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This hour, Newell is joined by Xavier University President Dr. Reynold Verret to announce the school's earning of a preliminary accreditation and explain what that means for training the next generation of physicians, expanding healthcare access, and shaping the future of medicine in our community. Then, political analyst & publisher of Lunchtime Politics Ron Faucheux joins the show to discuss shi...

Political analyst & publisher of Lunchtime Politics Ron Faucheux joins Newell to discuss shifting voter dynamics that could shape the political landscape after the midterm elections.

Newell is joined by Xavier University President Dr. Reynold Verret to announce the school's earning of a preliminary accreditation and explain what that means for training the next generation of physicians, expanding healthcare access, and shaping the future of medicine in our community.

This hour, Newell has on New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell to break down where your tax dollars are actually going. Then, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer Jeff Nowak joins the show to break down all the action from the Saints’ high-profile matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris.

WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer Jeff Nowak joins Newell to break down all the action from the Saints’ high-profile matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris.

With the city budgeting process in full swing, New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell joins Newell to dive into the top priorities facing New Orleans, from fixing failing infrastructure and boosting public safety to ensuring fiscal transparency across city agencies.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on the Louisiana State Inspector General Angele Davis recommending 10 major oversight reforms for $113.5 million in state appropriations allocated to 272 nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations. Then, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork joins the show to discuss the OPSO’s FY 2027 budget request to the City Council, provide a major status update on th...

Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork joins Newell to discuss the OPSO’s FY 2027 budget request to the City Council, provide a major status update on the long-awaited Phase 3 medical and mental health facility, and clarify the department’s medical services contract.

Newell shares his thoughts on the Louisiana State Inspector General Angele Davis recommending 10 major oversight reforms for $113.5 million in state appropriations allocated to 272 nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations.

This week we have updates on cases from coast to coast, to a road rage killing in New York to a thwarted high school killing in California. We’re looking into a horrific case from a youth soccer tournament in Kansas too, but its not yet clear what exactly happened there… was it a crime, or an accident? Special thanks to 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News and Talk in th...

This week, we’re exploring new details about the shooting last week at Silver Rail Elementary School, political ads referencing the Annunciation School shooting from last year and analysis of the ongoing Cornell 7 scandal. But first, we have an update on Christa Pike. Special thanks to 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Ch...

This week… we’re exploring new details about the shooting last week at Silver Rail Elementary School, political ads referencing the Annunciation School shooting from last year and analysis of the ongoing Cornell sex abuse scandal and more. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KNX News in Los Ang...

This week, we’re going to hear about the adventure one of our news teams had at a haunted car wash in California and about the heist of nearly $1 million worth of Pokémon cards. Then, we’ll listen to an interview with a woman who brings her 26-pound bunny to an airport to help nervous travelers and about the woman who claims she found a cow tooth in her taco. Special thanks to Daniella DeRobbio fr...

On today's show, Newell addresses an article published by The College Fix that found that registered Democrat political science professors outnumber registered Republican professors by a 28-to-1 ratio across six major Pennsylvania universities. Then, Newell has on Bob Dew, Manager of Conservation Programs at Ducks Unlimited, and Jeremy Haken, Public Affairs Manager at Chevron, to explain how a $50...

This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, to preview the big SEC showdown with those 'other' Tigers (Auburn), the keys to victory, and what the Bayou Bengals need to do to come out on top. Then, Mike Hoss, Voice of the New Orleans Saints, joins the show to talk about New Orleans' big Sunday morning showdown across the pond against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Finally, La...

Lake Oaks Civic Association President Phalon Cornist joins Newell to talk about the 6th Annual Lake Oaks Steak Night, share how this signature event brings New Orleans together to treat our local police, firefighters, and EMS first responders to a night of appreciation, and learn how you and local sponsors can get involved to support the hero line that keeps our city safe.

Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss joins Newell to talk about New Orleans' big Sunday morning showdown across the pond against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chris Blair, The Voice of the LSU Tigers, joins Newell to preview the big SEC showdown with those 'other' Tigers (Auburn), the keys to victory, and what the Bayou Bengals need to do to come out on top.

This hour, Newell has on Donna O’Daniels, President and CEO of Visit The Northshore, to reveal how a whopping $2 million annual marketing push is driving nearly 3 million visitors and nearly a billion dollars in spending to St. Tammany Parish each year. Then, Tripp Rabalais, Director of Lafreniere Park, and Councilwoman Arita Bohannan join the show to share all the details about Saturday’s “Trunk...

Tripp Rabalais, Director of Lafreniere Park, and Councilwoman Arita Bohannan join Newell to share all the details about Saturday’s “Trunk Or Treat,” featuring treats for up to 1,000 kids, plus how you can register your car trunk and join the fun!

Donna O’Daniels, President and CEO of Visit The Northshore, joins Newell to reveal how a whopping $2 million annual marketing push is driving nearly 3 million visitors and nearly a billion dollars in spending to St. Tammany Parish each year.

This hour, Newell addresses an article published by The College Fix that found that registered Democrat political science professors outnumber registered Republican professors by a 28-to-1 ratio across six major Pennsylvania universities. Then, Bob Dew, Manager of Conservation Programs at Ducks Unlimited, and Jeremy Haken, Public Affairs Manager at Chevron, join the show to explain how a $500,000...

Bob Dew, Manager of Conservation Programs at Ducks Unlimited, and Jeremy Haken, Public Affairs Manager at Chevron, join Newell to explain how a $500,000 investment will help restore critical Lafourche Parish marshlands, rebuild wildlife habitat, improve water quality and strengthen storm resilience.

Newell addresses an article published by The College Fix that found that registered Democrat political science professors outnumber registered Republican professors by a 28-to-1 ratio across six major Pennsylvania universities.

On today's show, Newell talks about the budget management struggles New Orleans City Council is currently facing. Then, Newell has on David Melancon, Executive Director of New Orleans Toolbank, to share all the delicious details on "Jigsaws & Jambalaya," a hands-on community event bringing together hot food, power tools, and a great cause to support local neighborhood projects across the city, Sch...