Newell Normand

Sen. Eric Schmitt sparked a million memes with an attempted takedown of former special prosecutor Jack Smith that ended up revealing only that he had mixed up the names of two sports teams. We dive into that and move onto an attempted terror takeover of a flight over Israel, and a $3 billion gift for Carnegie Mellon. It's the largest gift ever in educational history in the United States.

On today's show, Newell addresses the "gotcha" question asked by Margaret Brennan to Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" about Trump attempting to put his name on the Kennedy Center, and how questions like that are a distraction from the real issues. Then, Newell has on Craig Wiles, Tulane Adjunct Professor & former DEA executive, to break down why Dona...

This hour, Newell is joined by Alice Glenn, New Orleans & Company Executive Vice President, to give an insider’s update on 'Vision 2035,' a comprehensive 10-year long-term roadmap designed to enhance the region into a harmonious place to live, learn, work, and visit. Then, Sam Joffray, New Orleans & Company Event Productive Executive, joins the show to talk about Fit Fête, an exciting citywide cel...

Sam Joffray, Event Production Executive, joins Newell to talk about Fit Fête, an exciting citywide celebration of health, teamwork, and community taking over City Park on November 13th and 14th!

Executive Vice President Alice Glenn joins Newell to give an insider’s update on 'Vision 2035,' a comprehensive 10-year long-term roadmap designed to enhance the region into a harmonious place to live, learn, work, and visit.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht of GNO Inc. to talk about Louisiana's bid for the U.S. Space Academy picking up another endorsement, the Office of Safety and Permits assigning a dedicated staff to guide owners through every city approval, permit and clearance from application to opening day, the City Planning Commission unanimously backing a Transfer of Development Rights program that would...

Ben Kellie, Co-Founder & CEO of Applied Atomics, joins Newell to discuss their company’s announcement that New Orleans will be the company headquarters, at a space in the Bywater. It will be combination of office space and training facility.

This hour, Newell addresses the "got'cha" question asked by Margaret Brennan to Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana on CBS's "Face the Nation" about Trump attempting to put his name on the Kennedy Center and how questions like that are a distraction from the real issues. Then, Craig Wiles, Tulane Adjunct Professor & former DEA executive, joins the show to break down why Donald Trump rejec...

As tension mounts over Middle East diplomacy, questions are growing around Washington’s stance toward Tehran. Tulane Adjunct Professor and former DEA executive Craig Wiles joins Newell to break down why Donald Trump rejected recent diplomatic offers from Iran, what it signals for U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and what this high-stakes gamble means for regional stability.

Newell addresses the "go'tcha" question asked by Margaret Brennan to Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana on CBS's "Face the Nation" about Trump attempting to put his name on the Kennedy Center, and how questions like that are a distraction from the real issues.

We check in on gas prices, a presidential ad dollars scandal and 'Rocky' season in Philly.

On today's show, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979) took a major step forward when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan bill by a voice vote. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Newell urges all to call their Senators to support the act. Also, Newell addresses the Social Security trust fund projected to deplete its reserves b...

This hour, Newell is joined by David Meltzer, former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, to reveal the biggest NIL mistakes student-athletes and parents are making, why follower count isn't everything, and what you must know before signing on the dotted line. Then, New Orleans Inspector General Ed Michel joins the show to discuss a new report on oversight failures in the city’s youth sp...

A new report from the New Orleans Inspector General reveals widespread oversight failures across the city's youth sports programs, putting thousands of young athletes and their families at risk. According to Inspector General Edward Michel, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission failed to properly track team money and registration fees, inconsistent background checks allowed unvetted vo...

David Meltzer, former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the real-life agency that inspired Jerry Maguire, and co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing with Hall of Famer Warren Moon, joins Newell to reveal the biggest NIL mistakes student-athletes and parents are making, why follower count isn't everything, and what you must know before signing on the dotted line.

This hour, Newell has on Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator for Louisiana, to discuss how new price transparency laws could save you money at the doctor, what it’s going to take to save Social Security, and why Congress must act to protect workers, students, and patient privacy as AI rapidly expands. Then, Stephanie Willis, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins the show to discuss the...

Stephanie Willis, Director of Public Affairs for Entergy New Orleans, joins the Newell Normand Show to discuss the Power to Care program, an essential lifeline providing emergency utility bill assistance to local seniors and residents with disabilities in Orleans Parish. Administered alongside the New Orleans Council on Aging, and doubled in impact thanks to dollar-for-dollar matches from Entergy...

Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator for Louisiana, joins Newell to discuss how new price transparency laws could save you money at the doctor, what it’s going to take to save Social Security, and why Congress must act to protect workers, students, and patient privacy as AI rapidly expands.

This hour, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979) took a major step forward when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan bill by a voice vote. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Newell urges all to call their Senators to support the act. Also, Newell addresses the Social Security trust fund projected to deplete its reserves by late...

Todd Bensman, Senior Research Fellow for the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, joins Newell to reveal why a booming El Salvador is actively urging its citizens in the U.S. to return home and why major news outlets are refusing to tell the truth about it.

The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979) took a major step forward when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan bill by a voice vote. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Newell urges all to call their Senators to support the act.

On today's show, Newell points out how Congress pushes meaningless bills, based on the title and not the content within them, for the purpose of moving the needle, salvaging their political party, and making their political opposition look evil. Then, Newell has on Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at Wounded Warrior Project, to share how veterans and their families can quickly access vital...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to disucss how AI is reshaping Louisiana's economy, why local construction firms are leaning into smart technology, and what the massive influx of data centers means for your monthly utility bill. Also, Guy Williams reveals the new fast food powerhouse taking over the globe by stealing a page straight from Walm...

This hour, Newell talks about the current temperature of society in which we've become increasingly more secluded due to the fear of being socially unaccepted for holding an unpopular opinion. Then, Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins the show to assess how the Saints stacked up against the Las Vegas Raiders in the home opener at the Caesars Superdome.

Jeff Nowak, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer, joins Newell to assess how the Saints stacked up against the Las Vegas Raiders in the home opener at the Caesars Superdome.