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'Oil moves in minutes, gas moves in weeks:' what to expect after the Iran deal - plus is it really a ceasefire or just a pause?

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Full Show 6/15/2026: President Trump just turned 80; should there be age limits for elected officials?

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Hour 3: What does the record-setting SpaceX IPO signify?

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Hour 2: Have you ever been so happy your team won that you wanted to destroy something?

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Hour 1: Will the average retirement age keep rising, or has it leveled off?

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Should there be age limits on politicians?

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At what age does the average American retire in 2026?

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Full Show 06/12/2026: Why isn't soccer more popular in the US? Louisiana must help it's shrimpers and save seafood industry

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G. Edward White on why soccer failed to catch on in the United States

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President of Jefferson Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng on unique 4th of July celebration in New Orleans

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Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry on ...

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Hour 3: Mike Strain, BIG issues in Louisiana seafood industry

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Hour 2: G. Edward White, why isn't soccer more popular in the US? Water bills skyrocketing in Jefferson Parish

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Hour 1: Early voting in Louisiana discussion with Nancy Landry, Cynthia Lee Sheng

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Full Show 06/11/2026: New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green, Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche talks Randy Smith case

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Something has to give! Teen takeovers explode across the US - plus scrambling to fill World Cup stadiums

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Hour 3: Rafael Goyeneche, Republic Nightclub Shooting Fallout

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Hour 2: New Orleans Councilman Eugene Green, Self-Driving cars coming to New Orleans?!

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New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green on self-driving cars potentially coming to New Orleans

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Vice President of Cargo for the Port of New Orleans Amanda Coates and President of Kearney Companies David Kearney on the importance of the port of New Orleans in our lives

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Hour 1: Early voting beginning tomorrow in Louisiana U.S Senate Runoff, how the port of New Orleans powers our lives

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Professor of Political Science at ULM Josh Stockley on early voting in Louisiana U.S Senate Runoff.

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Full Show 6/10/2026: Due to inflation, less people are taking summer vacations or aren't traveling as far

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Hour 3: We can't let our fear of how someone may misuse tech to prevent us from embracing the benefits of better tech

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New Orleans will host Convening Leaders in 2029

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Hour 2: Mayor Helena Moreno 'PUMPS' Up the Sewerage & Water Board

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WorkNOLA.com is a regional job platform that's different from a national job board, especially in a place like Greater New Orleans

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Hour 1: Vacation travel getting costly? Try "Vacation Snacking"

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Are you scaling back your summer vacation plans due to costs?

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Full Show 6/9/2026: What will the fallout be from St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith's arrest?

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What does the law say about the First Amendment and criticizing public officials and their families?

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Hour 2: "Sympathy for the Sheriff of St. Tammany;" Many stand by Sheriff Smith for defending the honor of his family

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Entergy New Orleans has everything to accommodate businesses to operate in the Crescent City

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Does St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith have a future as a public official?

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Full Show 6/8/2026: President Trump has to find a win for America out of this US/Iran conflict

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Hour 3: California is feeling the pain of their minimum wage hike

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Hour 2: Can President Trump find a way to spin a win out of the Iran/US conflict?

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The New Orleans DEA has a new special agent in charge of their Field Division; John P. Scott

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The Middle East is where Western philosophy of peace goes to die

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Hour 1: Why has teacher union membership declined across the country?

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What does a decline in teacher union membership mean for educators, students, and the future of public education?

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The new athletic director at UNO, Mike Giorlando, will expand on the history and pride of the Privateers

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Newell on Levee District Police Chief Rondeno, "You let the entity down! He ought to be fired"

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Full Show 6/5/2026: With America's 250th anniversary approaching, are you proud to be an American?

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Hour 3: Newell suggests that St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith and New Orleans Levee Police Superintendent Joshua Rondeno both resign

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Newell to St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith, "As much as it pains me to say it, you might want to consider resigning"

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What did the legislative session mean Louisiana’s most important industries?

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Hour 2: New Orleans will have fewer judges after Governor Landry signed a bill that eliminates three judgeships

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New Orleans leaders are creating new DNA analyst positions within the NOPD Crime Lab

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Gov. Landry Eliminates 3 New Orleans Judgeship: "The New Orleans Criminal District Court have no one to blame but themselves"

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What will fewer judges mean for New Orleans' criminal justice system?

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Hour 1: Can Americans break the cycle of politician division? Do Americans even WANT to break the cycle?

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Mental health in Louisiana is finally getting more attention and resources

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Only 18% of Democrats polled say they're proud to be Americans ahead of the country's 250th anniversary

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Full Show 6/4/2026: Chief Anne Kirkpatrick warns car clubs not to engage in street takeovers while in New Orleans

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Hour 3: The New Orleans Criminal District Court needs their Day of Reckoning

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Hour 2: It's embarrassing that it takes California two weeks to count votes

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Get your appetites ready, New Orleans Restaurant Week starts Monday!

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Hour 1: Are the NOPD's downfalls the fault of the culture, or the behavior of certain individuals?

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Ukraine has proven that Russia's military might isn't as strong as once perceived

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Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says the NOPD is seeing a continued reduction in crime trends in all categories

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Full Show 6/3/2026: Trump was granted something much more valuable than the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund: immunity from IRS audits for him, his family, and businesses

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Hour 3: What can be done to protect Louisiana's seafood industry?

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Louisiana’s shrimping industry continues fighting for survival against foreign imports and misleading seafood labeling

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Hour 2: Louisiana now has a dedicated financing tool for transportation infrastructure

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The Legislature made decisions that will keep residents at home, attract investment, and strengthen communities for years to come

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Hour 1: Louisiana Republicans should demand that Trump prosecute his claim

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Tourists from Canada are more beneficial for Louisiana than most realize

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Louisiana Republicans should sound off on where they stand on President Trump being granted immunities from IRS audits

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Full Show 6/2/2026: The Orleans Parish Criminal District Court judges didn't treat the job with the importance demanded of it

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Moreno: "I got into this job to fix things; I didn't get into this job to keep things the same."

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Hour 2: The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the state law abolishing the separate Orleans Parish criminal clerk of court office

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What does the 4-3 Act 15 ruling mean for the Orleans criminal court, Chelsey Richard Napoleon, and Calvin Duncan?

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GNO's Innovation Internship Program is building a talent ecosystem for New Orleans

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Hour 1: The Orleans Parish Criminal District Court bought the overhaul on themselves by performing with minimum efficiency

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The war with Iran is raging on, and the path to peace is anything but clear

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The 'wheels of justice' of the New Orleans criminal court have been falling off for decades

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Full Show 6/1/2026: New Orleans has to be prepared to deal with emergencies without the assistance of FEMA

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Hour 3: New inflation numbers make the Fed's job tougher

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Hour 2: Residents of St. Tammany Parish should have a 72-hour emergency storm plan at the least

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How Northshore Technical Community College is helping fuel economic growth across St. Tammany and the entire Northshore region

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Hour 1: The battle over Big Tech hiring practices takes center stage as Meta seems to be leaning toward cheap labor

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Meta’s heavy reliance on the H-1B visa program may be hurting American workers

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Storm Prep Special 2026: FULL SHOW

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Storm Prep Special 2026: hour 2

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Storm Prep Special 2026: hour 1

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Hour 3: Trump is a "lame duck" as president, but not as the leader of the Republican Party

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What can Louisiana do to reverse its outmigration trend?

