Newell Normand

Dr. George Singletary, Assistant Professor of Addiction Medicine at Tulane University, joins Newell to take a closer look at kratom, the increasingly popular herbal substance showing up in smoke shops and gas stations, and examine its opioid-like effects, risk of dependence, the growing danger posed by powerful concentrated extracts, and interactions with other drugs.

This hour, Newell opines on the SEC filing a federal lawsuit against LSU, head football coach Lane Kiffin, and athletic director Verge Ausberry over the university's coordinated push to roster former NFL players. Then, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto joins the show to discuss the arrest of the mother of the man accused of running a million-dollar Metairie steroid lab and the new tough penalti...

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto joins Newell to discuss the arrest of the mother of the man accused of running a million-dollar Metairie steroid lab and the new tough penalties for marijuana possession in school zones in Louisiana.

Newell opines on the SEC filing a federal lawsuit against LSU, head football coach Lane Kiffin, and athletic director Verge Ausberry over the university's coordinated push to roster former NFL players.

On today's show, Newell Newell has on NOPD Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick to discuss how high-level law enforcement partnerships, including the recent Gold Eagle operation, are driving down violent crime across New Orleans, Janine Mansour, Director of Trade Development for Port NOLA, and Keith Palmisano, Vice President & General Manager of Ports America, to share why demand for complex ship...

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to talk about the massive multi-agency dragnet of "Operation Golden Eagle," which took dozens of illegal firearms and over $45,000 in lethal drugs off our streets while leveraging high-tech tools to catch a murder suspect in under two hours, and the shocking twists in the "Operation Sideswipe" staged-a...

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht of GNO Inc. to talk about an analysis showing that before approving Port NOLA's $2.6 billion Louisiana International Terminal in Violet, the Army Corps of Engineers weighed the project's economic upside; the Convention Center board is restructuring its deal with Omni's headquarters hotel developers; the New Orleans Police Department is releasing a new dashboa...

Philadelphia is trying to fight back against betting markets, and so we dive into what they are, who they're benefitting and why the government thinks they're valuable. Plus, Gloria Steinem is dead, and we discuss her legacy. Plus, a mass shooting in Minneapolis has people wondering why the shooter wasn't arrested previously.

Dr. Jason R. McKenna, Chief Technology Officer and Deputy N8/N9 Commander at the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, joins Newell to recap the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst’s inaugural Innovation Industry Day.

This hour, Newell speaks with NOPD Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick about how high-level law enforcement partnerships, including the recent Gold Eagle operation, are driving down violent crime across New Orleans. Then, Janine Mansour, Director of Trade Development for Port NOLA, and Keith Palmisano, Vice President & General Manager of Ports America, join the show to share why demand for compl...

What happens when the cargo is simply too big for a container? Janine Mansour, Director of Trade Development for Port NOLA, and Keith Palmisano, Vice President & General Manager of Ports America, join Newell to share why demand for complex shipments is surging and give an insider's look at how Port NOLA and Ports America partner to lift, maneuver, and keep the region’s heaviest industrial supply c...

NOPD Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick joins Newell to discuss how high-level law enforcement partnerships (including the recent Gold Eagle operation) are driving down violent crime across New Orleans, why the department launched its new data dashboard, how cutting-edge "Drone as First Responder" tech is set to boost officer safety and slash response times, and what the NOPD is doing to ensure...

It’s a special edition of the Newell Normand Show, LIVE from the Primary Care Plus “Open House” at 3010 Holiday Drive in Algiers! On today's show, Newell joined by Dr. Brent Wallis, Chief Medical Officer for Primary Care Plus, to talk about what you can do to get healthy and stay that way, LaVerne Toombs, Executive Director of the Algiers Economic Development Foundation, to talk about what’s happe...

It’s a special edition of the Newell Normand Show, LIVE from the Primary Care Plus “Open House” at 3010 Holiday Drive in Algiers! This hour, Newell is joined by Joe Rooks Jr., Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Plus Algiers, to discuss healthier aging, building good habits, and why consistent primary care can help you stay ahead of health problems instead of simply reacting to them, and Stephani...

It’s a special edition of the Newell Normand Show, LIVE from the Primary Care Plus “Open House” at 3010 Holiday Drive in Algiers! This hour, Newell is joined by Dr. Jose Cusco, a physician with Primary Care Plus Algiers, to talk about prevention, regular checkups, and why having a doctor who knows YOU can become even more important as you get older, Dr. Kendia Holt-Rogers, a physician with Primary...

We take in the souring relationship between the U.S. and Canada from several angles, including manufacturing; we dive into a new effort by You Tube and amazon to have you shopping. Lindsay Clancy had 32 prescriptions in her name, and the jury is allowed to consider that in their verdict.

It’s a special edition of the Newell Normand Show, LIVE from the Primary Care Plus “Open House” at 3010 Holiday Drive in Algiers! This hour, Newell is joined by Dr. Brent Wallis, Chief Medical Officer for Primary Care Plus, to talk about what you can do to get healthy and stay that way, LaVerne Toombs, Executive Director of the Algiers Economic Development Foundation, to talk about what’s happenin...

On today's show, Newell shares his opinion on the parents of 17-year-old Jacque St. Ann announcing plans to file lawsuits against the owners and management companies of the Plaza Tower following his tragic death inside the abandoned 45-story high-rise. Then, Newell has on Stephanie Willis, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, to share how Entergy New Orleans is working beyond the po...

This hour, Newell is joined by Mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno and Steve Nelson, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Infrastructure & Director of Public Works for the City of New Orleans, to discuss what the proposed merger between the Sewerage & Water Board and Public Works means for your streets and taps, the details of the latest Sanitation Fee proposal, and the hiring of Deputy Director...

This hour, Newell has on Stephanie Willis, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, to share how Entergy New Orleans is working beyond the power grid through community outreach, local partnerships, and programs designed to strengthen the neighborhoods it serves. Then, Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack joins the show to discuss his latest report that uncovered that nearly 500...

Louisiana has nearly 500 active boards and commissions on the books, but are some of them active in name only? A new audit finds dozens haven’t met in years, have no appointed members, or aren’t providing required financial information. Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack joins Newell to discuss which boards are actually serving taxpayers and whether it’s time for lawmakers to shut down...

Stephanie Willis, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins Newell to share how Entergy New Orleans is working beyond the power grid through community outreach, local partnerships, and programs designed to strengthen the neighborhoods it serves.

This hour, Newell shares his opinion on the parents of 17-year-old Jacque St. Ann announcing plans to file lawsuits against the owners and management companies of the Plaza Tower following his tragic death inside the abandoned 45-story high-rise. Then, Newell opens the phone lines, and the WWL listeners chime in on Venezuelan oil, the conflict with Iran, the Epstein files, and New Orleans District...

We begin by discussing back to school season and when it should actually start, then we dive in to how much homework kids should be doing, and what Lake Ontario means to Indigenous populations.

On today's show, Newell talks about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially announcing a $51 million rock barrier project to completely close a remaining three-mile open gap along the beach. Also, Newell has on John Brady, LSU-NO Basketball Advisor, about accepting a full-time role as senior advisor for athletic advancement and men's basketball strategy at LSU-New Orleans, Bruce Jentleson of D...