On today's show, Newell addresses the uptick of retail theft and violence and college students at Indiana being required to explain their privilege and how it has affected society.Then Newell has on:Colonel Alex Gan, retired Colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force,Tim Poche, CEO of Delta Utilities,Andreanecia Morris of HousingNOLA,Neal …

This hour, Newell brings on Neal McMillin, Director of Federal Affairs at the Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources, to discuss the passing of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Then, Romina Boccia, Director of Budget & Entitlement Policy at the CATO Institute, joins the show to talk about the Continuing Reso…

Key Republican House members have come up with a new proposal to fund the federal government, though it remains unclear if it will get enough support to pass before the deadline to avert a government shutdown at the end of the day Friday. A vote is expected Thursday night. Romina Boccia, Director of Budget & Entitlement Policy at the CATO Institute…

Congress is sending legislation to the President’s desk that will provide the authority and financial flexibility to better protect and restore coastal Louisiana in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The U.S. Senate passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) unanimously, following the U.S. Hou…

This hour, Newell speaks with Tim Poche, CEO of Delta Utilities, about Entergy New Orleans selling their gas business to Delta Utilities. Then, Andreanecia Morris of HousingNOLA, joins the show to express her objections to the Bureau of Governmental Research's recommendations regarding the implementation of the Housing Trust Fund.…

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a set of recommendations regarding the implementation of the Housing Trust Fund that only serve to demonstrate how unmoored their condemnation was for the Housing Trust Fund. Had BGR done an honest assessment of the Trust Fund proposal, they would have known that everything in today’s recommendatio…

Tim Poche, CEO of Delta Utilities, joins Newell to discuss Entergy New Orleans selling their gas business to Delta Utilities.

This hour, Newell addresses the uptick of retail theft and violence and college students at Indiana being required to explain their privilege and how it has affected society. Then, Colonel Alex Gan, retired Colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force, joins the show to discuss how the shift of the Syrian leadership has affected the Israeli/…

Colonel Alex Gan, retired Colonel and fighter pilot for the Israeli Air Force, joins Newell to share how the shift of the Syrian leadership has affected the Israeli/Hamas conflict in the region.

Newell talks about college students at Indiana requiring to explain their privilege and how it has affect society.

Newell addresses the uptick of retail theft and the violence spawning from it

On today's show, Newell talks about the French Quarter sanitation contract and the progress of Congress's push of the Continuing Resolution bill,Newell speaks with:Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana,Laura Rodrigue, co-founder of Bayou Mama Bears,and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission.…

This hour, Newell has on Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about the staged vehicle accident indictments, and the near year end crime trends and how they relate to jail inmate populations.

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to talk about the near-year-end crime trends and how they relate to jail inmate populations.

Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, joins Newell to talk about the staged vehicle accident indictments that have now become a murder and obstruction of justice investigation.

This hour, Newell speaks with Laura Rodrigue, co-founder of Bayou Mama Bears and former Orleans Parish prosecutor, about her recent article, "N.O.R.D. fails to provide recreational activities so our kids organize a sport of their own, killing," that outlines the failure of upkeep of N.O.R.D. facilities.…

Laura Rodrigue, co-founder of Bayou Mama Bears (and former Orleans Parish prosecutor), joins Newell to talk about her recent article, "N.O.R.D. fails to provide recreational activities so our kids organize a sport of their own, killing," that outlines the failure of upkeep of N.O.R.D. facilities.

This hour, Newell speaks with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser about his being at the Billy Cannon exhibit for its opening reception, the JP Litter Summit, and gearing up for the Sugar Bowl Parade, Tournament of Roses Parade, and Super Bowl LIX. Also, Newell opens the phone lines and the WWL callers share their frustrations about the unavailabil…

Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell to discuss his being at the Billy Cannon exhibit for its opening reception, the JP Litter Summit, and gearing up for the Sugar Bowl Parade, Tournament of Roses Parade, and Super Bowl LIX.

Newell is broadcasting LIVE from Metropolitan Health Group with Second Harvest Food Bank.Newell has on:Bobby Harvey and Robert Dossum,Dr. Heather Gilmore,Michael and David Hecht,Congressman Troy A. Carter,and Natalie Jayroe, President & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank.

Newell is broadcasting LIVE from Metropolitan Health Group with Second Harvest Food Bank.This hour, Newell speaks with:Congressman Troy A. Carter,Natalie Jayroe, President & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank,and Robert Dussom.

Natalie Jayroe, President & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, joins Newell to discuss what Second Harvest Food Bank means to the needy families in our area during the holiday season.

Last Thursday, December 12, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced their bipartisan legislation, the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act. This legislation will authorize a new competitive grant program through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for business district orga…

Newell is broadcasting LIVE from Metropolitan Health Group with Second Harvest Food Bank.This hour, Newell speaks with Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., and David Hecht, Founder of Formwork Development.

In this segment, David Hecht, founder of Formwork Development, joins Newell. David led the $3.5 million renovation of a long-abandoned, early 20th-century schoolhouse in Gretna, built in 1910. The renovated building at 519 Huey P. Long Avenue now houses "Primary Workspace," a membership-based co-working facility with conference rooms, shared desks,…

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about the French Quarter Sanitation Contract, Gov. Jeff Landry establishing a program to seek out waste and inefficiency in state government, and give weekly infrastructure updates.

