The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

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The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

New Orleans native son Kaare Johnson speaks his mind on all things New Orleans and beyond. Join the Voice of New Orleans as he tells you exactly how it is.

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    News Alert! Turning right on red is LEGAL, NOLA! (plus other driving peeves)

    Kaare discusses bad driving habits and other New Orleans quirks on the Neutral Ground

  2. 370

    Louisiana Nat'l Guard helping Texas border?! Plus the AP's Brett Martel joins to talk sports

    Kaare discusses the Texas/Louisiana dynamic and Martel Monday means the AP's Brett Martel joins the program to talk sports!

  3. 369

    Michael Hecht from Gr. NO. Inc on LA International Terminal + Chef Frank Brigtsen talkin' crawfish!

    Friday fun to get you ready for your weekend in New Orleans on The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

  4. 368

    Junket Cantrell in Miami post DC trip/LA legislative session started/NOPD needs a new home

    Kaare discusses the mayor's recent travels, NOPD's new home, and more on The Neutral Ground

  5. 367

    Usual Friday Krewe: Frank Brigtsen talks food, Michael Hecht of GrNO Inc + Fridays with Fletcher Mackel

    Friday fun with the usual Friday guests to get you ready for the weekend in New Orleans!

  6. 366

    OIG Ed Michel on city fuel card abuse + Sen. Alan Seabaugh says bye to traffic cameras

    Bye to traffic cameras state wide and OIG Ed Michel on city fuel card abuse

  7. 365

    Captain George Ricks (river diversion opponent) joins Kaare (a proponent) plus the AP's Brett Martel

    Captain George Ricks debates river diversion with Kaare and the AP's Brett Martel discusses the Pels' recent run of success

  8. 364

    Feds Could Indict Mayor LaToya Cantrell soon. Rafael Goyeneche joins the show to discuss

    Kaare is joined by Rafael Goyeneche to discuss the Feds' possible upcoming indictment of Mayor Cantrell

  9. 363

    Councilman Oliver Thomas + Coach Will Wade join Kaare

    Kaare talks to Oliver Thomas and McNeese State Basketball Coach Will Wade join the show

  10. 362

    Councilman Eugene Green + former Councilman Arnie Fielkow join Kaare

    Kaare discusses NOLA, Israel, and more on this episode of The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

  11. 361

    UNO Enrollment Numbers Lowest in 60 Years! What's Next?

    UNO Enrollment Numbers Lowest in 60 Years! What's Next?

  12. 360

    Friday Fun w/ Michael Hecht, Fletcher Mackel, Frank Brigtsen + more

    Kaare gets you ready for your weekend in NOLA by talking to some of NOLA's best

  13. 359

    Super Successful Mardi Gras. Huge Economic Impact for NOLA

    Join Kaare as he discusses the huge impact Mardi Gras had as well as future Super Bowl wishes for New Orleans (starting with next year's Super Bowl in the city)

  14. 358

    NOLA hosts Super Bowl 59 in 1 yr. Michael Hecht from Gr NO Inc joins Kaare

    Kaare gets you ready for the weekend with good news from the Crescent City

  15. 357

    The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

    District Attorney Jason Williams discusses AG, state police in NOLA. Former Saints GM Randy Mueller also joins Kaare to talk about the upcoming Superbowl

  16. 356

    NOLA S&WB Director Ghassan Korban discusses weekend flooding + more

    Kaare talks to S&WB Director Ghassan Korban about Saturday's flooding in NOLA and the AP's Brett Martel hops on later to discuss the Pelicans

  17. 355

    Friday Krewe: WDSU's Fletcher Mackel + Chef Frank Brigtsen

    Kaare gets you ready for the weekend in New Orleans with his guests

  18. 354

    Right-leaning Quin Hilyer + left-leaning Ellis Henican join Kaare to talk border, Iran, and more

    Quin Hilyer and Ellis Henican join Kaare Johnson to discuss the border crisis, Iran situation, and much more

  19. 353

    Westbank's Bridge City growth is nil, NYC removes Jefferson statue + more

    All these topics, plus the AP's Brett Martel joins Kaare to talk sports!

