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On today's show, Newell opines on the Justice Department finalizing a legal settlement that permanently bars the IRS from auditing or prosecuting past tax returns filed by President Donald Trump, his family, and his business entities. Then, Newell has on Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser to talk about regaining Canadian tourism, his recent trip to Washington, DC, where he talked about the opportunity aerospace presents Louisiana, and attending the IPW conference on international tourism in Florida. Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about Louisiana now having a dedicated financing tool for transportation infrastructure, Todd Murphy, the Chief Operating Officer of M Wealth Advisors, and Jasmine Brown, Chief External Affairs Officer at GNO Inc., to give a recap of the legislative session regarding furthering and protecting our economic goals, and Louisiana State Representative Jessica Domangue to discuss her legislative efforts to protect Louisiana seafood and support the families who depend on the industry.

This hour, Newell is joined by Louisiana State Representative Jessica Domangue to discuss her legislative efforts to protect Louisiana seafood and support the families who depend on the industry. Then, Newell opens the phone lines and the WWL listeners chime in on Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries programs.

Why is Google releasing 32 million mosquitoes on the U.S? Tommy Tucker discusses. Plus, experts weigh in on CBS' choice to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes' host accused the network of bias and kowtowing to resident Donald Trump.

Louisiana’s shrimping industry continues fighting for survival against foreign imports and misleading seafood labeling. Louisiana State Representative Jessica Domangue, who comes from a long line of shrimpers, joins Newell to discuss her legislative efforts to protect Louisiana seafood and support the families who depend on the industry.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about Louisiana now having a dedicated financing tool for transportation infrastructure, New Orleans ranked second among mid-sized U.S. cities for small business support, and more. Then, Todd Murphy, the Chief Operating Officer of M Wealth Advisors, and Jasmine Brown, Chief External Affairs Officer at GNO Inc., join the show to give a recap of the legislative session regarding furthering and protecting our economic goals.

Todd Murphy, the Chief Operating Officer of M Wealth Advisors, and Jasmine Brown, Chief External Affairs Officer at GNO Inc., join Newell to give a recap of the legislative session regarding furthering and protecting our economic goals.

This hour, Newell opines on the Justice Department finalizing a legal settlement that permanently bars the IRS from auditing or prosecuting past tax returns filed by President Donald Trump, his family, and his business entities. Then, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins the show to talk about regaining Canadian tourism, his recent trip to Washington, DC, where he talked about the opportunity aerospace presents Louisiana, and attending the IPW conference on international tourism in Florida.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins Newell to talk about regaining Canadian tourism, his recent trip to Washington, DC, where he talked about the opportunity aerospace presents Louisiana, and attending the IPW conference on international tourism in Florida.

Newell opines on the Justice Department finalizing a legal settlement that permanently bars the IRS from auditing or prosecuting past tax returns filed by President Donald Trump, his family, and his business entities.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in a 4-3 split decision to uphold Act 15, a state law that eliminated the criminal court clerk position won by exoneree Calvin Duncan. Then, Newell has on Janatan Sayeh, an Iran analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to discuss the latest on the US/Iranian conflict, Daphine Barnes, Executive Director of Workforce for GNO Inc., to talk about the sixth year of the Innovation Internship Program, Dane Ciolino, a professor of law at Loyola, to talk about the Louisiana Supreme Court upholding the state law abolishing the separate Orleans Parish criminal clerk of court office, and Mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the major legislative priorities her administration achieved this session.

This hour, Newell is joined by Mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the passing of the Sewerage & Water Board Governance Legislation, establishing the Adjudicated Property Task Force to tackle New Orleans' pervasive blight crisis, finances for hurricane/storm emergencies, and the success of SAIL 250, which kicked off the national America 250 celebration.

This hour, Newell has on Daphine Barnes, Executive Director of Workforce for GNO Inc., to talk about the sixth year of the Innovation Internship Program, an eight-week paid internship connecting college students with high-growth careers across Southeast Louisiana. Then, Dane Ciolino, a professor of law at Loyola, joins the show to talk about the Louisiana Supreme Court upholding the state law abolishing the separate Orleans Parish criminal clerk of court office.

