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Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans J. Liljeberg joins Newell to share details about the 2nd Annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returning to Lake Pontchartrain.

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.

The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.

On today's show, Newell talks about the continuing disappointment of Congress not being able to reach a consensus on DHS funding and three different local news stories that highlight the deficiency of three different agencies, including the Sewerage & Water Board falling behind on catch basin cleaning, New Orleans Supreme Court judges under investigation for failing to monitor juveniles on the ankle monitoring system, and the state sending people down to monitor the New Orleans Public School System accounting errors. Then, Newell has on Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the Atlanta Fed inflation expectations, the meaning of "energy independence," and what happens when your best remote worker is a North Korean government plant. and Jeff Palermo, Louisiana Radio Network News & Sports Director & WWL.com LSU columnist, to react to LSU rehiring Will Wade as their new head basketball coach.

This hour, Newell is joined by Jeff Palermo, Louisiana Radio Network News & Sports Director & WWL.com LSU columnist, to react to LSU rehiring Will Wade as their new head basketball coach.

This hour, Newell has on Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the Atlanta Fed inflation expectations, the meaning of "energy independence," and what happens when your best remote worker is a North Korean government plant.

This hour, Newell talks about the continuing disappointment of Congress not being able to reach a consensus on DHS funding. Then, Newell talks about three different local news stories that highlight the deficiency of three different agencies, including the Sewerage & Water Board falling behind on catch basin cleaning, New Orleans Supreme Court judges under investigation for failing to monitor juveniles on the ankle monitoring system, and the state sending people down to monitor the New Orleans Public School System's accounting errors.

Newell talks about three different local news stories that highlight the deficiency of three different agencies, including the Sewerage & Water Board falling behind on catch basin cleaning, New Orleans Supreme Court judges under investigation for failing to monitor juveniles on the ankle monitoring system, and the state sending people down to monitor the New Orleans Public School System accounting errors.

Newell talks about the continuing disappointment of Congress not being able to reach a consensus on DHS funding.

This week, we’re covering reports whether artificial intelligence can replace cowboys, expensive refrigerators that make their owners watch advertisements, Elon Musk’s Boring Company and its plans to construct tunnels under New Orleans and what you might not know about graffiti. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio’s Bloomberg Tech and Business report in the Bay area, Tommy Tucker and WWL in New Orleans, the Adam & Jordana Show from WCCO in the Twin Cities and The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome. Newell speaks with Craig Jacomine, owner of Craig's Electrical & Generator Service, to talk about buying, installing, or servicing generators and preparing your home or business for hurricane season and power outages, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser to talk about the bills he's keeping an eye on in the 2026 legislative session, Russell Richardson, President & CEO of St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, to talk about the big announcement from Associated Wholesale Grocers that they're making a $110 million reinvestment in Pearl River, Mike Zalaznik, the show manager of the New Orleans Home & Garden Show, to share details about all the exciting exhibits and events at this year’s show, Bobby O'Neill, Show Manager of the New Orleans Boat Show, to talk about sharing the Caesars Superdome with Mike Zalaznik at the 69th Annual Home & Garden, Tripp Rabalais, Director of Lafreniere Park, to talk about the Bunny Bash event taking place on March 28, 2026.

Newell broadcasts LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome. This hour, Newell has on Bobby O'Neill, Show Manager of the New Orleans Boat Show, to talk about sharing the Caesars Superdome with Mike Zalaznik at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show. Tripp Rabalais, Director of Lafreniere Park, to talk about the Bunny Bash event taking place on March 28, 2026.

Tripp Rabalais, Director of Lafreniere Park, joins Newell to talk about the Bunny Bash event taking place on March 28, 2026, a happy, fun filled occasion for family reuniting to celebrate their individual Easter customs for younger generations at the park.

Bobby O'Neill, Show Manager of the New Orleans Boat Show, joins Newell to talk about sharing the Caesars Superdome with Mike Zalaznik at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show.

Newell broadcasts LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome. This hour, Newell has on Russell Richardson, President & CEO of St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, to talk about the big announcement from Associated Wholesale Grocers that they're making a $110 million reinvestment in Pearl River, and Mike Zalaznik, the show manager of the New Orleans Home & Garden Show, to share details about all the exciting exhibits and events at this year’s show.

Mike Zalaznik, the show manager of the New Orleans Home & Garden Show, joins Newell to share details about all the exciting exhibits and events at this year’s show, including what's new, what's trending, and what’s driving homeowner spending these days.

Russell Richardson, President & CEO of St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, joins Newell to talk about the big announcement from Associated Wholesale Grocers that they're making a $110 million reinvestment in Pearl River, retaining jobs with above-average wages, and what this investment means for St. Tammany. Russell also shares the latest on the Gulf South Commerce Park in Lacombe.

Newell broadcasts LIVE at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome. This hour, Newell has on Craig Jacomine, owner of Craig's Electrical & Generator Service, to talk about buying, installing, or servicing generators and preparing your home or business for hurricane season and power outages, and Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser to talk about the bills he's keeping an eye on in the 2026 legislative session.

