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This hour, Newell has on former Congressman Marc Molinaro to discuss Able Americans’ campaign to reform and simplify the disability system, remove outdated government barriers, and help people pursue education, employment, and new opportunities without losing critical support. Then, New Orleans City Council Vice President Matthew Willard joins the show to break down the 45-year tax incentive packa...

New Orleans City Council approved a key tax break for the Omni New Orleans, clearing one of the final hurdles for the $625 million dollar “headquarters” hotel planned near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. New Orleans City Council Vice President Matthew Willard joins Newell to break down the 45-year tax incentive package for the proposed 1,000-room hotel, including the promise of thousands o...

Former Congressman Marc Molinaro joins Newell to discuss Able Americans’ new campaign to fix the nation's broken disability system, and his fight to ensure that pursuing a college degree, a new job, or a fresh start close to family doesn’t get derailed by outdated government bureaucracy.

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson being in preliminary talks to purchase the main USPS post office campus on Loyola Avenue to anchor a new downtown entertainment district near the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center. Then, Revenue Collections Supervisor Malon Thompson and Revenue Operations Manager Porche Bonds join the show to expla...

New Orleans business owners and residents have a limited-time opportunity to wipe the slate clean on delinquent sales taxes and save thousands in penalties and interest! Revenue Collections Supervisor Malon Thompson and Revenue Operations Manager Porche Bonds join Newell to explain how the City’s Sales Tax Amnesty Program has already collected more than $1.4 million, who qualifies, and how to take...

Newell shares his thoughts on New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson being in preliminary talks to purchase the main USPS post office campus on Loyola Avenue to anchor a new downtown entertainment district near the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center.

The first congressional session after the midterm election kicked off today and we break down predictions for what will happen.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts on California Governor Gavin Newsom announcing a historic sweeping decision to commute the sentences of all 548 inmates on California’s death row to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Then, Newell has on Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of national nonprofit Give an Hour, joins the show to reveal key takeaways from a new case study on veteran peer s...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to break down what the latest election results mean for your wallet, why Louisiana might find an unexpected economic silver lining right across the border in Texas, and how North Korean hackers managed to slip away with billions.

This hour, Newell has on City of New Orleans Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso to break down the City Council’s unanimous approval of a millage roll-forward expected to generate more than $23 million, what it means for your tax bill, and what residents should expect in return. Then, WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer Jeff Nowak joins the show to share his on-field per...

WWL Saints Sideline Reporter & Digital Content Producer Jeff Nowak joins Newell to share his on-field perspective, breaking down the pivotal fourth-down decisions, the locker room reaction, and the biggest moments from the New Orleans Saints matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Higher property tax bills are coming for New Orleans homeowners, but city leaders say it could save essential services from the chopping block. The City Council has unanimously approved a millage roll-forward to bring in over $23 million, aiming to plug a massive budget deficit and protect funding for first responders, shelters, and neighborhood cleanups. Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso...

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts on California Governor Gavin Newsom announcing a historic sweeping decision to commute the sentences of all 548 inmates on California’s death row to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Then, Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of national nonprofit Give an Hour, joins the show to reveal key takeaways from a new case study on veteran peer support, sharing the...

Supporting a veteran struggling with mental health often starts outside a doctor's office with a coworker, friend, or neighbor who simply knows what to look for and what to say. Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of national nonprofit Give an Hour, joins Newell to reveal key takeaways from a new case study on veteran peer support, sharing the everyday warning signs of emotional distress and practical ways you...

Newell shares his thoughts on California Governor Gavin Newsom announcing a historic sweeping decision to commute the sentences of all 548 inmates on California’s death row to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

We’re looking into the tragic, and very public murder suicide of a father and his two children in the Pittsburgh area. This devastating story, has left local community heartbroken. Special thanks to 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KNX News in Los Angeles, as well as Colin Dunlap, Larry Richert of the Big K Morning Show and Marty Griffin out of KD...

In this episode, we have brief updates on crimes from the Cornell sex scandal to the murders of young girls in different cities and murder inside a Walmart store. We’ll also hear about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute death penalty sentences in the wake of the botched execution of Christa Pike and a Blue Wave that took over the midterm elections. Special thanks to 1010 WINS i...

In this episode, we have brief updates on crimes from the Cornell sex scandal to the murders of young girls in different cities and murder inside a Walmart store. We’ll also hear about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute death penalty sentences in the wake of the botched execution of Christa Pike and a Blue Wave that took over the midterm elections. Then, we’re looking into the...

On today's show, Newell commends the New Orleans City Council for unanimously voting to approve a partial property tax millage roll-forward to help plug a massive budget deficit. Then, Newell has on Mark Hamrick, Chief Economic Analyst for The Hamrick Brief, to look at household affordability, Friday’s jobs report, the state of the economy, and what Washington needs to tackle next, Annie Chestnut...

This hour, Newell is joined by Chris Blair, the Voice of the LSU Tigers, to preview Saturday’s LSU/Alabama game and break down the keys for the Tigers to defend home turf in one of college football’s fiercest rivalries. Then, Voice of the New Orleans Saints Mike Hoss joins the show to talk key matchups, the keys to victory on home turf, and what the Black and Gold must do to secure the win against...

The Cleveland Browns roll into the Caesars Superdome Sunday at noon. Voice of the New Orleans Saints, Mike Hoss joins Newell to talk key matchups, the keys to victory on home turf, and what the Black and Gold must do to secure the win.

Death Valley is set to shake Saturday as the LSU Tigers welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide to Tiger Stadium for another high-stakes SEC showdown. With massive playoff implications on the line and ninety-plus years of fierce rivalry hanging in the balance, what will it take for the Tigers to defend home turf against their biggest conference foe? The Voice of the LSU Tigers, Chris Blair, joins Newell...

This hour, Newell has on Annie Chestnut, a policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Technology and the Human Person, to explain the grassroots pushback against new massive data centers and how lawmakers can address local concerns without losing ground to China. Then, Dr. Skip Gallagher, UNO Professor & NOPD Watchdog, joins the show to examine a new investigation into questionable ove...

Taxpayer dollars under scrutiny once again: A new Fox 8 investigation reveals 15 NOPD officers logged questionable overtime while reviewing red-light camera tickets, sparking fresh oversight and internal reviews. UNO professor and longtime NOPD watchdog Dr. Skip Gallagher joins Newell to discuss whether real accountability is on the way or if this is just another spin in the city's ongoing overtim...

America’s race to win the artificial intelligence boom is running straight into local backlash, as voters across the country push back against massive new data centers consuming regional power grids and quiet farmland. Can Washington address neighborhood anxieties without losing critical ground to China? Annie Chestnut Tutor, policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Technology and th...