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Newell addresses Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser requesting a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump following a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River.

Jeff Bordelon, General Manager of Boil & Barrel, joins Newell to talk about some of Boil & Barrel's food and drink options.

On today's show, Newell addresses the nonsensical pushback against the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Then, Newell has on Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser to talk about international tourism to the U.S., the preference of open primaries, Mardi Gras 2026, the "Pardoning of the Crawfish" ceremony, the upcoming "Keep America Beautiful" conference, and more, Dr. Samir M. Parikh, President of the American Society of Nephrology, joins Newell to talk about the realities and the risks of kidney diseases, David Camardelle, Mayor of Grand Isle, to talk about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting public comments for construction of breakwaters seaward of Grand Isle, La., in Jefferson Parish. and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to explain the strategies used by the NOPD, State Police, and National Guard to make Mardi Gras 2026 relatively one of the safest ever.

This hour, Newell addresses the nonsensical pushback against the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Then, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser joins the show to talk about international tourism to the U.S., the preference of open primaries, Mardi Gras 2026, the "Pardoning of the Crawfish" ceremony, the upcoming "Keep America Beautiful" conference, and more.

This hour, Newell has on Dr. Samir M. Parikh, President of the American Society of Nephrology, joins Newell to talk about the realities and the risks of kidney diseases. Then, David Camardelle, Mayor of Grand Isle, joins the show to talk about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting public comments for construction of breakwaters seaward of Grand Isle, La., in Jefferson Parish.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to explain the strategies used by the NOPD, State Police, and National Guard to make Mardi Gras 2026 relatively one of the safest ever. Rafael then talks about the struggles with NOPD recruitment and homicide convictions in 2026.

Newell addresses the Catholic Church's favoring of immigrants violating the law of the land by entering the country illegally.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting public comments on the Grand Isle Beach Project. The proposed project includes the construction of up to 35 segmented stone breakwaters and 20 navigational light platforms seaward of Grand Isle to improve the performance and longevity of the island’s dunes and beach system, helping reduce future storm damage repairs. David Camardelle, Mayor of Grand Isle, joins Newell to share details and insights.

Did you know that an estimated 37 million Americans have kidney diseases, and as many as 9 in 10 people don’t know they have it? When left untreated, kidney diseases can cause irreversible kidney damage and kidney failure (more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have kidney failure), leading to dialysis or the need for a kidney transplant. Dr. Samir M. Parikh, President of the American Society of Nephrology, joins Newell to talk about the realities and the risks of kidney diseases.

Billy Nungesser Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana joins Newell to talk about international tourism to the U.S., the preference of open primaries, Mardi Gras 2026, the "Pardoning of the Crawfish" ceremony, the upcoming "Keep America Beautiful" conference, and more.

Newell addresses the nonsensical pushback against the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

On today's show, Newell gives a recap of the 2026 Carnival season. Then, Newell has on Gina Lorio, Executive Director of the Greater New Orleans Miracle League, to talk about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO, Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the passing of Dr. Norman Francis and more, Rebecca Conwell, President & CEO of the UNO Research & Technology Center, to talk about the Louisiana Future Energy Center coming to "The Beach" at UNO, and Walt Leger, New Orleans & Company President and CEO, to also talk about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO, give a recap of Mardi Gras 2026, and talk about upcoming spring events and conventions.

This hour, Newell gives a recap of the 2026 Carnival season. Then, Gina Lorio, Executive Director of the Greater New Orleans Miracle League, joins the show to talk about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the passing of Dr. Norman Francis, Mardi Gras weekend drawing strong crowds of visitors, Mayor Helena Moreno announcing plans to hire 50 frontline public works maintenance workers to strengthen in-house street and sidewalk repairs, Louisiana Economic Development launching the Louisiana Storytellers initiative, and more. Then, Rebecca Conwell, President & CEO of the UNO Research & Technology Center, to talk about the Louisiana Future Energy Center coming to "The Beach" at UNO.

This hour, Newell speaks with Walt Leger, New Orleans & Company President and CEO, about the “Maestri Classic Weekend” sponsored by New Orleans & Company and UNO, give a recap of Mardi Gras 2026, and talk about upcoming spring events and conventions.

