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On today's show, Newell talks about all of the failures to follow the law by Judge Leon Roche revealed by the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court minutes that led to Roche's court being criticized as a "kangaroo court." Then, Newell has on Mary Beth Romig, Associate Vice President of Communications at New Orleans & Company, to discuss the significance of New Orleans being named the only entire...

This hour, Newell is joined by Don Dubuc, former host of the WWL Outdoor Show, to discuss the recent black bear sightings on the Northshore, explain why young bears sometimes wander into areas such as St. Tammany Parish, and share practical safety tips for residents who may encounter one as Louisiana’s bear population continues to grow. Then, Dr. Gil Hebert, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tula...

New research suggests popular GLP-1 drugs may also affect the brain’s reward and impulse-control systems. What does it mean for patients, and could these medications have uses beyond weight loss? Newell has on Dr. Gil Hebert, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tulane University, to talk about it.

Don Dubuc, former host of the WWL Outdoor Show, joins Newell to discuss the recent black bear sightings on the Northshore, explain why young bears sometimes wander into areas such as St. Tammany Parish, and share practical safety tips for residents who may encounter one as Louisiana’s bear population continues to grow.

This hour, Newell has on State Sen. Pat Connick (R–Marrero) to discuss his proposed legislation to separate the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East Police Department from the levee authority and place it under Louisiana State Police. Then, Newell opens the phone lines, and the WWL callers chime in on the SLFPA-E, Judge Leon Roche, and the levees breaking during Hurricane Katrina.

State Sen. Pat Connick (R–Marrero) joins Newell to discuss his proposed legislation to separate the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East Police Department from the levee authority and place it under Louisiana State Police. Sen. Connick explains why he believes the levee board should focus on flood protection while a dedicated law enforcement agency handles policing duties and addres...

This hour, Newell talks about all of the failures to follow the law by Judge Leon Roche revealed by the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court minutes that led to Roche's court being criticized as a "kangaroo court." Then, Mary Beth Romig, Associate Vice President of Communications at New Orleans & Company, joins the show to discuss the significance of New Orleans being named the only entire city...

Mary Beth Romig, Associate Vice President of Communications at New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to discuss the significance of New Orleans being named the only entire city on the World Monuments Fund’s inaugural “Irreplaceable America” list, what the designation means for the city’s cultural heritage and tourism, and how it may help build support for preserving the neighborhoods, traditions, an...

Newell talks about all of the failures to follow the law by Judge Leon Roche revealed by the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court minutes that led to Roche's court being criticized as a "kangaroo court."

On today's show, Newell addresses Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Leon Roche breaking away from 11 other judges by writing a scathing, three-page recusal order that fiercely attacked Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, a defense attorney representing Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Then, Newell has on Kristi App, Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of New Orleans, and Captain Henry Pe...

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss the indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, updates in Federal Court, and an update on Tanzanika Ruffin, the New Orleans attorney accused of defrauding a client’s family out of $250K and her expected guilty plea.

This hour, Newell has on Michelle Schlafly, Secretary of the Mid-City Neighborhood Association Board, to discuss the demolition of the former Lindy Boggs Medical Center finally set to begin. Then, Brandan Buck, Research Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, joins the show to give the latest on the U.S./Iran conflict and its global implications.

The fragile ceasefire appears to be unraveling as new strikes and renewed tensions raise fears of a broader regional war. What happens next for Iran, Israel, and the United States—and what are the risks of deeper American involvement? Brandan Buck, Research Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, joins Newell to give the latest on the conflict and its global implications.

After nearly two decades of sitting vacant, demolition of the former Lindy Boggs Medical Center is finally set to begin. What does this long-awaited milestone mean for Mid-City residents? Michelle Schlafly, Secretary of the Mid-City Neighborhood Association Board, joins Newell to discuss the neighborhood’s reaction, the redevelopment plans, concerns about demolition, and what’s next for one of New...

This hour, Newell addresses Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Leon Roche breaking away from 11 other judges by writing a scathing, three-page recusal order that fiercely attacked Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, a defense attorney representing Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Then, Kristi App, Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of New Orleans, and Captain Henry Peterson, President of...

During the pandemic, employers took care to build support network for stressed workers, but years later, 67% of employers say they have more people taking long mental health breaks from the office. Is travel a necessary mental health break? Plus,

Kristi App, Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of New Orleans, and Captain Henry Peterson, President of the Associated Branch Pilots, join Newell to discuss why “the river never sleeps” and how the people guiding these ships keep commerce moving and support jobs and families across Louisiana.

Newell addresses Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Leon Roche breaking away from 11 other judges by writing a scathing, three-page recusal order that fiercely attacked Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, a defense attorney representing Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. While the rest of the New Orleans bench signed standard, one-page recusal documents, Judge Roche used his order to condemn...

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran ended suddenly with an exchange of shots. Here's the latest, and what's next. Plus, a food expert reveals how GLP1s are changing the way brands formulate food, a summer reading challenge that costs parents $4K per child, and why has Buffalo gotten so violent?

On today's show, Newell talks about former New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Laurie White being appointed as the special prosecutor in a high-profile case involving a New Orleans grand jury investigation into Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Then, Newell has on State Representative Tim Kerner, Sr. to discuss the new DNA testing that found that nearly one in five sampled restaurants...

This hour, Newell is joined by Charlotte Voisey, Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, to talk about the 24th Annual Tales of the Cocktail coming to New Orleans. Then, Kevin O’Conner, Chief Marketing Officer for the X Games, joins the show to talk about the X Games Championship rolling to New Orleans.

New Orleans is about to become the action sports capital of the world as the X Games Championship rolls into town July 24–26. For the first time ever, athletes and teams will compete in the new X Games League, bringing the world’s best skateboarders, BMX riders, and Moto X competitors to the Superdome campus. Kevin O’Conner, Chief Marketing Officer for X Games, joins Newell to talk about the compe...

New Orleans is once again the center of the cocktail world as the 24th Annual Tales of the Cocktail returns July 19–24. This year’s theme, “Spark,” celebrates the ideas and connections that inspire innovation across the global hospitality industry. Charlotte Voisey, Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, joins Newell to talk about what’s new this year, why thousands of beverag...

This hour, Newell has on Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about New Orleans launching the New Orleans East Investment and Job Corridors, Corporate Realty's 2025 office market report calling last year a turning point, pointing to Shell USA's 142,000-square-foot River District headquarters, and more. Then, Commander Andrés Otero, the Officer in Charge at the Naval In...

Recently, four naval commands across the Gulf – Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC); Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD); and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) – signed an MOA to launch Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst (GCDC), teaming up Navy commands with local businesses, startups, and universities. GNO, Inc. is running point on it, with plans...