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The Jones Act, enacted in 1920 in the aftermath of World War I when the United States faced a surplus of coastal shipping capacity, was misguided when Congress passed it 105 years ago and is even more outdated today. At a time when Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to disrupt global oil and gas supplies, the law is also limiting the ability of U.S. energy producers to respond to domestic demand and help stabilize oil and natural gas prices in New England, the West Coast, and other regional markets. Vincent Smith, Nonresident Senior Fellow and Director of Agricultural Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Newell to discuss if the Jones Act should be done away with.

This hour, Newell explains how the Democrats are hurting the economy and their chances in the midterms by delaying the funding of the DHS. Then, Senator Pat Connick joins the show to talk about several policy priorities and bills tied to the current Louisiana legislative session.

Senator Pat Connick joins Newell to talk about several policy priorities and bills tied to the current Louisiana legislative session, which includes flood protection and coastal infrastructure, consumer protection, crime and public safety, and child protection.

Newell explains how the Democrats are hurting the economy and their chances in the midterms by delaying the funding of the DHS.

Newell talks about the latest in Iran, then he'll discuss issues that are happening in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.

Newell talks to New Orleans City Councilmember about the recent water main break near Audubon. Plus, he'll discuss the future of the Esplanade Mall.

Brian Hebert joins Newell to talk about the St Patrick's Day activities on Metairie Rd.

Aimee McCarron joins Newell to talk about yet another water main flooding the street of New Orleans.

Arita Bohannan joins Newell to talk about ideas to remove the blighted structure and then sell the cleared land to a private developer.

Colonel Jeff McCausland joins Newell to talk about the latest news from the war in Iran.

1st Lieutenant Jay Sconyers joins Newell to talk about their tour honoring the service of Airmen both past and present in a showcase of musical excellence. All concerts are FREE and opten to the public though tickets are required.

Newell talks about the latest on the war in Iran and how our Congressman are acting towards the current state of affairs.

Steve Procopio joins Newell to talk about the current legislative sessions and state inspection stickers.

New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

On today's show, Newell talks about the NOPD ramping up enforcement of a long-standing city ordinance that prohibits people from obstructing public sidewalks or entryways. Then, Newell has on Amanda Coates, Vice President of Cargo at Port NOLA, and Katie Jensen, CEO of Triton Stone, to talk about the strategic advantage Port NOLA has to quickly get products, such as the stone countertops in our homes and businesses, from the port to the consumer, Sean Higgins, Research Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to share his thoughts on the "Railway Safety Act," Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath, to talk about the policies he's prioritizing in the 2026 legislative session centered largely on public health, food policy, and safety regulations, and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about restructuring the judiciary in New Orleans, the constitutional amendment granting the governor power to recommend suspension or removal of district attorneys and judges, and legislation requiring prosecution consent to waive a jury.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about restructuring the judiciary in New Orleans (House Bill 911), the constitutional amendment granting the governor power to recommend suspension or removal of district attorneys and judges (Senate Bill 123), and legislation requiring prosecution consent to waive a jury (Senate Bill 97).

This hour, Newell has on Sean Higgins, Research Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to share his thoughts on the "Railway Safety Act." Then, Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath joins the show to talk about the policies he's prioritizing in the 2026 legislative session centered largely on public health, food policy, and safety regulations.

Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath has entered the 2026 Louisiana legislative session with several policy priorities centered largely on public health, food policy, and safety regulations. Senator McMath joins Newell to discuss his priorities.

The White House is pushing the “Railway Safety Act,” urging lawmakers to include new restrictions on freight rail operation in upcoming infrastructure or transportation. But will this plan to impose labor-related mandates on rail companies make trains safer or simply impose more red tape? Sean Higgins, Research Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins Newell to share his thoughts on the bill.

This hour, Newell talks about the NOPD ramping up enforcement of a long-standing city ordinance that prohibits people from obstructing public sidewalks or entryways. Then, Amanda Coates, Vice President of Cargo at Port NOLA, and Katie Jensen, CEO of Triton Stone, join the show to talk about the strategic advantage Port NOLA has to quickly get products, such as the stone countertops in our homes and businesses, from the port to the consumer.