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The Louisiana Legislative Session was dominated by redistricting

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Full Show 5/28/2026: Public officials have been using NDAs to shield themselves from probative questioning

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Hour 3: There's no denying that Louisiana State Police's Troop NOLA has made New Orleans safer

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Hour 2: GNO, Inc. pushes back against a recent reckless CNN piece warning New Orleans must plan for catastrophic sea-level rise

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Greater New Orleans has shifted from a region of potential to a region of actual, measurable growth

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Jefferson Parish 2026 Hurricane Season Press Conference 5-28-26

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Hour 1: Senator Morris's private real estate transactions raise concerns about public officials signing NDAs.

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Environmental researchers and state officials clash over Louisiana’s future coastline

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Senator Morris has impugned Louisiana's reputation by quietly positioning his private real estate holdings around Meta's Hyperion data center in Richland Parish

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Full Show 5/27/2026: LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company

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Hour 3: The Audubon Nature Institute has a lot to offer for tourist in town for SAIL 250

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Hour 2: Ochsner Health is proud to serve as the medical response team at SAIL 250

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Hour 1: SAIL 250 kicks off America's 250th anniversary in New Orleans

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Full Show 5/26/2026: A proposed bill would allow Democrats and Republicans to block "no party" voters from participating in certain closed primaries

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Hour 3: If the major parties want to hold private primaries, let them pay for it instead of using tax dollars

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House Bill 906 could shakeup Louisiana’s election system

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YouthForce NOLA is helping young people build futures right here in New Orleans

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Hour 2: Would the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board be better off under the oversight of the City Council?

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This isn't a Dem v. Rep issue; we just want our water to work and our streets to drain during a storm

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Entergy Louisiana urges customers to act now to lower energy use as Louisiana braces for another brutally hot summer

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Hour 1: Louisiana has given up a lot by switching to a closed primary system

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Delgado has plans for a new $3 million Maritime Aquatics Facility

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Full Show 5/22/2026: LA State Treasurer & Candidate for US Senate Dr. John Fleming has an in-depth conversation with Dave Cohen

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Hour 3: Should the United States play any role in international conflicts?

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Hour 2: How are rising costs affecting your travel plans and your wallet this summer?

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Despite sky-high gas prices, experts predict record summer travel

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Runoff candidate for US Senate Dr. John Fleming reacts and responds to negative campaign ads against him

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Full Show 5/21/2026: Would taxing Mardi Gras riders help dig New Orleans out of its budget crisis?

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Hour 3: Louisiana judges have had a sense of entitlement for decades; House Bill 398 intends to rein them in

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Hour 2: Is it time to consider corporate sponsorship for Mardi Gras parades?

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North America’s 50 Best Restaurants will unveil its 2026 rankings live in the Crescent City!

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Hour 1: Would you be willing to pay the city a $25 tax to ride with a Mardi Gras Krewe?

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"You don't put on Mardi Gras to make a profit; you put on Mardi Gras because of the people it brings here," Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser

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You should take the time to visit a part of Louisiana you haven't seen yet

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Should Mardi Gras riders have to pay a tax to roll?

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Full Show 5/20/2026: To the politicians, "Can't we all just get along?"

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Hour 3: And the clash between New Orleans City Hall and the Louisiana State Capitol rears it's ugly head again

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Why are tensions boiling over between City Hall and the State Capitol?

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Hour 2: New Orleans homicides fell 26% in the first quarter of 2026

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New Orleans-based company Pet Krewe had an unconventional path to success

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Hour 1: Do voters truly desire for their elected officials to be mean and nasty to their political opposition?

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Full Show 5/19/2026: The days of leaving assets to your heirs may be coming to an end

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Hour 3: The current generation seems to stray away from taking over the family business more than

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Hour 2: In the South, the best restaurants aren't necessarily the fanciest restaurants

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Hour 1: With salaries not keeping up with inflation, does that mean the end of inheritance?

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Full Show 5/18/2026: If Letlow takes the Senate seat, she's guaranteed to vote contrary to the opinions of the constituents of the state of Louisiana

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Hour 3: Capitalism isn't perfect, but it's still far better than all the alternatives

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Hour 2: Does the failure of all constitutional amendments in the state election stem from a mistrust in the Landry administration?

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Gen Z is changing the way Americans think about alcohol

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Hour 1: Unfortunately for Louisiana, Letlow and Fleming aren't that far apart when it comes to spooning and cuddling Donald Trump

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Rural communities across Louisiana depend heavily on EMS teams to get patients to hospitals promptly

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Julie Letlow's blood oath to Donald Trump will come back to haunt us if she wins the runoff

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Louisiana AG Liz Murril says New Orleans leadership brought the Orleans Clerk of Court drama on themselves

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Hour 3: New Orleans city leaders thought there wouldn't be any consequences for their political theater

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"They [New Orleans leadership] burned their house down, and they're calling me [AG Murrill] the arsonist"

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Hour 2: Louisiana is leading the country in education reform

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Louisiana currently leads the nation in academic recovery and growth, ranking first in reading and second in math growth

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Hurricane season is fast approaching. Here's what you need to know about filing insurance claims

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Hour 1: Newell goes over the 5 constitutional amendments on the ballot for the May 16 election

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Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss describes the Black n' Gold's 26/27 schedule as "feast or famine"

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Full Show 5/14/2026: New Orleans having a single Clerk of Court puts the city on par with the rest of Louisiana

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Hour 3: The reasoning behind New Orleans having a single Clerk of Court isn't about race or politics

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Hour 2: The author of the book "A Blessing, Not a Burden: My Parents’ Remarkable Holocaust Story and My Fight to Keep Their Legacy Alive," will speak at the WWII museum

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May 22 marks the 20th anniversary of Gout Awareness Day

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Son of one of the famous Mengele twins, subjected to horrendous medical experiments by the evil Nazi Dr. Joseph Mengele, will share their story at the WWII museum

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Bears, hackers, and autos, oh my! Summer safety tips for land and sea

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Hour 1: The Orleans Parish Clerk of Court battle has devolved into "D" vs. "R" instead of following the letter of the law

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Harbor Police will secure the river for Maritime Month and the SAIL 250 Kickoff in New Orleans

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The big loser in the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court performative drama is all of us

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Full Show 5/13/2026: Louisiana GOP lawmakers advanced a new congressional map that reduces the state's majority-Black districts from two to one

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Hour 3: New Orleans & Company was named the CVB/Destination Partner of the Year at the 2026 HelmsBriscoe Annual Business Conference

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Hour 2: Michoud is On Tap for Moon & Beyond

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What does Constitutional Amendment 4 do, and why does Louisiana even have an inventory tax in the first place?

