the personal savings rate down to a razor-thin 3%, millions of Americans are finding themselves in over their heads. From Gen Z young adults drowning in credit card bills to families getting trapped by consolidation loans, demand for nonprofit credit counseling has soared to a decade high. Newell is joined by Ted Rossman, Principal Consumer Finance Analyst at Money Management International, to unpack why so many households are reaching a breaking point, how AI platforms like ChatGPT are emerging as an unexpected lifeline for debt help, and the proven steps you can take today to slash high interest rates and regain control of your wallet.

Newell addresses WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, issuing an internal memo to all league teams addressing the ongoing discussions and policy surrounding transgender athlete participation in women's basketball.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) endorsing Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate in Michigan's Democratic primary, marking the first national political endorsement in the 111-year history of the organization. Then, Newell has on Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to explain why she is taking special prosecutor Laurie White and Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams into civil court in a high-stakes hunt for secret records, phone logs, and leaked grand jury communications, Councilwoman Kathy Seiden joins to unpack the results of the parish’s first-ever Housing Needs Assessment and what the data actually means for future development, infrastructure, and preserving St. Tammany's quality of life, Blair duQuesnay, Chair of Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans, to discuss the escalating turmoil at the regional Flood Protection Authority, from the abrupt firing of the levee police chief Joshua Rondeno and high-stakes severance lawsuits to growing demands for transparency in state investigations, and New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell to talk about what this historic overhaul means for your water bill, your neighborhood's flood risk, and whether top leadership at the troubled utility will be holding onto their jobs.

This hour, Newell speaks with Blair duQuesnay, Chair of Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans, about the escalating turmoil at the regional Flood Protection Authority, from the abrupt firing of the levee police chief Joshua Rondeno and high-stakes severance lawsuits to growing demands for transparency in state investigations. Then, New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell joins the show to talk about what this historic overhaul means for your water bill, your neighborhood's flood risk, and whether top leadership at the troubled utility will be holding onto their jobs.