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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.

On today's show, Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices. Then, Newell has on Aaron Frumin, Founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college, Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, to talk about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices, and Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.

This hour, Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices. Then, Aaron Frumin, Founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, joins the show to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.

This hour, Newell has on Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. Then, Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins the show to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents.

This hour, Newell speaks with Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices. Then, Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives, the joins to show to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.

Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, joins Newell to talk about the shutting down of the Transportation Security Administration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and the SAVE America Act.

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, joins Newell to talk about the effects the Iran war is having on oil prices and give expert analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report.

Stephanie Willie, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins Newell to discuss Entergy New Orleans hosting a series of Super Tax events this month, offering free tax filing and assistance to residents. With filing season underway, this support can help families maximize refunds and avoid preparation fees.

Lacey Osborne, President of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins Newell to talk about the successes they're celebrating in St. Tammany Parish as well as future plans moving forward as the parish continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

Aaron Frumin, founder & CEO of unCommon Construction, joins Newell to talk about the building process to empower youth with skills, networks, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school or college.

Newell explains how using the label of "culture bearer" to justify the gain of special privileges can unintentionally lead to discriminatory practices.

Kristi Noem's dismissal is at the top of conservative news feeds, and so is the latest in Iran. We dig into those topics, plus Trump's attack on former ally Tucker Carlson.

On today's show, Newell talks about the ongoing developments of the U.S./Israeli war against Iran. Then, Newell has on Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, to talk about the health, well-being, and morale of the officers, the proposal to reduce staffing expectations to 900 officers, the controversy surrounding NOPD pension payments, and more, and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about if the NOPD really needs 1,200 officers.

This hour, Newell speaks with Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, about the health, well-being, and morale of the officers, the proposal to reduce staffing expectations to 900 officers, the controversy surrounding NOPD pension payments, and more.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about if the NOPD really needs 1,200 officers and discuss the NOPD's overtime and detail woes. Then, Rafael Goyeneche talks about the National Guard's extension through August 2026.

Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyone is urged to come on down and 'have a hoot.'

Newell talks about the political response to Operation Epic Fury.

Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, joins Newell to discuss the health, well-being, and morale of the officers, the proposal to reduce staffing expectations to 900 officers, the controversy surrounding NOPD pension payments, and more.

The midterm primary results in Texas surprised many, so here's what happened and what it means. Plus, how high will gas prices go?

On today's show, Newell talks about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding a massive fraud scandal involving state-administered federal funds. Then, Newell has on Jordan Adams, Assistant Professor of Geology at the School of STEM for Delgado Community College, and Eboness Williams, Mathematics Department Chair & Professor of Mathematics at the School of STEM, to talk about STEAM Day, Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the more than 1,200 business and civic leaders gathering for the sold-out 2026 GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon, Evie Poitevent Sanders, Vice President of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at GNO Inc., and Salem Habte, Workforce & Entrepreneurship Manager at GNO Inc., to talk about Startup NOLA and Startup Noir NOLA events that they’re hosting during NOEW and the Third Coast Venture Summit and to give updates on ongoing GNO Inc. initiatives for startups, and Alice Glenn, New Orleans & Company Executive Vice President, Susan Taylor, the Montine McDaniel Freeman Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art, and Dawn DeDeaux, a multidisciplinary artist with over 40 years working in New Orleans, to talk about Biennale Arte 2026.

This hour, Newell is joined by Alice Glenn, New Orleans & Company Executive Vice President, Susan Taylor, the Montine McDaniel Freeman Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art, and Dawn DeDeaux, a multidisciplinary artist with over 40 years working in New Orleans, to talk about Biennale Arte 2026.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the more than 1,200 business and civic leaders gathering for the sold-out 2026 GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon and Louisiana Economic Development launching the first FastSites round. Then, Evie Poitevent Sanders, Vice President of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at GNO Inc., and Salem Habte, Workforce & Entrepreneurship Manager at GNO Inc., join the show to talk about Startup NOLA and Startup Noir NOLA events that they’re hosting during NOEW and the Third Coast Venture Summit and to give updates on ongoing GNO Inc. initiatives for startups.

