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Newell addresses the Louisiana Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee, voting 4-3 along party lines to advance a Republican-backed congressional map that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black, Democratic-leaning districts.

On today's show, Newell talks about the Vatican authorizing an official investigation into Bishop Michael Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge regarding his alleged mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against a local parish priest. Then, Newell has on Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO professor & NOPD watchdog, to discuss how the NOPD is tightening overtime oversight after a FOX 8 investigation found...

This hour, Newell is joined by Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib, Jennifer Fernandez, and Rene Randall of Delgado Community College for the Delgado First segment. Emily Stack, Executive Director of Moms for America Action, joins the show to discuss what parents and policymakers say needs to happen next in regard to vapes coming from China and marketed to kids with candy-like flavors.

Newell reacts to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stating that it is impossible to "earn" a billion dollars.

Most vapes being sold in the U.S. could be illegal. The vapes come from China and are marketed to kids with candy-like flavors. Parents and policymakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for tougher enforcement. Emily Stack, Executive Director of Moms for America Action, joins Newell to discuss what needs to be done to stop these illegal vape sales in American communities and why the issue co...

Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib, Chancellor of Delgado Community College, Jennifer Fernandez, Dean of Nursing at Delgado Community College, and Rene Randall, Program Director for Respiratory Care Technology at Delgado Community College, join Newell for the Delgado First segment.

This hour, Newell has on Kea Sherman, Vice President of Economic Development & Customer Service for Entergy New Orleans, to talk about their vision for the 510 economic corridor. Then, Chef Greg Reggio, co-founder of Taste Buds Management, the group behind Zea Rotisserie & Bar, joins the show to talk about the self-guided "Oyster Crawl" in the Mid-City neighborhood, a vibrant concept highlighted d...

Newell addresses the elimination of the Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk of Court.

Chef Greg Reggio, co-founder of Taste Buds Management, the group behind Zea Rotisserie & Bar, joins Newell to talk about the self-guided "Oyster Crawl" in the Mid-City neighborhood, a vibrant concept highlighted during the annual city-wide OysterNight.

Kea Sherman, Vice President of Economic Development & Customer Service for Entergy New Orleans, joins Newell to talk about their vision for the 510 economic corridor.

This hour, Newell talks about the Vatican authorizing an official investigation into Bishop Michael Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge regarding his alleged mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against a local parish priest. Then, Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO professor & NOPD watchdog, joins Newell to discuss how the NOPD is tightening overtime oversight after a FOX 8 investigation found office...

NOPD is tightening overtime oversight after a FOX 8 investigation found officers allegedly clocked in while at home. New rules include biometric timekeeping, stricter overtime approval, and expanded payroll audits. One officer faces felony charges, and several others remain under investigation. Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO professor & NOPD watchdog, joins Newell to get the details of what's going on.

Newell talks about the Vatican authorizing an official investigation into Bishop Michael Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge regarding his alleged mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against a local parish priest.

How will the spike in gas prices affect summer travel? And once you're on vacation, do you have to check work emails? Here's more on summer travel trends and topics, plus the new federal guidelines that say passports don't belong in the hands of deadbeat parents.

On today's show, Newell has on St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes to give the latest on the refinery explosion, Lowrey Crews, founder & CEO of The 18th Ward, to talk about their struggles of providing a space for children's swim lessons this summer, Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick to discuss what the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors' March Existing Homes...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to explain why Spirit Airlines failed, discuss the challenges U.S. automakers are still facing with electric vehicles, warn about a new caller ID fraud, and talk about what the GDP and employment numbers reveal.

This hour, Newell has on Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick to discuss what the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors' March Existing Homes Sales report mean for prospective homebuyers and sellers. Brian Fitzpatrick, Ph. D., National Research Manager at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, joins the show to assess if the “science of reading” laws are actually working in t...

More than 40 states have passed “science of reading” laws, but their success depends largely on how well teachers understand and apply them in classrooms. A new nationally representative survey of more than 1,200 K–3 teachers, conducted by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and fielded by RAND, examined teachers’ knowledge of reading science and related state policies. The report found that teachers’...

The National Association of Realtors' March Existing Homes Sales report was released. Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick joins Newell to discuss what the latest numbers mean for prospective homebuyers and sellers, as well as the health of the housing market.

This hour, Newell speaks with St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes to give the latest on the refinery explosion. Then, Lowrey Crews, founder & CEO of The 18th Ward, joins the show to talk about their struggles of providing a space for children's swim lessons this summer.

Lowrey Crews, founder & CEO of The 18th Ward, joins Newell to talk about their struggles of providing a space for children's swim lessons this summer.

Friday’s blast in St. Bernard Parish shook homes and sparked a major emergency response, thankfully with no reported injuries. Residents continue sounding off about “Stinky St. Bernard” and foul industrial odors described as rotting seafood and sewage. St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes to give the latest on the refinery explosion.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the National Travel & Tourism Week Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency. On today's show, Newell has on Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, to talk about the purpose of National Travel & Tourism Week, Jeremy Cooker, Senior Vice President of Marketing at New Orleans & Company, to talk about the digital marketing campaigns underway to drive leisure visitors...

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the National Travel and Tourism Week Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency. This hour, Newell speaks with Industry Champion Award Honorees Andrew Haertzen, Assistant Curator of Africa at Audubon Zoo, and Sergio Lopez, Maître d' at Annunciation Restaurant, to talk about what the award means to them, Kim Priez, Senior Vice President of Tourism at New Orleans & Company, to give in...

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the National Travel and Tourism Week Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency. This hour, Newell speaks with Industry Champion Award Honoree Chef Dee Lavigne, CEO & Owner of the Deelightful Roux School of Cooking, to talk about what it means to be honored for her approach to hospitality, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser, to talk about the impact of tourism statewid...