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins Newell at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome to talk about his ongoing mission to Keep Louisiana Beautiful through the "Love the Boot" and "Love Our Waterways" programs and the bills he's keeping an eye on in the 2026 legislative session.

Craig Jacomine, owner of Craig's Electrical & Generator Service, joins Newell at the 69th Annual Home & Garden Show in the Caesars Superdome to talk about buying, installing, or servicing generators and preparing your home or business for hurricane season and power outages.

On today's show, Newell talks about Democrats trying to stoke fear in the general public over the presence of ICE agents at airports in an attempt to make the Trump administration look bad. Then, Newell has on Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, to talk about Chad Cockerham, another NOPD officer gone bad, Marc Ehrhardt, Executive Director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition, to talk about their objection to Governor Jeff Landry's announcement regarding a settlement from ConocoPhillips in its coastal lawsuits, Stephen Swiber, Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Conservation & Energy, to discuss if the state is equipped to move forward in the nuclear energy sector, and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about the verdict of the Operation Sideswipe staged auto accident case and its impact on Louisiana.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about the verdict of the Operation Sideswipe staged auto accident case and its impact on Louisiana.

This hour, Newell has on Marc Ehrhardt, Executive Director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition, to talk about their objection to Governor Jeff Landry's announcement regarding a settlement from ConocoPhillips in its coastal lawsuits. Then, Stephen Swiber, Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Conservation & Energy, joins the show to discuss if the state is equipped to move forward in the nuclear energy sector.

Stephen Swiber, Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Conservation & Energy, joins Newell to discuss if the state is equipped to move forward in the nuclear energy sector.

Recently, the Grow Louisiana Coalition, which has more than 110,000 supporters in Louisiana, made the following statement after Governor Jeff Landry announced a settlement from ConocoPhillips in its coastal lawsuits: "It’s a sad day when the state of Louisiana celebrates another ‘sue and settle’ deal against one of the largest energy producers in the world. For decades, Louisiana’s economy thrived thanks to energy producers like ConocoPhillips. Now, we’d rather let offshore energy development dry up and sue our way to success. " Marc Ehrhardt, Executive Director of the Grow Louisiana Coalition, joins Newell to explain their objection to Governor Landry's announcement regarding a settlement.

A landmark case held You Tube and Meta responsible for the addictive qualities of their platforms, opening the door for thousands more cases. One expert says it could lead to heavy restrictions on social media, and the end of social startups. Experts discuss what's next, and we get an update on data centers and whether they help or hurt communities.

This hour, Newell talks about Democrats trying to stoke fear in the general public over the presence of ICE agents at airports in an attempt to make the Trump administration look bad. Then, Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, joins the show to talk about Chad Cockerham, another NOPD officer gone bad.

Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, joins Newell to talk about another case of an NOPD cop gone bad. Veteran New Orleans police officer Chad Cockerham has been fired for the second time in two months by Anne Kirkpatrick. He is accused of lying about his involvement in filing an anonymous complaint tied to a bogus cheating scandal that disrupted promotions within the New Orleans Police Department. The scandal had broader implications, even leading former mayor LaToya Cantrell to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights rather than testify.

Newell talks about Democrats trying to stoke fear in the general public over the presence of ICE agents at airports in an attempt to make the Trump administration look bad.

On today's show, Newell talks about a woman who tested the difficulty of acquiring proper documentation required by the SAVE Act and Democrats seemingly favoring illegal immigrants over American citizens. Then, Newell has on JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council President, to talk about what New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 means to the city and the possibility of City Council gaining authority over the Sewerage & Water Board, Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about their study revealing that the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) will deliver transformational economic benefits to St. Bernard Parish, Michael Mazzola, Executive Director of Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), to announce that they've secured a major funding renewal from the NSF, fueling the next wave of research and workforce development right here in Louisiana, and Michael J. Waguespack, Louisiana Legislative Auditor, to discuss reviewing city data to verify how many residential properties are receiving trash collection before the City Council votes on raising New Orleans’ residential sanitation fee.

This hour, Newell is joined by Michael J. Waguespack, Louisiana Legislative Auditor, to discuss reviewing city data to verify how many residential properties are receiving trash collection before the City Council votes on raising New Orleans’ residential sanitation, sorting out the NOPD overtime debacle, and dealing with Medicaid and Medicare fraud.

Michael J. Waguespack, Louisiana Legislative Auditor, joins Newell to talk about sorting out the NOPD overtime debacle.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO GNO Inc., to talk about their study revealing that the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) will deliver transformational economic benefits to St. Bernard Parish. Then, Michael Mazzola, Executive Director of Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), joins the show to announce that they've secured a major funding renewal from the NSF, fueling the next wave of research and workforce development right here in Louisiana.

Michael Mazzola, Executive Director of Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), joins Newell to announce that they've secured a major funding renewal from the NSF, fueling the next wave of research and workforce development right here in Louisiana.