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    The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

    Kaare talks NOLA politics and more!

  22. 350

    Jeff Thomas from WBOK joins Kaare

    Kaare Johnson and Jeff Thomas talk reparations and race relations

  23. 349

    The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

    Kaare talks congressional races & other NOLA issues today on The Neutral Ground

  24. 348

    The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

    Kaare talks to Congressman Garrett Graves about redistricting

  25. 347

    Friday Fun: Chef Frank Brigtsen, Fletcher Mackel, and Michael Hecht

    Local chef Frank Brigtsen joins Kaare, WDSU's Fletcher Mackel talks local sports, and Michael Hecht talks local economy

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    NOLA City Councilman Freddie King joins The Neutral Ground to discuss homeless encampments and more.

    NOLA City Councilman Freddie King talks to Kaare about the city's problem with homeless encampments and more.

  29. 343

    The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

    Kaare talks about the potential future of New Orleans vs what we have to deal with, especially in inclement weather

  30. 342

    The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson

    A jam packed Wednesday show talking everything from political appointments/Louisiana priorities to great actors! Join Kaare Johnson on the Neutral Ground

  31. 341

    Louisiana losing population. Mayor Cantrell sending second mailer. Fake news on Dick Clark no show.

    Louisiana losing population. Mayor Cantrell sending second mailer. Fake news on Dick Clark no show. Your calls and more.

  32. 340

    NOPD chief says state police are needed in French quarter. NOPD spokesperson says, "not so fast"

    Thursday on the Neutral Ground - NOPD chief says state police is needed in the French quarter. New Orleans neglected traffic lights and Jeff Dorsan with the Humane Society joins the show. Watch the Neutral Ground: https://www.youtube.com/@kaarejohnson-neworleans/streams

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    Tulane Head Football Coach and New Athletic Director Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.

    Tulane Head Football Coach Jon Sumrall and New Athletic Director David Harris Joins Kaare on the Neutral Ground.

  35. 337

    Rafael Goyeneche joins Kaare to talk about confusing Vappie audio leak.

    Rafael Goyeneche of The Metro Crime Commission joins Kaare to talk about a confusing Vappie audio leak. Jeff Dorsan from the Humane Society joins Kaare and discusses ways you can help animals in need.

  36. 336

    It's Friday On The Neutral Ground! Yeah You Right! Mackel, Hecht, & Brigtsen Join Kaare!

    Fletcher Mackel Talks: Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey / Tulane looking for 2nd major bowl Michael Hecht Talks: Ukraine delegation in New Orleans / River District breaking ground / New Iberia seeing economic growth / Port Nola's green hydrogen project Frank Brigtsen Talks: Seasonal goodies and other additions to Brigtsen's menu for the weekend Kaare Talks: Mayor's world tour of junkets / Future of Willie Fritz at Tulane

  37. 335

    Right Leaning Quin Hillyer And Left Leaning Ellis Henican Debate The Latest on The Neutral Ground!

    Hillyer & Henican Talk: Trump, Biden and other leading candidates / Perception from January 6th / Isreal - Hamas Kaare Talks: Lincoln Beach redo?? / Cantrell junket in the Middle East

  38. 334

    Jeff Landry Says He Will Crack Down On NOLA Crime, River District Groundbreaking, And More!

    River District ground-breaking, sports stadium / Jeff Landry speaking on New Orleans crime / Fox8 being subpoenaed by feds / The "Dirty Dozen" blighted properties in New Orleans

  39. 333

    Cantrell Was Asked If She Received A "Target Letter" From Feds. She Refused To Say. Gobble Gobble!

    Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's response to feds target letter / Drew Brees says throwing arm is done / Tulane vs UTSA, Pels-Kings, Saints-Falcons / TURDucken?? Why? / Wonder-drug for compulsive behaviors / Hall & Oates drama

  40. 332

    Is Kaare Right? Turkey At Thanksgiving? Go With Any Other Protein For A Better Thanksgiving!