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Hour 1: The Louisiana Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines to advance a Republican-backed congressional map

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China wants a relationship with the U.S. to build economic stability; Trump needs to make them earn it

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The battles over congressional districts are meaningless performative acts by politicians to get your ire

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Full Show 5/12/2026: The separation of canonical law and criminal in Louisiana creates a space for gross injustice

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Hour 3: Delgado Community College is changing and saving lives

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LISTEN: Newell reacts to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stating that it is impossible to "earn" a billion dollars

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Most vapes sold in the U.S. could be illegal, many coming from China and marketed to kids with candy-like flavors

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Delgado Community College has a spot for you, even if you don't have your life together just yet

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Hour 2: Entergy New Orleans shares their vision for the 510 economic corridor

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Newell opines on the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court collapse

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The most popular way to experience the local oyster culture is through the "Oyster Crawl" in the Mid-City neighborhood

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New Orleans East is feeling the impact of Entergy's positive forward momentum

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Hour 1: The Vatican has authorized an investigation into the Diocese of Baton Rouge for a mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations

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A Fox 8 investigation found NOPD officers allegedly clocked in while at home

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There needs to be an end to the separation of canonical law and criminal law in Louisiana

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Full Show 5/11/2026: When it comes to educating our youth, educators should follow the science

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Hour 3: Why Spirit Airlines Failed

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Hour 2: New home sales seem to be the only housing market that's moving forward

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More than 40 states have passed “science of reading” laws, but are they actually working in the classroom?

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What’s really happening in the housing market?

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Hour 1: The 18th Ward needs a better relationship with the city to provide consistent swim lessons to children this summer

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18th Ward wants to rent pools to give swim lessons, but their founder says NORD told them to "stay in their lane"

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St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes gives the latest updates on the refinery explosion that shook homes and sparked a major emergency response

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Full Show 5/6/2026: LIVE from the National Travel & Tourism Week Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency

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Hour 3: Why IPW 2027 will be a major opportunity for New Orleans tourism

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Hour 2: What is the significance of IPW 2027 coming to New Orleans?

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Hour 1: New Orleans Needs Cheerleaders to Cheer for Itself!

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Digital marketing campaigns are underway to drive leisure visitors to New Orleans

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The New Orleans & Company’s 2025 annual report shows the city continues to punch above it's weight

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Full Show 5/7/2026: Newell on the Flood Authority, "This is not how a forward-leaning organization governs itself"

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Hour 3: The U.S. isn't in alignment with its own messaging on Iran

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It's difficult to keep up with the U.S.'s strategy in Iran as Trump keeps changing the conditions on the fly

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Hour 2: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has left three passengers dead and several others sick, according to the World Health Organization

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The second Spirit Airlines bankruptcy highlights why mergers are always better than bankruptcies and bailouts

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A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has health officials on alert

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Hour 1: The Flood Authority legislative hearings reveal a "comedy of errors" regarding the levee police chief's contract

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City employee Joshua Diemert argues that Seattle's diversity training is discriminatory against whites

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New Orleans levee police chief, Joshua Rondeno, had drafted his own contract without consultation from the agency's board

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Full Show 5/6/2026: West Coast liberal-leaning politicians have lost sight of what they're charged to do

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Hour 1: More left-wing lunacy on the west coast as Seattle and California are going out of their way to protect illegal refugees

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Hour 2: Louisiana's first Nuclear Strategy and Supply Chain Summit positions the state to be a leader in nuclear energy

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Hour 3: Leaders in St. Tammany Parish have approved putting a 0.3% sales tax on the November ballot

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St. Tammany Parish will face a financial cliff by the end of 2026 if it can't find major revenue

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School violence and domestic abuse impact children across all demographics

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A pilot innovation hub will allow a space to test and validate solutions to Louisiana's real-world problems

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The mayor of St. George, LA, Dustin Yates, says they're tired of subsidizing mediocrity.

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has gone "cuckoo," stating that CCTV surveillance puts refugees at risk

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Full Show 5/5/2026: Mayor Helena Moreno is quickly tying up loose ends for basic needs, allowing New Orleans to move forward with other endeavors

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Hour 1: What does Newell think of the constitutional amendments on the ballot for Louisiana's May 16th election?

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Hour 2: GiveNOLA Day is an opportunity to support nonprofits across the region that make a major impact

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Hour 3: Everyone is starting to see Mayor Moreno's vision for New Orleans and getting with the program

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The Orleans Parish School Board finally votes to settle 2019 lawsuit against city government

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It’s GiveNOLA Day! Nonprofit organizations can make an impact in a way government simply cannot

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The Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program gives local students opportunities they can't get anywhere else

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Ozanam Inn is a Catholic-based organization tackling chronic homelessness WITHOUT funding from the Church

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LISTEN: Here are the constitutional amendments on the ballot for the Louisiana election

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Full Show 5/4/2026: Republicans shouldn't sacrifice their integrity for the sake of Donald Trump

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Hour 1: Sen. Bill Cassidy showed credible leadership by not "going along to get along" with President Trump

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Hour 2: State lawmakers are back at the drawing board to create a new congressional map for Louisiana. What can we expect?

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Hour 3: The U.S. debt tops 100% of its GDP for the first time since WWII

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What does the Supreme Court voiding Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district mean for voters and future elections?

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Governor Nicholls Park is New Orleans' newest attraction that could be a game-changer for the city

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St. Tammany Parish recognizes the need to educate their residents on how their civic processes work

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Kudos to Senator Bill Cassidy for not selling his soul to Donald Trump

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Newell: LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Hour 3: Newell is LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Hour 2: Newell is LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Hour 1: Newell is LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Full Show 4/30/2026: Hopefully New Orleanians understand why Mayor Moreno proposed her "Caesars Plan" for quick cash

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Hour 3: Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson hit with 30 felony counts on her way out the door

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Hour 2: Mayor Moreno's "Caesars Plan" is necessary to put quick money in the bank for emergencies

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Joe Giarrusso says Moreno's move to stabilize the city’s finances by selling the city's future rent payments from Caesars Casino is genius

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What does the Federal Reserve’s latest move mean for your money?

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Hour 1: Craig Jacomine of Craig's Electrical & Generator Service announces the winner of the Generac Whole Home Generator

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The Port of New Orleans is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Maritime Month

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Eric Wilson of Harvey wins the big Generac Whole Home Generator giveaway presented by Craig's Electrical & Generator Service, valued at $20,000!

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Full Show 4/29/2026: The Moreno Administration's proposed Caesars Casino deal is a strategic way to secure some much-needed quick cash

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Hour 3: The Amtrak Mardi Gras train service has surpassed everyone's expectations

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Amtrak's Mardi Gras train service is doing gangbusters!

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Hour 2: Mayor Helena Moreno marked her first 100 days with a Gallier Hall report card heavy on basics

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Thanks to LED's LA.IO division, Louisiana is no longer just watching the innovation economy from the sidelines

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Hour 1: The Moreno Administration has to put big bucks in New Orleans' bank account ahead of hurricane season

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Iran is adamant about holding on to their nuclear capabilities

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The Moreno Administration has to get creative to get New Orleans' financial house in order

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Full Show 4/28/2026: National teachers' unions have spent gobs of money on left-leaning political causes

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Roy M. Carubba of the SLFPA-East responds to the Blair duQuesnay, Chair of Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans, interview

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Advanced simulation technology is giving medical students lifelike, hands-on experience before they ever treat a real patient

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Hour 2: Today's housing market looks completely different from merely 5 years ago

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Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans are raising red flags about recent changes at SLFPA-East since the beginning of the Landry administration

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Does anyone benefit from the fluctuating mortgage rates?

