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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.

This hour, 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, Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at Wounded Warrior Project, joins the show to share how veterans and their families can quickly access vital ment...

Lindsey Gray, Suicide Prevention Manager at the Wounded Warrior Project, joins Newell to share how veterans and their families can quickly access vital mental health support, what’s being done on the ground to combat veteran suicide, and the simple, daily actions every one of us can take to support the heroes in our own communities.

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.

In this episode, we’ll hear about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the teen who was found dead after disappearing during July 4 celebrations on Horn Island. However, questio...

In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery. Could a mysterious death in an Idaho church be linked to the 1982 deaths that changed the way medicines are packaged? Plus, quick crime updates from coast to coast. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KNX News in Los Angeles, KMOX in St. Louis, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in...

In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery and about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the teen who was found dead after disap...

On today's show, Newell addresses the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee holding a highly charged hearing titled "Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness, and Safety for Female Athletes." Led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the hearing focused on the participation of transgender women in female athletics and the broader legal interpretations of Title I...

This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to give an insider's look at the keys to victory, match-ups to watch on offense and defense, and what the Tigers must do to protect home turf against a relentless Aggies squad. Then, the Voice of the New Orleans Saints, Mike Hoss, joins the show to give an inside look at how the Saints plan to defend the Caesars Superdome aga...

The Voice of the New Orleans Saints, Mike Hoss, joins Newell to give an inside look at how the Saints plan to defend the Caesars Superdome against the Las Vegas Raiders, what the offense needs to do to set the tone early, and key match-ups to watch on both sides of the ball.

With crucial conference positioning on the line, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, Chris Blair, joins Newell to give an insider's look at the keys to victory, match-ups to watch on offense and defense, and what the Tigers must do to protect home turf against a relentless Aggies squad.

This hour, Newell has on St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation President & CEO Russell Richardson to break down how massive new infrastructure investments, key highway expansions, and homegrown workforce programs are driving the Northshore’s economic boom. Chett Chiasson, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Chairman & Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission,...

Port leaders from across the Western Hemisphere are heading to New Orleans from September 28th to 30th for the AAPA Annual Convention. Chett Chiasson, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Chairman & Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, joins Newell to discuss this year's theme, "Ports Built to Lead."

St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation President & CEO Russell Richardson joins Newell to break down how massive new infrastructure investments, key highway expansions, and homegrown workforce programs are driving the Northshore’s economic boom.

This hour, Newell addresses the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee holding a highly charged hearing titled "Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness, and Safety for Female Athletes." Led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the hearing focused on the participation of transgender women in female athletics and the broader legal interpretations of Title IX. The...

Mark Cambre Jr. from Tunnel to Towers Greater New Orleans joins Newell to talk about an incredible upcoming 5K Run & Walk on November 1st, proudly presented by RWC. Tunnel to Towers provides life-changing support to our veterans, catastrophically injured first responders, and the families of heroes lost in the line of duty—right here in our own community.

Newell addresses the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee holding a highly charged hearing titled "Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness, and Safety for Female Athletes." Led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the hearing focused on the participation of transgender women in female athletics and the broader legal interpretations of Title IX.

Flock cameras are under fire, but how about when you walk into Costco and your phone gets bombarded with ads? We discuss the limits of surveillance, and then an expert breaks down evidence that AI is able to evade obstacles of its own will, how farmers are weathering diesel prices, and

On today's show, Newell talks about the Moreno Administration's plan to raise property taxes and their effort to collect sales taxes. Then, Newell has on Attorney Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue to discuss the subpoenas that have been served to New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams, and five city council members as Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill demands answers over h...

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss two major law enforcement scandals exposing massive gaps in oversight. One being "police job-hopping" officers, who exploit POST certification loopholes after terminations for sexual harassment, DUI, and misconduct. Another being an NOPD officer, Brandon Coleman, arrested for $111,000 in ove...

This hour, Newell has on Larissa Littleton Steib, Chancellor of Delgado Community College, and Dr. Timothy R. Stamm, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, to share how Delgado is continuing to evolve to meet the needs of today's students and local workforce. Then, Ben Lieberman, Energy Policy Expert with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to discuss if banning U.S. fuel exports m...