    Kaare Talks: Thanksgiving traditions / Rolling Stones headlining Jazz Fest 2024 / Oil leak in gulf

  41. 331

    Reportedly The Fed Investigation Into Cantrell Intensifies. Attorney Joe Raspanti Joins To Discuss

    Joe Raspanti Talks: Linda Frickey trial / Cantrell investigation Brett Martel Talks: Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey / Jayden Daniels and Heisman hunt / Tulane-UTSA Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell federal investigation / Linda Frickey trial / Rosalynn Carter death / Pipeline oil leak off La coast

  42. 330

    City's Former 911 Director Apparently Broke Federal Laws, And Raising Cane's Owner Worth Billions

    Kaare Talks: N.O. OIG vs JP OIG, latest OIG investigation on Tyrell Morris / Todd Graves worth 7.6 billion, Raising Cane's story / Oakland losing A's to Vegas

  43. 329

    Rafael Goyeneche of The Metro Crime Commission Joins Kaare To Talk About Ethics Board Ruling

    Rafael Goyeneche Talks: La board of ethics and Cantrell investigation / Pontalba dilemma / Anne Kirkpatrick Kaare Talks: Ruby Bridges, her mom Lucille, and their legacy / La board of ethics / La DEQ / Copeland's celebrating 40 years

  44. 328

    I-55 Has Re-Opened In Both Directions, And La's Top High School Performance List Is Out.

    Brett Martel Talks: Zion and Pels / Future of Fritz at Tulane / Derek Carr's injury Kaare Talks: I-55 reopening / Coaching changes in college football / La's top elementary and high schools / Weekly weather outlook

  45. 327

    Mackel! Hecht! Brigtsen! Fantasy Friday Favorites Are On The Neutral Ground!

    Fletcher Mackel Talks: Zion and Pels / Lady Tigers bball / Tulane-Tulsa, Willie Fritz / LSU-Florida / Saints-Vikings Frank Brigtsen Talks: Thanksgiving-2-go changes / Restaurants in US don't typically serve goose on menus / Turkey gumbo for Thanksgiving / Current menu highlights Michael Hecht Talks: Gov Landry's committee for New Orleans / Changing Bourbon St Kaare Talks: John Batiste nominated for 6 Grammys / Jeff Landry's NOLA committee

  46. 326

    Not That It Means Much, But The Louisiana Ethics Board Is Going After The Mayor

    Kaare Talks: Mayor Cantrell's junket to Kenya / La's board of ethics / 2023 hottest recorded summer / Israel-Palestine / Drought conditions

  47. 325

    New NOPD Chief's Goals for 2024. Super Fog On Interstate. Gov's NOLA Committee

    Kaare Talks: Fog, smoke causing accidents on interstate / Metro area drivers / Jeff Landry's New Orleans Committee / Anne Kirkpatrick outlook

  48. 324

    Causeway Toll Increase In Effect. How Much Would You Pay To Cross The Lake On A Brand New Causeway?

    Kaare Talks: Causeway tolls / Hamas militants on synthetic stimulants / Pels / Kim Mulkey and LSU Lady Tigers, LSU baseball, Olivia Dunne / LSU-Bama / Saints-Bears

  49. 323

    The Saints Celebrate Their 57th Birthday Today. Kaare Discusses Dave Dixon's Legacy.

    Kaare Talks: Colder temps rolling in / Jeff Landry's policies and plan for New Orleans / Dave Dixon's legacy, Saints and Superdome history / Anne Kirkpatrick officially sworn in as Police Chief

  50. 322

    Sheriff Susan Hutson's Office Doesn't Do A Good Job Accounting. Mid City Party Gets Out Of Control.

    Kaare Talks: Halloween in New Orleans / Sherriff Hutson's accounting and other fumbles / MSY's new diamond interchange vs metro area drivers / Mid City block party impeding traffic / N.O. Archdiocese consolidation

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New Orleans native son Kaare Johnson speaks his mind on all things New Orleans and beyond. Join the Voice of New Orleans as he tells you exactly how it is.

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