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On today's show, Newell goes over the constitutional amendments on the ballot for the Louisiana election. Then, Newell has on Renee Blanche, CEO of the Ozanam Inn, to talk about their mission to tackle chronic homelessness without funding from the Catholic Church despite being a Catholic-based organization, Kris Khalil, Executive Director of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC), to discuss...

This hour, Newell goes over the constitutional amendments on the ballot for the Louisiana election. Then, Renee Blanche, CEO of the Ozanam Inn, joins the show to talk about their mission to tackle chronic homelessness without funding from the Catholic Church despite being a Catholic-based organization.

This hour, Newell has on Kris Khalil, Executive Director of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC), to discuss NOBIC’s relationship with the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program. Then, Andy Koplin with the Greater New Orleans Foundation joins the show to talk about GiveNOLA Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event that supports local nonprofits across the Greater New Orleans area...

This hour, Newell is joined in-studio with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. Mayor Moreno discusses the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voting 6-1 to accept a settlement agreement with the City of New Orleans, the one-time $103 million cash infusion by selling the city's rights to the next nine years of rent payments from the Caesars New Orleans casino, stabilizing the city's budget, NOPD overti...

New Orleans Helena Moreno joins Newell to discuss the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voting 6-1 to accept a settlement agreement with the City of New Orleans, ending long-standing legal dispute over tax collection fees.

Andy Koplin with the Greater New Orleans Foundation joins Newell to talk about GiveNOLA Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event that supports local nonprofits across the Greater New Orleans area. It’s organized by the Greater New Orleans Foundation and typically happens each spring (usually early May). During that one day, people are encouraged to donate to participating nonprofits—everything from...

Kris Khalil, Executive Director of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC), joins Newell to discuss NOBIC’s relationship with the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program.

Homelessness is a chronic problem in our country and in our area. Ozanam Inn is a nonprofit organization that depends on grants and donations to fund its operation. Although a Catholic-based organization, they do not get any funding from the Archdiocese or the Catholic Church. How are organizations like Ozanam Inn making it work without church funding, relying instead on grants and donations? Rene...

Newell goes over the constitutional amendments on the ballot for the Louisiana election.

On today's show, Newell talks about Senator Bill Cassidy standing against President Trump's nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, forcing Trump to nominate Dr. Nicole Saphier instead. Then, Newell has on Lacey Osborne, President & CEO of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, to talk about their annual “Meet the Judges” event, and more, Michael Sawaya, President & CEO of the Audubon Institu...

This hour, Newell talks about Senator Bill Cassidy standing against President Trump's nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, forcing Trump to nominate Dr. Nicole Saphier instead. Then, Lacey Osborne, President & CEO of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to talk about their annual “Meet the Judges” event, their City of Slidell City Council & Police Chief Forum, the first da...

This hour, Newell has on Michael Sawaya, President & CEO of the Audubon Institute, to talk about New Orleans' newest attraction, the Governor Nicholls Park. Then, Ron Faucheux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins the show to break down how the Supreme Court ruling that voided Louisiana's second majority-Black district impacts voters and future elections in Louisiana and...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss the changing Federal Reserve leadership, the U.S. debt topping 100% of its GDP for the first time since WW2, and challenges in education funding

Ron Faucheux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to break down how the Supreme Court ruling that voided Louisiana's second majority-Black district impacts voters and future elections in Louisiana and other states.

Michael Sawaya, President & CEO of the Audubon Institute, joins Newell to talk about New Orleans' newest attraction, the Governor Nicholls Park, a downtown riverfront park like never before. From skyline views to green space and connectivity from the French Quarter to Crescent Park, this could be a game-changer for the city.

Lacey Osborne, President & CEO of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, joins Newell to talk about their annual “Meet the Judges” event, their City of Slidell City Council & Police Chief Forum, the first day of tourism awareness week, and their first annual National Civics Bee.

Newell talks about Senator Bill Cassidy standing against President Trump's nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, forcing Trump to nominate Dr. Nicole Saphier instead.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! On today's show, Newell speaks with Mark Mullins and Mike Mullins of Bonerama, John Ed Laborde, Panaroma Foods Inc., Troy Brocato and Ava Hancock, TCA Brocato Catering, Sarita Carriere, Interim CEO of the Jazz Fest & Heritage Festival Foundation, and the foundation's Chief Administrative & Financial Officer, Gal Holiday, of Gal...

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! This hour, Newell has on Nick Hazard, Senior Vice President of the New Orleans Division at Crescent Crown Distributing, Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, and Nic Merenda, Director of Sales for WWL Radio.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! This hour, Newell has on Sarita Carriere, Interim CEO of the Jazz Fest & Heritage Festival Foundation, and the foundation's Chief Administrative & Financial Officer, and Gal Holiday, of Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! This hour, Newell has on Mark Mullins and Mike Mullins of Bonerama, to explain how they get their unique trombone sound, John Ed Laborde, Panaroma Foods Inc., to celebrate 36 years of a Jazz Fest staple, crawfish bread, and Troy Brocato and Ava Hancock, TCA Brocato Catering, to introduce their turtle soup to Jazz Fest.

On today's show, Craig Jacomine, owner of Craig's Electrical & Generator Service, joins Newell to announce the winner of the big Generac Whole Home Generator giveaway valued at $20,000! Kimberly Curth, Press Secretary for the Port of New Orleans, joins the show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Maritime Month, highlighting the people and industries that keep global trade and supply chains movin...

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss outgoing Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson's and Chief Financial Officer Bianka Brown's indictment by a special grand jury on numerous felony counts, the New Orleans Inspector General's report on NOPD overtime, and the passing of Senate Bill 256 establishing a single Clerk of Court for New...

This hour, Newell has on Stephen Kates, Financial Analyst at Bankrate, to react to the Fed’s announcement about its policy stance and how it may impact mortgage rates. Then, Joe Giarrusso, Chief Administrative Officer for New Orleans, joins the show to explain the reasoning behind Mayor Helena Moreano's "Caesars Plan."

The latest development is that New Orleans leaders have unveiled a plan to bring in just over $100 million in immediate cash to help stabilize the city’s finances, and it’s moving quickly toward a City Council vote next week. The money is expected to come from a deal involving future lease payments from Caesars casino. Instead of waiting to collect that rent over the next nine years, the city woul...