Newell Normand

This hour, Newell speaks with Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, about staffing, overtime, troop morale, and recruiting. Then, Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins the show 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 central role in driving business-focused events...

Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, joins Newell 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 central role in driving business-focused events.

Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, joins Newell to give an update on crime, policing during French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, and a busy convention and festival season. The Chief also discusses staffing, overtime, troop morale, recruiting, and drone technology.

On today's show, Newell explains how the efficiency of basic city services and home affordability affects the trend of family state migration. Then, Newell has on Barry Keim, LSU Climatologist, to talk about the potential for a Super El Niño to form by the busiest part of the 2026 hurricane season and what that could mean regarding hurricanes, tropical systems, and rain in the summer and fall, Mic...

Get the latest on a Super El Nino on its way, the demands the U.S. wants Iran to meet, and how stress is good for us. Plus learn about meat raffles, a Minnesota tradition, and find out who's the most popular person in the world. Hint: She's workin' 9-5.

Heidi Guerra, the VP of Marketing at Abita Brewing Company, joins Newell to share why Abita sponsors the French Quarter Fest year after year and how it aligns with their corporate goals.

Musician Robin Barnes, the "Songbird of New Orleans," joins Newell to talk about what it's like to perform at French Quarter Fest.

With 302 performances and 45 debuts across 20 stages and the official parade, Grammy Award-winning headliners, a brand-new riverfront experience, over 70 local culinary vendors, and the French Quarter Festival 5K Run presented by LCMC Health, this year’s festival is the biggest and boldest yet. Emily Madero, President & CEO of French Quarter Festivals Inc., joins Newell to talk about what’s new at...

This hour, Newell has on Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc., to talk about Amazon setting to acquire Louisiana-based satellite firm Globalstar in an $11.6 billion deal, Textron Systems expanding its Southeast Louisiana operations with a $5.8 million, multi-site investment across St. Tammany and Orleans parishes, and more. Then, Mark Espinoza, Senior Leader in Public Relations at Walmart, j...

Mark Espinoza, Senior Leader in Public Relations at Walmart, joins Newell to discuss the company's Road to Open Call event that is taking place tomorrow. Walmart’s Road to Open Call initiative supports American manufacturers by providing product-based small businesses with an exclusive opportunity to meet with a Walmart sourcing representative.

This hour, Newell explains how the efficiency of basic city services and home affordability affects the trend of family state migration. Then, Barry Keim, LSU climatologist, joins the show to talk about the potential for a Super El Niño to form by the busiest part of the 2026 hurricane season and what that could mean regarding hurricanes, tropical systems, and rain in the summer and fall.

Barry Keim, LSU Climatologist, joins Newell to talk about the potential for a Super El Niño to form by the busiest part of the 2026 hurricane season and what that could mean regarding hurricanes, tropical systems, and rain in the summer and fall.

Newell explains how the efficiency of basic city services and home affordability affects the trend of family state migration.

Texas' Tony Gonzalez and California's Eric Swalwell both resigned from Congress over sex allegations ... so how will that affect the midterms, and does this mean they're done forever? Plus, the FAA is looking for gamers to hire and more bad news about summer gas prices.

On today's show, Newell talks about Helena Moreno finalizing a major deal to demolish the Lindy Boggs Medical Center. Then, Newell has on Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, to talk about the Iran conflict since the U.S. implementation of a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, Dr. Kathy Johnson, President of the University of New Orleans, to talk about UNO’s transiti...

Opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway protects New Orleans from flooding but harms the ecosystem by flooding nearby waters with freshwater, killing marine life and hurting fisheries, and it’s happening more often due to increased flooding. But are there alternative flood control measures? Colonel Scotty Autin, Commander & District Engineer of the New Orleans District of the Army Corps of Engineers, jo...

Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief & Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate.com, joins Newell to discuss what the latest numbers mean for prospective homebuyers and sellers, as well as the health of the housing market.

This hour, Newell has on Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, to talk about the Iran conflict since the U.S. implementation of a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Then, Dr. Kathy Johnson, President of the University of New Orleans, joins the show to talk about UNO’s transition into LSU New Orleans.

The University of New Orleans is cutting and restructuring some low-enrollment degree programs as it prepares to rejoin the LSU System in 2026. Fewer than 2% of students are affected, with teach-out plans and advising to help them graduate or switch majors, and no faculty layoffs. The changes aim to shift focus toward high-demand fields like data science, engineering, hospitality, and healthcare....

Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS Military Analyst, joins Newell to talk about the Iran conflict since the U.S. implementation of a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

This hour, Newell talks about Helena Moreno finalizing a major deal to demolish the Lindy Boggs Medical Center. Then, Newell opens the phone lines, and the WWL listeners chime in about their thoughts on the U.S. conflict with Iran.

Newell talks about Helena Moreno finalizing a major deal to demolish the Lindy Boggs Medical Center.

The ceasefire in Iran is 'fragile' by many definitions ... But is it so fragile as to be useless? Get the latest, plus what people are skipping as gas prices skyrocket, and a zombie fish invades the Great Lakes.

On today's show, Newell asks what diplomatic strategy can the U.S. use knowing that Iran has a long track record of lying and violating past agreements. Then, Newell has on Mike Moncla, President of Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA), to continue the conversation on Louisiana’s orphaned oil and gas wells, but this time, from the industry side, Louisiana State Representative Stephanie Hilferty,...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to discuss how 'Trump accounts' work and who's eligible, how the new federal budget solves one problem but leaves a critical challenge untouched, why American healthcare is so expensive, the latest tax scams, and the economic impact of the Iran war.