In a 4-3 decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court upheld a state law (Act 15) that abolished the separate Orleans Parish criminal clerk of court office. The ruling transfers all criminal clerk duties to the civil clerk, Chelsey Richard Napoleon, and prevents Calvin Duncan, who was elected to the criminal clerk post, from taking office. Dane Ciolino, a professor of law at Loyola, joins Newell to talk about why the Court ruled that Act 15 was a valid, constitutional exercise of legislative power under the state constitution.

Daphine Barnes, Executive Director of Workforce for GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about the sixth year of the Innovation Internship Program, an eight-week paid internship connecting college students with high-growth careers across Southeast Louisiana.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in a 4-3 split decision to uphold Act 15, a state law that eliminated the criminal court clerk position won by exoneree Calvin Duncan. Then, Janatan Sayeh, an Iran analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to discuss the latest on the US/Iranian conflict.

The Iran war is raging on, and it looks like peace talks are on hold at the moment. Janatan Sayeh, an Iran analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Newell to talk about the latest as President Trump says Iran talks continue at a rapid pace and Iranian state media says talks are suspended.

Newell shares his thoughts on the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in a 4-3 split decision to uphold Act 15, a state law that eliminated the criminal court clerk position won by exoneree Calvin Duncan.

On today's show, Newell explains why New Orleans and other local governments should prepare to not have such a heavy reliance on FEMA for emergency assistance. Then, Newell has on Steve Milloy, Executive Director of the Free Enterprise Project at the National Center for Public Policy Research, to discuss allegations that Meta’s heavy reliance on the H-1B visa program is hurting American workers while creating what critics call “indentured servanthood” for foreign employees, Jim Carlson, Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College, to discuss workforce development, AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare training, campus expansion, and how NTCC is helping students move directly into high-demand careers, Clint Ory, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for St. Tammany Parish, to talk about how St. Tammany's estimated 280,000 residents need to get prepared for hurricane season, and Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the new inflation numbers and why it makes the Fed's job tougher, and more.

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to dicuss the new inflation numbers and why it makes the Feds job tougher, which cities are implementing rent control and why it never works, Sweden moving to become less socialist by cutting spending, and McDonald's in the European Union losing the right to use the Big Mac.

This hour, Newell has on Dr. Jim Carlson, Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College, to discuss workforce development, AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare training, campus expansion, and how NTCC is helping students move directly into high-demand careers. Then, Clint Ory, Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness for St. Tammany Parish, joins the show to talk about how St. Tammany's estimated 280,000 residents need to get prepared for hurricane season.

Jim Carlson, Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College, joins Newell to discuss workforce development, AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare training, campus expansion, and how NTCC is helping students move directly into high-demand careers.

This hour, Newell explains why New Orleans and other local governments should prepare to not have such a heavy reliance on FEMA for emergency assistance. Then, Steve Milloy, Executive Director of the Free Enterprise Project at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins the show to discuss allegations that Meta’s heavy reliance on the H-1B visa program is hurting American workers while creating what critics call “indentured servanthood” for foreign employees.

Steve Milloy, Executive Director of the Free Enterprise Project at the National Center for Public Policy Research, joins Newell to discuss allegations that Meta’s heavy reliance on the H-1B visa program is hurting American workers while creating what critics call “indentured servanthood” for foreign employees. Milloy says the program isn’t about finding the “best and brightest," it’s about cheap labor and a distorted job market. Don’t miss the conversation.

It's the 2026 storm prep special, and Craig Jacomine of Craig's Electrical generators joins to co host both hours with Newell! They're joined by a series of guests, including Donald Michler of ACE Garage Doors to lead things off. Also, Ashley van der Muelen of Compass Inspection Service joined the show to talk about the best type of home generators for storm season. In hour two, Matthew Smith, Co-Owner/Sales Manager of Frontline Concrete Solutions discussed the best gutters for storm season and how to avoid water in your home. Jason Boyel of Lonestar electric supply also joined the show, and we discussed the new fortified grants program in Louisiana. In hour three, Shane Mulkey of Vinyl Tech joined us to discuss the benefits of vinyl flooring during storm season. Plus, Chief Administrative Assistant over Jefferson Parish Emergency Management, Don Robertson joins us to wrap things up.

In hour two, Matthew Smith, Co-Owner/Sales Manager of Frontline Concrete Solutions joins the show discuss the best gutters for storm season and how to avoid water in your home. We also discuss the new fortified grants program in Louisiana and tips for your roof during storm season, and Jason Vaughn of Lonestar electric supply joins the show to wrap up the hour.