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Hour 1: The education of our children should be an apolitical issue

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Delgado Community College is preparing for its Summer Session

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Teachers' unions are spending millions on causes that stand between students and their parents

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Full Show 4/27/2026: Rage seems to be all the rage in America today

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Hour 3: In the short term, AI is causing real job loss in the tech industry

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Hour 2: The New Orleans Saints 2026 draft class will bring exciting football back to the Superdome

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WWL Saints Sideline Reporter Jeff Nowak sizes up the New Orleans Saints 2026 Draft class

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What to do if you find an injured or abandoned animal in your backyard?

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Hour 1: What is it about this Administration that has galvanized multiple assassination attempts?

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No-party voters are forced to exercise more strategy in Louisiana's current closed primary system

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Who are we today that the leader of the greatest nation on Earth has had three attempts on his life?

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Full Show 4/24/2026; Newell broadcasts LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Hour 3: Newell is LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Hour 2: Newell is LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Hour 1: Newell is LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Full Show 4/23/2026: The Normal Normand Show

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Hour 3: Drones and facial recognition technology are extremely useful force multipliers for law enforcement

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Hour 2: House Bill 804 is designed to protect Louisiana companies from "anti-climate change" lawsuits

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What's House Bill 804 and why is it dubbed an “anti-climate lawsuit” bill?

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A father and son are suing New York after the state’s fracking ban wiped out the value of their mineral rights

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Hour 1: The Moreno Administration should be applauded for taking care of the low-hanging financial fruit

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A new shareholder proposal could force Levi Strauss to take a hard look at the return on investment behind its sustainability efforts

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Full Show 4/22/2026: If you don't want to work for the system, don't run for judge

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Silence Broken is a New Orleans-based nonprofit that supports adult survivors of child sexual abuse nationwide

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Big changes could be coming to New Orleans courts, but are they moving too fast?

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Hour 2: NASA’s Artemis III - Built Here, Bound Beyond

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The "Streets to Success Act" offers homeless individuals helpful services rather than jailing them

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Hour 1: The antics of some Orleans Parish court judges are disrespectful to the entire justice system

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Senate Bill 490 would increase Louisiana residential electric bills hurting seniors and families on fixed incomes

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Orleans Parish court judges think they're the second coming of Jesus Christ

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More than $10 million in short-term rental revenue is unaccounted for at City Hall

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Tensions are rising again around the Strait of Hormuz

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Urban Systems internship programs hopes to inspire youth to make New Orleans stronger

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Hour 1: New Orleans has to be strategic in deciding which economic development projects to prioritize

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No matter what the predictions say, the New Orleans Saints have no control of what happens with the first 7 draft picks

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New Orleans doesn't have the luxury to invest in every well-meaning economic development project

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Hour 3: A tale of two cities: New York turns left, San Francisco turns right

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Hour 2: Which constitutional amendments going through the legislature will have major consequences for Louisiana voters?

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Hour 1: Is the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority's Superintendent of Police worth the money?

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What's new at this year's Zurich Classic Tournament?

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Newell talks about the New Orleans flood agency approving more raises for their police chief

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Hour 2: Hurricane season is right around the corner; what should you expect when it comes to insurance coverage?

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Jeff Parish Cynthia Lee Sheng discusses how a property tax increase in the East Bank fire district may be need to raise firefighter pay

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple talks about insurance coverage and hurricane preparedness

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Hour 1: We should've saw the signs that former Mayor Cantrell thought the rules didn't apply to her

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Councilman JP Morrell talks about the "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) program in the French Quarter

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Full Show 4/16/2026: Despite NOPD shortages, Chief Kirkpatrick is ready for New Orleans's festival season

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Hour 3: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor Report of the OPSO operations outlines the many dysfunctions of the department

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Hour 2: The LIT will add thousands of jobs and a major boost for St. Bernard Parish

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A fiscal analysis projects that LIT will generate more than $33 million in new annual tax revenues for St. Bernard Parish

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Hour 1: Chief Kirkpatrick says New Orleans is turning around and it begins with public safety

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Is Louisiana getting a return on investment from events since LED has taken over the responsibility?

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Short staffing and recruitment remain the #1 issue plaguing the NOPD

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The key to quelling out-migration and enticing in-migration to New Orleans is efficiency in basic city services

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The Abita Brewing Company and the French Quarter Fest go together like crawfish and Abita Strawberry

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The "Songbird of New Orleans," Robin Barnes's vocals will take flight at French Quarter Fest

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The French Quarter Festival is BIGGER than ever in 2026!

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Hour 2: Amazon is set to acquire Louisiana-based satellite firm Globalstar

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What is Walmart’s Road to Open Call, and how does it help small businesses grow?

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Hour 1: The stability of providing basic city services is key to offsetting out-migration

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Could a "Super El Niño" form just in time for the peak of hurricane season?

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Married families prefer out-migrating from blue states to red states in search for more stability

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Full Show 4/14/2026: The U.S. has implemented a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz

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Is there a better way to protect New Orleans from flooding besides relying on the Bonnet Carré Spillway?

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What does the National Association of Realtors' March Existing Homes Sales report say about the health of the housing market?

317

Hour 2: President Trump warned that any Iranian vessels approaching U.S. warships will be "immediately eliminated"

318

UNO is cutting and restructuring some low-enrollment degree programs as it prepares to rejoin the LSU System in 2026

319

What are the most likely outcomes of the U.S./Iran conflict?

320

Hour 1: Mayor Helena Moreno is taking action to rid New Orleans of its stubborn eyesores

321

Mayor Helena Moreno finalized a major deal to demolish the Lindy Boggs Medical Center

322

Full Show 4/13/2026: How much of a military commitment should the U.S. invest in Iran?

323

Hour 3: What are 'Trump accounts,' how do they work, and who's eligible?

324

Hour 2: The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board opposes legislation that would give the City Council more authority over the agency

325

The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board is fighting to hold on to the status quo

326

What can realistically be done about the orphan wells in Louisiana?

327

Hour 1: How can the U.S. negotiate with Iran, where lying is an art form?

328

How can the U.S. use diplomacy when dealing with verified, documented liars in Iran?

329

Newell Full Show: 4/10/26

330

Newell Hour Three: City Council Takes On The Sewage and Water Board

331

Council scrutiny over the S&WB, Driven by Chronic Main Breaks, Billing Mismanagement, and a 10% Approval Rating

332

Newell Hour Two: Strawberry Festival Kicks Off On Friday

333

Strawberry Festival Starts Up This Weekend

334

Legal Challenges to the 1978 Presidential Records Act

335

Newell Hour One: How Is The Louisiana Senate Race Shaping Up?

336

Ten Thousand Commandments—Regulations still cost the US over $2 trillion annually

337

Hour 3: NOPD & LSP Collaborate on April 1st Triple Shooting Investigation

338

Hour 2: The 2-week "ceasefire" between the U.S. and Iran is fragile to say the least

339

California Baptist University cuts male sports teams to hit a gender quota

340

Hour 1: How much of an environmental risk does the record number of abandon oil and gas in Louisiana wells pose?

341

Louisiana's abandoned oil and gas wells have reached a record high

342

Elected officials have signed NDAs preventing them from speaking publicly about major economic development deals

343

Full Show 4/8/2026: President Trump extends his ultimatum for Iran for 2 weeks

344

Hour 3: No President has succeeded in dealing with the threat of Iran with diplomacy

345

Does the U.S. truly have the capacity to supply oil to our allies?

