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A new Tulane-led study warns rising seas and coastal erosion could eventually swallow New Orleans and push the Gulf all the way to the Northshore , but the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is firing back, calling the projections “ridiculous” and unnecessarily alarmist. Gordon Dove, CPRA Chairman, joins Newell to break down the clash between researchers and state officials over...

Louisiana Republican State Senator Jay Morris is facing ethics scrutiny over real estate transactions adjacent to Meta's Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, amid a broader controversy regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) signed by elected state officials.

We break down what happened in the Texas primaries when a Trump-backed attorney general Ken Paxton won the primary for a Senate seat. Here's the latest.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. On today's show, Newell has on Lieutenant General Len “Loni” Anderson, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, to talk leadership, military readiness and the evolving challenges facing today’s Marine Corps, Mark Romig, of Sail 250's New Orleans Host...

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. This hour, Newell has on Mike Thomas, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans, to discuss river commerce, energy, industrial growth, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the state’s future economy. Mike Sawaya, President & CEO of the...

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. This hour, Newell has on Jason Burkett, Area Director for the United Service Organizations, to talk about his 25 years in the Marine Corps and how the USO is supporting service members and families across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. Dr. Jeffrey Kuo, the offici...

Newell broadcasts LIVE from SAIL 250, New Orleans’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by New Orleans & Company. This hour, Newell has on Lieutenant General Len “Loni” Anderson, Commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, to talk leadership, military readiness, and the evolving challenges facing today’s Marine Corps. Mark Romig, of Sail 250's New Orleans Host Comm...

Tornado alley is moving east and so are concerns about a wild season so in this episode, we dive into the growth of tornado shelters. We also talk to a storm chaser, get the latest on Camp Mystic's future, and what to do when a storm leaves you with damage.

On today's show, Newell talks about the frailties of Louisiana moving to the closed primary system and the potential dangers of Julia Letlow's blood oath to President Donald Trump. Then, Newell has on Chancellor Larissa Littleton-Steib, Rick Schwab from Delgado’s Maritime & Industrial Training Center, and Dean Elizabeth Duett to talk about Delgado’s federally designated Center of Excellence, cutti...

This hour, Newell is joined by Cate Swinburn, co-founder, president & CEO of YouthForce NOLA, to talk about how their internships are helping students build careers, earn more after graduation, and stay in New Orleans to strengthen the local workforce. Then, Pearson Cross, Director of the School of Behavior and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, joins the show to discuss the co...

A controversial bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature could lock nearly one-third of the state’s voters out of key primary elections. The proposal would allow Democrats and Republicans to block “no party” voters from participating in certain closed primaries, potentially reshaping how elections work in Louisiana. Political analyst Pearson Cross joins Newell to discuss what the bill could m...

More than 200 New Orleans public high school students are getting ready for paid summer internships through YouthForce NOLA, a program now reaching every public high school in the city. CEO Cate Swinburn joins Newell to talk about how these internships are helping students build careers, earn more after graduation, and stay in New Orleans to strengthen the local workforce.

This hour, Newell has on Nyka Scott, Vice President of Customer Service at Entergy, to share simple ways to stay cool while saving money, from thermostat settings and HVAC maintenance to tools in the myEntergy app that can help track usage, manage bills, and find payment assistance. Then, State Representative Stephanie Hilferty joins the show to break down her push to restructure the SWBNO, which...

A major overhaul could be coming for the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board. Louisiana State Representative Stephanie Hilferty joins Newell to break down her push to restructure the SWBNO, which will shift much more control of the utility from the state legislature to the New Orleans City Council.

As Louisiana braces for another brutally hot summer, Entergy Louisiana is urging customers to act now to lower energy use and avoid higher power bills. Vice President of Customer Service Nyka Scott joins Newell to share simple ways to stay cool while saving money, from thermostat settings and HVAC maintenance to tools in the myEntergy app that can help track usage, manage bills, and find payment a...

This hour, Newell talks about the frailties of Louisiana moving to the closed primary system and the potential dangers of Julia Letlow's blood oath to President Donald Trump. Then, Newell is joined by Chancellor Larissa Littleton-Steib, Rick Schwab from Delgado’s Maritime & Industrial Training Center, and Dean Elizabeth Duett to talk about Delgado’s federally designated Center of Excellence, cutti...

May is Maritime Month, and Delgado Community College is making waves far beyond Louisiana. Chancellor Larissa Littleton-Steib, Rick Schwab from Delgado’s Maritime & Industrial Training Center, and Dean Elizabeth Duett join Newell to talk about Delgado’s federally designated Center of Excellence, cutting-edge maritime training technology, and why international companies are sending workers here to...

On today's show, Dr. John Fleming, LA State Treasurer & Candidate for US Senate, joins Dave Cohen for an in-depth conversation as he faces Julia Letlow in the runoff election. Then, Dave is joined by Don Redman, a spokesman for AAA Louisiana, to break down the numbers and trends of summer travel. Finally, Dave discusses Louisiana's congressional redistricting, the role of race in politics, the Ebo...

This hour, Dave Cohen has his Lunchtime Potluck and chimes in on Louisiana's congressional redistricting, the role of race in politics, the Ebola threat on other continents, and the United States' role in other nations' conflicts.

This hour, Dave Cohen is joined by Don Redman, a spokesman for AAA Louisiana, to break down the numbers and trends of summer travel.

Despite sky-high gas prices, experts predict record summer travel. Are families vacationing anyway even if it means dipping into savings, retirement funds, or debt? Dave Cohen has on Don Redman, a spokesman for AAA Louisiana, to break down the numbers and trends.

Louisiana’s U.S. Senate runoff is heating up. Dr. John Fleming, LA State Treasurer & Candidate for US Senate, joins Dave for an in-depth conversation as he faces Julia Letlow in the runoff election. Why does he believe he’s the right choice for Louisiana? And what about the claims being made in negative campaign ads? Did John really want to bus illegal immigrants into the country? Dave asks the to...

On today's show, Dave Cohen speaks with Toni Weiss, Lawrence M.v. D. Schloss Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University, about the implications of a tax for Mardi Gras riders proposed by the Moreno administration. Then, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins the show to talk about recently returning from the international tourism IPW conference in Florida, this year's Rose Para...

This hour, Dave Cohen is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss Louisiana House Bill authored by Representative Jerome Zeringue that prohibits executive branch state agencies from paying more for lodging, meals, or incidental travel expenses than the standard rates established by the U.S. General Services Administration. Also, Rafael Goyeneche gives...

This hour, Dave Cohen continues the conversation about the implications of Mardi Gras riders being charged a tax to the city to roll on parade routes. Then, Faye Huggett, 50 Best Director of Community, and Alice Glenn, Executive Vice President of New Orleans & Company, join the show to talk about the unveiling of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 rankings list.