It's the 2026 storm prep special, and Craig Jacomine of Craig's Electrical generators joins to co host with Newell! Donald Michler of ACE Garage Doors also joins the show to give his unique perspective and some tips for the coming months. Also, Ashley van der Muelen of Compass Inspection Services joins us to talk about the best home generators for storm season, and more!

This hour, Newell is joined by political analyst and publisher of "Lunchtime Politics" Ron Faucheux to get an update on the wins, losses, and political battles as the Louisiana legislative session comes to a close. Then, Tim Slack, Professor of Sociology at LSU, joins the show to discuss Louisiana's outmigration trend and what can be done to reverse it.

Louisiana continues losing people while Texas keeps booming; what’s driving the population shift, and what does it mean for our economy, workforce, and future? Tim Slack, Professor of Sociology at LSU, joins Newell to break down the latest Census numbers showing most Louisiana cities and parishes shrinking while Houston and Dallas continue attracting residents from across the region.

As the Louisiana Legislative Session comes to a close, who came out on top, what major bills survived, and what political battles are still being fought? Political analyst and publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," Ron Faucheux, joins Newell to break it all down.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on Louisiana Republican State Senator Jay Morris facing ethics scrutiny over real estate transactions adjacent to Meta's Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, amid a broader controversy regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements signed by elected state officials. Then, Newell has on Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, to break down the clash between researchers and state officials over levees, wetlands, climate projections, and whether coastal retreat is really inevitable for southeast Louisiana, Michael Hecht, President you don’t have to lose the spirit of New Orleans,” Chris Abadie, Senior Vice President at Collier’s, to talk about a submission he's penned for CityBusiness that outlined how Greater New Orleans has shifted from a region of potential to a region of actual, measurable growth with more than $44 billion in industrial development underway across every parish, and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss the inadvertent release of Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office inmate Dreion Williams.

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss the inadvertent release of Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office inmate Dreion Williams and give updates on Louisiana State Police's Troop NOLA.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President you don’t have to lose the spirit of New Orleans,” HB 1157, which establishes the Louisiana State Infrastructure Bank and Fund to provide loans and financial assistance for transportation infrastructure projects, and more. Then, Chris Abadie, Senior Vice President at Collier’s, joins the show to talk about a submission he's penned for CityBusiness that outlined how Greater New Orleans has shifted from a region of potential to a region of actual, measurable growth with more than $44 billion in industrial development underway across every parish.

Chris Abadie, Senior Vice President at Collier’s, recently penned a submission for CityBusiness that outlined how Greater New Orleans has shifted from a region of potential to a region of actual, measurable growth with more than $44 billion in industrial development underway across every parish. Chris joins Newell to talk about it.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on Louisiana Republican State Senator Jay Morris facing ethics scrutiny over real estate transactions adjacent to Meta's Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, amid a broader controversy regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements signed by elected state officials. Then, Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, joins the show to break down the clash between researchers and state officials over levees, wetlands, climate projections, and whether coastal retreat is really inevitable for southeast Louisiana.

A new Tulane-led study warns rising seas and coastal erosion could eventually swallow New Orleans and push the Gulf all the way to the Northshore , but the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is firing back, calling the projections “ridiculous” and unnecessarily alarmist. Gordon Dove, CPRA Chairman, joins Newell to break down the clash between researchers and state officials over levees, wetlands, climate projections and whether coastal retreat is really inevitable for southeast Louisiana.

Louisiana Republican State Senator Jay Morris is facing ethics scrutiny over real estate transactions adjacent to Meta's Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, amid a broader controversy regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) signed by elected state officials.