346

Hour 2: New Orleans played a central role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission

347

Entergy announced that new data center agreements are expected to deliver about $5 billion in savings over 20 years

348

Hour 1: Who can fault President Trump for at least attempting to explore a diplomatic resolution with Iran?

349

There's no data to justify Trump's proposed 40% boost to the defense budget

350

Regardless of Trump's rhetoric, we must support the United State of America

351

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?

352

Newell Hour 3: Mayor Helena Moreno sits in-studio with Newell for an unfiltered discussion about the state of New Orleans

353

Crimestoppers excels with legislative, corporate, and community support

354

The youth from the GNO Innovation Internship Program are upbeat, proactive learners

355

Newell Hour 1: What economic energy benefit does the U.S. gain from the conflict with Iran?

356

Mayor Moreno will get roasted at Delgado Community College for a good cause

357

For President Trump to say the Strait of Hormuz isn't important to the U.S. is obviously misleading to the U.S.

358

Newell Full Show 4/6/2026: A vast number of the Isreali people are ready to get rid of Netanyahu

359

Newell Hour 3: What consumers say they want and what they actually want are two completely different things

360

Newell Hour 2: The conflict with Iran has taken the focus off of Gaza

361

Newell Hour 1: Does Marco Rubio have the authority to renounce the green cards of the family of terrorists?

362

The war with Iran isn't winning Benjamin Netanyahu any favor with the Israeli people

363

Tax season can bring unexpected costs for people with Affordable Care Act

364

Newell asks, "Why would we allow the family of terrorists to call the United States home?"

365

Full Show 4/3/2026: No Representative should have to fear retaliation from the President for not blindly towing the line

366

Hour 3: The French Quarter is Keeping Louisiana Beautiful by looking at the "Glass Half Full"

367

The French Quarter has launched a new glass recycling program for hospitality businesses through a partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful & Glass Half Full

368

House Bill 725 would require restaurants to retain records of seafood purchases for at least 6 months

369

Hour 2: How involved will President Trump be with the Republican Party after his term is over?

370

Juveniles on ankle monitors are committing violent crimes, and the judges don't seem to care

371

Newell to the Republican Party -"I'm not going to hop on the idiot train with you"

372

Hour 1: Congress failed to fund DHS before the Easter weekend; what happens now?

373

The reluctance of representatives to vote against President Trump for fear of retaliation is unhealthy

374

Full Show 4/2/2026: It seems as the Trump Administration has overstated where we really are with Iran

375

Hour 3: Taxpayers demand a public hearing to opine on the New Orleans Levee Authority's planned budget increase

376

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

377

Hour 2: What lies ahead for the U.S. after Trump's press conference addressing the Iran conflict?

378

President Trump's Iran press conference has failed to move the needle either way

379

The seafood industry is still facing a lingering impact from the Terrebonne Parish oil spill, although officials say products are safe to eat

380

Hour 1: President Trump didn't offer up anything new during his Iran conflict press conference

381

The Port NOLA Show: Women Will Steer the Future of the Maritime Industry

382

Louisiana Republicans need to think long and hard if Trump-endorsed midterm candidates are good for the state

383

Full Show 4/1/2026: Israel and the Jewish people need the support of the US more than ever

384

Hour 3: The Hondo Rodeo Fest debuts in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from April 10 to 12

385

Angola trustees will compete for a purse benefiting the victim's fund of Louisiana at the debut Hondo Rodeo in New Orleans

386

Here are the top 3 reasons to plan a trip to New Orleans NOW!

387

Hour 2: The French Quarter Management District approved $250,000 to fund a new NOPD drone!

388

If you want to go into orbit, you have to go through New Orleans

389

Hour 1: Should the Gulf region have to worry about an increased frequency of tremors and earthquakes going forward?

390

What’s the significance of the Gulf earthquakes and should we worry?

391

Do pro-Hamas/anti-Isreal Americans understand they're supporting a regime that would kill them?

392

Full Show 3/31/2026: The Fiscal Year 2025 Finals Report of the United States Government is bleak and doesn't inspire hope

393

Hour 3: The U.S. is NOT on a sustainable fiscal path; how can we turn it around?

394

Is the federal government running out of fiscal lifelines to sustain the very entitlement programs millions of Americans depend on?

395

Hour 2: Removing illegals is the reparations the families of Laken Riley and Sharidan Gorman deserve

396

Lafourche Parish becomes the 40th municipality in Louisiana to adopt a comprehensive indoor smoke-free ordinance

397

The response to the killing of Sheridan Gorman by local Chicago officials was appalling

398

Hour 1: Taxing the wealthy more to increase benefits for lower earners isn't the sound strategy Bernie Sanders would have you believe it is

399

The 2nd Annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returning to Lake Pontchartrain

400

What's the incentive to earn more money if you're going to get taxed more?

401

Full Show 3/20/2026: New Orleans should just focus on "walking," because it can't "chew gum" at the same time

402

Hour 3: LSU believes in Will Wade, and Will Wade believes in LSU

403

Hour 2: What happens when your best remote worker is a North Korean government plant?

404

Hour 1: Democrats threw the immigration "Hail Mary" and lost; now they're blaming Trump for air travel disruptions

405

When are we going to recognize the mess that we voted ourselves into?

406

Just because most immigrants are good people doesn't mean they're entitled to break the rules to enter the country

407

Full Show 3/27/2026: LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome

408

Hour 3: LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome

409

The Bunny Bash at Lafreniere Park will have accommodations for special needs kids to enjoy the Easter egg hunts

410

Combining the Boat Show with the Annual Home & Garden Show is smart business

411

Hour 2: LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome

412

What's new and trending for homeowners at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show?

413

Associated Wholesale Grocers announces a $110 million reinvestment in Pearl River

414

Hour 1: LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome

415

No state gives tourists more bang for their buck than Louisiana

416

Craig's Electrical & Generator Service Sells Peace of Mind

417

Full Show 3/26/2026: Democrats want you to believe that having ICE agents at airports puts you in danger

418

Hour 3: What does the verdict of "Operation Sideswipe" mean for Louisiana?

419

Hour 2: Are “Sue & Settle” deals killing Louisiana’s energy industry?

420

Is Louisiana equipped to move forward in the nuclear energy sector?

421

Gov. Landry's lawsuit settlement with ConocoPhillips is full of unknowns

422

Hour 1: Democrats want to make the situation at airports worse to embarrass the Trump Administration

423

NOPD watchdog Dr. Gallagher says DA Williams is reluctant to prosecute NOPD officers

424

Democrats are going over and beyond to make the public fear ICE presence at airports

425

Full Show 3/25/2026: Democrats completely OWN the partial shutdown halting payments for TSA agents

426

Hour 3: Louisiana Legislative Auditor says New Orleans needs $200 million just to cashflow things without having to borrow money

427

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack can't wait to get his hands on the NOPD overtime situation

428

Hour 2: A new GNO Inc. study reveals the LIT project will deliver transformational economic benefits to St. Bernard Parish

429

FUEL secured funding to future-proof the most important industry in Louisiana

430

Hour 1: Prioritizing American citizens over illegal immigrants shouldn't be a difficult ask for any politician

431

If City Council is going to take the blame for S&WB, they might as well take control of S&WB

432

Full Show 3/24/2026: Delta Airlines will end perks for congressmen until the Department of Homeland Security is funded

433

Hour 3: New Orleans has to show that we're competitive on a national and global scale

434

To host another Super Bowl, the NFL says New Orleans needs to upgrade its hotel stock

435

Hour 2: We're in the middle of a high-stakes, masterclass chess game when it comes to oil and gas

436

The Iranian conflict has revealed that the meaning of "energy independence" isn't what most Americans believe it is

437

The GNO Inc. Internship Program is doing wonders for Gallo Mechanical

438

Hour 1: Everything about the partial government shutdown all falls on the Democrats

439

What’s being done to eliminate the chaos at Louis Armstrong International Airport?

