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This hour, Newell has on Louisiana State Representative Jessica Domangue to talk about House Bill 725, which would require restaurants and other food retailers to retain all records of seafood purchases for at least six months and keep them available for state inspection. Then, Chrisitian Pendleton, French Quarter Management District Security & Enforcement Committee, joins the show to talk about the launch of their recycling program for hospitality businesses through a partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Glass Half Full.

The French Quarter Management District has launched a new glass recycling program for hospitality businesses in the French Quarter, allowing hotels, bars, and restaurants to recycle glass items like wine bottles as well as aluminum, services not currently provided by city sanitation, through a partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Glass Half Full.

Louisiana State Representative Jessica Domangue joins Newell to talk about House Bill 725, which would require restaurants and other food retailers to retain all records of seafood purchases for at least six months and keep them available for state inspection.

This hour, Newell talks about what Trump's role may be for the Republican Party after his presidential term is over. Then, Jill Dennis, the founder of Complywise's Offender Management System & Vice President of the Association of Supervised Ankle-Monitor Providers, joins the show to talk about the Louisiana Supreme Court ordering a second investigation into two N.O. juvenile judges after deadly crimes involving teens on ankle monitors.

The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered a second investigation into two New Orleans Juvenile Court judges after deadly incidents involving teens on ankle monitors. The case stems from two separate 2024 killings. An 18-year-old on a monitor killed a visiting tourist, and a 17-year-old on a monitor killed a local tour guide. The issue was already reviewed by the state Judiciary Commission, but the Supreme Court is now sending it back for another, deeper investigation. The key concerns are whether the juvenile justice system properly monitors offenders on ankle monitors and whether it has systemic failures that contributed to the killings. The Attorney General called the situation evidence of a “broken system.” The Judiciary Commission will reinvestigate the judges’ actions, and the Supreme Court will then review the findings and decide on any discipline or action. Jill Dennis, the founder of Complywise's Offender Management System & Vice President of the Association of Supervised Ankle-Monitor Providers, joins Newell to talk about the issue.

Get the latest on UFO hearings, what happened between Pam Bondi and Donald Trump and what the GOP may have to agree to to get the government up and running again.

Newell talks about what Trump's role may be for the Republican Party after his presidential term is over.

This hour, Newell talks about the U.S./Israel/Iran conflict heating up, President Trump requesting a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, Congress failing to fund DHS before Easter weekend, and the damage that the fear of retaliation for voting against Trump is causing.

Newell talks about the damage that the fear of retaliation for voting against Trump is causing.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on President Trump's press conference addressing the U.S./Iran conflict and further points out that Trump's interests may not be best for Louisiana. Then, Newell has on Kristi App, Port NOLA Chief Commercial Officer, and Janine Mansour, Port NOLA Director of Trade, to talk about the future of the maritime industry, especially for the Port of New Orleans, being steered by women. Mitch Jurisich, Plaquemines Parish Councilmember & Chairman of the Oyster Task Force, to give an update of the recent oil spill in Terrebonne Parish's effects on the Louisiana seafood industry, Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, to discuss what lies ahead for the United States and Israel and the conflict in Iran after President Trump's press conference, and Peter Vicari, head of the New Orleans Levee Authority, to justify their plan to hire more officers and raise their pay.

This hour, Newell is joined by Peter Vicari, head of the New Orleans Levee Authority, to justify their plan to hire more officers and raise their pay. Then, Newell opens the phone lines, and the WWL listeners chime in with their opinions on giving the New Orleans Levee Authority more money.

The levee authority plans another police budget increase in 2026 to hire more officers and raise pay, citing infrastructure protection and storm-related security needs. Rising personnel costs are a major factor, but the move is facing scrutiny over spending priorities and the pace of the force’s expansion. Peter Vicari, Head of the New Orleans Levee Authority, joins Newell to justify the increase.

This hour, Newell has on Mitch Jurisich, Plaquemines Parish Councilmember & Chairman of the Oyster Task Force, to give an update on the recent oil spill in Terrebonne Parish's effects on the Louisiana seafood industry. Then, Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins the show to discuss what lies ahead for the United States and Israel and the conflict in Iran after President Trump's press conference.

Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins Newell to discuss what lies ahead for the United States and Israel and the conflict in Iran after President Trump's press conference.

Here's the latest look at the health of the jobs sector, plus a threat from Iran that should have American businesses taking a second look at their security. Plus, Reeses' gives in to fans demands, a new road material could change potholes forever and why laughter is -- literally -- the best medicine.

A recent oil spill in Terrebonne Parish is being closely monitored by state agencies and appears contained to localized marsh and nearshore areas. Ongoing testing of seafood, like shrimp, crab, oysters, and fish, has found no unsafe contamination, and officials say products currently on the market are safe to eat. Mitch Jurisich, Plaquemines Parish Councilmember & Chairman of the Oyster Task Force, joins Newell to give an update on the situation.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on President Trump's press conference addressing the U.S./Iran conflict and further points out that Trump's interests may not be best for Louisiana. Kristi App, Port NOLA Chief Commercial Officer, and Janine Mansour, Port NOLA Director of Trade, join the show to talk about the future of the maritime industry, especially for the Port of New Orleans, being steered by women.

Kristi App, Port NOLA Chief Commercial Officer, and Janine Mansour, Port NOLA Director of Trade, join Newell to talk about the future of the maritime industry, especially for the Port of New Orleans, being steered by women.

Newell shares his thoughts on President Trump's press conference addressing the U.S./Iran conflict and further points out that Trump's interests may not be best for Louisiana.