We break down what happened in the Texas primaries when a Trump-backed attorney general Ken Paxton won the primary for a Senate seat. Here's the latest.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. On today's show, Newell has on Lieutenant General Len “Loni” Anderson, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, to talk leadership, military readiness and the evolving challenges facing today’s Marine Corps, Mark Romig, of Sail 250's New Orleans Host Committee, takes some time to talk about SAIL 250, the city’s rich maritime history, the arrival of the Tall Ships, and the economic impact of this international event on the Crescent City, Jason Burkett, Area Director for the United Service Organizations, to talk about his 25 years in the Marine Corps and how the USO is supporting service members and families across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, Dr. Jeffrey Kuo, the official medical provider for Sail 250 New Orleans, to talk about emergency medicine, disaster response, and managing medical care for some of the biggest events in the country, Mike Thomas, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans, to discuss river commerce, energy, industrial growth, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the state’s future economy, and Mike Sawaya, President & CEO of the Audubon Nature Institute, to talk about the future of one of Louisiana’s top tourism and conservation organizations.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. This hour, Newell has on Mike Thomas, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans, to discuss river commerce, energy, industrial growth, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the state’s future economy. Mike Sawaya, President & CEO of the Audubon Nature Institute, joins the show to talk about the future of one of Louisiana’s top tourism and conservation organizations.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. This hour, Newell has on Jason Burkett, Area Director for the United Service Organizations, to talk about his 25 years in the Marine Corps and how the USO is supporting service members and families across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. Dr. Jeffrey Kuo, the official medical provider for Sail 250 New Orleans, to talk about emergency medicine, disaster response, and managing medical care for some of the biggest events in the country.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. This hour, Newell has on Lieutenant General Len “Loni” Anderson, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, to talk leadership, military readiness, and the evolving challenges facing today’s Marine Corps. Mark Romig, of Sail 250's New Orleans Host Committee, takes some time to talk about SAIL 250, the city’s rich maritime history, the arrival of the Tall Ships, and the economic impact of this international event on the Crescent City.

Tornado alley is moving east and so are concerns about a wild season so in this episode, we dive into the growth of tornado shelters. We also talk to a storm chaser, get the latest on Camp Mystic's future, and what to do when a storm leaves you with damage.

On today's show, Newell talks about the frailties of Louisiana moving to the closed primary system and the potential dangers of Julia Letlow's blood oath to President Donald Trump. Then, Newell has on Chancellor Larissa Littleton-Steib, Rick Schwab from Delgado’s Maritime & Industrial Training Center, and Dean Elizabeth Duett to talk about Delgado’s federally designated Center of Excellence, cutting-edge maritime training technology, and why international companies are sending workers here to train, Nyka Scott, Vice President of Customer Service at Entergy, to share simple ways to stay cool while saving money, from thermostat settings and HVAC maintenance to tools in the myEntergy app that can help track usage, manage bills, and find payment assistance, State Representative Stephanie Hilferty to break down her push to restructure the SWBNO, which will shift much more control of the utility from the state legislature to the New Orleans City Council, Cate Swinburn, co-founder, president & CEO of YouthForce NOLA, to talk about how their internships are helping students build careers, earn more after graduation, and stay in New Orleans to strengthen the local workforce, And Pearson Cross, Director of the School of Behavior and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, to discuss the controversial House Bill 906 moving through the Louisiana Legislature could lock nearly one-third of the state’s voters out of key primary elections.

This hour, Newell is joined by Cate Swinburn, co-founder, president & CEO of YouthForce NOLA, to talk about how their internships are helping students build careers, earn more after graduation, and stay in New Orleans to strengthen the local workforce. Then, Pearson Cross, Director of the School of Behavior and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, joins the show to discuss the controversial House Bill 906 moving through the Louisiana Legislature could lock nearly one-third of the state’s voters out of key primary elections.

A controversial bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature could lock nearly one-third of the state’s voters out of key primary elections. The proposal would allow Democrats and Republicans to block “no party” voters from participating in certain closed primaries, potentially reshaping how elections work in Louisiana. Political analyst Pearson Cross joins Newell to discuss what the bill could mean for independent voters, why lawmakers may be pushing for more closed primaries, and whether Louisiana’s longtime “jungle primary” system could be disappearing for good.

More than 200 New Orleans public high school students are getting ready for paid summer internships through YouthForce NOLA, a program now reaching every public high school in the city. CEO Cate Swinburn joins Newell to talk about how these internships are helping students build careers, earn more after graduation, and stay in New Orleans to strengthen the local workforce.

This hour, Newell has on Nyka Scott, Vice President of Customer Service at Entergy, to share simple ways to stay cool while saving money, from thermostat settings and HVAC maintenance to tools in the myEntergy app that can help track usage, manage bills, and find payment assistance. Then, State Representative Stephanie Hilferty joins the show to break down her push to restructure the SWBNO, which will shift much more control of the utility from the state legislature to the New Orleans City Council.