440

Delta Airlines is removing perks so congressmen can feel the same pains that "normies" are

441

Newell Full Show (March 23rd): Iran's missile attack range potential has moved from the theoretical to the actual

442

Hour 3: The political gaming over DHS funding proves there's "no adults in the room" in Washington D.C.

443

More people are recognizing that Trump is a lame duck president

444

The state denied a Louisiana social worker permission to open an in-home respite care service for children with special needs

445

Hour 2: ICE agents are being sent to airports to help alleviate a problems the Democrats caused

446

Democrats are stoking fear over ICE agents being utilized at airports

447

Pending home sales grew more than anticipated in February, but the conflict in Iran may negatively affect the trend

448

Hour 1: We can't "policy" our way out of increased oil prices while bombing Iran

449

President Trump wants to wind down the Iran war but says other nations must help in guarding the Strait of Hormuz

450

Sen. Talbot aims to put IBHS Fortified Roof-level building code into statute

451

Full Show 3/20/2026: Mayor Moreno's commitment to transparency of the state of city finances is refreshing

452

President Donald Trump's administration ​ announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act shipping law

453

The must-attend 2nd Annual New Orleans Bluegrass Festival will benefit Special Olympics Louisiana

454

What are the ramifications of Trump waiving the Jones Act for 60 days?

455

Hour 2: "Sinners" may be the catalyst for more movies being filmed in New Orleans and Louisiana

456

The movie "Sinners" may be a godsend for Louisiana's film industry

457

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple aims to lower costs and stabilize the market this legislative session

458

Hour 1: The Moreno Administration displays a level of transparency the previous administration lacked

459

New research reveals that marijuana DOES NOT relieve symptoms of a range of mental health conditions

460

The Moreno Administration was refreshingly transparent about the city's financial woes before the City Council Budget Committee

461

Full Show 3/19/2026: What changed from 2020 to 2026 for Joe Kent to flip on Iran's threat potential?

462

Hour 1: How much disruption does Iran have to cause before U.S. Intelligence agrees that they're a threat?

463

Hour 2: The S&WB's action plan is a big-money, multi-decade endeavor, but it must be done!

464

Hour 3: D.A. Jason Williams now supports the use of facial recognition technology after spearheading the surveillance technology ordinance in 2020

465

New Orleans defense attorney Tanzanika Ruffin was indicted on a $250,00 wire fraud charge

466

The executive director of the S&WB says we have to look to the state and the federal government to help fund their 6-step action plan

467

LISTEN: "City Park 2050" is a plan to evolve the park while preserving what we love about it

468

Want to Keep Louisiana Beautiful? Here's how to register for "Love the Boot Week"

469

Why can't US Intelligence come to a consensus on considering Iran a threat?

470

Full Show 3/18/2026: TSA agents are being used as pawns to score political points ahead of the midterms

471

Hour 3: New Orleans Shows a Strong Start in Tourism This Spring

472

Hour 2: New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board's Crackdown on Cracked Pipes

473

The DDD's Q4 2025 market snapshot paints an optimistic picture of downtown New Orleans

474

Newell: Blind devotion to President Trump may not be in the best interest of New Orleans or the entire state of Louisiana

475

The Savannah Bananas was one of many awesome sports events coming to NOLA this year

476

Why would we trust any politician that has taken a "blood oath" to President Trump?

477

Democrats are destroying the lives of 100,000 people just to make a political statement

478

Full Show 3/17/2026: The S&WBNO's Water Distribution System Immediate Action Plan has to survive multiple administrations

479

Hour 3: How has the United States' shipbuilding industry gotten so bad?

480

The shipbuilding industry in the U.S. is in extremely horrible shape

481

Hour 2: Anti-Semitic behavior inside the border of the United States has been on the rise since the Iran War

482

Who will be "honored" (roasted) at Delgado's 24th Annual Roast of the Town?

483

Why does it seem that the US is ignoring anti-Semitic behavior inside its borders?

484

Hour 1: The financing for the S&WBNO's Water Distribution System Immediate Action Plan is tenuous at best

485

The funding to execute the S&WB's Water Distribution System Immediate Action Plan doesn't exist in New Orleans

486

How much money should we throw at the S&WBNO's Water Distribution System Immediate Action Plan?

487

Full Show 3/16/2026: The midterms will get ugly for Democrats if the DHS funding bill isn't resolved by Easter

488

Hour 3: The Iran War is having an uneven economic effect globally

489

Hour 2: Airline CEOs are demanding that Congress fund the Department of Homeland Security

490

State Rep. Bayham Jr. authored bills aimed at strengthening laws against child exploitation

491

Is it finally time to put the Jones Act of 1920 to rest?

492

Hour 1: When will Democrats realize they're ruining the economy by delaying DHS funding?

493

Putting tolls on the Belle Chasse bridge will destroy Plaquemines Parish's economy

494

Democrats are losing their leverage when it comes to their messaging of delaying DHS funding

495

Newell Full Show 3-13-26

496

Newell Hour Three: Water Main Breaks Continue to Plague The New Orleans Streets

497

St. Patrick's Day Road parade on old Metairie Road

498

A major water main under Audubon & Willow burst this afternoon, flooding parts of Uptown

499

Jefferson Parish is trying to buy the abandoned Esplanade Mall property

500

Iran has laid mines and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global oil.

501

The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants are heading out on a 12-day community relations tour to Louisiana.

502

Newell Hour One: Are Congressman Worried About Midterms or Current Affairs?

503

Will getting rid of state inspection stickers actually lower insurance rates?

504

Full Show 3/12/2026: Lawmakers aren't settling for a "status quo" in Louisiana this legislative session

505

Hour 3: Should the governor have the power to recommend the suspension or removal of district attorneys and judges?

506

Hour 2: Senator McMath is prioritizing public health, food policy, and safety regulations in the 2026 Louisiana legislative session

507

Senator McMath wants Louisiana to be a leader in public health initiatives

508

Will the "Railway Safety Act" make trains safer or impose more red tape?

509

Hour 1: NOPD will begin arresting people sleeping on sidewalks and entryways

510

The fortunate location of Port NOLA strengthens supply chain resiliency

511

New Orleans needs to pretty itself to attract new wallets

512

Full Show 3/11/2026: We need the Bayou Phoenix Project to success

513

Hour 3: If Troy Henry and the Bayou Phoenix project succeed, New Orleans East succeeds

514

"I hope Troy Henry makes boat loads of money" - Newell on the Bayou Phoenix project

515

Workforce development is a key priority for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session

516

Hour 2: GNO Inc. has been championing an all-of-the-above energy approach

517

What can we expect from this "Wednesdays at the Square" season?