This hour, Newell talks about a woman who tested the difficulty of acquiring proper documentation required by the SAVE Act and Democrats seemingly favoring illegal immigrants over American citizens. JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council President, joins the show to talk about what New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 means to the city and the possibility of City Council gaining authority over the Sewerage & Water Board.

JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council President, joins Newell to talk about what New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 means to the city and the possibility of City Council gaining authority over the Sewerage & Water Board.

Here's the latest on the plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots, and chaos at airports across the US as TSA workers struggle without paychecks amid a partial government shutdown.

On today's show, Newell talks about Delta Airlines sending a message to Congress by removing special services for Congress until the Department of Homeland Security is funded. Then, Newell has on, Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation & Chair of the Board for Airports Council International, to talk about the long lines at Louis Armstrong International Airport and the contributions the presence of ICE agents will make, Monica Coleman and Caitlin Sevick of Gallo Mechanical to discuss their experience with the GNO Inc. Internship Program, Dr. Eric Smith, a professor at Tulane's Institute of Energy, to make sense of the Iranian conflict's effect on oil prices, and Jim Cook, CEO & President of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, to talk about the CBD Historic District Landmarks Commission making moves to add a new hotel within feet of the Convention Center.

This hour, Newell is joined by Jim Cook, CEO & President of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, to talk about the CBD Historic District Landmarks Commission making moves to add a new hotel within feet of the Convention Center.

New Orleans hopes to beat out Nashville, Washington, D.C., and other major cities in its bid to host its 12th Super Bowl in 2031. But NFL officials say the city’s aging hotel stock needs major upgrades if it wants to host the big game. The CBD Historic District Landmarks Commission made one of the first moves to add a new hotel within feet of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Jim Cook, CEO & President of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, joins Newell to discuss it.

This hour, Newell has on Monica Coleman and Caitlin Sevick of Gallo Mechanical to discuss their experience with the GNO Inc. Internship Program. Then, Dr. Eric Smith, a professor at Tulane's Institute of Energy, joins the show to make sense of the Iranian conflict's effect on oil prices.

Oil spiked above $100/barrel, even briefly hitting $115–$119 at peaks. Since then, prices have pulled back into roughly the $90 range as markets reassess risks. Still, that’s a huge jump from $60 to $70 earlier this year. Why are prices jumping? Supply disruption fears: the Iranian conflict has already disrupted roughly 7.5% of global oil supply. Some estimates say up to 20% of global supply is at risk if things worsen. Dr. Eric Smith, a professor at Tulane's Institute of Energy, joins Newell to try to make sense of it all.

Monica Coleman, Human Resources People Operations Generalist at Gallo Mechanical, and Caitlin Sevick, Human Resources Director at Gallo Mechanical, join Newell to discuss their experience with the GNO Inc. Internship Program.

This hour, Newell talks about Delta Airlines sending a message to Congress by removing special services for Congress until the Department of Homeland Security is funded. Then, Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation & Chair of the Board for Airports Council International, joins the show to talk about the long lines at Louis Armstrong International Airport and the contributions the presence of ICE agents will make.

Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation & Chair of the Board for Airports Council International, joins Newell to talk about the long lines at Louis Armstrong International Airport, the contributions the presence of ICE agents will make, and how we change the horrible experience for travelers and the embarrassing image of New Orleans as more and more TSA agents call out sick or resign.

Newell talks about Delta Airlines sending a message to Congress by removing special services for Congress until the Department of Homeland Security is funded.

On today's show, Newell talks about Iran firing two ballistic missiles at the joint U.S.-U.K. military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and ICE agents being sent to airports to help with security. Then, Newell has on State Sen. Kirk Talbot, who chairs the Senate Insurance Committee, to talk about his heavy focus on insurance reform, housing resiliency, and regulatory changes in the 2026 Louisiana legislative session. Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, to talk about the latest developments with the war with Iran, Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst with Bankrate.com, to discuss what’s driving the uptick in peanding home sales contract activity and what it could signal for the spring housing market, and Ursula Newell-Davis, a Louisiana social worker, to talk about a lawsuit she recently filed challenging a state rule that blocks new providers from offering care services unless they first prove to the government that their services are "needed."

This hour, Newell is joined by Ursula Newell-Davis, a Louisiana social worker, to talk about a lawsuit she recently filed challenging a state rule that blocks new providers from offering care services unless they first prove to the government that their services are "needed." Then, Newell talks about the idiocy of Congress holding up DHS funding for political gain and the overwhelming support of the SAVE Act.

Newell talks about the idiotic political gaming between Congress Democrats and President Trump over the DHS funding bill.

Ursula Newell-Davis, a Louisiana social worker, recently filed a lawsuit challenging a state rule that blocks new providers from offering care services unless they first prove to the government that their services are "needed." She says the state denied her permission to open an in-home respite care service for children with special needs even though she has 25 years of experience and advanced degrees in social work. Ursula Newell-Davis joins Newell to talk about it