On today's show, Newell talks about the fear some have of DOGE looking into the efficiency of government agencies and departments, how Trump's halt of USAID has affected war-torn Sudan, and more. Then, Newell has on:Craig Murdock, Criminal Defense Attorney in New Orleans, Rev. Julius Lee, President & CEO of S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Inc., Pr…

This hour, Newell speaks with Eric Hessler, attorney at PANO, about the NOPD giving promotions for the first time in 20 years. Then, Steve Yates, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins the show to discuss European leaders gathering for an emergency meeting after Trump shuts them out of Ukraine talks.…

Steve Yates, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins Newell to discuss European leaders gathering for an emergency meeting after Trump shuts them out of Ukraine talks.

Eric Hessler, attorney at PANO, joins Newell to talk about the NOPD giving promotions for the first time in 20 years.

This hour, Newell has on Rev. Julius Lee, President & CEO of S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Inc., to talk about adaptive sports training for citizens with and without disabilities. Then, Jerry Bologna, President & CEO of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, joins the show to talk about the various development projects taking plac…

Jerry Bologna, President & CEO of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, joins Newell to talk about the various manufacturing and development projects taking place in Jefferson Parish in 2025, and how Jefferson Parish benefited from Super Bowl LIX.

S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 2006, focused on improving the quality of life for military veterans, citizens with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged individuals. It provides world-class adaptive sports training, education, and competition for individuals with disabilities and others, includi…

This hour, Newell talks about the fear some have of DOGE looking into the efficiency of government agencies and departments. Then, Craig Murdock, a criminal defense attorney in New Orleans, joins the show to discuss why Louisiana hasn't disciplined a prosecutor for withholding evidence in 20 years.

Louisiana, a state that stands out as a hotbed for reversed convictions, hasn't disciplined a prosecutor for withholding evidence in 20 years. And it’s not for lack of opportunity. Since 2021, when Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams launched a civil rights division with the goal of addressing past infractions, judges have freed dozens of long-serving…

Newell talks about the fear some have of DOGE looking into the efficiency of government agencies and departments, such as social security, how Trump's halt of USAID has affected war-torn Sudan, and more.

On today's show, Newell addresses the controversy between the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Second Harvest Food Bank.Then, Newell speaks with:Dr. Mordecai Potash, Pain Specialist at Tulane and Program Director & Lead Psychiatrist for Substance Use Treatment Services at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare Services, Marc Ehrhardt, President …

This hour, Newell speaks with Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, about California's insurance crisis, the Fed being on hold due to the jobs report and the Consumer Price Index, the latest fraud Amazon Prime subscription scam, and Steve Scalise's Super Bowl plan.

This hour, Newell speaks with Dr. Mordecai Potash, pain specialist at Tulane and program director & lead psychiatrist for substance use treatment services at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare Services, about the Food and Drug Administration approving a new type of nonopioid painkiller to treat moderate to severe acute pain. Then, Marc Ehr…

Marc Ehrhardt, President of The Ehrhardt Group, joins Newell to look at emerging trends and events on the horizon and the general sentiment of consumers entering a new year.

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller to treat moderate to severe acute pain. Experts are hopeful that the Vertex Pharmaceuticals drug, Journavx, which is billed as nonaddictive, could reduce the number of opioids that are prescribed after surgery or be used by patients who can’t take other pain medications, t…

This hour, Newell addresses the controversy between the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Newell addresses the controversy between the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Second Harvest Food Bank.

On today's show, NewellAlso, Newell has on:Laura Rodrigue, co-founder of Bayou Mama Bears and former Orleans prosecutor,Arnie Fielkow, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans,Mike Detillier, WWL NFL analyst and co-host of Sports Talk,Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics,"and Tripp Rabalais, Director …

This hour, Newell is joined by Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to discuss the latest polls about the favorable/unfavorable ratings of President Trump, Elon Musk, and social security. Then, Tripp Rabalais, Director of Lafreniere Park, joins the show to talk about celebrating the Jefferson Parish Bicentennial and …

Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to discuss the latest polls about the favorable/unfavorable ratings of President Trump and Elon Musk, the favorable/unfavorable ratings of social security.

This hour, Newell has on Arnie Fielkow, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, to talk about President Trump’s Ukraine plan at this critical moment in world history. Then, Mike Detillier, WWL NFL analyst and co-host of Sports Talk, joins the show to share his thoughts on new Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore.…

Mike Detillier, WWL NFL analyst and co-host of Sports Talk, joins Newell to share his perspective on new Saints head coach Kellen Moore.

Arnie Fielkow, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, joins Newell to discuss President Trump’s Ukraine plan at this critical moment in world history as Volodymyr Zelenskyy and many others around the globe warn not to trust Putin’s claim that he’s ready to end the Russia/Ukraine war.…

This hour, Newell speaks with Laura Rodrigue, co-founder of Bayou Mama Bears and former Orleans prosecutor, about her recent article on the "Truth and Transparency Bill."