518

GNO Inc.’s 2026 state policy priorities focus on strengthening Louisiana’s competitiveness and economic growth

519

Hour 1: Modern politics is more about retaliation and retribution than it is about supporting the people

520

What is the timeline for the development of the Bayou Phoenix project?

521

The latest Edison Research "Share of Ear" study shows that in-car listening has reached a new decade-high

522

Full Show 3/10/2026: Mayor Moreno no longer wants excuses; she demands solutions.

523

Hour 3: Mayor Moreno wants to hear more that just "It's too expensive" when it comes to repairing and replacing New Orleans' water pipe system

524

Hour 2: Universal Data Incorporated's Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program

525

Solutions Summit 2026 brings leaders, experts, and problem-solvers together to work on what comes next

526

Universal Data Incorporated teaches their interns lifelong skills that are useful across a variety of professions

527

Hour 1: New Orleans can't afford to have the delays at the airport due to an unpaid TSA

528

What exactly are the United States' short- and long-term objectives in Iran?

529

Congress is currently acting as a disruptive force interfering with the success of New Orleans

530

Full Show 3/9/2026: The Democrats' blocking of the DHS funding bill is affecting New Orleans' tourism industry

531

Hour 1: People are suffering while Democrats are engaging in an exercise in futility

532

Hour 2: Governor Landry won't be so "hand-ons" this legislative session

533

Hour 3: If the U.S. is energy independent, why are we still beholden to the effects of the global market?

534

A new survey finds that the stress of buying a home goes far beyond the price tag

535

What are the top goals of Louisiana lawmakers in this year's legislative session?

536

How will New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2026 will be different from previous NOEWs?

537

The government shutdown couldn't have come at a worse time for New Orleans

538

Full Show 3/6/2026: Energy Policy Researcher believes oil prices affected by the Iranian war will self-correct in the coming weeks

539

Hour 1: Who decides who the city's "culture bearers" are and which privileges they get to enjoy?

540

Hour 2: Working together is the only way the parishes in the region will succeed

541

Hour 3: How has the U.S. war with Iran affected oil prices?

542

Congressman Scalise wants the SAVE America Act on the President's desk

543

Energy production will be better with the Iranian ayatollah out of the way

544

Entergy New Orleans is hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents

545

Collaboration and cooperation with surrounding parishes bodes well for St. Tammany

546

unCommon Construction is "Building Houses, Framing Character" by empowering the youth with vital "soft skills"

547

The all-encompassing label of "culture bearer" often leads to discriminatory practices

548

Full Show 3/5/2026 We can have skepticism of the president's leadership yet still support the entity of the United States

549

Hour 1: Chief Anne Kirkpatrick is under no illusions about the state of the NOPD

550

Hour 2: Split polling over Operation Epic Fury only serves to embolden those who hate us

551

Hour 3: Does the NOPD really need 1,200 officers?

552

Democrats are not being a fair and honest in their assessment of Operation Epic Fury

553

The city has met the needs of the NOPD, and Chief Kirkpatrick has the strategy to maximize efficiency

554

Full Show 3/4/2026: Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison testify before the House Oversight Committee

555

Hour 3: Venice Biennale Arte 2026 is the Olympics of the art world

556

Hour 2: New Orleans is Renewed, Refocused, and Ready

557

Startup NOLA and Startup Noir NOLA work to support entrepreneurship and innovation

558

Hour 1: The fraud in Minnesota was apparent but nothing was done about it

559

“STEAM Day” is a launchpad for lifelong learning, discovery, and opportunity at Delgado Community College

560

The state's fear of litigation allowed fraud in Minnesota to run amok

561

Full Show 3/3/2026: Times of war and conflict should present an urgency on border security

562

Hour 1: Everyone should get behind Operation Epic Fury regardless of party affiliation

563

Hour 2: Will JP firefighters be willing to come to the table to sit with parish council representatives over pay raises?

564

Hour 3: Is there money in Jefferson Parish's budget to raise firefighters' pay that won't press taxpayers?

565

The Union Trustee for the Jefferson Firefighters Association states his case for Jefferson Parish firefighters pay raises

566

The threat of sleeper cells within the U.S. borders is very real

567

Will a proposed bill suck the fun out of riding on Mardi Gras floats?

568

Is there a way to appease the JP firefighters without burdening the taxpayers?

569

The remedy for illegal immigration is deportation, not incarceration

570

Full Show 3/2/2026: The escalating conflict with Iran causes concerns of possible sleeper cells stateside

571

Hour 1: Would getting congressional approval to attack Iran have ruined the effectiveness of the operation?

572

Hour 2: The city's finances continue to be a "dire situation"

573

Hour 3: What are the economic implications of the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran?

574

The U.S.-Israeli/Iranian conflict has escalated vertically and horizontally

575

What are the city's plans to navigate these turbulent budget waters?

576

What does the January Producer Price Index reveal about the state of the economy?

577

It's times like these when it's really important to know who's exactly in our country

578

Full Show 2/27/2026: “Renewed, Refocused and Ready!” Coverage of the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (Full Show)

579

Hour 1: Coverage of the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (10AM Hour)

580

Hour 2: Coverage of the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (11AM Hour)

581

Hour 3: Coverage of the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (12PM Hour)

582

"The way things were is no more; this is a new day, and we're ALL IN!" Mayor Moreno

583

The drop in crime in New Orleans has led to an increase in civic pride

584

A successful New Orleans can contribute to the success of the entire state

585

"Regional progress depends on partnership, persistence, and thinking beyond parish lines"

586

The River Region Aims to Provide Opportunities "From Cradle to Career"

587

Full Show 2/26/2026: The City's Lack of Debt Collection Is a Living Example of the Culture of Noncompliance

588

Hour 1: The lack of tax enforcement has left New Orleans in significant fiscal strains

589

Hour 2: An $84.5M New Orleans airport road project is expected to cut shuttle time in half

590

Hour 3: Regardless of what the Louisiana Legislative Auditor says, the NOPD needs a LOT more than just 900 officers

591

The Terrebonne Houma Navigation Canal Bird Island's restoration has been completed

592

The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport wins the top customer experience award for the 5th straight year

593

New Orleans becomes the first city in the country to launch America’s 250th anniversary celebrations

594

Debt collection is not a pretty thing, but it's absolutely necessary for the city

595

Full Show 2/25/2026: The Day After President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address

596

Hour 3: What's good for Trump may not be what's good for the Republican Party

597

What sets Trump's State of the Union apart from others is he made no attempts to unify with the opposing party

598

North Louisiana could soon be home to three massive Amazon AI data centers

599

Hour 2: Downtown New Orleans sees a major Mardi Gras 2026 surge

600

Tulane hits a major milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of its downtown campus

601

Hour 1: Is it possible that other entities have skipped payments to the Sewage & Water Board in the same fashion as Guste Homes?

602

Did Trump's description of the economy during the SOTU reflect how Americans feel?

603

HANO calls for a forensic audit to investigate Guste Homes after accumulating a $1.5 million outstanding water bill

604

Full Show 2/24/2026: The Sewerage & Water Board should be ashamed for not collecting payment from Guste Homes for so long

605

Hour 1: The Ukrainians believe the U.S. isn't doing enough to assist in their conflict against Russia

606

Hour 2: Most people know of the Army National Guard, but what about the Air National Guard?