Evie Poitevent Sanders, Vice President of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at GNO Inc., and Salem Habte, Workforce & Entrepreneurship Manager at GNO Inc., join Newell to talk about Startup NOLA and Startup Noir NOLA events that they’re hosting during NOEW and the Third Coast Venture Summit and to give updates on ongoing GNO Inc. initiatives for startups.

This hour, Newell talks about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding a massive fraud scandal involving state-administered federal funds. Then, Jordan Adams, Assistant Professor of Geology at the School of STEM for Delgado Community College, and Eboness Williams, Mathematics Department Chair & Professor of Mathematics at the School of STEM, join the show to talk about STEAM Day.

Jordan Adams, Assistant Professor of Geology at the School of STEM for Delgado Community College, and Eboness Williams, Mathematics Department Chair & Professor of Mathematics at the School of STEM, join Newell to talk about STEAM Day.

Newell talks about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding a massive fraud scandal involving state-administered federal funds.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issuing a landmark ruling that effectively ends the use of "administrative closure," a practice the current administration and its supporters have labeled an "amnesty loophole." Then, Newell has on Senior U.S. Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy to discuss "Operation Epic Fury," the "Save America Act," and the new closed primary voting system, Jefferson Parish Councilmember Deano Bonano to talk about the Jefferson Parish firefighters picketing over a pay raise, Joe Piacun, Personal Injury Attorney, to talk about a proposed bill that would criminalize reckless throws from parade floats, Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow of Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology at the Allison Center for National Security, to talk about U.S. national security and possible sleeper cells in the wake of the U.S./Israeli war with Iran, and Mitch Arbaugh, Union Trustee for the Jefferson Firefighters Association, to defend the case of the Jefferson Parish firefighters demanding a pay raise.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issuing a landmark ruling that effectively ends the use of "administrative closure," a practice the current administration and its supporters have labeled an "amnesty loophole." Then, Senior U.S. Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy joins the show to discuss "Operation Epic Fury," the "Save America Act," and the new closed primary voting system.

This hour, Newell has on Jefferson Parish Councilmember Deano Bonano to talk about the Jefferson Parish firefighters picketing over a pay raise. Then, Joe Piacun, personal injury attorney, joins the show to talk about a proposed bill that would criminalize reckless throws from parade floats.

This hour, Newell is joined by Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow of Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology at the Allison Center for National Security, to talk about U.S. national security and possible sleeper cells in the wake of the U.S./Israeli war with Iran. Then, Mitch Arbaugh, Union Trustee for the Jefferson Firefighters Association, joins the show to defend the case of the Jefferson Parish firefighters demanding a pay raise.

Mitch Arbaugh, Union Trustee for the Jefferson Firefighters Association, joins Newell to defend the case of the Jefferson Parish firefighters demanding a pay raise.

Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow of Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology at the Allison Center for National Security, joins Newell to talk about U.S. national security and possible sleeper cells in the wake of the U.S./Israeli war with Iran.

A Louisiana legislator filed a bill that would criminalize reckless throws from parade floats. Rep. Sylvia Taylor authored Bill #HB 397 that would punish Mardi Gras float riders who “knowingly or negligently” throw objects in a manner foreseeable to cause injury. Violators would face a $500 fine, and those who cause injury could be fined up to $1K and up to six (6) months in jail. And the fine & imprisonment increase to at least $2K and between (1) and (3) years in jail if the victim is seriously injured. Joe Piacun, personal injury attorney, joins Newell to talk about the proposed bill.

Jefferson Parish firefighters want pay raises, but negotiations stalled between the union and parish council representatives. The firefighters began picketing when the two parties couldn’t agree on how to fund the increases. Jefferson Parish Councilmember Deano Bonano joins Newell to talk about it.

