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Newell broadcasts LIVE from the National Travel and Tourism Week Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency. This hour, Newell speaks with Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, to talk about the purpose of National Travel & Tourism Week, discuss tourism's impact on our city, state, and country, and share highlights from New Orleans & Company’s 2025 annual report, and, Jeremy Cooker, Senior...

Jeremy Cooker, Senior Vice President of Marketing at New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to talk about the digital marketing campaigns underway to drive leisure visitors to New Orleans this summer and beyond.

Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Newell to talk about the purpose of National Travel & Tourism Week, discuss tourism's impact on our city, state and country, and share highlights from New Orleans & Company’s 2025 annual report.

On today's show, Newell addresses the recent legislative hearings regarding the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, revealing that the New Orleans levee police chief, Joshua Rondeno, had drafted his own contract without consultation from the agency's board or attorney. Then, Newell has on Laura D’Agostino, Attorney in the Equality & Opportunity Practice Group, Pacific Legal Founda...

This hour, Newell is joined by Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS military analyst, to discuss the latest on the tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high, with the waterway technically open but operating at limited capacity as military threats and shipping disruptions continue. The U.S. and Iran have engaged in scattered clashes, including naval incidents and enforcement actions against vessels, while both sides try to assert control over transit. Iran has tightened oversight of ships passing through...

This hour, Newell has on disease ecologist & epidemiologist at Tulane University Lina Moses to talk about how a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship happened and if it could happen with one of the cruise ships that dock in NOLA. Then, John Berlau, CEI Director of Financial Policy at Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to why mergers are always better than bankruptcies and bailouts.

Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy again after a proposed merger with JetBlue was blocked. John Berlau, CEI Director of Financial Policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to explain why mergers are always better than bankruptcies and bailouts.

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has left three passengers dead and several others sick, according to the World Health Organization. At least one case has been confirmed, with others suspected, and one person is in intensive care. The virus—normally spread through contact with rodent droppings, urine, or saliva—is rarely seen in this kind of setting, and officials are i...

A new poll this week showed record-low approval ratings for President Donald Trump, and high disapproval of the War in Iran. Why aren't Americans wrapping themselves in the flag when it comes to this conflict? Plus, Marco Rubio goes on a mission, and tech bros turn to a new neuro hack.

This hour, Newell addresses the recent legislative hearings regarding the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, revealing that the New Orleans levee police chief, Joshua Rondeno, had drafted his own contract without consultation from the agency's board or attorney. Then, Laura D’Agostino, attorney in the Equality & Opportunity Practice Group, Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show...

The Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Joshua Diemert's discrimination case against Seattle after the city's Race and Social Justice Initiative told workers that values like accountability were "tools of white supremacy" and that a manager asked what "a cis white male" could offer the department. Laura D’Agostino, Attorney in the Equality & Opportunity Practice Group, Pacific Legal Foundation,...

Newell addresses the recent legislative hearings regarding the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East revealing that the New Orleans levee police chief, Joshua Rondeno, had drafted his own contract without consultation from the agency's board or attorney.

The deadly hantavirus has quarantined a cruise ship. So, what is this virus and how worried should you be? Plus, the person who takes care of most of us when we're sick -- Mom -- has her holiday this weekend. We deliver tips for what moms really want on Mother's Day. And one of the things they may want are Josh Groban tickets, so we check in with him on his new arts foundation.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's stance on restricting the expansion of CCTV cameras, arguing they can put refugees and vulnerable communities at risk, although suspects who attacked a 77-year-old man in downtown Seattle were identified using CCTV. Then, Newell has on Dustin Yates, Mayor of St. George, LA, to discuss why he supports Louisiana Constitution...

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's stance on restricting the expansion of CCTV cameras, arguing they can put refugees and vulnerable communities at risk, although suspects who attacked a 77-year-old man in downtown Seattle were identified using CCTV. Newell also talks about the city of El Cajon, California, filing a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob...

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to discuss American Sugar Refining breaking ground on the first phase of a $785 million modernization of the Domino Sugar Chalmette Refinery in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Economic Development convening more than 200 investors, energy executives, and federal regulators in New Orleans for the state's first Nuclear Strategy and S...

This hour, Newell is joined by Emily Wolff, Vice President of Community Impact for Manning Family Children's Hospital, and Joseph Cao, Member of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, to talk about preventing violence in schools and protecting children from domestic abuse and mental health situations before tragedy strikes as it sadly did recently in Shreveport. Then, Sam Caruso, Jr., Ca...

St. Tammany Parish is facing a major budget shortfall after a key funding source expired in 2018. To cover a projected $16–$22 million gap, mainly for courts and jail services, leaders have approved putting a 0.3% sales tax on the November ballot. If voters pass it, the tax would provide a stable funding source and help avoid cuts to critical services.

Uber wants to go from the place you call for a ride to the app you use for the ride, and the hotel and the flight and everything else. We dive into that, talk about travel trends, including how to travel with friends, and dive into biometrics and whether retailers should be allowed to collect yours and whether we're protecting kids from invasive AI.

Emily Wolff, Vice President of Community Impact for Manning Family Children's Hospital, and Joseph Cao, Member of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, join Newell to talk about preventing violence in schools and protecting children from domestic abuse and mental health situations before tragedy strikes as it sadly did recently in Shreveport.

Jeff Schwartz, Director of Housing, Community Development, and Special Projects at the City of New Orleans, joins Newell to discuss Senate Bill 384, which creates an optional "Pilot Innovation Hub" designation that any Louisiana parish can adopt by passing a resolution.

Dustin Yates, Mayor of St. George, LA, joins Newell to discuss why he supports Louisiana Constitutional Amendment No. 2, which focuses on taxes and education funding, specifically how certain tax revenues can be used to support teacher pay and school operations.

Newell shares his thoughts on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's stance on restricting the expansion of CCTV cameras, arguing they can put refugees and vulnerable communities at risk, although suspects who attacked a 77-year-old man in downtown Seattle were identified using CCTV.

The United States is powerful: Iran is not. So, how are they getting their way in the Strait of Hormuz? Let's dive in. Plus, should we stop tipping culture altogether?