Newell is broadcasting LIVE from Metropolitan Health Group with Second Harvest Food Bank.This hour, Newell speaks with Bobby Harvey and Robert Dussomand Dr. Heather Gilmore.

On today's show, Newell addresses the poor job many New Orleans city departments are displaying and their seemingly lack of investment and interests in their jobs.Also, Newell has on:Greg Rusovich, CEO of Transoceanic Development, Claus Sadlier, founder & lead curator of the New Orleans Storyville Museum, and Tiger Joyce, President of American Tort…

This hour, Newell has on Tiger Joyce, President of the American Tort Reform Association, to discuss Louisiana ranking in the top 10 of Judicial Hellholes. Then, Newell continues to give examples of how the City of New Orleans' inability to get the basic stuff right.

Louisiana is one of the top Judicial Hellholes in the U.S., according to a soon to be released report by the American Tort Reform Association. The report identifies hot spots for lawsuit abuse, pinpointing courts that allow out of state lawsuits, aka Judicial Hellholes. Tiger Joyce, President of the American Tort Reform Association joins Newell to …

This hour, Newell speaks with Greg Rusovich, CEO of Transoceanic Development, about the recent crime wave, how the concealed carry laws have played a role in the upward trend, and what’s being done to work on that. Then, Claus Sadlier, founder & lead curator of the New Orleans Storyville Museum, joins the show to talk about the new museum located i…

Claus Sadlier, founder & lead curator of the New Orleans Storyville Museum, joins Newell to talk about the new museum located in the French Quarter. The museum is dedicated to the storied history of New Orleans, America's original Sin City, and its notorious Red-Light district, Storyville. Over 7,000 square feet of engaging, immersive, and interact…

Greg Rusovich, CEO of Transoceanic Development, joins Newell to discuss the recent crime wave, how the concealed carry laws have played a role in the upward trend, and what’s being done to work on that.

This hour, Newell addresses the poor job many New Orleans city departments are displaying and their seemingly lack of investment and interests in their jobs. Also, Newell has on Carlton Dufrechou and WWL News Director Dave Cohen to give vital traffic updates for those traveling across the lake.

On today's show, Newell talks about the lawsuits that spawned from the bid over the French Quarter garbage collection contract, New Orleans public schools overstating their budget, the RTA's failed execution of paratransit, and laws that are creating impedements in removing homeless encampments.Then, Newell has on:Josh Fleig, Chief Technology Offic…

This hour, Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, joins Newell to discuss Louisiana's insurance challenges, what reconciliation means for the federal budget, which tariffs a president can enact unilaterally, and the top-selling Christmas items for 2024.

This hour, Newell talks to Josh Fleig, Chief Technology Officer at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), about Facebook and Instagram's parent company, Meta, building a massive $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, comes on to talk about the…

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to talk about the Saints' 1-point loss to the Washington Commanders.

On December 4, Governor Landry joined Secretary of LED Susan Bourgeois in announcing Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta, will build a massive $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, a transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts this picturesque rural communi…

This hour, Newell talks about the lawsuits that spawned from the bid over the French Quarter garbage collection contract, New Orleans public schools overstating their budget, the RTA's failed execution of paratransit, and laws that are creating impedements in removing homeless encampments.

Newell talks about the laws that are creating impediments in removing homeless encampments.

Newell talks about the lawsuits that spawned from the bid over the French Quarter garbage collection contract, New Orleans public schools overstating their budget, and the RTA's failed execution of paratransit.

On today's show, guest host Dave Cohen talks about where superstitions, like Friday the 13th, orginate from.Dave talks with:Professor Phil Stevens, Associate Professor of Anthropology Emeritus for the University at Buffalo, SUNY,Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints,Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe LoPinto,Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the New Or…

This hour, guest host Dave Cohen speaks with Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, Elizabeth Adams, Entergy Corporation & Chair of the Super Bowl Sustainability Committee, and Dr. Jeffery Kuo, Ochsner Health & Chair of the Super Bowl Medical Committee, to give updates on all of the preparation going into Super Bo…

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe LoPinto continues his conversation with guest host Dave Cohen about the police chase that led to the tragic death of two teens after a vehicle accident.

This hour, guest host Dave Cohen speaks with Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, about the Saints upcoming game against the Washington Commanders and Jake Heaner starting at QB for the injured Derek Carr. Then, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe LoPinto calls Dave to give further clarification to the police chase that led to a vehicle accident ca…

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe LoPinto calls Dave to give further clarification to the police chase that led to a vehicle accident causing the death of two teens

Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins guest host Dave Cohen about the Saints upcoming game against the Washington Commanders and Jake Heaner starting at QB for the injured Derek Carr.

This hour, guest host Dave Cohen speaks with Professor Phil Stevens, Associate Professor of Anthropology Emeritus for the University at Buffalo, SUNY, about the history of some of the most popular superstitions.

Guest host Dave Cohen speaks with Professor Phil Stevens, Associate Professor of Anthropology Emeritus for the University at Buffalo, SUNY, about the history of some of the most popular superstitions.