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This hour, Newell talks about former New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Laurie White being appointed as the special prosecutor in a high-profile case involving a New Orleans grand jury investigation into Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Then, State Representative Tim Kerner, Sr., joins the show to discuss the new DNA testing that found that nearly one in five sampled restaurants alle...

New DNA testing found that nearly one in five sampled restaurants allegedly misrepresented imported shrimp as American wild-caught, despite Louisiana’s seafood labeling laws. State Representative Tim Kerner, Sr., who has led the fight for tougher seafood labeling laws and stronger enforcement, joins Newell to discuss why he says the problem isn’t imported shrimp, it’s misleading consumers, and wha...

Former New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Laurie White was appointed as the special prosecutor in a high-profile case involving a New Orleans grand jury investigation into Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. However, following an emergency appeal, the Louisiana Supreme Court tossed out the resulting indictment due to multiple procedural errors and a direct conflict of interest involving...

New reports about the $2 billion in wealth President Donald Trump has amassed while in office raises eyebrows at the same time he launches a new initiative to help tomorrow's kids hit the ground running financially.

Summer brings its own array and health and safety issues, but 2026 is bringing some new ones.

On today's show, Newell addresses Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill being criminally indicted on 16 felony counts by an Orleans Parish grand jury, and the Louisiana Supreme Court stepping in to block her arrest and pause the prosecution. Then, Newell has on Dane Ciolino, Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans, to break down the indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill a...

This hour, Newell is joined by New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and Joe Giarrusso, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Orleans, for a conversation about the city’s progress six months into the new administration, the controversy with Louisiana Attorney Liz Murrill, and efforts to stabilize New Orleans’ budget, highlight economic development initiatives in New Orleans East, and recap th...

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno addresses the controversy with Louisiana Attorney Liz Murrill concerning the Louisiana Supreme Court stepping in to block her arrest and pause the prosecution after an Orleans Parish grand jury criminally indicted her for public intimidation.

This hour, Newell continues the conversation about Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill being criminally indicted on 16 felony counts by an Orleans Parish grand jury, and the Louisiana Supreme Court stepping in to block her arrest and pause the prosecution. Then, Newell talks about Graham Platner facing widespread bipartisan and internal party calls to immediately withdraw from the U.S. Senate r...

This hour, Newell addresses Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill being criminally indicted on 16 felony counts by an Orleans Parish grand jury, and the Louisiana Supreme Court stepping in to block her arrest and pause the prosecution. The charges include eight counts of public intimidation and eight counts of malfeasance in office. Then, Dane Ciolino, Professor of Law at Loyola University New Or...

Dane Ciolino, Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans joins Newell to break down the indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision to put the criminal case on hold. What do the charges mean? Why did the high court step in so quickly? And where does this high-profile legal battle go from here? Get the legal analysis.

Newell addresses Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill being criminally indicted on 16 felony counts by an Orleans Parish grand jury, and the Louisiana Supreme Court stepping in to block her arrest and pause the prosecution. The charges include eight counts of public intimidation and eight counts of malfeasance in office.

We're looking into economic trends with audio from KMOX in St. Louis, Tommy Tucker at WWL in New Orleans and KCBS Radio in the Bay Area.

On today's show, Newell speaks with Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, about violent crime numbers continuing to trend in the right direction, the business community supporting NOPD drones in the French Quarter, the current recruitment numbers, payroll fraud investigations, and providing protection for America's 250th birthday celebrations. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Polic...

This hour, Newell is joined by Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss the New Orleans grand jury investigation involving Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the Louisiana Supreme Court receiving pay increases at a time when the state cut the judiciary in New Orleans and couldn’t find enough money for pay raises for teachers, legislators, or the governor...

This hour, Newell addresses Colorado College offering academic credit for community organizing and activism internships, several of which focus on progressive and left-leaning social justice issues. Then, former competitive tennis player, bodybuilder, high school tennis coach, and Project 21 Ambassador for the National Center for Public Policy Research Priscilla Rahn joins Newell to discuss the U....

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. What does the decision mean for fairness, safety, and the future of women’s athletics? Former competitive tennis player, bodybuilder, high school tennis coach, and Project 21 Ambassador for the National Center for Public Policy Research Priscilla Rahn joins Newell to discuss the ruling and...

Newell addresses Colorado College offering academic credit for community organizing and activism internships, several of which focus on progressive and left-leaning social justice issues.

This hour, Newell speaks with Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, about violent crime numbers continuing to trend in the right direction, the business community supporting NOPD drones in the French Quarter, the current recruitment numbers, payroll fraud investigations, and providing protection for America's 250th birthday celebrations. Then, Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Polic...

The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship by executive order. What does the decision actually mean, what did the justices decide, and where does immigration policy go from here? Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy, Center for Immigration Studies, joins Newell to discuss the implications of the ruling.

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick joins Newell to discuss violent crime numbers continuing to trend in the right direction, the business community supporting NOPD drones in the French Quarter, the current recruitment numbers, payroll fraud investigations, and providing protection for America's 250th birthday celebrations.

What has America learned in the last 250 years? We'll find out with audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

On today's show, Newell points out how Social Security benefits that American citizens are relying on are at risk while efforts are being made to fund benefits for illegal immigrants and support sanctuary cities. Then, Newell has on Rachel Sheffield of The Heritage Foundation to explore the economic, cultural, and social forces reshaping marriage in America and whether today’s generation is waitin...

This hour, Newell is joined by Michael Fitts, President of Tulane University, to talk about Tulane taking ownership and leading the $500 million transformation of the former Charity Hospital into a world-class hub for medical research. Councilman Arthur Laughlin joins the show to talk about St. Tammany's special election set for November to decide who will become the parish’s next sheriff.

A special election is set for November after the St. Tammany Parish Council voted to let the people decide who will become the parish’s next sheriff. Councilman Arthur Laughlin joins Newell to break down the election timeline, who’s expected to run, and what it all means for public safety and the future of law enforcement in St. Tammany Parish.