607

Hour 3: How will President Trump address the multiple global conflicts during the State of the Union?

608

The Mexican military takes out a cartel drug lord with assistance from American intelligence

609

How the boil water advisory impacted citizens, schools, and businesses

610

The Air National Guard offers alternative opportunities for a career path

611

Lo Williams-Thomas of Zentisrty Labs is recognized as the first Black female-owned cosmetic research lab and manufacturer in Louisiana

612

Ukraine and Russia have entered their 5th year of conflict; how are the Ukrainians holding up?

613

The Guste Homes hasn't been paying their water bill for months and owes the Sewerage & Water Board $1.5M

614

Full Show 2/23/2026: The City of New Orleans has a Problem with Prioritization

615

Hour 3: St. Bernard Parish, an unlikely spot for advanced robotics research

616

Hour 2: The Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs; what happens now?

617

Foreclosures are soaring across America, but what’s the story in Greater New Orleans?

618

What are the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's global tariffs?

619

Hour 1: Infrastructure and basic services should take priority over everything with no exception

620

Should the Louisiana Legislative Auditor continue to stay involved in the Moreno Administration's budgeting process?

621

Full Show 2/20/2026: Newell LIVE from Boil and Barrel in Lakeview

622

Hour 3: Newell LIVE from Boil and Barrel in Lakeview (12PM Hour)

623

Chef David McCelvey shares Boil & Barrel's Lenten menu

624

New Orleans's crime rate is decreasing, but what’s the story on crime in Lakeview?

625

Hour 2: Newell LIVE from Boil and Barrel in Lakeview (11AM Hour)

626

How concerned should we be about the recent Iranian threats?

627

What is the city doing to tackle Lakeview's biggest challenges?

628

Hour 1: Newell LIVE from Boil and Barrel in Lakeview (10AM Hour)

629

Establishing a Fortified Roof Discount Benchmark

630

Could approving federal dollars to assist in the Potomac spill open Pandora's Box?

631

Boil & Barrel offers bourbon you can't get your hands on anywhere else

632

Full Show 2/19/2026: The only purpose of the SAVE Act is to beat back fraud

633

Hour 1: What does Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fear about the SAVE Act?

634

Hour 2: Kidney health and heart health are directly linked to one another

635

Hour 3: Mardi Gras going off without any major incidents was not a coincidence

636

The Catholic Church is choosing a political ideology over true religious morality

637

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting public comments on the Grand Isle Beach Project

638

If you love your kidneys you can save your heart!

639

National politics is harming international tourism to the U.S.

640

Can anyone explain what the exact controversy is over the SAVE Act?

641

Full Show 2/18/2026: Mardi Gras 2026 is in the books; now it's back to reality

642

Hour 1: Mardi Gras was awesome overall, but may more coordination was needed

643

Hour 2: Mardi Gras weekend drew strong crowds of visitors, with parade routes packed and hotels near capacity

644

Hour 3: What does New Orleans & Company have in store that

645

The Louisiana Future Energy Center is coming to "The Beach" at UNO

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The Miracle League of Greater New Orleans All-Stars Game will make the players feel like superstars.

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Full Show 2/16/2026: What IS Mardi Gras?

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Hour 3: We Can't Imagine a New Orleans Without Mardi Gras!

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You can catch one of Zulu's 30,000 coconuts this year

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Hour 2: Mardi Gras is more about family than revelry

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Krewe of Orpheus: Theater on Wheels

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The Krewe of Bogue Falaya: Carnival in Covington

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Hour 1: How do you define "Mardi Gras"?

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Preparing for the Arrival of Rex!

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Full Show 2/13/2026: Should the City Sell Parade Route Space during Mardi Gras?

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The Spirituality of Mardi Gras

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Hour 2: Everything you need to know about the "Deep Gras" season

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Hour 1: Should the City allow Mardi Gras revelers to claim space along parade routes?

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The LSU Tigers begin their campaign to defend their national championship!

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Hour 3: Operation NOLA Safe & Homeland Security Task Force

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Hour 2: Can we really trust the numbers from the January jobs report?

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Why is Delgado Community College thriving when other institutions struggle?

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What are the key takeaways from the January jobs report?

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Port NOLA and the International Longshoremen’s Association has developed a strong partnership

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It seems like no one can make sense of the New Orleans' financing records left by the Cantrell Administration.

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Italy's prime minister proposes naval blockades to curb illegal immigration

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Hour 3: The Catholic Church criticizing ICE agents for enforcing federal law is the epitome of hypocrisy

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Sean Mulligan: Third Coast Venture Summit

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Hour 2: Michael Hecht On The Transformation Of Canal Place

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Hour 1: Debate Over Facial Recognition Technology From DHS

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BGR has updated its Property Tax Dashboards with the latest property tax rates for Orleans, St. Tammany, and Jefferson Parishes

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Full Show 2/10/2026: The majority of Americans want secure elections, so the SAVE Act should be a slam dunk, right?

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What should happen to float riders in the Krewe of Carrollton parade who aggressively threw beads at police along the parade route?

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The FBI released surveillance photos of a potential suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case

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Hour 2: The New York Times editorial board reverses some of their positions on legal marijuana

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The New York Times editorial board pivots from its decade-long advocacy for full legalization

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Hour 1: Why would anyone push back against the SAVE Act?

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Should the FCC rescind the “news distortion standard” and the “equal time rule?”

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The SAVE Act: Election Security or Voter Suppression?

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Full Show 2/9/2026: California and New York violating Louisiana law is an unacceptable form of bullying

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Hour 3: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill is fighting to vindicate Louisiana laws

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Did Super Bowl LX live up to the hype?

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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill is suing two other states for violating Louisiana laws

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Hour 2: St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper shows no signs of slowing down in his last 2 years

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What will St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper focus on in his last 2 years?

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Mardi Gras on the Northshore has grown exponentially in 2026

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Mardi Gras on the Northshore has grown exponentially in 2026

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Hour 1: The narrative in Minnesota is changing now that local law enforcement is engaging with anti-ICE protestors

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Who is afforded more welfare benefits, U.S.-born households or immigrant-headed households?

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The government shutdown was averted by paying off Democrats through program funding approvals

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Full Show 2/5/2026: The Care for Military Kids Act is just common sense

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Hour 1: Tax-paying citizens should demand priority over immigrants

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Hour 2: The financial future of St. Tammany Parish is uncertain

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Hour 3: An Hour of Local Legends, Don Dubuc and Arthur Hardy

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The Louisiana Great Outdoors with Don Dubuc is coming to an end after 37 years

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Economists are trying to define the "new normal" for the post-pandemic economy

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An antiquated tax structure is crippling St. Tammany Parish

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The Care for Military Kids Act allows military families' children to retain their waitlist time when their families are relocated

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Full Show 2/5/2026: Mayor Helena Moreno hasn't taken her foot off the gas since taking office

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Hour 3: The Dooky Chase Arrests: Anatomy of a Murder Investigation

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Hour 2: When it comes to registered voters, Louisiana is seeing red

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Get ready to let the good times roll in Jefferson Parish!