Amanda Coates, Vice President of Cargo at Port NOLA, and Katie Jensen, CEO of Triton Stone, join Newell to talk about the strategic advantage Port NOLA has to quickly get products, such as the stone countertops in our homes and businesses, from the port to the consumer.

Newell talks about the NOPD ramping up enforcement of a long-standing city ordinance that prohibits people from obstructing public sidewalks or entryways.

The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

On today's show, Newell talks about the latest Edison Research "Share of Ear" study that shows that in-car listening has reached a new decade-high, with 53% of all over-the-air AM/FM radio listening now occurring in vehicles. Then, Newell has on Troy Henry, Bayou Phoenix Developer with Henry Consulting, to give an update on the status of the Bayou Phoenix project, the long-awaited redevelopment of the abandoned site in New Orleans East, formerly known as Six Flags, Jasmine Brown, Chief External Affairs Officer at GNO Inc., to talk about the stabilizing insurance market and incentivizing mitigation, promoting an all-of-the-above energy approach, supply chain challenges hampering our growth, and more, Allison Hotard, Executive Director of Young Leadership Council, to preview the "Wednesdays at the Square" season at Lafayette Square and a look ahead for the rest of 2026 for YLC, and State Representative Kim Carver to outline several priorities for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session.

This hour, Newell is joined by State Representative Kim Carver to outline several priorities for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session. Then, Newell opens the WWL phone and text lines, and the listeners chime in about the SAVE Act, breaking party lines when voting, and the Bayou Phoenix project.

Newell explains why we need to get behind the Bayou Phoenix project

State Representative Kim Carver, who represents Mandeville and much of western St. Tammany Parish, joins Newell to outline several priorities for the 2026 Louisiana legislative session, including workforce development and career pathways, child safety and online exploitation laws, and support for youth leaving foster care.

This hour, Newell has on Jasmine Brown, Chief External Affairs Officer at GNO Inc., to talk about the stabilizing insurance market and incentivizing mitigation, promoting an all-of-the-above energy approach, supply chain challenges hampering our growth, and more. Then, Allison Hotard, Executive Director of the Young Leadership Council, joins the show to preview the "Wednesdays at the Square" season at Lafayette Square and take a look ahead for the rest of 2026 for YLC.

Allison Hotard, Executive Director of Young Leadership Council, joins Newell to preview the "Wednesdays at the Square" season at Lafayette Square and a look ahead for the rest of 2026 for YLC.

Jasmine Brown, Chief External Affairs Officer at GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about stabilizing the insurance market and incentivizing mitigation, promoting an all-of-the-above energy approach, supply chain challenges hampering our growth, and more.

This hour, Newell talks about the latest Edison Research "Share of Ear" study that shows that in-car listening has reached a new decade-high, with 53% of all over-the-air AM/FM radio listening now occurring in vehicles. Then, Troy Henry, Bayou Phoenix Developer with Henry Consulting, joins the show to give an update on the status of the Bayou Phoenix project, the long-awaited redevelopment of the abandoned site in New Orleans East, formerly known as Six Flags.

Troy Henry, Bayou Phoenix Developer with Henry Consulting, joins Newell to give an update on the status of the Bayou Phoenix project, the long-awaited redevelopment of the abandoned site in New Orleans East, formerly known as Six Flags.

Newell talks about the latest Edison Research "Share of Ear" study that shows that in-car listening has reached a new decade-high, with 53% of all over-the-air AM/FM radio listening now occurring in vehicles.

A new story, and trends we can all see, show that Gen Z is changing the world of alcohol, plus another study shows Americans have a very dim view of each other's morality, and GLP1s may change lifestyles across the spectrum.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on Congress failing to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, causing a partial shutdown affecting the Transportation Security Administration. Then, Newell has on Daniel Flesch, Executive Director of the Defense Technology Alliance, to explain the United States' short-term and long-term objectives of the war with Iran, Chad Perrier and Anna Urban of Universal Data Incorporated to talk about their work with the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program, Daniel Erspamer, CEO & Economist with the Pelican Institute, to Solutions Summit 2026, and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the process for finding solutions for the city's antiquated water system, the New Orleans Police Department's pension problems, the statewide effort of raising 911 fees, and more.

