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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...

This hour, Newell has on Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche to break down the brand-new LSU Quality of Life survey results to show how Orleans and Jefferson Parishes are drastically turning the tide on crime, and the value of lower crime rates.

This hour, Newell is joined by School of Allied Health Dean Harold Gaspard and Program Director Michael Toups to discuss Delgado’s role as Louisiana’s largest educator of healthcare professionals. Then, Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research, and Natanael Pabon-Trinidad, Research Analyst for the Bureau of Governmental Research, also join the show to break down the ne...

Becky Mowbray, President & CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research, and Natanael Pabon-Trinidad, Research Analyst for the Bureau of Governmental Research, join Newell to break down their new report, "More Cash for Trash," exploring why city sanitation fees recently jumped from $24 to over $32 a month, how matching fees to actual service costs could impact your household budget, and what account...

School of Allied Health Dean Harold Gaspard and Program Director Michael Toups discuss Delgado’s role as Louisiana’s largest educator of healthcare professionals, Dean Gaspard’s legendary 54-year career including launching the region’s first college-based Radiologic Technology program in 1973, popular career pathways like sonography and respiratory care inside the state-of-the-art 2023 Ochsner Cen...

This hour, Newell talks about the budget management struggles New Orleans City Council is currently facing. Then, David Melancon, Executive Director of New Orleans Toolbank, joins the show 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.

David Melancon, Executive Director of New Orleans Toolbank, joins Newell 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.

Newell talks about the budget management struggles New Orleans City Council is currently facing.

Carriages horses in Central Park could become a thing of the past. We learn more about that, plus a security vulnerability that affects 70% of websites around the world, including those run by the U.S. government, and we end with a dive into Halloween. Don't let your costume get you fired.

On today's show, Newell dispels and clarifies some of the myths surrounding breast cancer and explains how Paris's permitting process holds better measures to prevent protest demonstrations from running amok. Then, Newell has on Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, to explain why he believes immigration and failed assimilation policies are fueling instability in Fran...

This hour, Newell is joined by breast surgical oncologist Dr. Alfred John Colfry III and radiation oncologist Dr. Ellen Zarkis from LCMC Health to share game-changing breakthroughs in the fight against breast cancer, dive into Louisiana’s latest cancer statistics, discuss who truly needs genetic testing, discuss incredible surgical advances like nipple-sparing mastectomies and natural tissue recon...

This hour, Newell has on Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about how America’s next historically Black medical school will be seating its first class in summer 2027 after the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine earned preliminary accreditation from the LCME, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt telling a packed BGR luncheon Monday that New Orleans already has what his city...

This hour, Newell has on Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about how America’s next historically Black medical school will be seating its first class in summer 2027 after the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine earned preliminary accreditation from the LCME, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt telling a packed BGR luncheon Monday that New Orleans already has what his city...

Newell is joined by Ted Elliott, CEO of Copado, an enterprise software company that opened a New Orleans office just less than two years ago and has found it to be a perfect fit for their culture, a great market to recruit people, and an easy one to hire talent from local colleges and universities.

This hour, Newell dispels and clarifies some of the myths surrounding breast cancer. Also, Newell explains how Paris's permitting process holds better measures to prevent protest demonstrations from running amok. Then, Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins the show to explain why he believes immigration and failed assimilation policies are fueling instability in...

Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow, Border Security and Immigration Center, Heritage Foundation, joins Newell to explain why he believes immigration and failed assimilation policies are fueling instability in France and what the U.S. can learn from the unrest.

Newell explains how Paris's permitting process holds better measures to prevent protest demonstration from running amok.

Newell dispels and clarifies some of the myths surrounding breast cancer.

Did O.J. Simpson act alone? The New York Times details evidence that seems to indicate otherwise. We delve into that, then take a look at a charming stop on Route 66, and wind up asking the question 'who can afford a car these days?' The car guru offers tips.

On today's show, Newell explains why the US should pay more attention to the turmoil that's currently going on in France, as similar ideology causing the turmoil is also revealing itself in certain pockets of the United States. Then, Newell has on Todd Graffagnini, the radio play-by-play voice of the New Orleans Pelicans, to give an insider’s look at how the New Orleans Pelicans are shaping up, th...

This hour, Newell is joined by Nyka Scott, Vice President of Customer Service at Entergy Louisiana, to discuss bill assistance resources for seniors and working families alike, how Entergy is working to keep power manageable heading into the future, and more. Then, LSU-NO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak joins the show to dive into the surprising results of the latest Quality of Life Surve...

For the first time since 1986, crime is no longer the top concern for New Orleans voters, thanks to a dramatic drop in violent crime, leaving aging infrastructure, crumbling streets, and persistent drainage woes to take the number one spot. LSU-NO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak joins Newell to dive into what these changing priorities mean for the city's future, how residents are feeling...

Nyka Scott, Vice President of Customer Service at Entergy Louisiana, joins Newell to tackle a top priority for families across the state: keeping electric bills affordable. Whether you are dealing with seasonal bill spikes, looking for simple zero-cost tips to lower your daily energy usage, or trying to track your power consumption before your statement even arrives, Nyka shares the practical tool...

This hour, Newell has on Billy Trepagnier, Recruiting Manager at Ampirical, to talk about the company’s work on major power infrastructure projects, its summer intern program, and how it’s helping develop the next generation of talent. Then, Adam Mendler, creator & host of "Thirty Minute Mentors," joins the show to explain how effective leaders maintain calm, make crucial decisions, and communicat...

As civil unrest and fiery protests once again grip the streets of France, leading executives and public figures face a high-stakes test in crisis navigation. Leadership expert and host of 'Thirty Minute Mentors' Adam Mendler joins Newell to explain how effective leaders maintain calm, make crucial decisions, and communicate under intense pressure when societal instability spills into the organizat...