Jay Huffstatler, Executive Director of the OnPath Foundation, joins Newell to talk about OnPath’ s work in the community and its partnership with the NOLA Coalition.

This hour, Newell talks about the Rasmussen poll that shows that a significant number of voters believe that the vandalism of Tesla trucks is justified and the illogical pushback against right-sizing government. Then, Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director of HousingNOLA, joins the show to continue the discussion about affordable housing in New Orl…

The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, a new report by HousingLOUISIANA and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), finds a national shortage of 7.1 million affordable and available rental homes for extremely low-income renter households, those with incomes at or below the poverty level or 30% of their area median income, whichever is …

Newell talks about the Rasmussen poll that shows that a significant number of voters believe that the vandalism of Tesla trucks is justified and the illogical pushback against right-sizing government.

On today's show, Newell talks to:Colonel Alex Gan, retired colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force, about what's expected to happen next now that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is over.Oliver Thomas, City Councilman representing District E, about why he's running for mayor of New Orleans,Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publish…

This hour, Newell has on Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about a new student loan scam targeting parents and students, the uncertainy of the Fed's open market committee, the Small Business Administration handling student loans, and the federal plan to potentially sell western land for homes.…

This hour, Newell reminds the public that the lower crime trends are being done with reduced manpower, and law enforcement recruitment numbers are still trending in the wrong direction, which is another result of bad city governance. Then, Ron Faucheux, Political Analyst & Publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins the show to gp over some questions …

Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," has taken the time to write a list of over 30 questions that should be asked of the candidates in the upcoming New Orleans mayoral race. Ron Faucheux joins Newell to go over some of those questions.

Newell reminds the public that the lower crime trends are being done with reduced manpower, and law enforcement recruitment numbers are still trending in the wrong direction, which is another result of bad city governance.

This hour, Newell talks to Colonel Alex Gan, retired colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force, about what's expected to happen next now that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is over. Then, Oliver Thomas, City Councilman representing District E, joins the show to explain why he's running for mayor of New Orleans.…

Oliver Thomas, City Councilman representing District E, joins Newell to explain why he's running for mayor of New Orleans.

The ceasefire is over, and Israel has recommenced with bombing Gaza and Hamas. What lies ahead for Israel and the remaining hostages? Colonel Alex Gan, retired colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force now living in a small village in Northern Israel, joins Newell to talk about what's expected to happen next.…

On today's show, Newell boradcasts LIVE at GNO Inc.'s annual luncheon from the Hyatt Regency Empire Ballroom. They're “In The ZONE” celebrating the success of the BIGGAME in the Crescent City and focusing on building and continuing that momentum. Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc. hosts the presentation.Newell talks to:Chris Kane, the outgo…

Newell is broadcasting LIVE at GNO Inc.'s annual luncheon from the Hyatt Regency Empire Ballroom. They're “In The ZONE” celebrating the success of the BIG GAME in the Crescent City and focusing on building and continuing that momentum. Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc. hosts the presentation.…

Newell is broadcasting LIVE at GNO Inc.'s annual luncheon from the Hyatt Regency Empire Ballroom. They're “In The ZONE” celebrating the success of the BIG GAME in the Crescent City and focusing on building and continuing that momentum.This hour, Newell talks to:Jay Monroe, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Globalstar, and Greg Rusovic…

Newell is broadcasting LIVE at GNO Inc.'s annual luncheon from the Hyatt Regency Empire Ballroom. They're “In The ZONE” celebrating the success of the BIG GAME in the Crescent City and focusing on building and continuing that momentum.This hour, Newell talks to:Chris Kane, the outgoing chair of GNO Inc.,Leah Brown, the incoming chair of GNO Inc.,an…

On today's show, Newell speaks with:Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS military analyst, to talk about the latest developments of the conflict with Iran-backed Houthis,Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser about Love the Boot Week, Sam McCabe, Director of Loyola University New Orleans' Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Development, about this year's …

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to talk about Mayor Cantrell's pattern of missteps, including the NOPD Promotions, another Civil Matter Involving the Mayor was filed by Anne Breaud, and the N.O. City Council's travel ban ordinance and lawsuit.

This hour, Newell talks to Sam McCabe, Director of Loyola University New Orleans' Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Development, about this year's New Orleans Entrepreneur Week. Then, Newell talks about the wasteful spending of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services.

Newell talks about the wasteful spending of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services.

Sam McCabe, Director of Loyola University New Orleans' Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Development, joins Newell to talk about this year's "New Orleans Entrepreneur Week," happening Monday, March 24 to Saturday, March 29, 2025.

This hour, Newell speaks with Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS military analyst, about the latest developments of the conflict with Iran-backed Houthis. Then, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser comes on the show to talk about Love the Boot Week.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins Newell to talk about “Love the Boot” Week! He wants 1000 events that week, and they’re up to 840 right now. Kickoff is April 4th in Baton Rouge. He also talked litter at a solid waste conference in Lafayette. Later today he’ll be in Marksville with Buddy Guy doing a dedication to the musician Little Walter.…

Pentagon officials promise a resurging fight with the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen won’t turn into an endless war. But it’s already getting more complicated. The Trump administration is pledging to go after Houthi fighters until they end their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. And yet its days-old bombing campaign is running up against…

On today's show, Newell reviews a list of demands from the Columbia Grad Student Union to shift Columbia University into a "Sanctuary Campus."Then, Newell speaks:Mike Cooper, President of St. Tammany Parish,Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc.,Daniel Erspamer, Chief Executive Officer of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, Walt Leger, Pre…

This hour, Newell talks to Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, about New Orleans being named the best city for food by Time Out, an update on the UNESCO “Creative Cities” Designation, the variety of conventions coming to New Orleans, and Walt being recognized and serving on Key National Boards for the Global Tourism Industry. Th…

JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, joins Newell to give the latest on Mayor Cantrell's dispute of the City Council's travel ban.

Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to talk about New Orleans being named the best city for food by Time Out, an update on the UNESCO “Creative Cities” Designation, the variety of conventions coming to New Orleans, and Walt being recognized and serving on Key National Boards for the Global Tourism Industry.…

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to discuss a 48% reduction in crime incidents during the 2025 Carnival season, Entergy Louisiana’s CEO saying the state is primed for AI and renewable energy-driven growth after securing Meta’s largest data center in Richland Parish, Covington-based Globalstar celebrating the open…

This spring, Louisiana voters will be asked to consider the most substantial change to the state’s constitution since it was adopted in 1974. Amendment 2 on the March 29, 2025 statewide ballot is a proposed overhaul of the longest portion of the state’s foundational document, which deals with taxes and government spending. If approved by voters, it…

This hour, Newell reviews a list of demands from the Columbia Grad Student Union to shift Columbia University into a "Sanctuary Campus." Then, Mike Cooper, President of St. Tammany Parish, joins the show to discuss a Sales Tax Rededication vote on March 29.

Mike Cooper, President of St. Tammany Parish, joins Newell to discuss a Sales Tax Rededication vote on March 29. A portion of the rededication of this existing two-cent sales tax will provide continued funding for St. Tammany Parish’s criminal justice operations, including the District Attorney’s Office and the 22nd Judicial District Court.…

Newell reviews a list of demands from the Columbia Grad Student Union to shift Columbia University into a "Sanctuary Campus."

On today's show, Newell talks about the Louisiana constitutional amendments that will be voted on this election cycle and Mayor Cantrell fighting back against City Council's travel ban.Then Newell has on:Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR), to go over the Louisiana constitutional amendments that will be voted on …

This hour, Newell speaks with Dr. Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, about Trump's attempts to close the Department of Education. Then, Newell addresses Mayor LaToya Cantrell fighting back against the City Council's travel ban.

Dr. Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU, joins Newell to talk about Trump's attempts to close the Department of Education.

This hour, Newell speaks with Daniel Shanks of the New Orleans DA office and leader of NODICE. NODICE stands for New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement, which utilizes modern technology to identify vulnerable areas and employs data-driven resource deployment to address pressing community needs. Then, Newell further previews Louisiana Consti…

NODICE stands for New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement, which utilizes modern technology to identify vulnerable areas and employs data-driven resource deployment to address pressing community needs. The New Orleans Data Informed Community Engagement (N.O.D.I.C.E.) Program and the use of Risk Terrain Modeling represent the evolution of pub…

This hour, Newell speaks with Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR), to go over the Louisiana constitutional amendments that will be voted on this election cycle, especially unwrapping the complicated Amendment 2.

On today's show, Newell speaks with:New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about Mayor Cantrell continuing to travel despite the travel ban,Jesse Noel, Regional Director of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West (SLFPA-W), about voting for a renewal of a millage that provides critical funding the authority uses to pay for levee…

This hour, Newell talks to Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, about a new toll tag and home warranty fraud, the latest on the inflation news, the recent controversy with credit scores and student loans, the fall of the stock market, and reverse crypto.

This hour, Newell has on Jesse Noel, Regional Director of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West (SLFPA-W), to talk about Jefferson Parish having an opportunity to vote for a renewal of a millage that provides critical funding the authority uses to pay for levee lifts, improvements to the system, and repairs to continue to provide We…

The Biden administration fumbled the chance to act on a clear, bipartisan green light to seize frozen Russian state assets and use them to fund Ukraine’s defense and rebuilding. By passing the REPO Act in April 2024, Congress handed the then-president the power to seize at least $5 billion in frozen Russian assets sitting in US banks. But Biden sat…

On March 29, voters on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish will be asked to renew a millage for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West (SLFPA-W). This millage provides the critical funding the authority uses to pay for levee lifts, improvements to the system, and repairs to continue to provide West Bank homeowners, business owners,…

On this hour, Newell speaks with New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about Mayor Cantrell continuing to travel despite the travel ban.

Newell speaks with New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about Mayor Cantrell continuing to travel despite the travel ban.

On today's show, Newell talks about Orleans Parish being the 5th fastest population-shrinking parish/county in the country due to the lack of confidence in New Orleans city governance.Then Newll has on:Arnie Fielkow, former CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans,Olia Hercules, Ukrainian chef and cookbook author,Rick Gallot, President o…

This hour, Newell has on Steve Camarota, Director of Research at the Center for Immigration Studies, to talk about the recent surge of immigrants, both legal and illegal, into the country. Then, Lawrence Chehardy, Captain of the Krewe of Argus, joins the show to talk about the Argus parade rolling on St. Patrick’s Day for the first time!…

Throw me something, mistah, maybe a cabbage?!? Sunday we’ll witness history in Metairie when the Krewe of Argus joins the St. Patrick’s Parade of Jefferson, blending two cherished traditions, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day, for the first time! Argus rolls at 10am with the St. Patrick’s Parade following. We’ll get all the splendid details from Law…

The government’s January 2025 Current Population Survey (CPS) shows the foreign-born or immigrant population (legal and illegal together) hit 53.3 million and 15.8 percent of the total U.S. population in January 2025, both new record highs. Steve Camarota, Director of Research at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Newell to talk about the re…