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The future of one of New Orleans’ most iconic landmarks is taking shape. Tulane University is set to take ownership and lead the $500 million transformation of the former Charity Hospital into a world-class hub for medical research, innovation, education, and economic growth. What does this mean for the city, the state’s bioscience future, and the thousands of jobs the project promises to create?...

This hour, Newell has on Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to discuss French Quarter businesses impacted by nearly a year of Decatur Street construction getting a financial boost, New Orleans' long-sought convention center hotel clearing two major hurdles last week, the University of New Orleans becoming LSU New Orleans, and more. Then, Plaquemines Parish Councilmen Chris S...

Plaquemines Parish Councilmen Chris Schultz and Ronnie Newsom join Newell to discuss some projects underway in the parish (Venture Global, Gulfstream LNG, Peters Road bridge and rail bypass), the port director search, and new direction for the port.

This hour, 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, Rachel Sheffield of The Heritage Foundation joins the show to explore the economic, cultural, and social forces reshaping marriage in America and whether today’s generation is waiting for...

Is the American Dream changing, or have our expectations changed? A new commentary argues that higher living standards and rising expectations may be causing young adults to delay or even forgo marriage, despite stronger material comforts than previous generations. Is affordability really the problem, or have our definitions of “being ready” for marriage shifted? Rachel Sheffield of The Heritage F...

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.

In this episode, we're covering people returning to movie theaters this summer for blockbuster season. Is it a blip or a new trend? Then, Ken Burns talks to KCBS Radio about his American Revolution series.

On today's show, Newell gives a reminder of why we celebrate Independence Day by reading the Declaration of Independence. Then, Newell has on Kent Lassman, President of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to weigh in on the Supreme Court 6–3 decision that held statutory restrictions on the President’s authority to remove Federal Trade Commission commissioners violate separation-of-powers princip...

This hour, Newell is joined by Jeanette Weiland, LSU New Orleans Interim Chancellor & Chief Administrative Officer, to discuss what the University of New Orleans officially joining the LSU System means for students, faculty, the New Orleans community, and the future of higher education in the region. Then, Glade Bilby, President of French Quarter Citizen & Commissioner of the French Quarter Manage...

Lower Decatur Street businesses say months of construction delays are threatening their survival, with some iconic establishments already closing. Is relief finally on the way, or is the damage already done? Glade Bilby, President of French Quarter Citizen & Commissioner of the French Quarter Management Commission, joins Newell to explain what’s next for the French Quarter and the fight to save it...

A historic day for higher education in New Orleans. On July 1, the University of New Orleans officially transfers to the LSU System and rebrands as LSU New Orleans. Jeanette Weiland, LSU New Orleans Interim Chancellor & Chief Administrative Officer, joins Newell to discuss what the transition means for students, faculty, the community, and the university’s future. and rebrands as LSU New Orleans....

This hour, Newell has on Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, to discuss the French Quarter’s new "Drone as First Responder" program. Then, Newell opens the phone lines, and the WWL listeners chime in on traffic cameras and local government putting a strain on economic growth. Also, Newell addresses a national survey conducted by Elon University and YouGov that found that 55% of Dem...

Newell addresses a national survey conducted by Elon University and YouGov found that 55% of Democrats would prefer to live in a country other than the United States.

A new 24/7 “Drone as First Responder” program is one step closer to launch after officials approved the final budget move needed to spend $250,000 on a dedicated drone and docking station. The drone can reach 911 scenes in under two minutes—often before officers arrive. Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, joins Newell to discuss what it means for public safety, privacy, and policin...

This hour, Newell gives a reminder of why we celebrate Independence Day by reading the Declaration of Independence. Then, Kent Lassman, President of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to weigh in on the Supreme Court's 6–3 decision that held statutory restrictions on the President’s authority to remove Federal Trade Commission commissioners violate separation-of-powers principles...

In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court held that statutory restrictions on the President’s authority to remove Federal Trade Commission commissioners violate separation-of-powers principles, overruling Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, 295 U.S. 602 (1935), and restoring executive accountability over officers who exercise executive power. Kent Lassman, President of the Competitive Enterprise Inst...

Newell gives a reminder of why we celebrate Independence Day by reading the Declaration of Independence.

This episode explores startling research on computers becoming self-aware as data centers proliferate and more. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio in San Francisco, Jason DeRusha from WCCO in the Twin Cities and the Noon Business Hour from WBBM in Chicago.

On today's show, Newell addresses Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack calling for strict policy changes after a state report revealed that New Orleans paid out $4,292,517 in accrued, unused leave to departing civil servants and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issuing extensive line-item vetoes striking between $33 million and $36 million in state funding from New Orleans projects and c...

This hour, Newell is joined by Guy Williams, Chairman & CEO of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, to talk about what it means for New York City landlords and tenants now that rent freezes have passed, the odd approach to high summertime temperatures in England and France, the economics of the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and what factors cause countries to succeed in World Cup soccer.

This hour, Newell has on Ron Faucheaux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," to break down who won and who lost after Saturday's election, what voter turnout tells us, and whether there are any warning signs for incumbents, parties, or power players heading into the next election cycle. Debbie Bresler, Crescent City Countdown Club, joins the show to share everything you need to...

Debbie Bresler, Crescent City Countdown Club, joins Newell to share everything you need to know about New Orleans’ Independence Day celebration as America marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, festivities, and one of the nation’s premier Fourth of July events.

Saturday’s runoffs are over, and now the real political question is what the results tell us about the mood of voters in Louisiana. Ron Faucheaux, a political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," joins Newell to break down who won, who lost, what turnout tells us, and whether there are any warning signs for incumbents, parties, or power players heading into the next election cycle.

This hour, Newell addresses the Louisiana Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack calling for strict policy changes after a state report revealed that New Orleans paid out $4,292,517 in accrued, unused leave to departing civil servants, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issuing extensive line-item vetoes striking between $33 million and $36 million in state funding from New Orleans projects and co...

More people are turning to artificial intelligence for answers about politics, policy, and the news, but are those answers really neutral? A Washington Post investigation tested major AI chatbots and found some gave answers that leaned left more often than they presented conservative arguments. Matt Rosen, CEO & founder of Allata, joins Newell to talk about whether AI tools are quietly shaping how...