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Paul Webster, Senior Fellow at the Cicero Institute, joins Newell to discuss Louisiana's "Streets to Success Act" (HB 211), which recently passed by a vote of 70-28. The bill makes unauthorized sleeping in public spaces a criminal offense. First-time offenders face fines up to $500 and/or up to six months in jail. Repeat offenders face one to two years in prison with hard labor and a $1,000 fine....

This hour, Newell unloads on the poor job some of the Orleans Parish court judges have been doing (or not doing). Then, Brad Viator, President of Power For Tomorrow, joins the show to talk about Senate Bill 490, which would increase Louisiana residential electric bills by about $16 a month by shifting grid infrastructure costs from large industrial users to households.

Senate Bill 490 would increase Louisiana residential electric bills by about $16 a month by shifting grid infrastructure costs from large industrial users to households. Opponents call it an “electricity tax” and warn it mirrors partial deregulation policies that have led to higher rates in other states. AARP Louisiana also opposed the bill, saying higher bills would especially hurt seniors and fa...

Newell unloads on the poor job some of the Orleans Parish court judges have been doing (or not doing).

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration is searching for more than $10 million in short-term rental revenues that are unaccounted for. There’s a special fund for the money, but it’s empty, city officials say. Joe Giarrusso, Chief Administrative Officer for New Orleans, joins Newell to explain what's happened.

Tensions are rising again with the U.S., especially around the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. military seizure of an Iranian cargo ship has put already fragile ceasefire talks at risk, and Iran is now saying it may not attend the next round of negotiations. At the same time, President Pezeshkian says diplomacy is still important but remains deeply distrustful of Washington. The situation is being watche...

Nicole Stewart, Vice President at Urban Systems, joins Newell to talk about the Greater New Orleans Innovation Internship Program and how it’s creating real opportunities, turning interns into full-time professionals and helping tackle major transportation challenges.

This hour, Newell explains why New Orleans has to be strategic in deciding which economic development projects to prioritize to get more "bang for our buck" when it comes to return on investment. Then, Mike Detillier, host of WWL's SportsTalk, to talk about the New Orleans Saints and the NFL Draft.

Mike Detillier, host of WWL's SportsTalk, joins Newell to talk about the New Orleans Saints and the NFL Draft.

Newell explains why New Orleans has to be strategic in deciding which economic development projects to prioritize to get more "bang for our buck" when it comes to return on investment.

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about New York and San Fransisco's taxing issues, the election in Hungary and it's consequences, and the possible delay in appointing a new federal reserve chairman.

This hour, Newell has on Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council, talk about constitutional amendments going through the legislature currently.

This hour, Newell talks about the New Orleans flood agency approving more raises for their police chief. Then, Steve Worthy, Tournament Director for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, joins the show to talk about this year's Zurich Classic Tournament.

Steve Worthy, Tournament Director for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, joins the show to talk about this year's Zurich Classic Tournament.

Newell talks about the New Orleans flood agency approving more raises for their police chief.

This hour, Newell has on Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, to talk about insurance coverage and hurricane preparedness. Cynthia Lee Sheng, Jefferson Parish President, and Arita Bohannan, Jefferson Parish Councilperson, joins the show to discusses how a property tax increase in the East Bank fire district may be need to raise firefighter pay

Parish leaders support increasing pay for entry-level firefighters, but Louisiana law requires any raise to apply to all ranks, not just new hires. This makes the proposal from the Jefferson Firefighters Association significantly more expensive—about $24 million annually—and would likely require a property tax increase in the East Bank fire district

Hurricane season is right around the corner. What should you expect when it comes to insurance coverage? And what's happening at the State Capitol? Tim Temple, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, joins Newell to talk preparedness and policy.

This hour, Newell unloads on the allegations against former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Then Newell speaks with JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council President, to talk about the "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) program in the French Quarter.

The New Orleans City Council approved a proposal to implement a "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) program in the French Quarter, funded by a $250,000 investment from the French Quarter Management District. The program aims to reduce emergency response times and support NOPD staffing shortages. But some people actually oppose it. JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council President, joins Newell to talk a...

On today's show, Newell has on Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, to give an update on crime and policing during French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, and a busy convention and festival season, Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, to talk about the difficulty of determining if the state is seeing a return on investment for events since Louisiana Economic Development has taken a c...

President Donald Trump was reportedly pitched the idea of merging United and American airlines ... But will it happen? And what would it mean for consumers? Also, we explore summer travel prices and why so many surcharges seem to be hidden -- and piling up.

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about the comprehensive economic and fiscal impact analysis of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT).

Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., joins Newell to talk about the comprehensive economic and fiscal impact analysis of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Greater New Orleans, Inc. just released, finding that the container ship terminal in Violet will generate more than $33 million in new annual tax revenues for St. Bernard Parish at full buildout, equivalent to a 58% increase over...