This hour, Newell is joined by New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the process for finding solutions for the city's antiquated water system, the New Orleans Police Department's pension problems, the statewide effort of raising 911 fees, sales tax collections, the Revenue Anticipation Note, and more.

This hour, Newell has on Chad Perrier and Anna Urban of Universal Data Incorporated to talk about their work with the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program. Then, Daniel Erspamer, CEO & Economist with the Pelican Institute, joins the show to talk about Solutions Summit 2026.

Daniel Erspamer, CEO & Economist with the Pelican Institute, joins Newell to talk about Solutions Summit 2026. Daniel focuses on economic opportunity and tax reform.

Chad Perrier, President of Universal Data Incorporated, and Anna Urban, Administrative Specialist at Universal Data Incorporated, join Newell to talk about their work with the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on Congress failing to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, causing a partial shutdown affecting the Transportation Security Administration. Then, Daniel Flesch, Executive Director of the Defense Technology Alliance, joins the show to explain the United States' short-term and long-term objectives of the war with Iran.

Daniel Flesch, Executive Director of the Defense Technology Alliance, joins Newell to explain the United States' short-term and long-term objectives of the war with Iran.

Newell shares his thoughts on Congress failing to reach a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, causing a partial shutdown affecting the Transportation Security Administration.

Iran has a new Supreme Leader, and this is what you need to know about him. Is Trump going to send in soldiers? Plus, we reveal the latest polls on American acceptance of action in Iran

On today's show, Newell talks about the Senate Democrats currently blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which has led to a partial shutdown of the agency and is affecting the efficiency of the TSA. Then, Newell has on Sam McCabe, Director of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), to talk about their “NOEW Summit” flagship gathering at Loyola University New Orleans, the 100+ summit sessions, 12+ citywide events, keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and capital conversation that will be featured at this year's NOEW, David Jacobs, Senior Statehouse Reporter for State Affairs Louisiana & LaPolitics, to discuss what are the priorities of this years legislative session, Mark Burrage, Senior Vice President of PenFed Home at PenFed Credit Union, to talk about a new survey that finds that for many Americans, the stress of buying a home goes far beyond the price tag, Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about pensions problems, if we're facing a global energy crisis, California moving to create an affordability problem for drivers, and the jobs report.

This hour, Newell talks about the Senate Democrats currently blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which has led to a partial shutdown of the agency and is affecting the efficiency of the TSA. Then, Sam McCabe, Director of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), joins the show to talk about their “NOEW Summit” flagship gathering at Loyola University New Orleans, the 100+ summit sessions, 12+ citywide events, keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and capital conversation that will be featured at this year's NOEW.

This hour, Newell has on David Jacobs, Senior Statehouse Reporter for State Affairs Louisiana & LaPolitics, to discuss what the priorities of this year's legislative session are. Then, Mark Burrage, Senior Vice President of PenFed Home at PenFed Credit Union, joins the show to talk about a new survey that finds that for many Americans, the stress of buying a home goes far beyond the price tag.

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about pension problems, if we're facing a global energy crisis, California moving to create an affordability problem for drivers, and the jobs report.

As we head into homebuying season, a new survey finds that for many Americans, the stress of buying a home goes far beyond the price tag. 38% say cost is their biggest concern, nearly as many worry about actually finding the right home and navigating the process, and more than a quarter say securing a mortgage tops their list of fears. The research also shows many buyers may not realize they have options that could save them money, including programs and credit union lending. Mark Burrage, Senior Vice President of PenFed Home at PenFed Credit Union, joins Newell to talk about the survey.

David Jacobs, Senior Statehouse Reporter for State Affairs Louisiana & LaPolitics, joins Newell to discuss what the priorities of this year's legislative session are, the top goals of Louisiana lawmakers, and if the leaders of our state will set aside their differences and work for the greater good.

Sam McCabe, Director of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), joins Newell to talk about their “NOEW Summit” flagship gathering at Loyola University New Orleans, the 100+ summit sessions, 12+ citywide events, keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and capital conversation that will be featured at this year's NOEW.