Rebecca Conwell, President & CEO of the UNO Research & Technology Center, joins Newell to talk about the Louisiana Future Energy Center, whose construction is nearing completion, as well as the programming that UNO will bring to the space. GNO, Inc. is the main partner on this project. The Louisiana Future Energy Center is a dynamic hub designed to foster innovation and growth in the energy sector. It serves as a collaborative co-working space, a launchpad for energy companies entering the market, and a catalyst for developing cutting-edge energy programs that will shape the future.

On Thursday, Feb. 19, New Orleans & Company and the University of New Orleans will kick off Maestri Classic weekend with a FREE, family-friendly Opening Night Celebration at UNO Maestri Field at Privateer Park, in partnership with the iconic retro video game Backyard Baseball. Think All-Star ceremony energy, minus the airfare: music, fan experiences, commemorative giveaways, and a feel-good moment under the lights that’s sure to steal the show: the Miracle League of Greater New Orleans All-Stars Game.

On today's show, Dave Cohen asks, what exactly is Mardi Gras. Then Dave has on James J. Reiss III, Executive Vice President of the Rex Organization, to explain how the Rex celebration kicks off Fat Tuesday, Tim Lantrip, 2026 Krewe of Bogue Falaya Grand Marshal, and Amy Tucker, 2026 Krewe of Bogue Falaya Board Member, to talk about their family-friendly celebration on the North Shore. Sonny Borey, Captain & founding member of the Krewe of Orpheus, to talk about their musically inclined krewe, and Darren G. Mire, Director of Public Relations for the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, to talk about the Zulu King making his rounds around the region.

This hour, Dave Cohen is joined by Darren G. Mire, Director of Public Relations for the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, to talk about the Zulu King making his rounds around the region.

Darren G. Mire, Director of Public Relations for the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, joins Dave Cohen to talk about the Zulu King making his rounds around the region.

This hour, Dave Cohen has on Tim Lantrip, 2026 Krewe of Bogue Falaya Grand Marshal, and Amy Tucker, 2026 Krewe of Bogue Falaya Board Member, to talk about their family-friendly celebration on the North Shore. Then, Sonny Borey, Captain & founding member of the Krewe of Orpheus, joins the show to talk about their musically inclined krewe.

Sonny Borey, captain & founding member of the Krewe of Orpheus, joins Dave Cohen to talk about their musically inclined krewe.

Tim Lantrip, 2026 Krewe of Bogue Falaya Grand Marshal, and Amy Tucker, 2026 Krewe of Bogue Falaya Board Member, join Dave Cohen to talk about their family-friendly celebration on the North Shore.

This hour, Dave Cohen asks what exactly is Mardi Gras. Then, Dave has on James J. Reiss III, Executive Vice President of the Rex Organization, to explain how the Rex celebration kicks off Fat Tuesday.

James J. Reiss III, Executive Vice President of the Rex Organization, joins Dave Cohen to explain how the Rex celebration kicks off Fat Tuesday.

On today's show, Dave Cohen asks if Mardi Gras revelers should be allowed to claim space along the parade route ahead of time. Then, Dave has on Chris Blair, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, to talk about the LSU Tigers opening their baseball season this weekend with a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Panthers at Alex Box Stadium, Arthur Hardy, with the Times Picayune, and editor and publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide, to talk about everything you need to know as we venture into "Deep Gras," and Dr. Tom Ryan, University Chaplain & Professor of Theology and Ministry, to talk about the spirituality of Mardi Gras.

Dr. Tom Ryan, University Chaplain & Professor of Theology and Ministry, joins Dave Cohen to talk about the spirituality of Mardi Gras.

This hour, Dave Cohen has on Arthur Hardy, with the Times Picayune, and editor and publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide, to talk about everything you need to know as we venture into "Deep Gras."

This hour, Dave Cohen asks if Mardi Gras revelers should be allowed to claim space along the parade route ahead of time. Then, Chris Blair, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, joins the show to talk about the LSU Tigers opening their baseball season this weekend with a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Panthers at Alex Box Stadium.

Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, joins Dave Cohen to talk about the LSU Tigers opening their baseball season this weekend with a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Panthers at Alex Box Stadium.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about Operation NOLA Safe & Homeland Security Task Force, the arrest of NOPD Sergeant Henry Burke for 4 counts of payroll fraud and 6 counts of injuring public records.