On today's show, Newell talks about Israel and the Jewish people needing the support of the United States during the Passover season. Then, Newell has on Dr. Cynthia Ebinger, Geology Professor at Tulane University, to discuss the significance of the Gulf earthquakes and whether we should worry. Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about a new joint venture, Louisiana International Terminal Holdings LLC, being formed to operate the planned Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish, and more, Jeff Schwartz, Director of Housing, Community Development & Special Projects for the City of New Orleans, to talk about New Orleans’ role in the Artemis mission, Kelly Schulz, Sr. VP of Communications & PR for New Orleans & Co., to talk about why 2026 is off to a great start for the city and what's new that residents can look forward to, and James Trawick, CEO of the Hondo Rodeo, to promote the debut of the Hondo Rodeo Fest at New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from April 10 to 12, 2026.

This hour, Newell has on Kelly Schulz, Sr. VP of Communications & PR for New Orleans & Co., to talk about why 2026 is off to a great start for the city and what's new that residents can look forward to. Then, James Trawick, CEO of the Hondo Rodeo, joins the show to promote the debut of the Hondo Rodeo Fest at New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from April 10 to 12, 2026.

James Trawick, CEO of the Hondo Rodeo, joins Newell to promote the debut of the Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from April 10 to 12, 2026. This three-day event features top-tier rodeo competitions, a free daily Street Fest in Champions Square, and nightly concerts headlined by Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, and Creed

Kelly Schulz, Sr. VP of Communications & PR for New Orleans & Co., joins Newell to talk about why 2026 is off to a great start for the city, what's new that residents can look forward to, the top 3 reasons to plan a trip to New Orleans, and the 2026 New Orleans Awards and Honors.

This hour, Newell is joined by Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about a new joint venture being formed to operate the planned Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish, the French Quarter Management District approving $250,000 to fund a new NOPD drone, New Orleans accelerating pothole repairs under Mayor Helena Moreno, and more. Then, Jeff Schwartz, Director of Housing, Community Development & Special Projects for the City of New Orleans, joins the show to talk about New Orleans’ role in the Artemis mission.

Jeff Schwartz, Director of Housing, Community Development & Special Projects for the City of New Orleans, joins Newell to talk about New Orleans’ role in the Artemis mission.

This hour, Newell talks about Israel and the Jewish people needing the support of the United States during the Passover season. Then, Dr. Cynthia Ebinger, Geology Professor at Tulane University, joins the show to discuss the significance of the Gulf earthquakes and whether we should worry.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck in the Gulf Sunday night (March 29) at 9:22pm. It was located about 220 miles south-southeast of Venice, Louisiana, at a depth of 1 kilometer. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor was too small for damage but notable for its rare location. This event did follow a series of recent, stronger earthquakes in northwest LA, including a 4.9 magnitude quake on March 5th. What’s the significance of these Gulf earthquakes, and should we worry? Dr. Cynthia Ebinger, Geology Professor at Tulane University, joins Newell to talk about the phenomenon.

Newell talks about Israel and the Jewish people needing the support of the United States during the Passover season.

What's it like to go to space? It's a question a lot of us are asking as Artemis II heads to the moon. Tommy Tucker talks to an astronaut and experts weigh in on Artemis II's mission and how Elon Musk will follow it up.

On today's show, Newell talks about the misguided attempt by Bernie Sanders and AOC to tax the wealthy at a higher rate to increase benefits for lower earners. Then, Newell has on Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans J. Liljeberg to share details about the 2nd Annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returning to Lake Pontchartrain, Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss the killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman becoming ‘Laken Riley 2.0,’ Bradley D. "Brad" Wellons with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) joins Newell to share good news as Lafourche Parish officially becomes the 40th municipality in Louisiana to adopt a comprehensive indoor smoke-free ordinance, and Jeremy Portnoy, an investigative journalist for OpenTheBooks.com, to discuss if the federal government will run out of fiscal lifelines to sustain the very entitlement programs millions of Americans depend on.

This hour, Newell is joined by Jeremy Portnoy, an investigative journalist for OpenTheBooks.com, to discuss if the federal government will run out of fiscal lifelines to sustain the very entitlement programs millions of Americans depend on.

The federal government is running out of fiscal lifelines to sustain the very entitlement programs millions of Americans depend on. Like a high-stakes game with no remaining safety nets, Social Security and Medicare are projected to fall $88.2 trillion short of the funding needed to pay full benefits over the next 75 years under current policy, according to the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Report of the United States Government. Over the longer term, unfunded obligations reach a staggering $193.6 trillion. Jeremy Portnoy, an investigative journalist for OpenTheBooks.com, who took a deep dive into the Fiscal Year 2025 Finals Report of the United States Government, joins Newell to talk about it.

This hour, Newell has on Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss the killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman becoming ‘Laken Riley 2.0.’ Then, Bradley D. "Brad" Wellons with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living joins the show to share the good news that Lafourche Parish officially became the 40th municipality in Louisiana to adopt a comprehensive indoor smoke-free ordinance.

Bradley D. "Brad" Wellons with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) joins Newell to share the good news that Lafourche Parish officially became the 40th municipality in Louisiana to adopt a comprehensive indoor smoke-free ordinance. The Lafourche Parish Council voted unanimously to implement the smoke-free ordinance, demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting the health and well-being of residents and visitors. With this action, Lafourche Parish joins other municipalities in Louisiana that recognize the benefits of clean air, healthy families, and thriving local economies.

Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Newell to discuss the killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman becoming ‘Laken Riley 2.0' and the appalling responses to the incident by local officials.

This hour, Newell talks about the misguided attempt by Bernie Sanders and AOC to tax the wealthy at a higher rate to increase benefits for lower earners. Then, Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans J. Liljeberg joins the show to share details about the 2nd Annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returning to Lake Pontchartrain.