Juvenile crime has dominated headlines across the country, but the conversation rarely evolves into any meaningful discussion because there is no accurate data available from juvenile courts. That is primarily because juvenile courts nationwide have been protected by a veil of secrecy that is virtually impenetrable. That secrecy has been touted as …

On today's show, we hear from the New Orleans Saints new head coach Kellin Moore.Also, Newell has on:Archie Manning, legendary New Orleans Saints Quarterback,Lou Fragoso, CEO of Children's Hospital,Jeff Nowak, Steve Geller, and Boony Hebert LIVE from Kellen Moore's Press Conference,and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commissio…

This hour, Newell speaks with Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, about the safe and successful Super Bowl, the latest on the paused NOPD promotions, and allegations of bias and cheating when it comes to NOPD promotions candidates.

This hour, Newell is joined by Bobby Hebert, Steve Geller, and Jeff Nowak to cover the press conference introducing Kellin Moore, the New Orleans Saints new head coach, along with statements from Saints owner Gayle Benson and Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis.

This Hour, Newell talks to Archie Manning, Legendary Saints Quarterback, and Lou Fragoso, CEO of Children's Hospital, about New Orleans Children’s Hospital has been renamed “Manning Family Children’s” after a “transformational gift.”

New Orleans Children’s Hospital has been renamed “Manning Family Children’s” after a “transformational gift.” Archie Manning, legendary Saints quarterback, and Lou Fragoso, CEO of Children's Hospital, join Newell to talk about what this legacy family brand means to the legacy hospital going forward and to the children and families they take care of…

On today's show, Newell talks about the efficiency (or lack thereof) of the Cantrell Administration's governance and the pushback against DOGE's attempt to make the federal government more efficient.Newell speaks with:Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Councilmember,Michael Hecht, President & CEO, GNO Inc.,Evan Holmes, General Manager of the Superdome…

This hour, Newell has on Alí R. Bustamante, Ph.D., UNO Professor at the Department of Economics & Finance, to discuss the reaction to DOGE assessing if the federal government is oversized. Then, Dr. David Janz, Director of Medical Critical Care Services at University Medical Center, joins the show to discuss how New Orleans is faring through a majo…

A late-breaking wave of influenza is spiking coast-to-coast, and doctors’ visits hit a 15-year high. Dr. David Janz, Director of Medical Critical Care Services at University Medical Center, joins Newell to explain how things are here in New Orleans.

Alí R. Bustamante, Ph.D., UNO Professor at the Department of Economics & Finance, joins Newell to discuss the reaction to DOGE assessing if the federal government is oversized, and Trump's latest moves regarding tariffs and how they will affect the US consumer.

This hour, Newell talks to Michael Hecht, President & CEO, GNO Inc., about the aftermath of Super Bowl LIX. Then Michael invites Evan Holmes, General Manager of the Superdome, to share what it was like hosting Super Bowl LIX in the Dome.

Evan Holmes, General Manager of the Superdome, joins Newell to share what it was like hosting Super Bowl LIX in the Dome.

Michael Hecht, President & CEO, GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about the aftermath of Super Bowl LIX, and beautification projects continuing although the big game is over.

This hour, Newell speaks with Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Councilmember, about Mayor LaToya Cantrell backing out of a $20 million school funding deal. Then, Newell talks about the efficiency (or lack thereof) of the Cantrell Administration's governance.

Newell critiques the efficiency (or lack thereof) of the Cantrell Administration's governance.

Newell speaks with Joe Giarrusso, New Orleans City Councilmember, about Mayor LaToya Cantrell backing out of a $20 million school funding deal and more.

On today's show, Newell speaks with:former Board Chair of Second Harvest Food Bank, Coretta LaGarde, Executive Director of the American Heart Association, Greater New Orleans,Ryan Young, Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute,Brandan Buck, Research Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, and Kevin Dolliole, Direc…

This hour, Newell speaks with Brandan Buck, Research Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, about the prospect of using the U.S. military to confront Mexican cartels. Then, Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, joins the show to talk about how the Louis Armstrong Internation…

Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, joins Newell to talk about how the Louis Armstrong International dealt with the outflow of travelers heading back home from Super Bowl LIX and the influx of conventioneers and tourists.

In his article, “Invading Mexico Will Not Solve the Cartel Problem," Brandan P. Buck, Research Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, explains there are two schools of thought when it comes to dealing with the cartel problem in Mexico: the first, being a plan of “Shock & Awe” with a campaign of targeted airstrikes and special opera…

This hour, Newell speaks with Coretta LaGarde, Executive Director of the American Heart Association, Greater New Orleans, about New Orleans Heart Month and the NOLA events that come with it. Then, Ryan Young, Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to discuss President Trump's latest economic moves, including 25% …

Ryan Young, Senior Economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins Newell to discuss President Trump's latest economic moves, including 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and their effects on inflation.

Coretta LaGarde, Executive Director of the American Heart Association, Greater New Orleans, joins Newell to talk about New Orleans Heart Month and the NOLA events that come with it.

This hour, Newell speaks with a former Board Chair of Second Harvest Food Bank, about the Second Harvest food bank firings by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Nick Karl, former Board Chair of Second Harvest Food Bank, joins Newell to share his side of the Second Harvest Food Bank firings by the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the recent comments by the Archbishop.

On today's show, Newell gives his review of how well New Orleans hosted Super Bowl LIX and what he hopes the city comes away with after hosting the event.Then Newell speaks with:Bobby Hebert, host of SportsTalk, Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company,Collin Arnold, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for New Orleans…