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On today's show, Newell addresses the major discrepancies that have emerged between the United States and Iran regarding the terms of their newly signed 14-point framework Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the war. Then, Newell has on Renee Randall, a professor and Respiratory Therapy Program Director, to talk about one of Delgado's leading programs: Respiratory Care Technology, Dr. Benj...

This hour, Newell is joined by Deepak D'Souza, Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and Director of Yale’s Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids, to talk about the latest research on cannabis and the brain, especially for teenagers, daily users, and people using it for anxiety, sleep, or depression. Then, Eric Wojtkun, a former FBI counterintelligence agent,...

The Islamic State group has called for "lone jihadists" to use the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States as an opportunity to carry out violence. An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group said Friday. The hackers said the drones featured facial recognition and license plate screening deployed for counterterroris...

Marijuana is legal in more places, more accepted than ever, and a lot stronger than it used to be. But what does the latest research actually tell us about cannabis and the brain, especially for teenagers, daily users, and people using it for anxiety, sleep, or depression? Deepak D'Souza, Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and Director of Yale’s Center for the Science of...

This hour, Newell has on Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins, a nationally recognized pediatric hematologist oncologist at Manning Family Children's Hospital, to talk about Louisiana’s first sickle cell patient being treated with CRISPR-based gene therapy. Then, Michelle Bourg, Vice President of Business & Economic Development at Entergy Louisiana, to talk about their role in economic development in the regio...

Economic development is more than attracting new businesses; it’s about creating jobs, strengthening communities, and building a more prosperous future for Louisiana. As Entergy Louisiana continues investing in the state, reliable infrastructure, workforce development, and strong partnerships remain critical to sustaining growth. Michelle Bourg, Vice President of Business & Economic Development at...

For years, sickle cell disease meant pain, hospital visits, and limits on the future for Metairie’s Daniel Cressy, including his dream of becoming a commercial pilot. But after becoming Louisiana’s first sickle cell patient treated with CRISPR-based gene therapy, Manning Family Children’s says he is now functionally cured and beginning what he calls “Life 2.” Newell talks with Dr. Benjamin K. Watk...

This hour, Newell addresses the major discrepancies that have emerged between the United States and Iran regarding the terms of their newly signed 14-point framework Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the war. Then, Renee Randall, a professor and Respiratory Therapy Program Director, joins the show to talk about one of Delgado's leading programs: Respiratory Care Technology.

Healthcare remains one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in the nation, and Delgado Community College is preparing students for high-wage, high-demand careers that directly impact patient care. Renee Randall, a professor and Respiratory Therapy Program Director, joins Newell to talk about one of Delgado's leading programs: Respiratory Care Technology.

Newell addresses the major discrepancies that have emerged between the United States and Iran regarding the terms of their newly signed 14-point framework Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the war.

New jobs data shows a very interesting trend for the rest of 2026. Plus, we dive into how Ukraine is using drones to level the playing field with Russia and how one police department in California used a drone to level the field between cops and criminals.

On today's show, Newell shares his thoughts ahead of the Louisiana state elections. Then, Newell has on Jon Hoffman, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, to discuss the U.S.-Iran follow-up talks, concerns over lifting sanctions on Iran, the arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel and Hezbollah tentative ceasefire, former U.S. Ambassador Ian Kelly, to discuss Ukraine continui...

This hour, Newell is joined by New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell to give insight on the pump failures, the power outage at the Carrollton Water Plant during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur, and what needs to be done to prevent similar problems in the future.

New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell joins Newell to give insight on the pump failures, the power outage at the Carrollton Water Plant during the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur, and what needs to be done to prevent similar problems in the future.

This hour, Newell has on former U.S. Ambassador Ian Kelly to discuss Ukraine continuing to launch drone strikes deep inside Russia and what kind of impact that will have on the war. Then, Michael Williamson, the CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana, joins the show to discuss relief efforts, the Tropical Storm Arthur Relief Fund, and how residents can help families and communities impacted by t...

Communities across Louisiana are still recovering from Tropical Storm Arthur. Michael Williamson, CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana, joins Newell to discuss relief efforts, the Tropical Storm Arthur Relief Fund, and how residents can help families and communities impacted by the storm.

Ukraine continues launching drone strikes deep inside Russia, raising new questions about the future of the war. Are these attacks changing the battlefield? Could they increase pressure for a negotiated settlement or lead to even greater escalation? Ian Kelly, a former US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and to Georgia, now on the faculty of Northwestern Unive...

This hour, Newell shares his thoughts ahead of the Louisiana state elections. Then, Jon Hoffman, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, joins the show to discuss the U.S.-Iran follow-up talks, concerns over lifting sanctions on Iran, the arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel and Hezbollah tentative cease-fire

Jon Hoffman, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, joins Newell to discuss the U.S.-Iran follow-up talks, concerns over lifting sanctions on Iran, the arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel and Hezbollah tentative ceasefire.

Newell shares his thoughts ahead of the Louisiana state elections.

On today's show, Dave Cohen celebrates dads for Father's Day weekend. Dave has on Phil Grigsby of the National Weather Service to give an update on what Tropical Storm Arthur brought to our region, Dawson Primes, Director of the Department of Homeland Security for Tangipahoa Parish, to give an update on the water level of the Tangipahhoa River after the severe weather has passed, Slidell Mayor Ran...

This hour, Dave Cohen celebrates dads for Father's Day weekend. How will you spend it? What's one lesson from your dad that will always stick with you? And, what’s the one lesson you hope your kids learn from you?

This hour, Dave Cohen has on Marcus Coleman, a professor in the Department of Economics at Tulane University, to discuss the effects of inflation on the food systems. Then, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins the show to give insight on how to handle insurance claims related to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur.

This hour, Dave Cohen speaks with Phil Grigsby of the National Weather Service about what Tropical Storm Arthur brought to our region. Then, Dawson Primes, Director of the Department of Homeland Security for Tangipahoa Parish, joins the show to give an update on the water level of the Tangipahoa River after the severe weather has passed. Also, Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal comes on to give the latest...

Good news for some residents north of the lake: the Tangipahoa River has already crested, and about two-and-a-half feet lower than predicted. Tangipahoa Parish emergency management director Dawson Primes tells us about it.