Newell Normand

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht of GNO Inc. to talk about Louisiana wanting the U.S. Space Academy in New Orleans, the U.S. House passing the TWICE Act without objection, the long-planned Omni headquarters hotel clearing a major state hurdle, Louisiana Economic Development opening Round II of FastSites, and more. Then, Mark Raymond, Jr., the founder & CEO of The Split Second Foundation, joi...

Mark Raymond, Jr. the founder & CEO of The Split Second Foundation, joins Newell to discuss the accident that inspired the Foundation, its decade of impact supporting people affected by disabilities, last week’s gala, and plans for the Split Second Health & Wellness Center in New Orleans East

This hour, Newell talks about Vice President JD Vance and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announcing a major crackdown cutting ACA subsidy payments to 760,000 Obamacare accounts, citing widespread fraud and eligibility issues. Then, Joe Giarrusso, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Orleans, and Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack join the show to break down the city’s growi...

Joe Giarrusso, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Orleans, and Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack join Newell to break down the city’s growing budget deficit, potential cuts to essential services, and whether a tax hike is the only way forward.

Newell talks about Vice President JD Vance and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announcing a major crackdown cutting ACA subsidy payments to 760,000 Obamacare accounts, citing widespread fraud and eligibility issues.

We dive into the latest in the battle between the president of the United States and its press representatives, and then reveal the top-ranking schools in the U.S., how Gen Z sees work differently than previous generations and how anyone can spot a deepfake.

On today's show, Newell addresses Claire Valdez, a New York congressional nominee and Democratic Socialist, facing intense right-wing backlash and calls for a federal State Department investigation after disclosing a meeting with members of Morena, Mexico's ruling left-wing political party. Then, Newell has on, Media and cultural analyst Kaivan Shroff to discuss the White House’s decision to bar C...

This hour, Newell is joined by Ahmad Sharawi, Senior Research Analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to explain Iran’s latest military moves, its foreign policy calculations, and what this means for U.S. national security. Then, NORA Executive Director Brenda Breaux joins the show to share how New Orleans is putting 140 vacant Katrina-era properties on the auction block this month...

NORA Executive Director Brenda Breaux joins Newell to share how New Orleans is putting 140 vacant Katrina-era properties on the auction block this month and how a brand-new option allowing buyers to turn these lots into urban farms and community green spaces could transform city neighborhoods.

As regional tensions escalate across the Middle East, Tehran continues to project power through its network of regional proxies while recalibrating its strategy in the Levant and the Gulf. Ahmad Sharawi, Senior Research Analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Newell to explain Iran’s latest military moves, its foreign policy calculations, and what this means for U.S. national...

This hour, Newell has on Mike White, senior recruiter at Copado, to talk about their participation in the internship program and their overall workforce training work to get young workers into the company. Then, Kenner City Council member Kristi McKinney joins the show to discuss the latest developments at City Hall, including the debate over regional airport board appointments and how local leade...

Kenner City Council member Kristi McKinney joins Newell to discuss the latest developments at City Hall, including the debate over regional airport board appointments and how local leaders are working to balance economic development with community needs.

This hour, Newell addresses Claire Valdez, a New York congressional nominee and Democratic Socialist, facing intense right-wing backlash and calls for a federal State Department investigation after disclosing a meeting with members of Morena, Mexico's ruling left-wing political party. Then, media and cultural analyst Kaivan Shroff joins the show to discuss the White House’s decision to bar CNN, MS...

As major TV networks pause White House pool coverage in solidarity with barred news outlets, CNN, Politico, and MS NOW have officially filed suit against the Trump administration over press access. Media and cultural analyst Kaivan Shroff joins Newell to discuss the unprecedented showdown between the press and the presidency, what this legal battle means for First Amendment protections, media stra...

Newell addresses Claire Valdez, a New York congressional nominee and Democratic Socialist, facing intense right-wing backlash and calls for a federal State Department investigation after disclosing a meeting with members of Morena, Mexico's ruling left-wing political party.

Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of American democracy, so what happens when the president of the United States blocks media organizations from the White House -- This episode also covers New Orleans' new plans to prepare levees for a 200-year-storm, and revelations about the shockingly high incidence of violence experienced by Americans.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on the current boondoggle the Regional Transit Authority is in. Then, Newell has on Pelican Institute Senior Vice President Erin Bendily, Ph. D., to break down a controversial proposal out of Washington that could send up to $9,000 to stay-at-home parents and the debate over whether government checks or pro-growth, work-focused solutions are the better w...

This hour, Newell is joined by Gulf Coast Bank’s Guy Williams to discuss what shifting Canada trade policies mean for your wallet, why raising interest rates is the Fed's ultimate balancing act, and the reality of what happens if we stop building data centers.

This hour, Newell has on Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple to tackle the biggest stress point on your monthly budget, your property insurance. Then, WWL Saints sideline reporter & digital content producer Jeff Nowak joins the show to react to all the action from Sunday's battle against the Baltimore Ravens, breaking down the game's turning points, how the Saints performed under pressure,...

WWL Saints sideline reporter & digital content producer Jeff Nowak joins Newell to react to all the action from Sunday's battle against the Baltimore Ravens, breaking down the game's turning points, how the Saints performed under pressure, and what this performance means for New Orleans moving forward!

Ahead of a joint press conference later today with Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins Newell to break down the state’s latest moves to fix our fractured market. From vital updates on the Fortify Homes roof grant program to private carriers like PICA taking over thousands of policies off the back of Louisiana Citizens, is real premium relief finally on the horiz...

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on the current boondoggle the Regional Transit Authority is in. Then, Pelican Institute Senior Vice President Erin Bendily, Ph. D., joins the show to break down a controversial proposal out of Washington that could send up to $9,000 to stay-at-home parents and the debate over whether government checks or pro-growth, work-focused solutions are the better way to...

Pelican Institute Senior Vice President Erin Bendily, Ph. D., joins Newell to break down her latest article on a controversial proposal out of D.C. sending up to $9,000 in government checks to stay-at-home parents by reallocating federal welfare and childcare funds. While helping families manage rising costs is a noble goal, Erin argues that cutting direct checks creates a dependency trap rather t...

We’re going to hear about human trafficking investigations in New Orleans, and from people working to help victims of those sex trafficking operations. First, we have quick crime updates from LA, New York and Dallas. Featuring audio from Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, KRLD 1080 in Dallas and KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia.

This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the ongoing investigation of what’s been called a “House of Horrors” in Philadelphia. It’s a gruesome tale already, and more details just keep coming out. So far it involves a deceased pornographer, hard drives that have disturbing footage on them, missing women, apparent drug use, urns filled with cremated remains, bomb-making materials and more. Audacy st...