This hour, Newell has on Bankrate Analyst Sara Foster to share the key takeaways from the January jobs report. Then, Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib, Chancellor of Delgado Community College, Dr. Stacey Welcome, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Delgado Community College, and Raymond Duplessis, Dean, School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) at Delgado Community College, join the show to talk about Delgado’s strongest assets, newest initiatives and Spring enrollment.

Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib, Chancellor of Delgado Community College, Dr. Stacey Welcome, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Delgado Community College, and Raymond Duplessis, Dean of the School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) at Delgado Community College, join Newell to talk about Delgado’s strongest assets, newest initiatives, and Spring enrollment.

The January jobs report revealed that U.S. hiring started the year at a strong pace, adding 130K jobs. Bankrate Analyst Sara Foster joins Newell to share the key takeaways from the reports.

Janine Mansour, Port NOLA Director of Trade Development, and Chris Hammond, International Longshoremen’s Association 3000 Secretary and Treasurer, join Newell to talk about the Port and ILA's strong partnership as well as Louisiana International Terminal job opportunities.

Newell talks about Mayor Helena Moreno stating the difficulty of making sense of New Orleans' finance records left by the Cantrell Administration.

Newell talks about Italy's prime minister proposes naval blockades to curb illegal immigration.

This hour, Newell talks about the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church criticizing ICE agents enforcing federal law. Then, Barry Kern, CEO & President of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World, joins the show to talk about New Orleans’ Carnival celebration, the growth, what’s new, and all the innovations.

Held each year, it celebrates the rise of the Gulf South (“3rd Coast”) as a credible, investable startup region — stretching from Texas through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, now standing alongside traditional coasts in venture activity. The main goal is to highlight New Orleans as a convening ground, where founders and investors come together to unlock capital and accelerate growth across sectors that matter to the future economy.

Michael Hecht joins Newell to talk about latest data on New Orleans citizens approval ratings. Plus, Sean Mulligan joins us to talk about rise of the Gulf South (“3rd Coast”) as a credible, investable startup region.

Newell talk about DHS use of facial recognition being used in immigration enforcement. Plus, Becky Mowbray and Susie Dudis joins the show to talk about property taxes in the surrounding area.

Becky Mowbray and Susie Dudis join Newell to talk about property tax rates in the surrounding parishes.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility), a proposed federal legislation designed to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. Then, Newell has on Brian Rankin, Adjunct Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), to discuss if the Federal Communications Commission should repeal a rule that allows Washington to police speech on TV and radio, risking broadcast station bias, Charles "Cully" Stimson, Deputy Director, Edwin Meese III Center, Manager, National Security Law Program, and Senior Legal Fellow, Senior Advisor to the President, Heritage Foundation, to discuss the latest in the Nancy Gutherie kidnapping case, and Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola & former NOPD Chief, to talk about the NOPD removing all riders from one float during the Krewe of Carrollton Parade after determining that beads were intentionally thrown in an aggressive manner toward officers along the parade route.

NOPD removed all riders from one float during the Krewe of Carrollton Parade on Sunday after determining that beads were intentionally thrown in an aggressive manner toward officers along the parade route. Ronal Serpas, Professor of Practice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Loyola & former NOPD Chief, joins Newell to talk about the incident.

Charles "Cully" Stimson, Deputy Director, Edwin Meese III Center, Manager, National Security Law Program, and Senior Legal Fellow, Senior Advisor to the President, Heritage Foundation, joins Newell to discuss the latest in the Nancy Gutherie kidnapping case.

This hour, Newell addresses the New York Times editorial board pivoting on some of their stances on marijuana legalization. Then, Newell opens the WWL phone lines, and the listeners chime in on their thoughts on the marijuana laws.

Newell addresses the New York Times editorial board pivoting on some of their stances on marijuana legalization.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility), a proposed federal legislation designed to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. Then, Brian Rankin, Adjunct Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), joins the show to discuss if the Federal Communications Commission should repeal a rule that allows Washington to police speech on TV and radio, risking broadcast station bias.

Brian Rankin, Adjunct Fellow at Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), joins Newell to discuss if the Federal Communications Commission should repeal a rule that allows Washington to police speech on TV and radio, risking broadcast station bias.

Newell shares his thoughts on the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility), a proposed federal legislation designed to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.