Newell shares his thoughts on the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issuing a landmark ruling that effectively ends the use of "administrative closure," a practice the current administration and its supporters have labeled an "amnesty loophole."

On today's show, Newell reviews the track record of former U.S. presidents attacking foreign countries without getting congressional approval first and talks about the developing situation of the U.S. and Israel bombing Iran. Then, Newell has on Stephen Kates, CFP, a Bankrate Financial Analyst, to talk about what the January Producer Price Index indicates, Matthew Willard, New Orleans City Council At-Large, to discuss the City of New Orleans' $224 million budget crisis, Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, to give an update of the developing conflict between the United States and Israel versus Iran, and Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about the economic implications of the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran.

This hour, Newell reviews the track record of former U.S. presidents attacking foreign countries without getting congressional approval first and talks about the developing situation of the U.S. and Israel bombing Iran. Then, Stephen Kates, CFP, a Bankrate Financial Analyst, joins the show to talk about what the January Producer Price Index indicates.

This hour, Newell has on Matthew Willard, New Orleans City Council At-Large, to discuss the City of New Orleans' $224 million budget crisis. Then, Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins the show to give an update of the developing conflict between the United States and Israel versus Iran.

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about the economic implications of the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran, the advent of AI creating productivity gains for companies, three southern states being recognized by the New York Times for education improvement, the REAL state of the union, and pension problems.

Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins Newell to give an update of the developing conflict between the United States and Israel versus Iran.

City of N.O. CAO Joe Giarrusso went before the Budget Committee to address the city’s $224 million budget crisis. Giarusso warned that the city's finances continue to be a "dire situation." Matthew Willard, New Orleans City Council At-Large, joins Newell to discuss the situation.

The January Producer Price Index was just released last Friday morning. Stephen Kates, CFP, a Bankrate Financial Analyst, says, "Producer prices in January came in hotter than expected, reinforcing concerns that inflation could reaccelerate in the first half of 2026. There is a risk that producers will attempt to pass along higher prices to consumers in order to recover costs from 2025 and offset anticipated increases in labor and service expenses this year." Stephen Kates joins Newell to talk about it.

Newell talks about how the current situation with the U.S. and Israel bombing Iran should also highlight the importance of knowing who exactly is in the country.

On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region. Newell is joined by Ray Gregson, CEO of the River Region Chamber, to give workforce, economic, and education updates from the River Region, Leah Irons, GNO Inc. 2025 Board Chair representing Chevron, and Kim Boyle, GNO Inc. 2026 Board Chair representing Phelps Dunbar, to talk about the region experiencing renewed momentum, Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, LED Secretary, to discuss the Amazon data center announcement and Newlab, LED's innovation strategy, gives a recap of the past year, gives a review of key programs like FastSites and Storyteller, and takes a look ahead at 2026, and Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, and Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, to talk about the drop in crime and civic pride.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region. This hour, Newell is joined by Ray Gregson, CEO of the River Region Chamber, to give workforce, economic, and education updates from the River Region. Then, Leah Irons, GNO Inc. 2025 Board Chair representing Chevron, and Kim Boyle, GNO Inc. 2026 Board Chair representing Phelps Dunbar, join the show to talk about the region experiencing renewed momentum.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region. This hour, Newell is joined by Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, LED Secretary, to discuss the Amazon data center announcement and Newlab, LED's innovation strategy, give a recap of the past year, give a review of key programs like FastSites and Storyteller, and take a look ahead at 2026. Then, Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, and Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, join the show to talk about the drop in crime and civic pride.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region. This hour, we hear from the hosts and speakers of the GNO Inc. Luncheon presentation, including Mayor Helena Moreno and GNO President & CEO Michael Hecht.

Mayor Helena Moreno speaks at the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, and Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, join Newell LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Greg and Chief Kirkpatrick talk about the drop in crime and civic pride.